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Index

ABS warning light

(see Anti-lock brake system) .

Accessory position on the ignition . Accessory power source, power

Additives, engine oil Air bag supplemental restraint system,

and child safety seats .

point outlet

Air cleaner filter location . specifications .

Alarm, activating remote personal Alcohol, in fuel . Antenna, radio (see Electronic

sound system) .

description . see also Brake . warning light. warninig light

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

Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . Assistance (see Customer assistance) Audio system (see Electronic

Autolamp system (see Headlamps) . Automatic transmission

sound system) .

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

16
67–68

66
264

122

261
317
90
297

27
274

145
145
16
15
338
335

27
63

151, 155
284
283
318
324

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Axle

lubricant specifications. refill capacities . 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 . servicing . voltage gauge. when storing your vehicle . adjustment . anti-lock . anti-lock brake system (ABS) applying the brakes . brake warning light . fluid, checking and adding.

bulb replacement . high-mount brakelamp .

brake warning light . checking and adding . description . specifications .

warning light.

Brakelamp .

Brakes .

Brake fluid .

368 Index

324
318
220

154
285
250, 286–287
. 93
. 18
253
285
249
285
286
317
285
. 18
332
268
. 15
268
268
269, 324
310
310
310
145
145
145

. 16
148
. 15
268

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Brakes (continued)

fluid, refill capacities . fluid, specifications . front disc . if brakes do not grip well . master cylinder . new brake linings. noise . parking . power braking . rear anti-lock . servicing . stopping distances . when storing your vehicle .

halogen . headlamps . high-mount brakelamp .

Brake-shift interlock . Break-in period . Brights (high beams) Bulbs, replacing .

Canada, customer assistance . Canada, warranty information . Capacities for refilling fluids . Carbon monoxide in exhaust . Car seats for children

(see Child safety seats)

Cassette tape player (see Electronic

sound system) . Catalytic converter CD player (see Electronic sound system) Chains, tires . Changing a tire . Charging system gauge . Charging system warning light .

268, 318
269, 324
145
147–148
268
145
149
145
146
268
148, 218
332
140, 154
20
307
308
308
310

344
318
143

122

42, 47
302
35
292
236
18
18

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Child safety seats .

child safety belts . child safety seats .

Child safety restraints .

and air bags . attaching with tether straps . automatic locking mode (retractor) . in front seat in rear outboard seat in rear seat . tether anchorage hardware .

Chime

headlamps on. key in ignition . safety belt

Circuit breakers

checking and replacing . see also fuses .

Cleaning your vehicle . CD player and discs. chrome and aluminum parts . engine compartment. exterior exterior lamps fabric headlamps . instrument panel instrument panel lens . interior. interior lamps. mirrors. plastic parts polishing . rustproofing . safety belts . tail lamps

120
121
122
122
122
133
122
122
122
122
133

. 21
. 69
. 17

235
225
312
. 39
313
315
312–313
314
314
314
313
314
314
314
. 81
313
313
313
314
314

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Climate control system . Clock . Clutch .

upholstery and interior trim . washing . waxing . wheels .

Cleaning your vehicle (continued)

adjusting. fluid. fluid reservoir . operation while driving . recommended shift speeds. shifting the gears . specifications . Cold engine starting. Combination lap and shoulder belts Compact disc player (see Electronic Compact disc radio (see Electronic

Console, description . Controls

sound system) .

sound system) .

mirrors power seat .

Convenience kit in cargo area . Coolant (see Engine coolant) .

checking and adding . preparing for storage . proper solution . refill capacities . specifications . temperature gauge . warnings. Cooling fan. Crankcase emission filter.

314
312–313
313
315
57
34, 48, 52
158
270
270
268, 270
158
161
159
324
139
107, 111