Index
A
Accessories and Modifications 223 
    Accessories 223 
    Additional Safety Precaution 224 
    Modifications 224 
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position) 82
Accessory Power Sockets 110 
Additives, Engine Oil 284 
Airbag (SRS) 9, 50 
Air Cleaner Element 297 
Air Conditioning System 118, 130 
    Maintenance 306 
    Rear A/C Control 135 
    Usage 118, 130 
Air Outlets (Vents) 120, 128 
Air Pressure, Tires 308 
Alcohol in Gasoline 366 
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning 327 
Antifreeze 287 
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) 
    Indicator Light 63, 243 
    Operation 242 
Anti-theft, Audio System 153 
Anti-theft Steering Column Lock 81
Appearance Care 325 
Audio System 137, 153, 168 
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners 48 
Automatic Lighting Off Feature 73 
Automatic Speed Control 207 
Automatic Transmission 233 
    Capacity, Fluid 362 
    Checking Fluid Level 293 
    Shifting 234 
    Shift Lever Position Indicator 233 
    Shift Lever Positions 234 
    Shift Lock Release 236 
B
Battery 
    Charging System Indicator 62, 348
    Jump Starting 343 
    Maintenance 302 
    Specifications 363 
Before Driving 215 
Belts, Seat 8, 46 
Beverage Holders 105 
Body Repairs 332 
Brakes
    Anti-lock System (ABS) 242
    Break-in, New Linings 216
    Fluid 295
    Bulb Replacement 320
    Parking 104
    System Indicator 63, 351
    Wear Indicators 241
Braking System 241
Break-in, New Vehicle 216
Brightness Control, Instruments 73
Brights, Headlights 72
Bulb Replacement
    Back-up Lights 321
    Brake Lights 320
    Cargo Area Light 323
    Front Parking Lights 318
    Front Side Marker Lights 319
    Headlights 317
    Individual Map Lights 322
    License Plate Light 321
    Rear Bulbs 320
    Specifications 363
    Turn Signal Lights 318, 320
Bulbs, Halogen 317
C
Cancel Button 209 
Capacities Chart 362
Carbon Monoxide Hazard 56 
Carrying Cargo 225 
Cassette Player 
    Care 181 
    Operation 149, 160, 178 
CAUTION, Explanation of ii 
CD Changer 145, 165, 184 
CD Player 143, 163, 182 
Certification Label 360 
Chains 315 
Change Oil
    How to 285 
    When to 274, 276 
Changing a Flat Tire 335 
Changing Engine Coolant 289 
Charging System Indicator  62, 348 
Checklist, Before Driving 231 
Childproof Door Locks 87 
Child Safety 21 
Child Seats 21 
    Tether Anchorage Points 42 
Cleaner Element, Air 297 
Cleaning
    Aluminum Wheels 327 
    Carpeting 328
    Exterior 326
    Fabric 329 
    Interior 328
    Leather 329 
    Seat Belts 329
    Vinyl 329
    Windows 330 
Climate Control System 128 
Coat Hook 111 
Code, Audio System 189 
CO in the Exhaust 368 
Coin Box 111 
Cold Weather , Starting in 232 
Compact Spare 334 
Consumer Information * 374 
Controls, Instruments and 59 
Coolant 
    Adding 287 
    Checking 221 
    Proper Solution 287 
    Replacing 289 
    Temperature Gauge 68 
Corrosion Protection 331 
Crankcase Emissions Control System 368
Cruise Control Operation 207
Customer Relations Information 374
D
DANGER, Explanation of ii
Dashboard 2, 60
Daytime Running Lights 73
Defects, Reporting Safety 376
Defogger, Rear Window 77
Defrosting the Windows 125, 133
Dimensions 362
Dimming the Headlights 72
Dipstick
    Automatic Transmission 293
    Engine Oil 220
Directional Signals 74
Disc Brake Wear Indicators 241
Disposal of Used OiL 286
Doors
    Locking and Unlocking 82
    Lockout Prevention 83
    Power Door Locks 82
DOT Tire Quality Grading 364
Drive Belts 307
Driver and Passenger Safety 5
Driving 229
    Economy 222
    In Bad Weather 245
    In Foreign Countries 367
Dust and Pollen Filter 307
DVD Player 190
E
Economy, Fuel 222
Emergencies on the Road 333 
    Battery, Jump Starting 343 
    Brake System Indicator 351 
    Changing a Flat Tire 335 
    Charging System Indicator 348 
    Checking the Fuses 353 
    Low Oil Pressure Indicator 347 
    Malfunction Indicator Lamp 349 
    Overheated Engine 345 
Emergency Brake 104 
Emergency Flashers 76 
Emergency Towing 358 
Emissions Controls 368 
Engine
    Coolant Temperature Gauge 68
    Drive Belts 307
    Malfunction Indicator Lamp  62, 349
    Oil Pressure Indicator  62, 347
    Oil, What Kind to Use 283
    Overheating 345
    Specifications 363
    Speed Limiter 236
    Starting 232
Ethanol in Gasoline 366
Evaporative Emissions Controls 368 
Exhaust Fumes 56 
Exhaust Gas Recirculation System 369 
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by 19 
Exterior, Cleaning the 326 
F
Fabric, Cleaning 329 
Fan, Interior 118, 131 
Features, Comfort and Convenience 117
Filling the Fuel Tank 217
Filters
    Air 297
    Air Conditioning 306
    Oil 285
Flashers, Hazard Warning 76
Flat Tire, Changing a 335
Fluids
    Automatic Transmission 293
    Brake 295
    Power Steering 296
    Windshield Washer 292
FM Stereo Radio Reception 176
Folding the Third Seat 95
Foreign Countries, Driving in 367
Four-way Flashers 76
Fuel 216
    Fill Door and Cap 217
    Gauge 68
    Octane Requirement 216
    Oxygenated 366
    Reserve Indicator 65
    Tank, Filling the 217
Fuses, Checking the 353
G
Gas Mileage, Improving 222 
Gasohol 366 
Gasoline 216 
    Fuel Reserve Indicator 65 
    Gauge 68 
    Octane Requirement 216 
    Tank, Filling the 217 
Gas Station Procedures 217 
Gauges 
    Engine Coolant Temperature 68 
    Fuel 68 
    Speedometer 67 
    Tachometer 67 
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) 248
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) 248
Gearshift Lever Positions 234 
Glass Cleaning 330 
Glove Box 88 
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 248 
H
Halogen Headlight Bulbs 317 
Hazard Warning Flashers 76 
Headlights 72 
    Airning 317 
    Automatic Lighting Off 73 
    Daytime Running Lights 73 
    High Beam Indicator 65 
    High Beams, Turning on 72 
    Low Beams, Turning on 72 
    Reminder Chime 72 
    Replacing Halogen Bulbs 317 
    Turning on 72 
Head Restraints 93 
Heated Mirror 104 
Heating and Cooling 118 
High Altitude, Starting at 232 
High-Low Beam Switch 72 
HomeLink Universal Transmitter 210
Hood Latch 298
Hood, Opening the 218 
Horn 71
Hydroplaning 246
I
Identification Number, Vehicle 360
Ignition
    Keys 79
    Switch 81
    Timing Control System 369
Immobilizer System 80
Important Safety Precautions 6
Indicators, Instrument Panel 61
Individual Map Lights 114
Infant Restraint 26, 30
Infant Seats 26, 30
Inflation, Proper Tire 308
Inside Mirror 102
Inspection, Tire 310
Instrument Panel 2, 60
Instrument Panel Brightness 73
Interior Cleaning 328
Interior Lights 112
Introduction
J
Jacking up the Vehicle 338
Jack, Tire 335
Jump Starting 343 
K 
Keys 79 
L
Label, Certification 360 
Lane Change, Signaling 74 
Lap/Shoulder Belts 15, 46 
Light Control Switch 112 
Lights 315 
    Bulb Replacement 317 
    Indicator 61 
    Interior 112 
    Parking 72 
    Turn Signal 74 
Load Limits 226 
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) 81 
Locks 
    Anti-theft Steering Column 81 
    Fuel Fill Door 217 
    Glove Box 88 
    Lockout Prevention 83 
    Power Door 82 
Low Coolant Level 221 
Low Fuel Indicator 65
Low Oil Pressure Indicator  62, 347 
Lubricant Specifications Chart 362 
Luggage 225 
M
Maintenance 269 
    Owner Maintenance Checks 281 
    Record 279-280 
    Required Indicator 69 
    Safety 270 
    Schedule 274-276 
Malfunction Indicator Lamp  62, 349 
Manual Seat Adjustments 91 
Meters, Gauges 67 
Methanol in Gasoline 366 
Mirrors, Adjusting 103
N
Neutral Gear Position 235 
New Vehicle Break-in 216 
NOTICE, Explanation of i
Numbers, Identification 360
O
Octane Requirement, Gasoline 216
Odometer 67
Odometer, Trip 67
Oil
    Change, How to 285
    Change, When to  274, 276
    Checking Engine 220
    Pressure Indicator  62, 347
    Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart 284
ON (Ignition Key Position) 82
Operation in Foreign Countries 367
Outside Mirrors 102
Overheating, Engine 345
Owner Maintenance Checks 281
Oxygenated Fuels 366
P
Paint Touch-up 327
Panel Brightness Control 73
Park Gear Position 234
Parking 240 
Parking Brake 104 
Parking Lights 72 
Parking Over Things that Burn 370 
PGM-FI System 369 
Polishing and Waxing 327 
Power Seat Adjustments 89 
Pre-Drive Safety Checklist 11 
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts 19 
Protecting Adults 12 
    Additional Safety Precautions 19 
    Advice for Pregnant Women 19 
Protecting Children 21 
    Protecting Infants 30 
    Protecting Larger Children 38 
    Protecting Small Children 35 
    Using Child Seats with Tethers 42 
    Using LATCH 44 
R 
Radiator Overheating 345 
Radio/CD Sound System 137, 153, 168 
Rear A/C Unit 135 
Rear Entertainment System 190 
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement 320
Rear View Mirror 102 
Rear Window Defogger 77
Rear Window Wiper and Washer 76 
Reclining the Seat Backs 90, 91 
Reclining the Second Seats 92 
Reclining the Third Seat 92 
Reminder Lights 61 
Remote Audio Controls 188 
Remote Transmitter 84 
Replacement Information 
    Air Cleaner Element 297 
    Coolant 289 
    Engine Oil and Filter 285 
    Fuses 353 
    Light Bulbs 317 
    Schedule 274, 276 
    Spark Plugs 299 
    Timing Belt 308 
    Tires 312 
    Wiper Blades 304 
Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash 49 
Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant 221 
Reverse Gear Position 235 
Rotation,Tire 311
S
Safety Belts 8, 46
Safety Defects, Reporting* 376
Safety Features 7
    Air bags 9
    Door Locks 10
    Head Restraints 10
    Seat Belts 8
    Seats & Seat-Backs 10
Safety Labels, Location of 57
Safety Messages ii
Seat Belts 8, 46
    Additional Information 46
    Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners 48
    Cleaning 329
    Lap/Shoulder Belt 46
    Maintenance 49
    Reminder Light and Beeper 46, 62
    System Components 46, 62
    Use During Pregnancy 19
    Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt 15
Seats 89 
    Folding the Second Seat 94 
    Folding the Third SeaL 95 
    Head Restraints 93 
    Reclining the Second Seat 92 
    Reclining the Third SeaL 92 
    Rear Seat Access 94 
Serial Number 360 
Service Intervals 272 
Service Manual* 377 
Service Station Procedures 217 
Shifting the Automatic Transmission 234 
Shift Lever Position Indicator 233 
Shift Lock Release 236 
Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in 319 
Signaling Turns 74 
Snow Tires 314 
Solvent-type Cleaners 326 
Sound System 137, 153, 168 
Spare Tire 
    lnf1ating 334 
    Speciflcatlons 363 
Spark Plugs 301
Specifications Charts 362
Speed Control 207 
Speedometer 67 
SRS, Additional Information 50 
    Additional Safety Precautions 55 
    How the SRS Indicator Works 53 
    How Your Front Airbags Work 50 
    How Your Side Airbags Work 52
SRS Components 50 
SRS Service 55 
SRS Indicator 53, 62 
START (Ignition Key Position) 82 
Starting the Engine 232 
    In Cold Weather at High Altitude 232 
    With a Dead Battery 343 
State Emissions Testing 371 
Steam Coming from Engine 345 
Steering Wheel 
    Adjustment 78 
    Anti-theft Column Lock 81 
Stereo Sound System 137, 153, 168 
Storing Your Vehicle 324 
Sunglasses Holder 108 
Sun Vlsor 109
Supplemental Restraint System
    Servicing 55
    SRS Indicator 53, 62
    System Components 50
Synthetic Oil 284
T
Tachometer 67
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in 320
Taking Care of the Unexpected  333
Tape Player 149, 160, 178
Technical Descriptions
    DOT Tire Quality Grading 364
    Emissions Control Systems 368
    Oxygenated Fuels 366
    Three Way Catalytic Converter 370
Temperature Gauge 68
Tensioners, Seat Belts 48
Testing of Readiness Codes 371
Theft Protection 189
Three Way Catalytic Converter 370
Timing Belt 308
Tire Chains 314
Tire, How to Change a Flat 335 
Tires 308 
    Air Pressure 308 
    Balancing 311 
    Checking Wear 310 
    Compact Spare 334 
    DOT Tire Quality Grading 364 
    lnf1ation 308 
    Inspection 310 
    Replacing 312 
    Rotating 311 
    Snow 314 
    Specifications 363 
    Tire Chains 314 
Towing
    A Trailer 247 
    Emergency Wrecker 358 
    Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome 259 
Transmission 
    Checking Fluid Level 293 
    Fluid Selection 293 
    Identification Number 360 
    Shifting the Automatic 233 
Treadwear 364 
Trip Meter 68
Turn Signals 74
Tools, Tire Changing 335 
U
Underside, Cleaning 331 
Unexpected, Taking Care of the 333 
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 364
Unleaded Gasoline 216 
Upholstery Cleaning 328 
Used Oil, How to Dispose of 286 
V
Vanity Mirror 109 
Vehicle Capacity Load 226 
Vehicle Dimensions 362 
Vehicle Identification Number 360 
Vehicle Storage 324
Ventilation 123 
VIN 360 
Vinyl Cleaning 329 
Viscosity, Oil 284 
VTM-4 Lock 238 
W
WARNING, Explanation of ii
Warning Labels, Location of 57
Warranty Coverages* 375
Washer , Windshield
    Checking the Fluid Level 292
    Level Indicator 65
    Operation 76
Washing 326
Waxing and Polishing 327
Wheels
    Adjusting the Steering 78
    Alignment and Balance 311
    Compact Spare 334
    Wrench 337
Windows
    Cleaning 330
    Operating the Power 99
    Rear, Defogger 77
Windshield
    Cleaning 330
    Defroster 125, 133
    Washers 76
Wipers, Windshield
    Changing Blades 304
    Operation 74
    Rear Windshield Wiper and Washer 76
Worn Tires 310
Wrecker, Emergency Towing 358
* Indicates U.S. and Canada only