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257

Controls Near
the Steering Wheel
Hazard Warning
76. . . . . . . . .
Headlights
72. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illumination Control
73. . . . .
Rear Window Defogger
74. . .
Steering Wheel Adjustment
115
Turn Signals75. . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wiper/Washer
70.
Rear Window Wiper/ Washer
74. . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Adding
218. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacity
236. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking
217. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proper Solution
218. . . . . . . . .
Temperature Gauge
60. . . . . .
Corrosion Protection
225. . . . . . .
Courtesy Lights
112. . . . . . . . . . . Crankcase Emissions
Control System
249. . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Control Operation
147. . . .
Customer Relations Information
246. . . . . . . . . . . . .
D
DANGER, Explanation ofiv. . . .
Dashboard
56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defects, Reporting Safety
248. . .
Defogger, Rear Window
74. . . .
Defrosting the Windows
122. . . .

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Dimensions243. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimming the Headlights
72. . . .
Dipstick, Engine Oil
200, 213. . .
Directional Signals
75. . . . . . . . . Disc Brake Wear Indicators
162. .
Dome Light
111. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Locks
9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power
104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Doors, Close and Lock
10. . . . . .
DOT Tire Quality Grading
251. . .
Downshifting, 5-Speed Manual Transmission
84. . . . .
Drive Belts
222. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving, On-Road Fuel Economy
170. . . . . . . . . .
In Bad Weather
168. . . . . . . . .
In Foreign Countries
173. . . . .
On Slippery Surfaces
162. . . . .
E
Economy, Fuel170. . . . . . . . . . . .
EGR System
250. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency Brake
86. . . . . . . . . .

258
Emergency Flashers76. . . . . . . .
Emergency, In Case of
183. . . . . .
Charging System Indicator
62
Check Engine Light63. . . . . .
Checking the Fuses
193. . . . . .
Engine Overheating
190. . . . . .
Jump Starting
184. . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
63
Oil Pressure Indicator65. . . .
Emissions Controls
248. . . . . . . .
Engine Belts
222. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Break-in
158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Light
63. . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Temperature Gauge
60
Identification Number232. . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
63
Oil Capacity
235. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommendation
198. . . . . . Oil Pressure Indicator
65. . . .
Specifications
235. . . . . . . . . .
Starting
157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethanol in Gasoline
201. . . . . . . .
Evaporative Emissions Controls
249. . . . . . .
Exhaust Fumes
47. . . . . . . . . . . .
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by
16. . . . . .
Exterior, Cleaning the
224. . . . . .
F
Fabric, Cleaning. See Interior Cleaning
Fan Control Lever
121. . . . . . . . .
Features, Comfort and Convenience
119. .
Filling the Fuel Tank
197. . . . . . . Filters
Air
214. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil
212. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-Speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level
215. . . .
Shifting
83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flashers, Hazard Warning
76. . .
Flat Tire, Changing a
186. . . . . . .
Fluids Automatic Transmission
216. .
Capacity
237. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake
219. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch
223. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-Speed Manual Transmission
215. . . . . . . . . .
Capacity
237. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Steering
223. . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Washer
71. . . . . .
FM Stereo Radio Reception
136. . . . . . . . .
Folding the Rear Seat
94. . . . . . .

262
Owner Assistance245. . . . . . . . .
Owner Safety Checks
208. . . . . . .
P
Panel Brightness Control73. . . .
Park Gear Position
77. . . . . . . . .
Parking Brake and Brake System Light
61, 86. . . . .
Parking Over Things That Burn
159. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polishing and Waxing
224. . . . . .
Power Drive Indicator
69, 81. . . .

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Power Steering Belt.
See Drive Belts
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts16.
Proper Seat Belt Usage
13. . . . .


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Adjust the Front Seat10
. . . . . .
Adjust the Head Restraints12 .
Adjust the Seat-Backs11
. . . . .
Adjust the
Steering Wheel
15
. . . . . . . . . .
Advice for Pregnant Women16
Close and Lock the Doors1 #
. .
Fasten and
Position the Seat Belt
s $%
. . . .
Protecting Children18
. . . . . . . . . .
Additional
Safety Precaution
s21 . . . . . . .
All Children
Must Be Restrained
18
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Children Should
Sit in the Back Seat
19
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General Guidelines for
Using Child Seats
22
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If a Child Requires
Close Attention
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If You Must Drive
With Several Children
20
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Passenger ’s Airbag Poses
Serious Risks to Childre
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Protecting Infants26
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Protecting Larger Children34
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Protecting Small Children31
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Using Child Seats
With Tethers
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Radiator Overheating190. . . . . . .
Radio/Cassette Sound System
125. . . . . . . . . . .
Radio/Cassette/CD Sound System
133. . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement
243. . . . . . . .

263
Rear Seat, Folding94. . . . . . . . .
Rear View Mirror
105. . . . . . . . . .
Rear Window Defogger
74. . . . .
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
74. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining the Seat-Backs Front
11, 91, 93. . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear
97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Shift Speeds
84.
Reduced Power Indicator
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Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element
214. . . . .
Coolant
204, 218. . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil and Filter
211. . . . .
Fuses
240. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light Bulbs
243. . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule
204. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs
235. . . . . . . . . . . . Tires
166. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash
43. . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting Safety Defects
248. . . .
Reserve Tank, Coolant
217. . . . . .
Restraint, Child
18. . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse Gear Position
77. . . . . .
Rotation, Tire
166. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rust Protection
225. . . . . . . . . . . .
S
Safety Defects, Reporting248. . .
Safety Labels, Location of
48. . .
Safety Messages
iv. . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Belts
4, 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


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Maintenance42. . . . . . . . .
System Components
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Advice for Pregnant Women16
Cleaning229. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fasten and Positio
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Lap Belt42
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Lap/Shoulder Belt41
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Reminder Light6, 41, 61. . . . .
Seats
8, 89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the
90. . . . . . . . . . .
Seat-Backs
8, 91, 92, 97
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Self-Adjusting Brakes162. . . . . .
Serial Number
232. . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Intervals
204, 205, 206, 207. . . . .
Service Manual
253. . . . . . . . . . .
Service Station Information
197. .
Setting the Clock
153. . . . . . . . . .
Shift Lever Position Indicator
76
Shift-on-the-Fly System220. . . . .
Fluid Capacity
239. . . . . . . . . .
Side Marker Lights Bulb Replacement
243. . . . . . . .

Secure all items so they cannot
fly
forward and injure you or
you

r passengers if you brake
hard,
hit an obstacle, or are
involved

in a collision.
If you want to put cargo on the
roof,

use a roof rack, secure all
items,

and make sure the cargo
does

not exceed 200 pounds. Towing a Trailer
You may be able to safely tow a
lightweight

trailer (such as a
motorcycle trailer or small tent
trailer)

off-road if you follow
these guidelines:
Do not exceed a trailer weight
of 1,000 pounds (including
cargo) or a tongue weight of 100

pounds. (Tongue weight should be about 10% of the
trailer weight.)
Try

to stay on smooth, level
dirt

roads, and avoid driving in
hilly terrain.
Allow extra room for starting,stopping,
and turning.
Slow down if you encounter
bumps
or other obstacles.
Extr

a Equipment and Supplies
We strongly recommend that you
DO NOT carry extra fuel. Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive.
It cannot be safely
carried

inside the vehicle or
strapped to the top or rear. The
best thing to do is fill up your tank
before
you leave pavement. Off-Road Driving Information

Off-Road Driving Considerations
When
you leave paved roads, you
leave a generally predictable and
orderly world behind. You won't
find lane markers or traffic
signals. No one will be there to
warn

you of trouble ahead. It's up
to you to assess situations and
drive

within limits. The terrain
has limits (some hills are too steep,

for example). You have
limits (in skills and comfort
level).

And off-road vehicles also
have limits (traction, stability, and
power,

for instance).
Following
are some important tips
on

how to deal with some of the
challenges
of driving off-road.
Using
Your Senses

You need to use your senses a
little
differently off-road. Keep
your eyes moving, constantly
watching

for obstacles and
evaluating the terrain. Check your
gauges frequently. Listen for unusual sounds from your engine
and tires. Pay attention to the
smell

of overheated brakes. And
when you feel excessive
vibrations or bouncing, the terrain is telling you to slow down. Off-Road Driving Information

Reading the Terrain

In nature, visual information comes in unpredictable ways. That means
you need to stay alert, constantly
survey

the terrain, and go slow
enough to analyze situations and make good decisions.
As your eyes search the terrainahead, watch for changes in
surface conditions. Surfaces can
vary

widely, and traction can
change quite suddenly. One
minute

you can be on firm soil
and

the next minute in soft sand
or deep mud. A trail or road can
quickly
change from level to
bumpy.

It can suddenly slope at a
dangerou

s angle, or even
disappear in an unexpected
drop-off. Road

s and trails aren't banked for
turns, and the edges can be steep
berms or drop-offs. When you
drive

down a graded road, watch
ahead for ruts, potholes and washouts.
Some trails can offer
more surprises. A smooth, inviting
trail can suddenly twist
up or down, become very narrow,
be blocked by a fallen tree,
tangled
with roots, or dwindle to a
tight dead-end.
Some areas don't have roads or
trails - just wide open spaces
where

you must carefully choose
your path.
Controlling Speed

Off-road, the general rule is to
keep your speed low. Of course,
you'll need enough spee
d to keep
moving
forward, especially on
sand,

mud, soft snow, and when
starting

up a hill. But too much
speed leads to problems.
At higher speeds you have less
time
to read the terrain and make
good

decisions. You'll also
bounce

more, which makes
controlling the vehicle more
difficult. And there's a greater
chance of sliding if you brake or turn quickly on wet soil, gravel orice

. In any situation, never go
faster
than conditions allow. Off-Road Driving Information

Test your brakes from time to
time
to make sure they are
operating properly. This will also
give you a feel for how much
traction you have on a given surface. Controllin

g Steering
Unlike driving on pavement,
off-road
terrain has a way of
"kicking back." If you hit a rock,
pothole

or a sudden change in
surface
, it can make the steering
wheel
turn rapidly and
unexpectedly. To maintain
control, hold the outside of the
steering wheel firmly with both
hands.

Don't hold the spokes or
hook your thumbs inside the wheel.
You could hurt your hands
as well as lose control. Off-Road Driving Information

Turning

Off-road, the basic turning
technique is to drive at low speed
and gradually adjust the amount
of steering to suit the surface.
You
should have no problem
making sharp turns on level
ground - if you keep speed low.
But

one thing you should NOT do,
off-road

or on pavement, is make abrupt turns at higher speeds.
With a higher center of gravity,
your

vehicle can more easily tip
or roll over in a turn.

Braking

Th

e best off-road braking
technique
to use with anti-lock
brakes is to gently depress the
brake pedal at first, then increase the pressure as more braking is
needed.
Avoi

d hard braking. Light to
moderate braking is usually all
that

is necessary on soft surfaces
such as soft sand, loose dirt or
gravel, powdery snow, or mud.
If you need to brake hard because
of an emergency, apply steady
even
pressure to the brake pedal.
Do not pump the brakes; let the anti-loc
k braking system pump
them

for you. If you pump the
brakes, the anti-lock cannot work as efficiently, and your stopping
distance

may be increased.
Keep in mind that, in general, you
need

more time and distance to
brake to a stop when driving

off-road

.
Off-Road Driving Information

If you don't know the answers to
these questions before beginning
an ascent, stop, walk up the hill
and find out.

If you decide that it is safe to drive up a hill:
Selec

t a suitable low gear and
firmly grip the steering wheel. Approach
the hill with enough
speed to smoothly start up the
hill.
Maintain a steady speed as you
climb the hill.
Reduce

speed as you approach
the

top, and watch for other
vehicle

s that may be
approaching

the top from the
other

side of the hill.

// You Stall Going Up a Hill
If a hill is steeper than you
expected,

traction is poorer,
or you don't maintain sufficient speed,
you may begin to stall. If
that happens:
Consider downshifting if you
are just beginning to slow
down. If you can't downshift, or if
downshifting
doesn't help, stop
the vehicle and set the parking
brake.
I

f you have passengers, you
may want to have them get out
and

move away from the
vehicle.
I

f you are headed
straight up
the hill, shif
t into reverse,
release the parking brake, and slowly back straight down the
hill,

using the brake pedal to
control

speed.
If you
are not headed straight
uphill or you don't feel
comfortable backing down,
don't. If the engine is still
running,
leave the parking
brake

on, shift to Park
(automatic transmission) or Off-Road Driving Information