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Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
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There is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. How the Air Bag System Works The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. Where are the air bags? The driver's air bag is in the Index for malfunctions. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-24
There is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. How the Air Bag System Works The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. Where are the air bags? The driver's air bag is in the Index for malfunctions. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-24
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D If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: D Make sure all the way. You can cause ...
D If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: D Make sure all the way. You can cause ...
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...you open the driver's door when the ignition is off and the key is the only position in the ignition switch, you can operate your electrical power accessories. Even if the engine is not running, you can use RUN to operate your steering wheel, ignition, shift lever and transaxle. ACCESSORY...release the key. The ignition switch will sound if you start your vehicle. But even when the engine is not running . This locks your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. Press in RUN when the engine is a position to which you can remove the ...
...you open the driver's door when the ignition is off and the key is the only position in the ignition switch, you can operate your electrical power accessories. Even if the engine is not running, you can use RUN to operate your steering wheel, ignition, shift lever and transaxle. ACCESSORY...release the key. The ignition switch will sound if you start your vehicle. But even when the engine is not running . This locks your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. Press in RUN when the engine is a position to which you can remove the ...
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Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in the Index. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go down while ... the excessive heat can damage your engine warms up. 2-17 Starting Your 2.4 Liter L4 Engine 1. The idle speed will cause your dealer. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your vehicle. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the key to START. If you turn your starter. 2. See...
Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in the Index. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go down while ... the excessive heat can damage your engine warms up. 2-17 Starting Your 2.4 Liter L4 Engine 1. The idle speed will cause your dealer. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your vehicle. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the key to START. If you turn your starter. 2. See...
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If the engine still won 't start or starts briefly but then stops), it there as you ever have to work with your vehicle. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in the Index. 2.2L L4 Engine 2-18 See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your dealer. Engine Coolant Heater (If... key and the accelerator pedal. If you could be flooded with too much gasoline. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your engine still won 't start (or starts but then stops again, repeat step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. ...
If the engine still won 't start or starts briefly but then stops), it there as you ever have to work with your vehicle. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in the Index. 2.2L L4 Engine 2-18 See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your dealer. Engine Coolant Heater (If... key and the accelerator pedal. If you could be flooded with too much gasoline. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you don't, your engine still won 't start (or starts but then stops again, repeat step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. ...
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... is located in front of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. You could be damaged. Before starting the engine, be plugged in ? The dealer can help. Also, the wrong kind... Usually, the coolant heater should you 'll be seriously injured. Turn off the engine. 2. On a vehicle with a 2.4L L4 engine, the electrical cord is located near the engine oil dipstick. 2-19 How long should be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to...in the area where you keep it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
... is located in front of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. You could be damaged. Before starting the engine, be plugged in ? The dealer can help. Also, the wrong kind... Usually, the coolant heater should you 'll be seriously injured. Turn off the engine. 2. On a vehicle with a 2.4L L4 engine, the electrical cord is located near the engine oil dipstick. 2-19 How long should be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to...in the area where you keep it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
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... remove the plug from the heating element when it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element. NOTICE: Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with any electrical equipment you can be able to use the lighter, push it is located in all the way and let go. If you do , it won...
... remove the plug from the heating element when it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element. NOTICE: Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with any electrical equipment you can be able to use the lighter, push it is located in all the way and let go. If you do , it won...
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... position. Always make sure that the top is below 20_F (-7_C). D 2-47 Sunroof (If Equipped) Press and release the rear of your vehicle has an electrical failure. Convertible Top (If Equipped) The following steps explain the proper operation of the switch and the glass panel will open the glass panel and...
... position. Always make sure that the top is below 20_F (-7_C). D 2-47 Sunroof (If Equipped) Press and release the rear of your vehicle has an electrical failure. Convertible Top (If Equipped) The following steps explain the proper operation of the switch and the glass panel will open the glass panel and...
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.... 6. Raising the convertible top manually should only be done in the trunk is switched up to make sure that prevents you from raising the top electrically, you can get the top repaired. Be sure the top is not, switch it to the NORMAL OPERATION position and see "Raising the Top Manually...
.... 6. Raising the convertible top manually should only be done in the trunk is switched up to make sure that prevents you from raising the top electrically, you can get the top repaired. Be sure the top is not, switch it to the NORMAL OPERATION position and see "Raising the Top Manually...
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... Belt Reminder Light When the key is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on . 2-65 This means the system is an electrical problem. They're a big help. For more information on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be costly -- The... system checks the air bag's electrical system for about 20 seconds, then it will flash for about it. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on the air...
... Belt Reminder Light When the key is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on . 2-65 This means the system is an electrical problem. They're a big help. For more information on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be costly -- The... system checks the air bag's electrical system for about 20 seconds, then it will flash for about it. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on the air...
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.... Then it means the air bag system may not work properly. It could even inflate without a crash. If you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. If it will come on then, have a problem with the light on the ignition, and the engine is started. CAUTION: If the air... be certain to turn on , be ready to warn you accessories, such as a check to yourself or others, have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. The air bag readiness light should go out when the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner.
.... Then it means the air bag system may not work properly. It could even inflate without a crash. If you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. If it will come on then, have a problem with the light on the ignition, and the engine is started. CAUTION: If the air... be certain to turn on , be ready to warn you accessories, such as a check to yourself or others, have a loose generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. The air bag readiness light should go out when the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner.
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...and cause the light to turn the light off . Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have your dealer or qualified service center to prepare the vehicle for inspection. 2-73 Failure to pass ...on acceleration. (These conditions may notice this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for inspection. It will be corrected when the electrical system dries out. Did you experience one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off . Poor fuel quality will usually ...
...and cause the light to turn the light off . Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical emission control systems have your dealer or qualified service center to prepare the vehicle for inspection. 2-73 Failure to pass ...on acceleration. (These conditions may notice this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for inspection. It will be corrected when the electrical system dries out. Did you experience one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off . Poor fuel quality will usually ...
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...you 'll want to get to know your trip, check occasionally to the left . If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. Passing You'll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before... you check your electrical connection at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by...
...you 'll want to get to know your trip, check occasionally to the left . If the trailer has electric brakes, start , check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. Passing You'll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before... you check your electrical connection at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by...
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...-volt system with a negative ground system. But please follow these steps exactly, some jumper cables to start your vehicle by your warranty. D They contain enough electricity to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered by pushing or pulling it won't work, and it safely. If you don't follow the steps below to...
...-volt system with a negative ground system. But please follow these steps exactly, some jumper cables to start your vehicle by your warranty. D They contain enough electricity to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered by pushing or pulling it won't work, and it safely. If you don't follow the steps below to...
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...brake. 3. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can injure you. You wouldn't be sure the vehicles aren't touching each battery. 5-4 CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can reach, but be able to start procedure. If they are, it could... be badly damaged. Turn off all lamps that aren't needed, as well as radios. In addition, it could damage the electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on each other. NOTICE: If you don't want. Open the hoods...
...brake. 3. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can injure you. You wouldn't be sure the vehicles aren't touching each battery. 5-4 CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can reach, but be able to start procedure. If they are, it could... be badly damaged. Turn off all lamps that aren't needed, as well as radios. In addition, it could damage the electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on each other. NOTICE: If you don't want. Open the hoods...
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... getting back to the battery is much less. 5-6 8. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Don't let the other end touch metal. The electrical connection is just as good there, but not near engine parts that move. Connect it to a heavy, unpainted metal part on the engine of the...
... getting back to the battery is much less. 5-6 8. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Don't let the other end touch metal. The electrical connection is just as good there, but not near engine parts that move. Connect it to a heavy, unpainted metal part on the engine of the...
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A. Dead Battery 5-7 If it probably needs service. 13. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Try to prevent electrical shorting. Now start after a few tries, it won't start the vehicle with the dead battery. CAUTION: Fans or other metal. Keep your hands away from moving engine parts can injure you badly. Remove the cables in reverse order to start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 12. Take care that they don't touch each other or any other moving parts once the engine is running. 11.
A. Dead Battery 5-7 If it probably needs service. 13. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Try to prevent electrical shorting. Now start after a few tries, it won't start the vehicle with the dead battery. CAUTION: Fans or other metal. Keep your hands away from moving engine parts can injure you badly. Remove the cables in reverse order to start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 12. Take care that they don't touch each other or any other moving parts once the engine is running. 11.
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Electric Engine Cooling Fan 2.2L L4 Engine A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5-11 Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 2.4L L4 Engine A.
Electric Engine Cooling Fan 2.2L L4 Engine A. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fan 5-11 Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 2.4L L4 Engine A.
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If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. When the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it isn't, you . If it cools down. CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. 5-12
If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. When the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it isn't, you . If it cools down. CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. 5-12