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Index
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ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system)...... 12
Accessory position on the ignition............ 100
Additives, engine oil.................. 286
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats..............181, 200
description...................180, 182
disposal...................... 186
driver air bag..................180, 182
indicator light..................... 17
operation...................... 182
passenger air bag.................. 182
proper seating................... 181
service and information labels............ 182
tone generator................... 186
wearing safety belts................. 180
Air cleaner filter, location............... 283
Air conditioning, manual heating and
air conditioning system.............. 83
Alarm, activating remote personal............ 141
Alcohol, in fuel.................... 314
Aluminum wheels................... 265
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system)...... 41,99
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 292
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 223
noise........................ 223
see also Brake.................... 223
warning light..................... 12
Anti-theft lug nuts and key............... 266
Anti-theft system
arming the system.................. 145
description..................... 144
disarming an untriggered system........... 146
disarming a triggered system............. 146
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Anti-theft system (continued)
triggering...................144, 146
warning light..................... 39
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board)......... 344
Assistance (see Customer assistance).......... 341
Audio system (see Electronic sound system)........ 41
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)........... 115
Autolock (see Keyless entry).............. 143
Automatic transaxle
driving with.................... 228
fluid, adding..................298±299
fluid, checking................... 298
fluid, refill capacities................ 334
fluid, specification.................. 335
B
Backing up...................... 230
Basic vehicle warranty.................. 3
Battery
acid, treating emergencies............273, 301
battery saver.................... 139
charging system warning light............. 15
how to service................... 300
jumping a disabled battery.............. 272
maintenance-free.................. 300
proper disposal, recycling.............. 301
servicing...................... 300
when storing your vehicle.............. 338
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Index
Brake fluid...................... 289
brake warning light.................. 11
checking and adding................ 289
description..................... 289
specifications..................289, 335
Brakelamp, bulb replacement.............. 324
Brakes
adjustment..................... 223
anti-lock...................... 223
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light....... 12
applying the brakes................. 225
brake warning light.................. 11
fluid, checking and adding.............. 289
fluid, refill capacities................ 289
fluid, specifications...............289, 335
front disc...................... 223
if brakes do not grip well.............. 225
lubricant specifications................ 335
master cylinder................... 289
new brake linings................... 4
noise......................223, 225
parking...................... 226
power braking................... 223
servicing....................225, 289
stopping distances................225, 242
when storing your vehicle.............. 338
Brake-shift interlock.................. 229
Break-in period..................... 4
Brights (high beams)................... 18
Built-in child seat, operation.............. 188
Bulbs, replacing
headlamps..................... 322
specifications.................... 328
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Canada, customer assistance.............. 349
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . . . 349
Capacities for refilling fluids.............. 334
Carbon monoxide in exhaust.............. 220
Cargo net....................... 134
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)...... 200
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)............. 54,58,71,75
Catalytic converter.................. 318
CD player (see Electronic sound system).......... 47
Chains, tires..................... 308
Changing a tire.................... 259
Charging system warning light.............. 15
Childproof locks.................... 122
Child safety restraints................. 186
built-in child seat.................. 188
child safety belts.................. 199
child safety seats.................. 200
Child safety seats
and air bags..................181, 200
attaching with tether straps............. 211
automatic locking mode (retractor).......... 200
built-in child seat.................. 188
in front seat..................181, 200
in rear outboard seat................ 200
in rear seat..................... 200
tether anchorage hardware.............. 211
Chime
headlamps on.................... 97
safety belt...................... 12
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