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Adjusts the seat-back
angle f orward or
backward. Moves the f ront of the
seat up or down and
the rear of the seat up
or down. Moves the seat
f orward and backward.
Moving the long horizontal switch
adjusts the seat bottom in several
directions. The seat bottom adjusts
in the direction you move the switch.
The short vertical switch adjusts the
seat back angle. Raises or lowers the
seat.To change the lumbar support, move
the lever on the right side of the
seat-back forward or backward.
Keep moving the lever f orward or
backward until you f ind a suitable
position.
The controls f or the power
adjustable front seats are on the
outside edge of each seat bottom.
You can adjust the seats with the
ignition switch in any position. Make
all seat adjustments bef ore you start
driving.
See pages f or important saf ety
inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position seats and seat-backs.
Driver’s seat only:Driver’s seat only:
13 15
Power Seat Adjustment
Driver’s Lumbar Support
Seats
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See page f or important saf etyinf ormation and a warning about how toproperly position the head restraints. 15
Your vehicle has adjustable head
restraints on the f ront seats and on
the outside positions of the rear seat.
The head restraints help protect you
and your passengers f rom whiplash
and other injuries. They are most
ef f ective when you adjust them so
the back of the occupant’s head rests
against the center of the restraint. A
taller person should adjust the
restraint as high as possible. The head restraints adjust f or height.
You need both hands to adjust the
restraint. Do not attempt to adjust it
while driving. To raise it, pull upward.
To lower the restraint, push the
release button sideways, and push
the restraint down.To remove a head restraint f or
cleaning or repair, pull it up as f ar as
it will go. Push the release button
and pull the restraint out of the seat-
back.
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Head Restraints
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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RELEASE BUTTON
RELEASE BUTTON
REAR OUTSIDE POSITION
FRONT
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Check the condition of the battery
monthlybylookingatthetest
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicator’s
colors. Check the terminals f or corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it of f with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
f uture corrosion.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last. If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualif ied mechanic.
Checking the Battery
WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Maint enance
309
TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the battery
maintenance.
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Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
2.
1.
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
313
TRUNK FLOOR
JACK TOOL TRAY TOOLS
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
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If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (seeon page ).
If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indicationmaybethetemperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood. The reading of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral
(M/T) or Park (A/T), and set the
parking brake. Turn of f all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning indicators.If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge reading comes down to the
midpoint, then continue driving.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
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2. 3.
4.
5.
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Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
321
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.
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Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(seeon page
).
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, or if you see a ‘‘CHECK ENGINE
OIL LEVEL’’ message in the multi-
inf ormation display, the oil pressure
has dropped very low or lost
pressure. Serious engine damage is
possible, and you should take
immediate action. 1.
2.
3.
4.232
278
328
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
323
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example: The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate.The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A Treadwear
Traction AA, A, B, C
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Technical Inf ormation
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µWarning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinf lation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible
tire f ailure.
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat, and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. Grade
C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance that all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law. Temperature A,B,C
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
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Dashboard .4,60
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Daytime Running Lights .121
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Def ault All .89
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .352
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Def ogger, Rear Window .123
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Dimensions .338
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Dimming the Headlights .120
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .285
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Engine Oil .232
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Directional Signals .120
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .252
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Disposal of Used Oil .281
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking .128
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Lockout Prevention .129
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And Trunk Open .13,78
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Power Door Lock .128
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Door Lock Mode .110
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .341
Downshif ting,6-speed Manual
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Transmission .242
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Driver and Passenger Safety .7 ..........................................
Driver ID .85
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Driving .239
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Economy .233
Driving Position ........................
Memory System .142
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Dual Temperature Control .167
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Dust and Pollen Filter .300
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Economy, Fuel .233
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Elap. Time Reset Condition .99
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Emergencies on the Road .311
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Battery, Jump Starting .319
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Brake System Indicator .326
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Changing a Flat Tire .313
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Charging System Indicator .324
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Checking the Fuses .330
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Hazard Warning Flashers .123
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .323
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .324
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Manually Closing Moonroof .326
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Overheated Engine .321
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Towing .328
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Emergency Brake .151
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Emergency Flashers .123......................
Emergency Towing .328
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Emergency Trank Opener .136
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Emissions Controls .344
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Emissions Testing, State .347
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .68
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If It Won’t Start .317
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .324
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Oil Lif e Display .266
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Oil Pressure Indicator .323
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Oil, What Kind to Use .278
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Overheating .321
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Specif ications .339
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Speed Limiter .243,249
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Starting .241
Engine Speed Limiter .............................................
A/T .243
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M/T .249
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Ethanol in Gasoline .228
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .344
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Exhaust Fumes .56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
Index
INDEX
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Fan, Interior .164
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Fasten Seat Belt Message . 78
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Features .159
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 229
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .300
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Oil .280
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 123
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 313
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Floor Mats .299
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 285
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Brake .288
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Clutch .289
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Manual Transmission . 287
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Power Steering .289
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Windshield Washer . 282
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Fog Lights .121
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Folding Rear Seat .140
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Four-way Flashers .123
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Front Airbags .28
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Front Wiper Action .116
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Fuel .228
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Cap Message .79 ......................
Fill Door and Cap .229
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Gauge .68
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Low Message .80
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Octane Requirement . 228
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Tank, Filling the .229
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Tighten Fuel Cap .80
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Fuses, Checking the .330
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 233
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Gasoline .228
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Gauge .68
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Octane Requirement . 228
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Tank, Filling the .229
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Gas Station Procedures . 229
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
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Fuel .68
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Speedometer .68
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Tachometer .68
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .258 Gearshif t Lever Positions
..........
Automatic Transmission . 244
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Manual Transmission . 242
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Glove Box .158
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 291
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Hands Free Link .211
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 123
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Headlights .120
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Aiming .291
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Automatic Lighting Off . 121
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Auto Of f Timer .107
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Daytime Running Lights . 121
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High Beam Indicator . 66
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Low Beams, Turning on . 120
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Reminder Chime .120
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 291
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Turning on .120
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Head Restraints .139
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Heated Mirror .146
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Heated Seat .137
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High Altitude, Starting at . 241
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .207
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Index
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