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This manual covers maintenance and recommended
procedures f or repair to engine and chassis components.
It is written f or the journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough f or most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.
This manual describes the procedures involved in the
replacement of damaged body parts.
This manual complements the Service Manual by
providing in-depth troubleshooting inf ormation f or each
electrical circuit in your vehicle.
Authorized Manuals
Service Manual:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 54, 192
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Jump Starting . 188
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Maintenance . 177
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Specif ications . 205
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Bef ore Driving . 109
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Belts,Seat .8,19
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Beverage Holders . 87
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Body Panels . 165
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Booster Seats . 45
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 133
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Break-in, New Linings . 110
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Bulb Replacement . 166 ...........................................
Fluid . 164
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Parking . 83
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System Indicator . 54, 194
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Wear Indicators . 133
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Braking System . 132
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 110
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 63
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Brights, Headlights . 62
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 169
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Brake Lights . 169
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Front Parking Lights . 167
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Front Side Marker Lights . 168
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Headlights . 166
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Specif ications . 205
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Turn Signal Lights . 167
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Bulbs, Halogen . 166
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Capacities Chart . 204
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 48
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Cargo . 117
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Cargo, . 117
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Accessories and Modif ications . 115
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Accessories . 115
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Modif ications . 116
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 69
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Accessory Power Sockets . 87
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Additives, Engine Oil . 157
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Airbag (SRS) . 10, 22
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Air Conditioning System . 91
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Usage . 91
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 92
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Air Pressure, Tires . 172
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Normal Driving . 173
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Antif reeze . 160
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 55, 134
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Operation . 133
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 104
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 69
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Armrests, Front Seat . 74
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Audio System . 94
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
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Automatic Speed Control . 107 ..............
Automatic Transmission . 127
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Capacity, Fluid . 204
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Checking Fluid Level . 162
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Shif ting . 127
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 127
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Shif t Lever Positions . 127
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Shif t Lock Release . 130
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 106
how to carry
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care . 101
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CD Changer . 100
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CD Error Message . 102
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CD Changer Error Message . 103
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CD Player . 100
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Ceiling Pocket . 86
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Certif ication Label . 202
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Chains, . 176
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Changing a Flat Tire . 181
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Changing Oil . 158
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How to . 158
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When to . 149
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Charging System Indicator . 54, 192
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 123
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Child Saf ety . 29
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Child Seats . 37
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Important Saf ety Reminder . 29
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Inf ants . 34
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Large Children . 44
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LATCH . 37
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Lower Anchors . 39
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Risks with Airbags . 30
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Small Children . 36
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Tethers . 39
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Tether Anchorage Points . 43 ............
Where Should Child Sit? . 30
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Cleaning the Body Panels . 165
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Clock . 105
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Clock, Setting the . 105
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Clutch Fluid . 164
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CO in the Exhaust . 211
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 124
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Compact Spare . 180
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Consumer Inf ormation . 214
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant
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Adding . 160
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Checking . 113
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Proper Solution . 160
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Temperature Gauge . 59
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 209
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Cruise Control Indicator . 56
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Cruise Control Operation . 107
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Customer Service Of f ice . 214
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 52 Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 56
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Dead Battery . 188
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 216
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Def og and Def rost . 91
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 63
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Def rosting the Windows . 93
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Dimensions . 204
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Dimming the Headlights . 62
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 162
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Engine Oil . 113
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Directional Signals . 62
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 133
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Disposal of Used Oil . 159
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 70
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Power Door Locks . 70
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 206
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 125
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Driving . 121
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Economy . 114
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Driving Guidelines . 122
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 170
tires
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Economy, Fuel . 114
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Emergencies . 179
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Jump Starting . 188
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Brake System Indicator . 194
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Changing a Flat Tire . 181
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Charging System Indicator . 192
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Checking the Fuses . 196
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 63
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 192
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 193
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Overheated Engine . 190
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Towing . 195
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Emergency Brake . 83
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Emergency Flashers . 63
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Emissions Controls . 209
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Emissions Testing, State . 212 Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 59
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Engine Speed Limiter . 126, 129
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Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 54, 193
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 54, 192
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 157 ...............................
Overheating . 190
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Specif ications . 204
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Starting . 124
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 110
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 209
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Exhaust Fumes . 48
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 17
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Fan, Interior . 90
Features, Comfort and
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Convenience . 89
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 111
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 170
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Oil . 158
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 163
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Shif ting the . 125
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 63
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 181
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 162
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Brake . 164 .........................................
Clutch . 164
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Manual Transmission . 163
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Power Steering . 165
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Windshield Washer . 161
FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception . 97
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Folding Rear Seat . 77
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Four-way Flashers . 63
Front Seat
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Adjusting . 11
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Airbags . 22
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Fuel . 110
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Fill Door and Cap . 111
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Gauge . 58
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Octane Requirement . 110
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Reserve Indicator . 56
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Tank, Filling the . 111
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Fuses, Checking the . 196
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 114
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Gasohol . 110
If it won’t start
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Jump Starting . 188
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Keys . 65
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Label, Certif ication . 202
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Lane Change, Signaling . 62
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
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LATCH Anchorage System . 39
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 166
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Indicator . 53
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Parking . 62
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Turn Signal . 62
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Load Limit . 118
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 69
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 69
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Fuel Fill Door . 111
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Glove Box . 87
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Power Door . 70
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Tailgate . 72
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Low Coolant Level . 113 .........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 56
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 54, 192
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Lower Anchors . 39
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 204
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Luggage, . 117
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Maintenance . 147
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 151
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Record . 154-155
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Required Indicator . 57
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Saf ety . 148
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Schedule . 152-153
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 54, 193
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Manual Transmission . 125
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 163
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Meters, Gauges . 53, 58
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 82
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 116
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Neutral Gear Position . 128
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New Vehicle Break-in . 110
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 126 ...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 202
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 110
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Odometer . 58
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Odometer, Trip . 58
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Of f -Highway Driving . 143
Oil
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Change, How to . 158
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Change, When to . 152
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Checking Engine . 113
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Pressure Indicator . 54, 192
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 157
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 69
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 209
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Outside Mirrors . 82
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Overdrive . 129
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Overheating, Engine . 190
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 151
Storing (Cargo)
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