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Use the extension and wheel
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. Temporarily place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surf ace of the wheel f acing up.
You could scratch the wheel if you
putitfacedown.
Find the jacking point nearest the
wheel you are removing. Place the
jack under the jacking point. Turn
the end bracket clockwise until
the top of the jack contacts the
jacking point. Make sure the
jacking point tab is resting in the
jack notch. Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipe any dirt of f the mounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully,itmaybehotfrom
driving.
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Remove the wheel cover or center
cap.
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket clockwise to
raisethejackandlockitinplace.
Screw the adapter into the hole in
the spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone from the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.Secure the f lat tire with the wing
bolt. Set the bass speaker inside the
wheel.
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When you turn the ignition switch to
START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Check these things:
Diagnosing why your engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.
Store the tool kit.
Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the cargo area. Make sure it
will not get scratched or damaged.
Reinstall the f loor mat and spare
tire cover, then close the hatch.
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or Neutral.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights and check
their brightness. If the headlights
are very dim or don’t light at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page .
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Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
If Your Engine Won’t Start
Jump Starting
Changing a Flat Tire, If Your Engine Won’t Start
268
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.

Start the engine and set the
temperature control lever to
maximum. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page
). If the level is below the
MIN mark, add coolant to halfway
between the MIN and MAX marks. Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. This
releases any remaining pressure in
the cooling system. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap and turn it until it comes
off.If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly. Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair. (See
on page .)
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may also have to
add coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator. 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 (see
on page ).
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285Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
If Your Engine Overheats
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Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

If something electrical in your car
stops working, the f irst thing you
should check f or is a blown f use.
Determine f rom the chart on pagesand , or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses
control that component. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
not the cause. Replace any blown
f uses and check the component’s
operation.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are off.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box. Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Removing these f uses
requires a Phillips-head screw-
driver.
Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use box and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each f use with the f use
puller provided in the interior f use
box.
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
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Cooling Fan
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ABS Motor
Rear Demister
Heater Mortor
Power Window
Option
Lef t Headlight
Door Lock
Right Headlight
Not Used
Main Fuse Battery
Main Fuse Ignition
Spare Fuse
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Fuses
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UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX

If you decide to tow your car with all
f our wheels on the ground, make
sure you use a properly-designed and
attached tow bar. Prepare the car for
towing as described above, and leave
the ignition switch in Accessory (I)
so the steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any
electrical accessories are turned of f
so they do not run down the battery.
Emergency T owing
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Trying to lif t or tow your car by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the car’s weight.
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in Accessory (I), and
make sure the steering wheel turns
f reely bef ore you begin towing.

The Engine Number is stamped into
the engine block.
The Transmission Number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
Identif ication Numbers
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Accessories and Modif ications . 162
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Accessories .162
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Additional Safety Precaution . 163
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Modif ications .163
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .78
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Accessory Power Socket . 99
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Additives, Engine Oil . 209
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Airbag (SRS) .10, 48
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Air Cleaner Element .222
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Air Conditioning System . 102
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Maintenance .231
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Usage .102
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Air Outlets (Vents) .102
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Air Pressure, Tires .235
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Alcohol in Gasoline .294
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Antif reeze .212
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .61, 183
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Operation .182
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .78
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Appearance Care .253
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Audio System .109 .............
Automatic Speed Control . 149
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Automatic Transmission . 173
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Capacity,Fluid .290
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Checking Fluid Level . 217
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Shif ting .173
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 173
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Shif t Lever Positions . 173
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Shif t Lock Release . 179
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .61, 275
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Jump Starting .269
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Maintenance .226
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Specif ications .291
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Bef ore Driving .153
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Belts,Seat .8,44
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Beverage Holder .97
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Body Repair .260
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 182
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Break-in, New Linings . 155
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Bulb Replacement .249
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Fluid .219 .........................................
Parking .95
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System Indicator . 60,278
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Wear Indicators .181
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Braking System .181
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Break-in, New Car .155
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 70
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Brights, Headlights .69
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .249
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Brake Lights .249
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Cargo Area Light .250
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Ceiling Light .250
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Front Parking Lights . 247
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 246
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Headlights .244
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High-mount Brake Light . 247
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License Plate Light . 248
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 249
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Specif ications .291
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Spotlights .251
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Bulbs, Halogen .244
Index
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 58
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Daytime Running Lights . 69
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 304
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Def og and Def rost .105
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 72
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Dimensions .290
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 217
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Engine Oil .159
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Directional Signals .70
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 181
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Disposal of Used Oil .211
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 79
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Power Door Locks .80
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Capacities Chart . 290,291
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
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Cargo Area Cover .89
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Carrying Cargo .164
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .137
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Operation .133
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .139
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Care .145
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Operation .141
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Certif ication Label .288
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Chains .241
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .209
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When to .196
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Changing a Flat Tire .263
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Changing Engine Coolant . 214
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Charging System Indicator . 61,275
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 168
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Child Saf ety .21
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Child Seats .26
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LATCH .42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41....................
Cleaner Element, Air . 222
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .255
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Carpeting .256
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Exterior .254
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Fabric .258
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Instrument Panel .258
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Interior .256
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Leather .257
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Seat Belts .257
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Vinyl .257
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Windows .258
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Clock, Setting the .114
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Clutch Fluid .219
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Code, Audio System .147
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CO in the Exhaust .296
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 169
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Compact Spare .262
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Console Compartment . 98
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Consumer Inf ormation . 302
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .212
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Checking .160
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Proper Solution .212
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Replacing .214 ...................
Temperature Gauge . 67
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Corrosion Protection .259
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .296
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Cruise Control Operation . 149
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 302
Index
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