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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights . 305
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Brake Lights . 305
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Front Side Marker Lights . 304
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 304
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Headlights . 302, 303
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High-mount Brake Light . 307
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Parking Lights . 304
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 305
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Rear Turn Signal Lights . 305
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Specif ications . 355
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Bulbs, Halogen . 302
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Card, PC . 171
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Capacities Chart . 355
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo . 249
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Player . 125, 162
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Ceiling Light . 105
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Certif ication Label . 352
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Chains . 321
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Changing a Flat Tire . 327 Changing Oil
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How to . 292
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When to . 281
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Charging System Indicator . 65, 339
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 69
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 255
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Child Saf ety . 33
Child Seats
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LATCH Anchor System . 42
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Lower Anchors . 42
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
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Childproof Door Locks . 82
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Clock, Setting the . 207
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Clutch Fluid . 301
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CO in the Exhaust . 363
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 256
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Compact Spare . 326
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Console Compartment . 108
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Consumer Inf ormation . 370
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
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Adding . 294
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Checking . 243
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Proper Solution . 294
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Temperature Gauge . 70 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 363
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Cruise Control Operation . 209
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 370
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 372
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Def og and Def rost . 113
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 76
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Def rosting the Windows . 113
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Dimensions . 354
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Dimming the Headlights . 73
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 298
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Engine Oil . 241
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Directional Signals . 73
Disc Brake Pad Wear
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Indicators . 265
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Disc Player . 125, 162
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Display Change Button . 66
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Disposal of Used Oil . 294
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Doors.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 83
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Auto Door Locking . 83
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Auto Door Unlocking . 85
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Locking and Unlocking . 81
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Power Door Locks . 82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 357
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission . 257
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 253
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Economy . 244
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Guidelines . 254
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 310
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Economy, Fuel . 244
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Emergencies on the Road . 325
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Battery, Jump Starting . 334
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Brake System Indicator . 341
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Changing a Flat Tire . 327
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Charging System Indicator . 339
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Checking the Fuses . 342
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 339
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 340 ..................
Overheated Engine . 337
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Emergency Brake . 105
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Emergency Flashers . 76
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Emergency Towing . 348
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
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Emissions Controls . 363
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Emissions Testing . 366Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 70
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Engine Speed Limiter . 259, 262
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 340
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 339
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 290
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Overheating . 337
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Specif ications . 354
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Starting . 256
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 238
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 363
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Exhaust Fumes . 51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 16
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Fan, Interior . 110 .........................................
Features . 109
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 239
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 310
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Oil . 292
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 299
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Shif ting the . 257
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 327
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 298
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Brake . 300
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Clutch . 301
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Locations . 288
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Manual Transmission . 299
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Power Steering . 301
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Windshield Washer . 297
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 199
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Fog Lights . 74
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Folding Rear Seat . 97
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Four-way Flashers . 76
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Front Airbags . 9, 24
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Fuel . 238
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Fill Door and Cap . 239
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Gauge . 70
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Octane Requirement . 238
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Oxygenated . 238
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Reserve Indicator . 64
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Tank, Filling the . 239
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Fuses, Checking the . 342
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 244
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Gasoline . 238
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 64
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Gauge . 70
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Octane Requirement . 238
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Tank, Filling the . 239
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Gas Station Procedures . 239
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 70
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Fuel . 70
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 260
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Manual Transmission . 257
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Glove Box . 108 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 302
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HandsFreeLink
. 212
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
Headlights
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Aiming . 302
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
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High Beam Indicator . 61
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Reminder Beeper . 73
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 302
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Turning on . 73
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Head Restraints . 94
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Heated Mirrors . 104
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Heating and Cooling . 110
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High Altitude, Starting at . 256
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High-Low Beam Switch . 73
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High-mount Brake Light . 307
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Hood, Opening the . 240
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Horn .4,71
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 352
Ignition
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Keys . 78 ...........................................
Switch . 80
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Timing Control System . 364
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 59
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Inf ant Restraint . 38
Inf ant Seats
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LATCH Anchor System . 42
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Lower Anchors . 42
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
Inf lation, Recommended Tire ...................................
Pressures . 315
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Inf ormation Display . 67
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Inside Mirror . 103
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Inspection, Tire . 316
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Lights . 59
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
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Instruments and Controls . 55
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Interior Lights . 105
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Introduction . i
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iPod
. 133, 184
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 328
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Jack, Tire . 327
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 372
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9
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Seat Belts . 8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 52
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Saf ety Messages . iii
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Seat Belts . 8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 19
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
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Maintenance . 20, 309
Reminder Light and
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Beeper . 18, 59
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Radiator Overheating . 337
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Radio/CD Sound System . 115
Radio/CD/PC Card Sound
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System . 149
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Readiness Codes . 340
Rear Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 305-307
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Rear Seat, Folding . 97
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Rear View Mirror . 103
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Rear Window Def ogger . 76
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 93
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 258
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Reminder Lights . 59
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Remote Audio Controls . 204
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Remote Transmitter . 90
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 310
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Engine Oil and Filter . 292
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Fuses . 342
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Light Bulbs . 302
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Maintenance Minder . 281
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Tires . 319
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Wiper Blades . 311 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash . 20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 372
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant . 243, 294
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Restraint, Child . 33
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Reverse Gear Position . 261
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Rotation, Tire . 318
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Panel Brightness Control . 75
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Park Gear Position . 261
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Parking . 264
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Parking Brake . 105
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 59, 341
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Parking Lights . 73
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 365
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PGM-FI System . 364
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Playing a Disc . 125, 162
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Playing a PC Card . 171
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Playing the Radio . 116, 149
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Protecting Children . 33
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General Guidelines . 33
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Protecting Inf ants . 38
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Protecting Larger Children . 47
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Protecting Small Children . 39
Index
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VI

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................Control Locations . 56
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 59
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Gauges . 66
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Display Change Button . 66
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Inf ormation Display . 67
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Fuel Gauge . 70
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Temperature Gauge . 70
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel . 71
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 72
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 73
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
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Fog Lights . 74
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
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Hazard Warning Button . 76
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Rear Window Def ogger . 76
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 77
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Keys and Locks . 78
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Immobilizer System . 79
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Ignition Switch . 80
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Door Locks . 81
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Power Door Locks . 82
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Childproof Door Locks . 82
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 83
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Auto Door Locking . 83 .................
Auto Door Unlocking . 85
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Trunk . 88
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
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Remote Transmitter . 90
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Seats . 93
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Seat Heaters . 100
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Power Windows . 101
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Moonroof . 102
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Mirrors . 103
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Parking Brake . 105
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Interior Lights . 105
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Interior Convenience Items . 107
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Beverage Holders . 108
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Accessory Power Socket . 108
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Glove Box . 108
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Console Compartment . 108
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted inthe text.
Canadian DX-G model with M/T has the electric power steering (EPS) indicator (see page 62) next to the immobilizer system indicator.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
DX, DX-G (Canada), L X (U.S.), L X-S (U.S.), Sport (Canada), EX (U.S.), EX-L
57
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P. 60) TRUNK-OPEN
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATORHIGH BEAM
INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
DAYTIMERUNNING
LIGHTS
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE
PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR (P.64)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
(P.61)
(P.60) (P.61) (P.61)
(P.60)
(P.63) (P.64)
(P.63) (P.60)
(P.61)(P.59)
(P.64) (P.62)
(P.62)
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.65)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.59)
(P.61)
(P.65, 339) (P.65, 339)(P.65, 340) (P.65, 281)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or Canadian models are noted inthe text.
Instrument Panel
Si
58
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATORCRUISE MAIN
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(EPS) INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR REV LIMIT INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR FOG LIGHT
INDICATOR (P.65)
(P.64)
(P.60)
(P.62)
(P.61)
(P.61) (P.62)
(P.64) (P.62)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.64)
(P.60)(P.63)
(P.59)
(P.61)
(P.61) (P.60)
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR (P.59)(P.63)
(P.64)
(P.60)
(P.61)
(P.61)
(P.65, 339)
(P.65, 339) (P.65, 281)
(P.65, 340)
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When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
with a circuit. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door and remove the key
from the ignition switch.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
This indicator comes on if the trunk
lid is not closed tightly.
This indicator comes on if any door
is not closed tightly.
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page . 73
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304 305
Si model only
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator Trunk-open Indicator
Door-open Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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With the headlight switch of f orposition, the high beam
headlights come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch. You can use the f og lights only when
the headlights are on low beam.
They will go of f when the headlights
are turned of f .
Turn the f og lights on and of f by
turning the switch next to the
headlight switch.
On Si model
Daytime Running L ights Fog L ights
Headlights, Fog Lights
74
FOG LIGHT SWITCH
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The ceiling light has a three-position
switch;ON(right),DoorActivated,
andOFF(left).IntheDoor
Activated (center) position, the light
comesonwhenyou:Open any door.
Unlock the doors with the key or
the remote transmitter.
Remove the key from the ignition.
To apply the parking brake, pull the
lever up f ully. To release it, pull up
slightly, push the button, and lower
the lever. The parking brake
indicator on the instrument panel
should go out when the parking
brake is f ully released (see page ).
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Parking Brake, Interior L ights
Ceiling L ight
Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
105
PARKING BRAKE LEVER DOOR ACTIVATED
ON
OFF
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and hubs. A beeper will sound if
the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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