Towing a Trailer..............................................251
Recommended Towing Weights..............252
Essential Towing Checks............................254
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......256
Breaking-In.....................................................258
Economical Driving......................................258
Driving Through Water...............................258
Floor Mats......................................................259
Roadside Assistance....................................261
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................262
Fuel Shutoff...................................................262
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................263
Post-Crash Alert System............................266
Transporting the Vehicle............................267
Towing Points................................................267
Getting the Services You Need................269
In California (U.S. Only)...............................270
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only).........................271
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program
(Canada Only)...........................................272
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada........................................................273
Literature....................................................275
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).......275
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada
Only)............................................................276
Fuse Specification Chart.............................277
Changing a Fuse..........................................294
General Information.....................................297
Opening and Closing the Hood...............297
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L....................299
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L.....................301
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L...........................303
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L...........................303
Engine Oil Check..........................................303
Oil Change Indicator Reset........................304
Engine Coolant Check................................305
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check......309
Brake Fluid Check.........................................313
Washer Fluid Check......................................314
Fuel Filter.........................................................314
Changing the 12V Battery...........................314
Checking the Wiper Blades........................316
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................316
Adjusting the Headlamps............................317
Changing a Bulb............................................318
Bulb Specification Chart..............................318
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................321
General Information.....................................322
Cleaning Products........................................322
Cleaning the Exterior...................................323
Waxing............................................................325
Cleaning the Engine....................................325
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades.........................................................326
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