engine overheat MITSUBISHI LANCER 2016 8.G User Guide

Safe driving techniques 6-4 Driving safety
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Replace your tires before they are heavily worn out. As your vehicle is equipped with a tire pres- sure monitoring system, there is a risk ofdamage to the tire inflation pressure sensors when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement should, therefore, be performedonly by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Have someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on and off. Also check the turn signal indicators and high-beam indicators on the instrument panel. Check the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for fuel, water, oil, orother leaks. Make sure all the fluid levels are correct. Also, if you can smell fuel, you need to find out why immediately and have itfixed.
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Even this vehicle’s safety equipment, andyour safest driving, cannot guarantee that you
can avoid an accident or injury. However, if you give extra attention to the following areas, you can better protect yourself and your passengers:  Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather conditions. Leave plenty of stopping distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Before changing lanes, check your mir- rors and use your turn signal light.  While driving, watch the behavior of other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Always obey applicable laws and regula- tions. Be a polite and alert driver. Always leave room for unexpected events, such assudden braking.  If you plan to drive in another country, obey their vehicle registration laws andmake sure you will be able to get the right fuel.
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 Check the battery, including terminals and cables. During extremely cold weather, the battery will not be as strong. Also, thebattery power level may drop because more power is used for cold starting and driving.
Before driving the vehicle, check to see if the engine runs at the proper speed and if the headlights are as bright as normally. Charge or replace the battery if necessary.During extreme cold weather, it is possi- ble that a very low battery could freeze.  Warm the engine sufficiently. After start- ing the engine, allow a short warm-up time to distribute oil to all cylinders. Thendrive your vehicle slowly.  Stay at low speeds at first so that the transaxle, transfer case and rear axle oilhave time to spread to all the lubrication points.  Manual transaxle can be harder to shift in cold weather conditions. This is normal and shifting will get easier as the transaxle warms up. Check the engine antifreeze. If there is not enough coolant because of a leak or from engine overheating, add Mit-subishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or equivalent.
Lights Fluid leaks Safe driving techniques
Driving during cold weather
WA R N I N G The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas. Any spark or flame can cause the bat- tery to explode, which could cause seriousinjury or death. Always wear protective clothes and a face mask when working with your battery, orlet a skilled mechanic do it.
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Braking
Driving safety 6-5
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Please read this section in conjunction with the “Engine coolant” on page 9-7.
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All the parts of the brake system are criticalto safety. Have the vehicle serviced by anauthorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice at regular inter- vals according to the “WARRANTY ANDMAINTENANCE MANUAL”. Check the brake system while driving at a low speed immediately after starting, espe- cially when the brakes are wet, to confirm they work normally.A film of water can be formed on the brake discs or brake drums and prevent normal braking after driving in heavy rain or throughlarge puddles, or after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry the brakes out by driving slowly while lightly depressing the brakepedal.
On snowy roads, ice can form on the braking system, making the brakes less effective.While driving in such conditions, pay close attention to preceding and following vehicles and to the condition of
the road surface. From
time to time, lightly depress the brake pedal and check how effective the brakes are. It is important to take advantage of the engine braking by shifting to a lower gear while driving on steep downhill roads in order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
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When parking on a hill, set the parking brake,and turn the front wheels toward the curb on adownhill, or away from the curb on an uphill. If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
Place the gearshift lever into the “R” (Reverse) position when parking on a down- hill slope, into the 1s
t position when parking
on an uphill slope. Be sure that the parking brake is firmly set when parked and that the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake before moving the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position. This pre-vents loading the parking brake against the transaxle gear. When this happens, it is diffi- cult to move the selector lever out of the “P”(PARK) position. Never leave the engine running while you take a short sleep/rest. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or poorly venti-lated place.
WA R N I N G Never open the radiator cap when the radiator is hot. You could be seriouslyburned.
Braking When brakes are wet
When driving in cold weather When driving downhill Parking Parking on a hill
For vehicles with manual trans- axle For vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT) Parking with the engine run- ning
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For emergenciesIf the vehicle breaks
down ...............................................................8-2
Jump-starting the engine
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Engine overheating .........
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Tools and jack .................
.................................................................8-5
How to change a tire
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..........................8-6
Towing ................................................
...........................................8-12
Operation under adverse driv
ing conditions ..................................8-14
Fuel Pump Shut-off Sy
stem ...........................................................8-15
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If the vehicle breaks down 8-2 For emergencies
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If your vehicle breaks down on the road, move to the shoulder and turn on the hazardwarning flashers. If there is no shoulder, or the shoulder is not safe, drive in the right lane slowly, with the hazard lights flashing, untilyou come to a safe stopping place. Keep the flashers flashing. If the engine stops, there will be no power assist to the steering and brakes, making these difficult to use.  The brake booster will not work, so the brakes will not grip well. The brake pedalwill be harder to press than usual.  Since there is no power steering assist, the steering wheel will be hard to turn.
Get help from your passengers, bystanders, etc. to push the vehicl
e and move it to a safe
zone.
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If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak or dead, you can start it withthe battery from another vehicle using jumper cables. 1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an accidental electrical contact. 2. Position the vehicles close enough together so that the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’ttouching each other.
3. You could be injured if the vehicles move. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehi-cle. Put an automatic transaxle, CVT in “P” (PARK) or a manual transaxle in “N” (Neutral). Turn the ignition key to the“LOCK” position. 4. Make sure your battery electrolyte is at the proper level. (Refer to “Checking bat- tery electrolyte level” on page 9-12.)
If the vehicle breaks down If the engine stops/fails When the engine fails at the intersection
Jump-starting the engine
WA R N I N G When using jumper cables to start a vehi- cle, follow the procedures and be very cau- tious. CAUTION Do not try to start your vehicle by pushing or towing. Vehicles with continuously variable transmission (CVT) cannot be started this way. Pushing or towing a vehicle that has amanual transaxle may overheat and damage the catalytic converter. Also, there is more risk of an accident when a vehicle is beingpushed or towed.
CAUTION Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12- volt battery. If the other system isn’t 12-volt, both systems can be damaged.WA R N I N G Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” posi- tion on both vehicles. Make sure that thecables or your clothes cannot be caught by the fan or drive belt. Personal injury could result. NOTE
 Turn off all lights, heater, and other electrical loads. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.
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Engine overheating 8-4 For emergencies
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If you drive your vehicle with a low battery charge, after the engine has been started by using jumper cables, the engine may misfire. This can cause the anti-lock braking systemwarning light to blink on and off. This is only due to the low battery voltage. It is not a problem with the brake system. If this hap-pens, fully charge the battery and ensure the charging system is operating properly.
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When the engine has overheated, the infor- mation screen in the multi-information dis-play will be interrupted and the engine coolant temperature warning display will appear. The screen will then change to theengine coolant temperature display screen and “ ” will flash. If this happens: 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 2. With the engine still running, carefullyraise the engine hood to vent the engine compartment. 3. Check that the cooling fan is running. Ifthe fan is not turning, stop the engine immediately and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-ity of your choice for assistance. 4. If you see steam or spray coming from under the hood, turn off the engine.
5. If you do not see steam or spray coming from under the hood, leave the engine on until the bar graph for the engine coolant temperature warning display on the multi-information display goes down. When it is in the middle of the normal zone, you can start driving again. If the bar graphstays in the red zone, turn off the engine. 6. When you do not see any more steam or spray, open the hood. Look for obvious leaks, such as a split radiator hose. Be careful as components will be hot. Anyleak source must be repaired. 7. If there is no obvious leak source, check the coolant level in the reserve tank. Ifthere is none, or if it is too low, slowly add coolant. 8. If the reserve tank needs coolant, you willprobably also need to add coolant to the radiator. Do not loosen or remove the radiator cap until the engine has cooleddown.
 Remove all the caps before charging the battery.  Electrolyte (battery acid) is corrosive diluted sulphuric acid. If electrolyte comesin contact with your hands, eyes, clothes, or the painted surface of your vehicle, thoroughly flush with water. If electrolytegets in your eyes, flush them immediately and thoroughly with water, and get prompt medical attention. Always wear protective clothing and gog- gles when working near the battery. Keep the battery out of the reach of chil- dren.
As your vehicle has anti-lock brakes
WA R N I N G
Engine overheating
WA R N I N G To avoid personal injury, keep hands, hair, jewelry and clothes away from the cooling fan. The cooling fan can start at any time.
WA R N I N G Before raising the engine hood, check to see if there is steam or spray coming fromunder the hood. Steam or spray coming from an overheated engine could seriously scald you.Do not open the hood until there is no steam or spray.
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Operation under adverse driving conditions 8-14 For emergencies
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Place the gearshift lever in the “Neutral” position. Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” posi-tion and secure the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a rope or tie- down strap. Never place the ignition switch inthe “LOCK” position when towing.
Release the parking brake. Place the gearshift lever in the “Neutral” position (manual transaxle) or the selectorlever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (CVT).
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If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can often be
moved by a rocking
motion. Rock your vehicle back and forth to free it. Do not rev the engine or spin the wheels.Constant efforts to free a stuck vehicle can cause overheating and transaxle failure. Let
the engine idle for a few minutes to cool the transaxle before trying again. If your vehicle is still stuck after several rock- ing attempts, call for a commercial tow truckservice.
 [For front-wheel drive vehicle equipped with the active stability control (ASC)] If the vehicle is towed with the ignition switch in the “ON” position and only the front wheels or only the rear wheels raisedoff the ground, the ASC may operate, result- ing in an accident. When towing the vehicle with only the front wheels or only the rearwheels raised, keep the ignition switch in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position. [For vehicle equipped with the Electronically controlled 4WD system] Even in “2WD” mode, the vehicle cannot betowed with the front or the rear wheels on the ground.
Towing manual transaxle vehicles with rear wheels off the ground (Type B)
CAUTION
Towing with front wheels off the ground (Type C)
WA R N I N G To prevent entry of exhaust gas from the towing vehicle, set the selection switch to the recirculation position.
Operation under adverse driving conditions If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or snow
WA R N I N G When trying to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, make sure that there are no people nearby. The rocking motion canmake your vehicle suddenly lurch forward or backward, and injure any bystanders.
On wet roads
CAUTION Avoid flooded roads. Water is often deeper than it looks, and you could be seriously hurt by driving into flood water.  When driving in rain, on water-covered roads, or through a car wash, water could get into the brake discs and make them fail tem-porarily. In such cases, lightly press the brake pedal to see if they are working prop- erly. If they are not, press the pedal lightly several times while driving to dry the brake pads or linings, then check them again.
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Engine hood
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-3
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To reduce the possibility of catalytic con- verter damage:  Use UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY of the type of recommended in “Fuel selec- tion”.  Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of gas could damage the catalytic converter.  Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle. If the battery is weak or run down, use jumper cables to properly start the engine.
 Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires disconnected or removed, such as when performing diagnostic tests.  Do not idle the engine for a long time if it is idling roughly or otherwise obviously malfunctioning.  To prevent the catalytic converter from being damaged from unburned gas, do not race the engine when turning off the igni- tion switch.  Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance is less than normal, the engine is running oddly or there is any other engine trouble, such as with theignition, etc. If you
are not able to stop
driving immediately, slow down and drive for only a short time. Have an inspectionmade by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.  In unusual situations involving major engine problems, a burning odor may indicate severe and abnormal catalyticconverter overheating. If this occurs, stop in a safe place, shut the engine off and let the vehicle cool. Once the engine is cool,immediately take your vehicle to a dealer or a repair facility of your choice for ser- vice.
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Use the engine hood release lever (locatedunder the instrument panel near the driver’sdoor) to unlock the engine hood. Pull the lever toward you to release the engine hood latch.
CAUTION Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. If the engine malfunctions or mis- fires, or if your vehicle performance suffers, have it serviced promptly. Running yourvehicle when it is overheated may result in damage to the converter and vehicle.WA R N I N G Do not park or run your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in contact with a hot exhaust, since a fire could occur. Do not put undercoat paint on the cata- lytic converter.
Engine hood To open
WA R N I N G Never use the release lever to unlatch the engine hood while the vehicle is in motion.  Do not drive your vehicle unless the engine hood is locked.
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Battery
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-13
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facility of your choice before the start of cold weather. If necessary, have it charged. This will guarantee more reliable starting, and lon- ger battery life.
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To disconnect the battery cable, stop theengine. Disconnect the negative (-) terminalfirst, then the positive (+) terminal. To recon-nect the battery, first connect the positive (+) terminal and then the negative (-) terminal, before starting the vehicle. Disconnection and connection
NOTE
 Open the terminal cover (A) before discon- necting or connecting the positive (+) termi- nal of the battery.
WA R N I N G Never disconnect the battery while the engine is running, or you could damage the vehicle’s electrical parts.  Never short-circuit the battery. This could cause it to overheat and be damaged.  Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away from the battery because the battery could explode.  Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro- sive diluted sulfuric
acid. If it spills on
nearby parts, it can crack, stain, or dis-color them. And if gets on your skin or in your eyes, it can cause burns or blindness. Please observe the following handlinginstructions:• If electrolyte gets on plastic parts orother nearby parts, wi
pe it off with a soft
cloth or chamois soaked in a solution of water and neutral detergent then imme-diately rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.• If electrolyte gets on your hands orclothes, rinse thoroughly with water. If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush themwith water immediately and get immedi- ate medical attention.
 Open doors and windows in any closed space where you may be charging or working with the battery.  Always wear protective clothing and gog- gles when working with the battery, or have a skilled automobile technician do it.
 If you are quick-charging your battery, first disconnect the
battery cables.
In order to prevent a short circuit, be sure to disconnect the negative (-) terminalfirst, and reconnect it last. If the electrolyte level is very low, have the battery checked at an authorized Mitsubi- shi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. Battery terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Washhands after handling. NOTE
 Check each battery terminal for corrosion. You can stop more corrosion by washing with a solution of baking soda and water.Grease the posts and clamps after cleaning or tightening them.  Check to see that the battery is securely installed and cannot be moved. Also check each terminal for tightness.  If you will not be driving your vehicle for a long period of time, remove the battery and store it in a place where the battery fluid will not freeze. Memory data for settings madeby the user may be erased when the battery is removed. If this happens, reset the settings again using the relevant procedures. The bat-tery only should be stored with a full charge.  Before cleaning the battery, tighten all the filler port caps to keep dirt and moisture out.WA R N I N G
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Alphabetical index 12-2
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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5-59 Fluid
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...............
9-10
, 11-6
Selector lever operation
...................
5-59
Sports mode
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.................
5-64
Coolant (engine)
..........................
9-7
, 11-6
Cruise control
....................
.................
5-80
Cup holder
....................
...................
5-171
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity
................
.................
9-30
Defogger (rear window)
....................
5-138
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
.................
...............
7-12
, 7-17
Digital clock
Time setting
..................
.................
7-51
Dimensions
...................
.....................
11-4
Dimmer (high/low beam change)
.......
5-130
Disc brake pads
.................
.................
9-23
Dome light
Bulb capacity
................
.................
9-32
Replacement
.................
.................
9-40
Switch
......................
...................
5-168
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity
................
.................
9-32
Replacement
.................
.................
9-39
Switch
......................
...................
5-167
Doors
Lock
.......................
.......................
5-34
Power door locks
............................
5-37
Drive mode indicator
...........................
5-69
Drive mode-selector
............................
5-68
Driving during cold weather
..................
6-4
Driving, alcohol and drugs
....................
6-2
E
Electric rear window defogger switch
..5-138
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
.....................
................
5-4
, 5-27
Electronically controlled 4WD system
..5-68
Drive mode indicator
.......................
5-69
Drive mode-selector
........................
5-68
Emergency key
...................
................
5-22
Emission-control system maintenance
...
9-22
Engine
Compartment
..................
.................
9-5
Coolant
...................
................
9-7
, 11-6
Hood
.......................
........................
9-3
Oil and oil filter
.......................
9-5
, 11-6
Overheating
....................
.................
8-4
Serial number
.................
................
11-2
Specifications
.................
................
11-5
Engine coolant temperature display
.......
5-99
Exhaust system
...................
................
9-23
F
Filling the fuel tank
...............
................
3-3
Floor console box
.............................
5-170
Floor mat
......................
.......................
6-2
Fluid
..........................
........................
11-6
Brake fluid
............................
9-11
, 11-6
Clutch fluid
...........................
9-11
, 11-6
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
....................
...............
9-10
, 11-6
Engine coolant
........................
9-7
, 11-6
Power steering fluid
...............
9-12
, 11-6
Twin Clutch Sportron
ic shift transmission
(Twin Clutch SST) fluid
................
11-6
Washer fluid
.................
.................
11-6
Fluid capacities and lubricants
.............
11-6
Fog lights
Bulb capacity
................
.................
9-30
Indicator
...................
...................
5-123
Switch
......................
...................
5-134
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
.................
.................
5-12
Front fog lights
Replacement
.................
.................
9-36
Front seats
.........................
...................
4-3
Front turn signal lights
Replacement
.................
.................
9-35
Front turn signal, parking and side-marker lights
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Alphabetical index 12-4
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O
Octane requirement
...............
................
3-2
Oil
Engine oil
...............................
9-5
, 11-6
Manual transaxle oil
................
9-9
, 11-6
Rear axle oil
..................
.................
9-10
Transfer oil
...................
.................
9-10
Operation under adverse driving conditions
...
8-14 Outside rearview mirrors
.....................
5-51
Overheating
......................
...................
8-4
P
Parking
.........................
.......................
6-5
Parking brake
................
.................
5-48
Parking brake lever stroke
...............
9-21
Polishing
.......................
.....................
9-44
Power brakes
.....................
.................
5-73
Power door locks
...............
.................
5-37
Power steering
Fluid
.....................
...............
9-12
, 11-6
System
.....................
.....................
5-79
Power windows
.................
.................
5-43
Puncture (Tire changing)
.......................
8-6
R
Radiator cap
......................
...................
9-8
Radio
General information about your radio 7-57
Rain sensor
..................
.....................
5-135
Rear axle oil
....................
...................
9-10
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
..................
................
9-30
Replacement
...................
................
9-37
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
..................
................
9-30
Replacement
...................
................
9-37
Rear window defogger switch
............
5-138
Rear-view camera
...............
................
5-88
Rearview mirror
Inside
......................
.......................
5-50
Outside
.......................
...................
5-51
Refrigerant (air conditioning)
...............
11-6
Replacement of light bulbs
...................
9-29
Replacing tires and wheels
...................
9-18
Reporting Safety Defects
.....................
10-2
Roof antenna
...................
...................
7-55
S
Safe driving techniques
.........................
6-4
Seat
............................
........................
4-2
Arm rest
......................
....................
4-6
Front seats
...................
....................
4-3
Heated seats
....................
.................
4-4
Rear seats
....................
....................
4-5
Seats and restraint systems
................
4-2
Seat belt
........................
.......................
4-8
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor
.4-11
Child restraint
...............
.................
4-13
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning
..4-10
Force limiter
.................
.................
4-13
Front passenger seat belt warning light
.....
4-11 Maintenance and inspection
.............
4-20
Pre-tensioner
.................
.................
4-12
Seat belt extender
...........................
4-12
Seat belt instructions
.........................
4-8
Seat belt use during pregnancy
.........
4-12
Service brake
.....................
.................
5-72
Service precautions
...............
................
9-2
Snow tires
.....................
.....................
9-20
Spark plugs
...................
.....................
9-22
Steering
Power steering fluid
...............
9-12
, 11-6
Tilt lock lever
................
.................
5-49
Wheel lock
............................
5-20
, 5-54
Storage spaces
...................
...............
5-169
Sun visors
.....................
...................
5-166
Supplemental Restraint System
............
4-20
How the Supplement Restraint System works
.....................
.....................
4-23
Servicing
..................
.....................
4-35
Warning light/display
......................
4-26
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