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Index

ABS warning light

(see Anti-lock brake system) .

Accessory position on the ignition . Accessory power source,

power point outlet Additives, engine oil Air bag supplemental restraint system

Air cleaner filter, location . Air conditioning

description . disposal . driver air bag . indicator light operation . proper seating . tone generator . wearing safety belts.

control system .

electronic automatic temperature

manual heating and air conditioning

system . Air suspension description . see also Rear air suspension system .

Alarm, activating remote personal Aluminum wheels. Antenna, radio

(see Electronic sound system) Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) . Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

description . see also Brake . warning light.

Ashtray(s)

50, 84
37

144
246

17
24
17
52, 68
20
18
24
17
237

90

88

184
184
130
210

155
249

181
181
50, 84
143

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Assistance (see Customer assistance). Audio system

(see Electronic sound system)

Automatic transmission

driving an automatic overdrive. fluid, adding . fluid, checking . fluid, refill capacities fluid, specification .

Axle, traction lok . Backing up . Basic vehicle warranty . Battery

acid, treating emergencies . battery saver . charging system warning light . disconnecting . how to service . jumping a disabled battery. maintenance-free . proper disposal, recycling . replacement, specifications . voltage gauge. when storing your vehicle .

Black dust shield . Brake fluid

brake warning light . specifications .

Brakelamp

bulb replacement . high-mount brakelamp .

Brakes

adjustment . anti-lock . anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light.

applying the brakes . brake warning light .

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215

149

173
267
266
291
293
178

175

197
128
52, 69
256
255
197
255
255
292
. 60
296
210

49, 85
293

285
283

181
181

50, 84
181
49, 85

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Brakes (continued)

fluid, checking and adding . fluid, specifications . front disc . new brake linings. noise . parking . trailer . when storing your vehicle .

Brake-shift interlock . Break-in period . Bulbs, replacing headlamps . specifications .

Canada, customer assistance . Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan

Capacities for refilling fluids . Carbon monoxide in exhaust . Car seats for children

(CAMVAP).

(see Child safety seats)

Cassette tape player

(see Electronic sound system) Catalytic converter Chains, tires . Changing a tire . Charging system gauge . Charging system warning light . Childproof locks Child safety restraints .

child safety belts . child safety seats .

Child safety seats and air bags . automatic locking mode (retractor) . in front seat . in rear outboard seat . in rear center seat

268
293
181
182
182
194
296
174

282
285

224

224
291
43

26

149, 161
286
265
202
60
52, 69
121
24
35
26

19, 26
28
28
28
34

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Chime

key in ignition . safety belt

Circuit breakers

checking and replacing . see also fuses .

Cleaning your vehicle

chrome and aluminum parts . engine compartment. exterior exterior lamps fabric headlamps . instrument panel instrument panel lens . interior lamps. mirrors. plastic parts polishing . rustproofing . safety belts . tail lamps upholstery and interior trim . washing . wheels .

Climate control system

heating.

control.

air conditioning . electronic automatic temperature

Clock. Cold engine starting . Coolant (see Engine coolant)

checking and adding . drain and flush . preparing for storage . proper solution . refill capacities . refill procedure . specifications . temperature gauge .

316 Index