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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 .

255
256
216
192, 196

193, 197

. 12

. 12

153
104
144
294

222
223
223
223
223
222
329
206
330

122
. 81
123
123
124
122, 216
. 84

. 61
. 62
. 65
. 62

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Steering, power . Steering wheel

horn. locking . speed controls . tilting .

cargo area . cargo net center console . locking storage .

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

Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing)

(see Child restraints)

Tilt steering wheel Tires .

201

119
59
120
119

160
161
156
161
331
144
154
77
23

84
108
93

43
119
288
222
288
295
288
291
290
294
222
333
292
293
291
211

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Trailer towing.

Towing your vehicle .

using wheel dollies . with a tow truck .

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

Transaxle

automatic operation . fluid, checking and adding

(automatic) .

fluid, refill capacities lubricant specifications.

Trip odometer. Tune-up specifications (VECI). Turn signal

indicator lights . lever .

233
233
233
211
209
214
216
215
215

192, 195

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328
330
. 84
325

. 81
115

Used engine oil, disposal . Vanity mirror . Variable interval wipers . VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)

decal.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle loading

automatic transaxles . calculating the load . understanding loading information .

275

155
117

325
240

209
209
208

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Vehicle storage . Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)

Viscosity (see Engine oil) Visor (see Sun visor) Wagon

cargo cover cargo net liftgate window wiper and washer . luggage rack .

Warm engine, starting . Warning chimes

headlamps on . key in ignition . safety belt .

Warning lights (see Lights). Warranties

basic. Canada . radio .

Warranty Information Booklet Washer fluid .

Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR) . Wheel dollies (see Towing).

rear window reservoir reservoir . warning light. windshield .

331

102
273
154

162
161
105
163
62

77
60
73
71

190
116
284
283
87
283
208
233

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Wheels

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

liftgate window . one-touch down. power windows, operating . rear, defrosting .

Windows

Windshield

defrosting . washing .

Windshield washer fluid and wipers

checking and adding fluid . checking and replacing wiper blades . liftgate reservoir low washer fluid light . operation . reservoir . variable interval wipers .

Windshield wipers and washer . Wrecker towing .

232
295
229
288
227
226

159
143
142
104

95, 103
116

283
285
284
. 87
116
283
117
116
233

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