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Safe driving tips. Safety belts (see Safety restraints) . Safety chains, when towing a trailer. Safety Compliance Certification Label . Safety defects, reporting . Safety information relating to automotive fuels. Safety restraints

adjusting the safety belts cleaning the safety belts . dual locking mode retractors . extension assembly . for adults for children. for infants . head . lap and shoulder belts. lap belt maintenance . proper use . replacement warning light and chime.

Safety seats for children

and air bags . attaching with tether straps . in front seat in rear outboard . in rear seat . tether anchorage hardware. Seat belts (see Safety restraints) . Seats

adjusting the seat, manual . adjusting the seats, power . child safety seats . head restraints . Serial number (VIN) . Service concerns.

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Servicing your vehicle

precautions when servicing. servicing when you tow . Shift-lock system . Shift positions (see Gearshift) . Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints) . Side mirrors, adjusting . Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof) Snow tires and chains . Spare tire

changing the tire . finding the spare . removing the spare tire . temporary spare. Spark plugs, specifications . Special driving conditions . Specification chart, lubricants . Speed control

accelerating . canceling a set speed . resetting . resuming a set speed . tap up/tap down . turning off . when towing a trailer .

Speedometer Starting your vehicle

preparing to start your vehicle . starting a cold engine . starting after a collision . starting a warm engine . starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled .

Steering, power . Steering wheel

horn . locking . speed controls

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center console . map pockets .

Storage compartments Storing your vehicle . Sunroof (moon roof) . Sun visor . Supplemental air bag readiness light Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) .

Tachometer . Tail lamps, cleaning . Temperature control (see Climate control) . Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints). Tires

changing . checking the pressure . cleaning . replacing . rotating . snow tires and chains . spare tire. storing your vehicle . tire grades . treadwear wear bands.

Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) Towing your vehicle . with a tow truck .

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Trailer towing .

calculating maximum trailer weight . safety chains . tips . trailer brakes . trailer lamps .

Transaxle

automatic operation . fluid, checking and adding (automatic) fluid, refill capacities lubricant specifications . Transaxle control switch . Trip odometer. Trunk, using the remote entry system to open . Tune-up specifications (VECI). Turn signal

indicator lights . lever .

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Used engine oil, disposal.

Variable interval wipers . VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information) decal . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle loading