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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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Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor by lif ting up on the back edge.
Take the tool tray out of the trunk,
and remove the tools and the jack.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of the trunk.
Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.
Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Remove the wheel nuts and f lat
tire. Handle the wheel nuts
caref ully; they may be hot f rom
driving. Place the f lat tire on the
ground with the outside surf ace of
the wheel f acing up.
7.
3.
4.
5.
6. 8.
9.
Changing a Flat Tire
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JACKING POINT
TOOL TRAY WHEEL NUT WRENCH
EXTENSION
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Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Store the jack and tools in the tool
tray, and place the tool tray back
in the trunk.Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.
Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt. 17.
18.
19.
14.
15.
16.
Changing a Flat Tire
316
WING BOLT For
spare
tireFor
normal
tire
SPACER CONE
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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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
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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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Unexpected, Taking Care of...............................................
the .311 ....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .341
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Unleaded Gasoline .228
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Upholstery Cleaning .299
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .281
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WARNING, Explanation of .ii ................................
Vanity Mirror .152
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Vehicle Capacity Load .237
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Vehicle Dimensions .338
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .336
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .255
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Activation Indicator .255
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Message .81
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Of f Switch .256
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System Indicator .255
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Vehicle Storage .310
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VIN .336
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Viscosity, Oil .279
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Temperature, Inside Sensor .169
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Temperature, Outside .73
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Tether Anchorage Points .50
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .346
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Tighten Fuel Cap Message .79
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Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel .124
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Time, Setting the .202
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Tire Chains .308
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .313
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Tire Labeling .343
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Tires .302
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Air Pressure .304
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Chains .308
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Checking Wear .305
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Compact Spare .312
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .341
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Inf lation .303
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Inspection .305
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Replacing .306
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Rotating .306
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Snow .307
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Specif ications .338
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Tools, Tire Changing .313
Towing
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A Trailer .257
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Emergency Wrecker .328 ....
Equipment and Accessories .259
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Weight Limit .257
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .285
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .287
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Fluid Selection .286,287,288
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Identif ication Number .336
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Shif ting the Automatic .244
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Shif ting the Manual .242
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Treadwear .341
Trip A & AVG. Fuel Reset with ...........................................
Ref uel .97
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Trip Meter .72
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Trunk .135
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Emergency Opener .136
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Main Switch .136
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Opening the .135
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Open Monitor .78
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Turn Signals .120
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