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pressures to those listed on the Tire-Loading
Information label.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation
is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough
air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
0 Too much flexing
0 Too much heat
0 Tire overloading
0 Bad wear
0 Bad handling
0 Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear.
0 Bad handling
Rough ride
0 Needless damage from road hazards. When to
Check
Check
your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare.
tire. It should be at
60 psi (420 kPa).
How
to Check
Use a mod quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back
on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt
and moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
( 10 000 to 13 000 km) for any signs of unusual wear.
If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon as
possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for
damaged tires or wheels. See
“When It’s Time for New
Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” later
in this section for
more information.
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Traction -- A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B
and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned
to this tire is based
on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature -- A, B, C
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 specified 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 failure,
The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance which
all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades
A and B represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum required
by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire
that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels
aligned again. However,
if you notice unusual tire wear
or your vehicle pulling
one way or the other, the
alignment may need to
be reset. If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving on
a smooth road, your
wheels may need
to be rebalanced.

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A/C Off For Engine Protection Message ............ 2-80
AirBag
....................................... 1-20
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-24
How it Works
................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1.21. 2.66
Servicing
................................... 1-25
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-23
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-24
When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-23
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-14
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-9
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ................ 6.64. 6.65
Air Control
. Climate Control System ............. 3.2. 3-6
Alarm. Theft-Deterrent .......................... 2-12
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-41
Aluminum Wheels
. Cleaning ...................... 6-SO
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-36
Antifreeze ..................................... 6-20
Anti-Lock Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.69. 4.6
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-6
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-33
Appearance Care
............................... 6-44
Appearance Care Materials Chart
.................. 6-52
Apply Brake to
Shift Message ..................... 2-80 Arbitration Program
.............................. 7-8
Armrest. Storage
.......................... 2.52. 2.53
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-54
Assist Handles
................................. 2-55
Astroroof
..................................... 2-56
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-33
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-34
Audio Systems
................................. 3-14
Automatic DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Overdrive
................................... 2-22
Pull-Down Feature
............................ 2-11
Shifting
..................................... 2-20
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 6-17
Transaxle Operation
........................... 2-20
Battery
...................................... 6-29
ChargeLight
................................ 2-67
Guard Storage
............................... 2-45
Inadvertent Power Saver
....................... 2-45
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
No
Charge Message ........................... 2-81
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-9
Volts High Message
........................... 2-81
Volts Low Message
........................... 2-81
Warnings
................................ 5-3. 5-5
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Stop Engine
Low Oil Pressure Message ............. 2-85
Stop Engine Overheated Message .................. 2-85
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-52
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-29
Stuck:
In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-36
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-53
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1-20
Surge Tank. Coolant
........................ 5- 18. 5-20
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-23
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-54
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Symbols. Vehicle ................................ x111
Tachometer .................................. 2-64
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-33
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-35
Telephone. Cellular
............................. 2-55
Temperature Control. Climate Control System
..... 3.2. 3.6
Temperature Control. Passenger
.................... 3-9
Theft-Deterrent System
.......................... 2- 12
Theft-Deterrent Audio Feature
.................... 3-33
Third (3), Automatic Transaxle
.................... 2-23
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-32
Time, Setting the
............................... 3- 14
Tire-Loading Information Label ................... 4-29
Theft
......................................... 2-11
Theft System Problem/Car
May Not Restart Message . . 2-85
Thermostat
.................................... 6-23 Tires
......................................... 6-36
Alignment and Balance ........................ 6-41
Buying New
................................. 6-39
Chains
..................................... 6-43
Changing a Flat
.......................... ; ... 5-25
Cleaning
.................................... 6-50
Compact Spare
............................... 5-35
Inflation .................................... 6-36
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-37
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Pressure
.................................... 6-36
Temperature
................................. 6-41
Traction .................................... 6-41
Treadwe
ar ................................... 6-40
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-40
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-39
Wheel Replacement ........................... 6-42
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-39
Top Speed Fuel Cut-Off Message
.................. 2-85
TopStrap
..................................... 1-35
TorqueLock
................................... 2-28
Torque, Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-32, 6-64
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-31
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Active ...................................... 2-86
Active Message
............................... 4-8
Control System ................................ 4-8
Control System Warning Light
.............. 2-70, 4-9
ReadyMessage
.............................. 2-85
Traction
OffMessage
................................. 2-85
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Trailer Brakes
..................................... 4-35
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-37
Drivingwith
................................. 4-35
Hitches
..................................... 4-34
Parking on Hills
.............................. 4-37
Safety Chains
................................ 4-35
Tongueweight
............................... 4-33
Towing
..................................... 4-31
Turnsignals
................................. 4-37
Weight
..................................... 4-33
Automatic
................................... 6- 17
Reset Message
............................... 2-85
Transmission Hot Message
....................... 2-86
Transmitters Keyless Entry
................................. 2-7
Universal
................................... 2-57
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 7-7
Trip Reset/Set
............................. 2-77. 2-80
TxUnk
Automatic Pull-Down Feature ................... 2- 1 1
LockRelease ................................ 2-10
Mounted
CD Changer .................... 3.22. 3.30
OpenMessage
............................... 2-86
SecurityOverride ............................. 2-11
TTYUsers
..................................... 7-3
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-32
Turn Signal
On Chime ........................... 2-33
Turn Signal On Message ......................... 2-86
Maintenance
When Towing
..................... 4-38
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-34
Transaxle Fluid Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
................... 2-32
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-37
Twilight Sentinel
............................... 2-43
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-51
Underhood Lamp
............................... 2-43
Universal Transmitter
............................ 2-57
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings
.............................. xii
Dimensions
................................. 6-64
Identification Number
......................... 6-53
Loading
.................................... 4-29
Speed Limiter
................................ 2-65
Ventilation System
.............................. 3-10
Visors. Sun
.................................... 2-54
Speed
Limited to
XXX MPH Message ............ 2-86
Storage
..................................... 6-29
Very
Low Refrigerant A/C Compressor Off Message ... 2-86
warning Devices
............................... 5-3
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-65
Washer Fluid. Windshield
........................ 6-24
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-49
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-48
Wheel Alignment
.................................. 6-41
Nut Torque
............................. 5.32. 6.64
Replacement
................................. 6-42
Wrench
..................................... 5-28
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