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Important Handling Information5
Your Vehicle at a Glance6
Table of Contents9
Important Safety Precautions10
Your Vehicle's Safety Features11
Seat Belts12
Airbags14
Seats & Seat-Backs15
Head Restraints15
Door Locks15
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist16
Protecting Adults17
Close and Lock the Doors17
Adjust the Front Seats17
Adjust the Seat-Backs19
Adjust the Head Restraints20
Fasten and Position the Seat Belts21
Adjust the Steering Wheel24
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position24
Advice for Pregnant Women25
Additional Safety Precautions26
Protecting Children28
All Children Must be Restrained28
Children Should Sit in the Back Seat29
The Passenger's Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children29
If You Must Drive with Several Children32
If a Child Requires Close Attention32
Additional Safety Precautions33
General Guidelines for Using Child Seats33
Driver and Passenger Safety35
Protecting Infants38
Protecting Small Children42
Protecting Larger Children46
Using Child Seats with Tethers50
Using LATCH51
Additional Information about Your Seat Belts54
Seat Belt System Components54
Lap/Shoulder Belt54
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners56
Seat Belt Maintenance57
Additional Information about Your Airbags58
SRS Components58
How Your Front Airbags Work58
How Your Side Airbags Work60
How the SRS Indicator Light Works61
How the Side Airbag Cutoff Indicator Light Works62
Airbag Service63
Additional Safety Precautions63
Carbon Monoxide Hazard64
Safety Labels65
Control Locations68
Indicator Lights69
Gauges76
Speedometer76
Tachometer76
Odometer/Trip Meter77
Fuel Gauge77
Temperature Gauge78
Controls Near the Steering Wheel79
Headlights80
Daytime Running Lights81
Instrument Panel Brightness81
Turn Signals81
Windshield Wipers82
Windshield Washers83
Rear Window Wiper and Washer84
Hazard Warning85
Rear Window Defogger85
Steering Wheel Adjustment86
Keys and Locks87
Keys87
Immobilizer System88
Ignition Switch89
Power Door Locks91
Rear Doors92
Hatch93
Tailgate94
Glove Box95
Instruments and Controls95
Seats96
Front Seat Adjustments96
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment97
Driver's Seat Armrest97
Head Restraints98
Rear Seat Access99
Rear Seat-Back Adjustment100
Reclining the Front Seats101
Folding the Rear Seats103
Removing the Rear Seats105
Power Windows107
Rear Windows109
Mirrors110
Adjusting the Power Mirrors110
Skylight111
Beverage Holders114
Parking Brake115
Ceiling Pocket116
Coin Tray116
Accessory Power Sockets117
Interior Lights118
Ceiling Light118
Spotlights118
Cargo Area Light119
Ignition Switch Light119
Heating and Cooling122
What each Control Does122
How to Use the System125
To Turn Everything off129
Audio System130
Audio System (Canadian DX Model)130
AM/FM/CD Audio System130
Operating the Radio130
Adjusting the Sound133
Digital Clock134
Audio System Lighting136
Operating the CD Player136
Operating the CD Changer138
CD Player Error Indications139
CD Changer Error Indications140
Comfort and Convenience Features140
Audio System (EX Model)141
AM/FM/CD Audio System141
Operating the Radio142
Adjusting the Sound145
Digital Clock146
Audio System Lighting147
Radio Frequencies147
Radio Reception147
Operating the CD Player149
Operating the CD Changer151
CD Player Error Indications152
CD Changer Error Indications153
Protecting Compact Discs154
Auxiliary Input Jack155
Theft Protection156
Cruise Control157
Before Driving161
Fuel Economy168
Accessories and Modifications169
Carrying Cargo171
Driving Guidelines176
Preparing to Drive177
Starting the Engine178
Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude179
5-Speed Manual Transmission180
Recommended Shift Points181
Engine Speed Limiter181
Automatic Transmission182
Shift Lever Position Indicator182
Shift Lever Positions183
Engine Speed Limiter186
Shift Lock Release187
Parking188
The Braking System189
Brake Wear Indicators189
Brake System Design190
Anti-Lock Brakes190
Important Safety Reminders191
ABS Indicator192
Driving in Bad Weather193
Towing a Trailer195
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome202
Off-Highway Guidelines204
General Information204
Important Safety Precautions205
Driving Tips206
Maintenance Safety212
Important Safety Precautions213
Maintenance Schedule214
Required Maintenance Record221
Owner Maintenance Checks223
Fluid Locations224
Engine Oil225
Adding Oil225
Recommended Oil225
Synthetic Oil226
Additives226
Changing the Oil and Filter227
Cooling System229
Adding Engine Coolant229
Replacing Engine Coolant231
Windshield Washers234
Transmission Fluid235
Automatic Transmission235
5-Speed Manual Transmission236
Rear Differential Fluid237
Brake and Clutch Fluid238
Brake System238
Clutch System239
Power Steering239
Maintenance239
Air Cleaner Element240
Hood Latch241
Spark Plugs242
Replacement242
Specifications243
Battery244
Wiper Blades246
Air Conditioning System249
Dust and Pollen Filter250
Drive Belt252
Tires253
Inflation253
Recommended Tire Pressures for Normal Driving254
Inspection255
Maintenance255
Tire Rotation256
Replacing Tires and Wheels257
Wheels and Tires258
Winter Driving258
Snow Tires258
Tire Chains259
Lights260
Headlight Aiming262
Replacing Bulbs262
Storing Your Vehicle270
Appearance Care271
Exterior Care272
Interior Care275
Corrosion Protection277
Body Repairs278
Compact Spare Tire280
Changing a Flat Tire281
If Your Engine Won't Start287
Jump Starting289
If Your Engine Overheats292
Low Oil Pressure Indicator294
Charging System Indicator295
Malfunction Indicator Lamp296
Brake System Indicator298
Emergency Towing305
Identification Numbers308
Specifications310
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)312
Uniform Tire Quality Grading312
Treadwear312
Traction312
Temperature313
Tire Information314
Oxygenated Fuels315
Driving in Foreign Countries316
Technical Information317
Emissions Controls317
The Clean Air Act317
Crankcase Emissions Control System317
Evaporative Emissions Control317
System317
Onboard Refueling Vapor317
Recovery317
Exhaust Emissions Controls318
PGM-FI System318
Ignition Timing Control System318
Three Way Catalytic Converter318
Replacement Parts318
Three Way Catalytic Converter319
State Emissions Testing320
Warranty and Customer Relations323
Customer Relations Information324
Warranty Coverages325
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)326
Authorized Manuals327
Authorized Manuals328
Service Information Summary338

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