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324
318
220
. 84
271
318

333
. 89
. 92
. 89
. 90
. 92
. 91

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adult child. infant .

Reporting safety defects . Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)

Roadside emergencies . Rotating the tires . Safe driving tips Safety belts (see Safety restraints) . Safety Compliance Certification Label . Safety defects, reporting . Safety information relating to

automotive fuels .

Safety restraints

333

. 95, 107
120
120, 122
223
288

218
107
333

297

111
adjusting the safety belts 110
automatic locking mode (retractor) . 114
center front lap belt. 114
center rear lap belt . 314
cleaning the safety belts . 109
dual locking mode retractors. 119
extension assembly . 107
for adults . 120
for children . 120, 122
for infants . . 96, 107
for pregnant women . 107, 111
lap and shoulder belts 114
lap belt 135
maintenance . 107
proper use . 135
replacement untwisting or unjamming the safety belt 116
17
warning light and chime .

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Safety seats for children .

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

Seat belts (see Safety restraints) . Seats . precautions when servicing . servicing when you tow .

adjusting the seat, manual . adjusting the seats, power . child safety seats . cleaning upholstery . lumbar support . reclining the seat . seatback release . Serial number (VIN) . Service concerns . Servicing your vehicle .

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

Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints). Side mirrors adjusting .

Snowplowing . Snow tires and chains . Spare tire

changing the tire . conventional spare . finding the spare . removing the spare tire . storing the flat tire .

122
122
133
122
122
122
122
133
107
. 95
. 95
105
122
314
106
. 95
95, 99
336
257
258
254
140, 154
152, 159

107, 111
111
. 79
. 81
215
292

236, 240
236–237
237
237
237, 243

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Spark plugs, specifications . Special driving conditions . Special notice

ambulance conversions . diesel-powered vehicles . four wheel drive vehicles .

Special Notice:four-wheel drive vehicles . Specification chart, lubricants. Speed control 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 . tilting .

Storage compartments, center console . Storing your vehicle . Tailgate . Tail lamps

bulb replacement . cleaning .

Temperature control (see Climate control) . Testing the warning lights . Tether anchor installation

(see Child restraints)

317
218

174
324

77
212
23

138
139
223
140

249
151

75
67
76
87
330

82

307
314
57
138

133

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Tilt steering wheel . 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 . using wheel dollies . with a tow truck . Traction control . Traction-lok rear axle . Trailer towing

Towing your vehicle .

calculating maximum trailer weight . tips .

Transfer case

fluid checking . lever operated .

Transmission

automatic operation . fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . fluid, checking and adding (manual) fluid, refill capacities lubricant specifications. manual operation .

184
212

285
164

152
283
285
318
324
158

. 76
287
236
287
315
287
289
288
292
236–237
332
289–290
289–290
289
254
254
254
220
220

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Transmission control switch . Transmitter (see Remote entry) . Trip odometer Tune-up specifications (VECI) Turn signal .

indicator lights . lever

155
89
24
304
71
71
71

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

268, 277, 284

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) Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge) . Warm engine, starting . Warning chimes

headlamps on . key in ignition . safety belt .

Warning lights, testing. Warning lights (see Lights).

72–73

304
178
184
175
330

57, 60
264
18

140

21
69
17
138
12

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basic . Canada. radio.

Warranties .

Warranty Information Booklet Washer fluid .

Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR) . Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications . Wheel dollies (see Towing) . Wheels

rear window reservoir . reservoir . windshield .

Windows .

cleaning . covers . inspection and maintenance . lug nuts . manual windows, operating . one-touch down. power windows, operating .

Windshield, washing. Windshield washer fluid and wipers

checking and adding fluid . checking and replacing wiper blades . liftgate reservoir operation . reservoir . specifications . variable interval wipers .

Windshield wipers and washer . Wrecker towing .