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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
The tools are in the trunk. Open
the trunk and raise the trunk f loor
by lif ting up on the back edge.
Take the tool kit out of the trunk.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
If you are towing a trailer, unhitch
the trailer.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (A/T) or
reverse (M/T). Apply the parking
brake.
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4.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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TRUNK FLOOR SPARE TIRE JACK
TOOL KIT
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by thejack.
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Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
Remove the spacer cone f rom the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
Remove the center cap before
storing the f lat tire in the trunk
well.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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WING BOLT
SPACER CONEFor
sparetire
For
normaltire
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
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Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Replace the cover. Store the
tools.
Lower the trunk f loor, then close
the trunk lid.Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:
When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound, a series of clicks, or
nothing at all.
Check these things:
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. Seeon page .
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or neutral.
Store the center cap in the trunk.
Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged.
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If the Engine Won’t Start Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting
Changing a Flat T ire, If the Engine Won’t Start
270
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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Economy, Fuel . 190
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Emergencies . 263
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Battery, Jump Starting . 272
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Brake System Indicator . 278
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Changing a Flat Tire . 265
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Charging System Indicator . 276
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Checking the Fuses . 280
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
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Jump Starting . 272
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 276
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 277
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 279
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Overheated Engine . 274
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Towing . 285
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Emergency Brake . 96
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Emergency Flashers . 71
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Emergency Towing . 285
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 81
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Emissions Controls . 297
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Emissions Testing, State . 300 Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant . 236
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Additives . 233
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 233
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 64
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If It Won’t Start . 270
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 277
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Oil Lif e Display . 221
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 57, 276
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Oil, Synthetic . 233
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 232
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Overheating . 274
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Specif ications . 291, 293
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Speed Limiter . 202, 205
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Starting . 199
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Engine Speed Limiter . 202, 205
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 184
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 297
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Exhaust Fumes . 50
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 15
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator . 60
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Dead Battery . 272
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 304
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 72
Defrosting the
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Windows . 111, 115, 120
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Dimensions . 290, 292
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 239, 240
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Engine Oil . 188, 189
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Directional Signals . 69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 208
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Disposal of Used Oil . 235
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Door and Trunk Open Monitor . 61
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 77
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Power Door Locks . 77
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 294
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission . 200
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 197
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Economy . 190 ..........
Dual Temperature Control . 121
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 252
Index
INDEX
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Fan Control . 108, 114, 119
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Features . 105
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 185
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 252
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Oil . 233
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 265
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 239, 240
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Brake . 243
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Clutch . 244
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Manual Transmission . 242
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Power Steering . 245
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Windshield Washer . 238
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Folding Rear Seat . 88
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Four-way Flashers . 71
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Front Airbags . 9, 21, 23
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Front Seat . 82, 84
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Adjusting . 82, 84
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Heaters . 90
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Airbags . 9, 23
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Fuel . 184
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 65 ......................
Fill Door and Cap . 185
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Gauge . 64
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Low Fuel Indicator . 60
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Octane Requirement . 184
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Oxygenated . 184
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Tank, Ref ueling . 185
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Fuel Economy . 190
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Fuse Locations . 283
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Fuses, Checking the . 280
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 190
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Gasohol . 184
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Gasoline . 184
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Gauge . 64
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Low Fuel Indicator . 60
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Octane Requirement . 184
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Tank, Ref ueling . 185
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Gas Station Procedures . 185
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 64
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Fuel . 64
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Speedometer . 63
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Tachometer . 63 Gearshif t Lever Positions
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Automatic Transmission . 203
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Manual Transmission . 200
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Glove Box . 98
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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(GAWR) . 214
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) . 214
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 246
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
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Headlights . 69
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Aiming . 246
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Automatic Lighting Off . 70
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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High Beam Indicator . 60
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Lights On Indicator . 60
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Low Beams, Turning on . 69
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Reminder Chime . 69
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 246
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Turning on . 69
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Head Restraints . 87
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Heating and Cooling . 106
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Heated Mirrors . 96
Index
G H
F
IV
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