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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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2 : Only on CR models. CR models are not available in Canada.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.50)
(P.50)
(P.47)
(P.46) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATORLOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.47)
(P.47) (P.47)
(P.49) (P.47)
(P.48)
(P.49)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING
INDICATORS
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR(P.50)
INFORMATION DISPLAY
HIGH BEAM INDICATORTPMS INDICATOR
(P.48) DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.49)
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC
POWER
STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR
(P.48)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.51)
(P.51)
(P.52)
PEAK POWER INDICATOR (P.53,161)
(P.55)
(P.46,220) (P.46,218)
(P.46,218) (P.47,219)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.This indicator has two f unctions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not f ully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
f ully released can damage the
brakes and tires.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belts, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
not fasten your seat belts before the
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on. If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page .
If either of you do not f asten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will f lash
again at regular intervals. For more
inf ormation, see page .
If your passenger does not f asten
their seat belt, the indicator comes
on about 6 seconds af ter the ignition
switch is turned to the ON (II)
position.
If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passenger to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you and your
passenger have not f astened your
seat belts.
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218
218 220
Instrument Panel Indicators
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
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This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .200
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Changing a Flat Tire .201
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Repairing a Flat Tire .206
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If the Engine Won’t Start .212
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Jump Starting .214
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If the Engine Overheats .215
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .218
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Charging System Indicator .218
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .219
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Brake System Indicator .220
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Closing the Convertible Top .221
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Fuses .222
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Checking and Replacing .223
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Fuse Locations .226
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Emergency Towing .228
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .228
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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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
(see on page).
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
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3.
4.
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131
228
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
218
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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CONT INUED
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Accessories .136
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .64
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Accessory Power Socket .90
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Additives, Engine Oil .170
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Airbag (SRS) .9,20
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Air Conditioning System .96,100
...................................
Usage .98,102
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .190
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Alcohol in Gasoline .128
AM/FM Stereo Radio
...................................
Reception .107
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Antif reeze .173
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .45,151
...................................
Operation .150
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .64
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Anti-thef t System .123
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Audio Panel .91
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Audio System .104
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .18
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Automatic Speed Control .124 ........
Back-up Light Replacement .183
Battery
Charging System
...........................
Indicator .46,218
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Jump Starting .214
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Maintenance .195
............................
Specif ications .235
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Bef ore Driving .127
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Belts,Seat .8,16
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Beverage Holder .90
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Booster Seats .38
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Brakes .149
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Anti-lock System (ABS) .150
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Break-in, New Linings .128
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Fluid .178
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Parking .88
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System Design .150
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System Indicator .46,226
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Wear Indicators .150
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Braking System .149
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Break-in, New Vehicle .128
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Brightness Control, Instruments .60
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Brights, Headlights .59 .........................
Bulb Replacement .179
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Back-up Lights .183
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Headlights .179
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Side Turn Signal Lights .182
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Specif ications .235
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Turn Signal Lights .181
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Bulbs, Halogen .179
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Capacities Chart .234
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .41
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Cargo, How to Carry .138
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Care .117
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CD Changer .116
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CD Changer Error Messages .121
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CD Player Error Messages .120
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CD Player .114
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Certif ication Label .232
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Chains, Tires .194
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Changing a Flat Tire .201
Index
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Economy, Fuel .133
Changing Oil
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How to .171
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When to .161
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Charging System Indicator .46,218
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .145
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Child Saf ety .29
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Booster Seats .38
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Child Seats .34
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Important Saf ety Reminders .32
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Larger Children .37
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Risk with Airbags .30
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Small Children .33
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Child Seats .34
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Cleaning Seat Belts .184
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Clock .56
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Clutch Fluid .178
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CO in the Exhaust .242
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Cold Weather, Starting in .146
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Compact Spare Tire .200
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Consumer Inf ormation .248
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Controls, Instruments and .43
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Convertible Top .72
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Convertible Top Cover .74
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Lowering the Convertible Top .72
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Maintenance .77
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Raising the Convertible Top .76 ............................
Wind Def lector .75
Coolant ........................................
Adding .173
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Checking .132
.........................
Proper Solution .173
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Temperature Gauge .55
Crankcase Emission Control ........................................
System .242
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Cruise Control Indicator .47
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Cruise Control Operation .124
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Cup Holder .90
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Customer Service Of f ice .248
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,44
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Dashboard Lower Pocket .92
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Daytime Running Lights .59
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator .48
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Dead Battery .214
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Defects, Reporting Safety .250
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Def ogger, Rear Window .61
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Def rosting the Windows .99,103
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Dif f erential Fluid .177 ....................................
Dimensions .234
...............
Dimming the Headlights .59
Dipstick
..................................
Engine Oil .131
..........................
Directional Signals .59
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .150
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Disposal of Used Oil .173
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Do Not Tow a Trailer .153
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking .65
.......................
Monitor Indicator .47
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Power Door Locks .65
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .236
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission .147
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .143
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Economy .133
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Driving Guidelines .144
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DustandPollenFilter .185
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Gas Mileage, Improving .133
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Gasoline .128
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Gauge .54
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Low Fuel Indicator .49
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Octane Requirement .128
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Tank, Ref ueling .129
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Fan, Interior .97,101
...........................................
Features .95
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .129
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .185
...............................................
Oil .171
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .60
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Flat Tire, Changing a .201
...................
Flat Tire, Repairing a .206
Fluids
..........................................
Brake .178 .........................................
Clutch .178
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Manual Transmission .176
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Windshield Washer .175
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Four-way Flashers .60
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Fuel .128
......................
Fill Door and Cap .129
...........................................
Gauge .54
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Low Fuel Indicator .49
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Octane Requirement .128
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Oxygenated .128
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Tank, Ref ueling .129
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Fuel Economy .133
..............
Fuel Station Procedures .129
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Fuses, Checking the .223
..................................
Emergencies .199
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Battery, Jump Starting .214
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Brake System Indicator .220
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Changing a Flat Tire .201
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Charging System Indicator .218
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Checking the Fuses .223
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Closing the Convertible Top .221
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Hazard Warning Flashers .60
............................
Jump Starting .214
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .218
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .210
..................
Overheated Engine .215
.......................................
Towing .228
...........................
Emergency Brake .88
......................
Emergency Flashers .60
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Emergency Towing .228
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Emergency Trunk Opener .66
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Emissions Controls .242
.............
Emissions Testing, State .245
Engine
............
Adding Engine Coolant .173
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .55
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If It Won’t Start .212
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .47,219
.......................
Oil Lif e Indicator .161 ........
Oil Pressure Indicator .46,218
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Oil, What Kind to Use .170
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Overheating .215
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Specif ications .234
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Speed Limiter .148
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Start Button .146
.......................................
Starting .146
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Ethanol in Gasoline .128
...
Evaporative Emission Controls .242
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Exhaust Fumes .41
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .14
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Gauges .53
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Engine Coolant Temperature .55
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Fuel .54
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..............
Manual Transmission .148
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .139,234
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .179
.......................
Hardtop, Removable .78
...................................
Installation .79
.......................................
Removal .84
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Storing .86
.......................................
Washing .86
............................
Wind Def lecter .75
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers .60
Headlights
........................................
Aiming .179
............
Daytime Running Lights .59
..................
High Beam Indicator .49
...........................
Reminder Tone .59
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .199
...................................
Turning on .59
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Heating .96,100 .
Heating and Cooling System .96,100
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High Beam Lever .59
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Hood, Opening the .130
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Horn .57
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Hydraulic Clutch .178
Identif ication Number,
.......................................
Vehicle .232
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .62
...........................................
Switch .64
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Timing Control System .243
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Immobilizer System .63
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Important Safety Precautions .6
Indicators
..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .47
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) .46,220
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Charging System .46,220
.............................
Cruise Control .47
....................................
Door-open .47
DRL(Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) .48 EPS (Electrical Power
..................................
Steering) .48
...................................
High Beam .49
........
Key (Immobilizer System) .49
......................................
Low Fuel .49
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Low Oil Pressure .46,218
..............
Low Tire Pressure .51,240
...............
Maintenance Required .50
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .47,219
..................................
Peak Power .52
.......................................
Seat Belt .46
...............................................
SRS .47
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TPMS System .240
..................................
Trunk-open .47
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .48
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VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) .50
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Indicators, Instrument Panel .46
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire .189
........
Recommended Pressures .190
...................................
Inside Mirror .87
.............................
Inspection, Tire .190
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Installing a Child Seat .34
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Instrument Panel .45
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Instrument Panel Brightness .60
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