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Table of Contents
Main Page
Important Handling Information
5
Your Vehicle at a Glance
6
Table of Contents
9
Important Safety Precautions
10
Your Vehicle's Safety Features
11
Seat Belts
12
Airbags
14
Seats & Seat-Backs
15
Head Restraints
15
Door Locks
15
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
16
Protecting Adults
17
Close and Lock the Doors
17
Adjust the Front Seats
17
Adjust the Seat-Backs
19
Adjust the Head Restraints
20
Fasten and Position the Seat Belts
21
Adjust the Steering Wheel
24
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
24
Advice for Pregnant Women
25
Additional Safety Precautions
26
Protecting Children
28
All Children Must be Restrained
28
Children Should Sit in the Back Seat
29
The Passenger's Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children
29
If You Must Drive with Several Children
32
If a Child Requires Close Attention
32
Additional Safety Precautions
33
General Guidelines for Using Child Seats
33
Driver and Passenger Safety
35
Protecting Infants
38
Protecting Small Children
42
Protecting Larger Children
46
Using Child Seats with Tethers
50
Using LATCH
51
Additional Information about Your Seat Belts
54
Seat Belt System Components
54
Lap/Shoulder Belt
54
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
56
Seat Belt Maintenance
57
Additional Information about Your Airbags
58
SRS Components
58
How Your Front Airbags Work
58
How Your Side Airbags Work
60
How the SRS Indicator Light Works
61
How the Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Light Works
62
Airbag Service
63
Additional Safety Precautions
63
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
64
Safety Labels
65
Control Locations
68
Indicator Lights
69
Gauges
76
Speedometer
76
Tachometer
76
Odometer/Trip Meter
77
Fuel Gauge
77
Temperature Gauge
78
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
79
Headlights
80
Daytime Running Lights
81
Instrument Panel Brightness
81
Turn Signals
81
Windshield Wipers
82
Windshield Washers
83
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
84
Hazard Warning
85
Rear Window Defogger
85
Steering Wheel Adjustment
86
Keys and Locks
87
Keys
87
Immobilizer System
88
Ignition Switch
89
Power Door Locks
91
Rear Doors
92
Hatch
93
Tailgate
94
Glove Box
95
Instruments and Controls
95
Seats
96
Front Seat Adjustments
96
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment
97
Driver's Seat Armrest
97
Head Restraints
98
Rear Seat Access
99
Rear Seat-Back Adjustment
100
Reclining the Front Seats
101
Folding the Rear Seats
103
Removing the Rear Seats
105
Power Windows
107
Rear Windows
109
Mirrors
110
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
110
Skylight
111
Beverage Holders
114
Parking Brake
115
Ceiling Pocket
116
Coin Tray
116
Accessory Power Sockets
117
Interior Lights
118
Ceiling Light
118
Spotlights
118
Cargo Area Light
119
Ignition Switch Light
119
Heating and Cooling
122
What each Control Does
122
How to Use the System
125
To Turn Everything off
129
Audio System
130
Audio System (Canadian DX Model)
130
AM/FM/CD Audio System
130
Operating the Radio
130
Adjusting the Sound
133
Digital Clock
134
Audio System Lighting
136
Operating the CD Player
136
Operating the CD Changer
138
CD Player Error Indications
139
CD Changer Error Indications
140
Comfort and Convenience Features
140
Audio System (EX Model)
141
AM/FM/CD Audio System
141
Operating the Radio
142
Adjusting the Sound
145
Digital Clock
146
Audio System Lighting
147
Radio Frequencies
147
Radio Reception
147
Operating the CD Player
149
Operating the CD Changer
151
CD Player Error Indications
152
CD Changer Error Indications
153
Protecting Compact Discs
154
Auxiliary Input Jack
155
Theft Protection
156
Cruise Control
157
Before Driving
161
Fuel Economy
168
Accessories and Modifications
169
Carrying Cargo
171
Driving Guidelines
176
Preparing to Drive
177
Starting the Engine
178
Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude
179
5-Speed Manual Transmission
180
Recommended Shift Points
181
Engine Speed Limiter
181
Automatic Transmission
182
Shift Lever Position Indicator
182
Shift Lever Positions
183
Engine Speed Limiter
186
Shift Lock Release
187
Parking
188
The Braking System
189
Brake Wear Indicators
189
Brake System Design
190
Anti-Lock Brakes
190
Important Safety Reminders
191
ABS Indicator
192
Driving in Bad Weather
193
Towing a Trailer
195
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
202
Off-Highway Guidelines
204
General Information
204
Important Safety Precautions
205
Driving Tips
206
Maintenance Safety
212
Important Safety Precautions
213
Maintenance Schedule
214
Required Maintenance Record
221
Owner Maintenance Checks
223
Fluid Locations
224
Engine Oil
225
Adding Oil
225
Recommended Oil
225
Synthetic Oil
226
Additives
226
Changing the Oil and Filter
227
Cooling System
229
Adding Engine Coolant
229
Replacing Engine Coolant
231
Windshield Washers
234
Transmission Fluid
235
Automatic Transmission
235
5-Speed Manual Transmission
236
Rear Differential Fluid
237
Brake and Clutch Fluid
238
Brake System
238
Clutch System
239
Power Steering
239
Maintenance
239
Air Cleaner Element
240
Hood Latch
241
Spark Plugs
242
Replacement
242
Specifications
243
Battery
244
Wiper Blades
246
Air Conditioning System
249
Dust and Pollen Filter
250
Drive Belt
252
Tires
253
Inflation
253
Recommended Tire Pressures for Normal Driving
254
Inspection
255
Maintenance
255
Tire Rotation
256
Replacing Tires and Wheels
257
Wheels and Tires
258
Winter Driving
258
Snow Tires
258
Tire Chains
259
Lights
260
Headlight Aiming
262
Replacing Bulbs
262
Storing Your Vehicle
270
Appearance Care
271
Exterior Care
272
Interior Care
275
Corrosion Protection
277
Body Repairs
278
Compact Spare Tire
280
Changing a Flat Tire
281
If Your Engine Won't Start
287
Jump Starting
289
If Your Engine Overheats
292
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
294
Charging System Indicator
295
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
296
Brake System Indicator
298
Emergency Towing
305
Identification Numbers
308
Specifications
310
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
312
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
312
Treadwear
312
Traction
312
Temperature
313
Tire Information
314
Oxygenated Fuels
315
Driving in Foreign Countries
316
Technical Information
317
Emissions Controls
317
The Clean Air Act
317
Crankcase Emissions Control System
317
Evaporative Emissions Control
317
System
317
Onboard Refueling Vapor
317
Recovery
317
Exhaust Emissions Controls
318
PGM-FI System
318
Ignition Timing Control System
318
Three Way Catalytic Converter
318
Replacement Parts
318
Three Way Catalytic Converter
319
State Emissions Testing
320
Warranty and Customer Relations
323
Customer Relations Information
324
Warranty Coverages
325
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)
326
Authorized Manuals
327
Authorized Manuals
328
Service Information Summary
338
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