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Index 363
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
rustproofing.............. 9
safety belts............... 23
tail lamps.............. 102
upholstery and interior trim...... 142
washing................ 8
waxing................ 8
wheels................ 303
windows............... 100
Climate control system.......... 91
air conditioning............ 92
heating only system........... 95
Clock...............155, 171
Clutch, specifications.......... 338
Cold engine starting............ 65
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . 11, 13
Compact disc player
(see Electronic sound system)..... 156
Compact disc radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 150
Console, description........... 145
Controls
instrument panel............ 89
mirrors............... 144
steering column........... 109
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 284
checking and adding......... 284
drain and flush............ 289
preparing for storage......... 344
proper solution............ 286
refill capacities..........289, 335
specifications............. 338
temperature gauge........... 85
warnings............... 284
Cruise control (see Speed control).... 115
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Power steering
dipstick............... 311
driving with power steering...... 191
fluid, checking and adding...... 311
fluid, specifications.......... 338
servicing............... 191
Prop rod, hood............. 268
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 149
Rear anti-lock brakes.......... 194
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 338
refill capacity............. 335
traction lok............201, 297
Rear climate control system........ 98
Rear window
defroster................ 99
washer reservoir........... 291
Refill capacities for fluids........ 335
Regulations, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 252
Reporting safety defects......... 252
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult................. 11
child.................. 32
infant............... 32,34
Roadside assistance........... 245
Roadside emergencies.......... 225
Rotating the tires............ 297
S
Safe driving tips............ 198
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 11
Safety chains, when towing a trailer . . . 219
Safety Compliance Certification Label.... 5
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Steering wheel
horn................. 114
locking................. 61
speed controls............ 115
tilting................ 114
Storage compartments
center console............. 145
underseat storage drawer....... 143
Storing your vehicle........... 342
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 81
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 26
T
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 322
cleaning............... 102
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 91
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 46
Tilt steering wheel............ 114
Tires.................. 294
changing............... 229
checking the pressure......... 294
cleaning............... 303
inspection and maintenance...... 295
replacing............... 299
rotating............... 297
snow tires and chains......... 302
spare tire.............229, 231
storing your vehicle.......... 344
tire grades.............. 299
treadwear.............. 299
wear bands.............. 299
wheel and tire matching........ 302
Towing your vehicle........... 243
using wheel dollies.......... 243
with a tow truck........... 243
Traction control...........201, 297
Traction-lok rear axle........201, 297
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Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . 211
safety chains............. 219
trailer brakes............. 219
trailer lamps............. 219
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 186
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 307
fluid, refill capacities......... 335
lubricant specifications........ 338
Transmission control switch....... 188
Trip odometer.............. 88
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 332
Turn signal............... 109
indicator lights............ 109
lever................ 109
U
Used engine oil, disposal........ 266
V
Variable interval wipers......... 110
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 332
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).... 5
Vehicle loading............. 205
calculating the load.......... 211
understanding loading information . . . 207
Vehicle storage............. 342
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......... 91
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 282
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 82
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