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226
269

235
347
347
170

170
184
174
172

319
232
319
345
348
282

197

349
172
301
345

. 58
177
. 58
259
243
307

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Safe driving tips Safety belts (see Safety restraints) . Safety Compliance Certification Label . Safety information relating to

automotive fuels .

Safety restraints

(retractor) .

automatic locking mode

cleaning the safety belts . extension assembly . for adults . for children . for infants . head. lap and shoulder belts maintenance . proper use . replacement untwisting or unjamming the

237
240

291

25, 30, 34
50
49
58
59
177
49
49

safety belt .

Safety seats for children

(retractor) .

and air bags . automatic locking mode

in center rear seat in front seat . in front seat (Canadian 2-door vehicles). in rear outboard seat .

Seat belts (see Safety restraints). Seats .

child safety seats . cleaning upholstery . head restraints .

Serial number (VIN). Service concerns Servicing your vehicle

precautions when servicing . servicing when you tow .

41

52

25
86
68
63
80
177
60
183
177
267
260

280
257

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Shift positions (see Gearshift) . Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)

Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof) . Snow tires and chains . Spare tire

Side mirrors adjusting .

changing the tire . conventional spare . finding the spare . removing the spare tire . storing the flat tire . temporary spare . Spark plugs, specifications . Special driving conditions . Specification chart, lubricants . 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

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

224, 229

185
185
174
311

249
250
250
250
250
249
347
237
348
129

108
110
113
110

243
232

163
105
164
350
174
123
. 50

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Tachometer . Tail lamps

bulb replacement . cleaning .

Temperature control

(see Climate control)

Tires

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

Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) Towing your vehicle

using wheel dollies . with a tow truck .

Trailer towing

Transaxle

calculating maximum trailer weight

(automatic)

automatic operation . fluid, checking and adding fluid, refill capacities . lubricant specifications Transaxle control switch . Trip odometer Tune-up specifications (VECI) Turn signal

indicator lights . lever

133

333
153

137

249
306
312
306
308
307
311
250
352
308
308, 310
308
309
241

257
257

241

223

315
345
349
226
129
342

127, 159
159

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Used engine oil, disposal . VECI (Vehicle Emission Control

280, 300, 317

Information) decal.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle loading

calculating the load . understanding loading information .

Vehicle storage . Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)

Viscosity (see Engine oil) . Warm engine, starting . Warning lights (see Lights) . Warranties basic . Canada. radio.

Warranty Information Booklet Washer fluid

rear window reservoir . reservoir . windshield .

Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR) . Wheel and tire matching . Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications . Wheel dollies (see Towing) .

342
267

241
240
350

137
294

110
117, 135

222

302
301
301
240
309
349
257

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Wheels

anti-theft lugnuts . cleaning . covers . inspection and maintenance . lug nuts . replacement

Windows

manual windows, operating . power windows, operating .

Windshield washer fluid and wipers

checking and adding fluid . checking and replacing wiper blades . liftgate reservoir . reservoir . specifications . Wrecker towing.

255
312
251
306
251
309

172
173

301
302
302
301
301, 349
257

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Service Station Information

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