2008 RT Caravan Owner Manual

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372 STA<strong>RT</strong>ING AND OPERATING Weight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing system works by applying leverage through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s). When used in accordance with the manufacturers’ directions, it provides for a more level ride, offering more consistent steering and brake control thereby enhancing towing safety. The addition of a friction / hydraulic sway control also dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer stability. Trailer sway control and a weight distributing (load equalizing) hitch are recommended for heavier Tongue Weights (TW) and may be required depending on Vehicle and Trailer configuration / loading to comply with gross axle weight rating (GAWR) requirements. WARNING! An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing Hitch system may reduce handling, stability, braking performance, and could result in an accident. Weight Distributing Systems may not be compatible with Surge Brake Couplers. Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle dealer for additional information.
STA<strong>RT</strong>ING AND OPERATING 373 Weight Distributing Hitch System Improper Adjustment of Weight Distributing System 5
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1 IN
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This ma
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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTION
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR
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▫ Power Sliding Door — If Equip
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Your vehicle
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Tip Start Feature Do not press the
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SENTRY KEY The Sentry Key Immobiliz
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2. Insert the second valid key and
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will flash. The engine will run onl
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPE
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The Remote Key Unlock feature can b
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To Open/Close Right Power Sliding D
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FOBIK Battery Replacement THINGS TO
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The vehicle can be started remotely
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chime will sound if the key is in t
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7. To reactivate this feature, repe
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To open the window part way, press
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Front Passenger Power Window Switch
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SLIDING SIDE DOOR The sliding door
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1 — Heated Seat Switch 4 — Door
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Child Protection Door Lock To provi
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NOTE: • After setting the child p
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Liftgate Close Button When the remo
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SEAT STORAGE BIN SAFETY WARNING WAR
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Reinstalling Storage Bin Cover Emer
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WARNING! In a collision, you and yo
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instruc
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4. Position the lap belt across you
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you’ll prefer a higher position.
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3. Within 60 seconds of turning the
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• Driver Airbag • Front Passeng
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Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable
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2. All occupants should wear their
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WARNING! Ignoring the AIRBAG light
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• As the airbags deflate, you may
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Airbag Light You will want to have
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3. Requested by police under a lega
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• Rearward-facing child seats mus
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Here are some tips on getting the m
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Tether Strap Mounting When using th
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Not all child restraint systems wil
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child restraints or belt-positionin
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SAFETY TIPS Transporting Passengers
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Safety Checks You Should Make Insid
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR
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▫ Lights-On Reminder ............
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� Electrical Power Outlets — If
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Automatic Dimming Mirror UNDERSTAND
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Power Remote-Control Mirrors — If
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voice commands (e.g., �Call”
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• Prior to giving a voice command
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make a call. You can select to use
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Phonebook Download UConnect� allo
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Delete All Entries in the UConnect
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Toggling Between Calls If two calls
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NOTE: After every UConnect� langu
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sequence of numbers, followed by
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Advanced Phone Connectivity Transfe
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• Press and hold the “Voice Rec
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• dry weather condition. • oper
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR
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Voice Commands Primary Alternate(s)
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General Information This device com
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CAUTION! Do not place any article u
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WARNING! Persons who are unable to
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Stow ’n Go Seating — If Equippe
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4. Pull rearward on the release str
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Second Row Seatback Release Lever 4
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One Touch Folding Seat Third Row 1
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To Unfold Third Row Seats 1. Pull u
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Swivel ’n Go Premium Seating Syst
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NOTE: Electrical contacts for the a
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1 - Table Base 2 - Base Lock/Releas
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Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Retain
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10. Insert the ignition key and tur
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Hood Safety Catch Use the hood prop
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Park Lights Turn the headlight swit
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Automatic Headlights NOTE: The engi
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Fog Light Switch UNDERSTANDING THE
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Headlight Low/High Beam Selector Sw
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4. Headlamp Control Features— Whe
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When the driver selects Reverse the
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WARNING! • Drivers must be carefu
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• The pedals can be adjusted whil
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To Vary the Speed Setting: When the
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WARNING! ABS (Anti-Lock Brake Syste
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ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation) Th
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WARNING! ESP (Electronic Stability
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OVERHEAD CONSOLES Front Overhead Co
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Sunglass Storage At the rear of the
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WARNING! Vehicle exhaust contains c
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1 — Garage Door Opener 2 — Trai
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Security It is advised to erase all
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Auto Sunroof (Express) with Anti-Pi
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when the overload is removed. The c
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Gently pull up on the tab to raise
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Bottle Holders Four bottle holders
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To reinstall the console: • Posit
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Position 2 shows the raised storage
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To reinstall the console: • Posit
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Door Trim Panel Storage Front Door
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Pull up on the storage bin latch to
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To remove the console use the follo
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Coat Hooks Coat hooks are located a
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CAUTION! • Crossbars should remai
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CONTENTS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUM
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� Universal Consumer Interface (U
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INSTRUMENT PANELS AND CONTROLS UNDE
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PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERSTA
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4. Speedometer Indicates vehicle sp
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the ON position. The light should i
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NOTE: If the indicator message illu
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20. Seat Belt Reminder Light When t
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as intended. TPMS malfunctions may
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COMPASS MINI TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC)
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Electrical Disturbances Radio waves
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will remain tuned to the new statio
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Press the rotary TUNE control knob
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• DVD Enter - When the disc is in
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Audio DRC — If Equipped Selecting
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NOTE: The ignition switch must be i
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The radio uses the following limits
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To increase the speed of disc loadi
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Macrovision This product incorporat
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Phone Button (UConnect Hands Free P
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program format type to be selected.
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stations to be stored into push-but
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TIME Button Press this button to ch
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ates (VBR) are also supported. The
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TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press
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4. To move the minute forward, touc
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integrated color screen to provide
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3. When this feature is on, a check
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Controlling the iPod� using Radio
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RND (Random) Button (RES Radios Onl
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on-line listening account at no add
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3 seconds will make the radio displ
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• Two channel remote headphones
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will decrease the volume. Pressing
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Front Blower Control There are four
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Recirculation Control Press this bu
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Top Panel Controls 1 - Left Front T
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Only when the front control for the
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• Occupants in the vehicle select
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NOTE: • It is not necessary to mo
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The �snowflake� or �a/c� bu
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2. Rotate the Rear Blower, Rear Tem
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Headliner Mode Air comes from the o
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A/C Air Filter — If Equipped On v
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306 STARTING AND OPERATING � Powe
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308 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Repl
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310 STARTING AND OPERATING Automati
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312 STARTING AND OPERATING If the e
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314 STARTING AND OPERATING Automati
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316 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING!
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318 STARTING AND OPERATING Be sure
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320 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING!
Page 322 and 323: 322 STARTING AND OPERATING TRACTION
Page 324 and 325: 324 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING
Page 326 and 327: 326 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION!
Page 328 and 329: 328 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Siz
Page 330 and 331: 330 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Ide
Page 332 and 333: 332 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading
Page 334 and 335: 334 STARTING AND OPERATING
Page 336 and 337: 336 STARTING AND OPERATING 2. Econo
Page 338 and 339: 338 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pre
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Page 344 and 345: 344 STARTING AND OPERATING Improper
Page 346 and 347: 346 STARTING AND OPERATING Follow t
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Page 360 and 361: 360 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING F
Page 362 and 363: 362 STARTING AND OPERATING • If t
Page 364 and 365: 364 STARTING AND OPERATING For best
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Page 386 and 387: 386 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZAR
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Page 390 and 391: 390 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack
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Page 405 and 406: CONTENTS MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Page 407 and 408: ▫ Center High Mounted Stop Light
Page 409 and 410: ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD I
Page 411 and 412: Your vehicle has a simple ignition
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Page 415 and 416: For information on engine oil fille
Page 417 and 418: Catalytic Converter The catalytic c
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Power Steering — Fluid Check Chec
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Avoid using the wiper blades to rem
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Cooling System WARNING! • When wo
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Adding Coolant Your vehicle has bee
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When additional coolant is needed t
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Brakes In order to assure brake sys
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WARNING! • Overfilling the brake
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To properly check the automatic tra
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The most common causes are: • Roa
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Interior Care Instrument Panel Cove
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Plastic is not as scratch resistant
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse J1 40 Amp Gre
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse M10
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NOTE: For lighted switches, see you
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3. Install the bulb and connector a
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES MAINTAINING Y
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Chassis MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 45
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M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L
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CONTENTS IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIS
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technicians, special tools, and the
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WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of it
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• Diagnostic Procedure Manuals. F
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Temperature Grades The temperature
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480 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (An
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482 INDEX Brakes ..................
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484 INDEX Diagnostic System, Onboar
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486 INDEX Filters Air Cleaner .....
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488 INDEX Headlights ..............
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490 INDEX Headlight Switch ........
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492 INDEX Capacity ................
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494 INDEX Resetting Oil Change Indi
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496 INDEX Wheel Lock ..............
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498 INDEX Transmitter Battery Servi
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