Table of Contents
Airbags Child restraints
Starting 141 Brakes 145 Transmission operation 149
Accessories 262 Index 263
Introduction
California Proposition 65 Warning
Congratulations
Safety and Environment Protection
Emission warranty
Protecting the environment
BREAKING-IN Your Vehicle
Event Data Recorder
Special instructions
Using your vehicle with a snowplow
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Powertrain Malfunction Speed Control
Information about this Guide
Instrument Cluster
If equipped
Fog lamp control
Check engine The Check Engine
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Confirm the brake system warning
Light is functional, it will
Momentarily illuminate when
Anti-lock brake system If
Battery is not charging properly
Engine coolant temperature
Illuminates when the engine coolant
Charging system Illuminates when
Flash have the system serviced
Four wheel drive low if
Equipped Illuminates when
Four-wheel drive low is engaged
Gauges
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Serious burns
Fuel gauge Indicates
Approximately how much fuel is left
Instrument Cluster
Entertainment Systems
Audio Systems
AM/FM stereo if equipped
CLK ÐTo set the time
Memory presets To set a
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Following modes and use To make adjustment in those modes
AM/FM stereo single CD/MP3 system
CD eject Press to eject
CLK Clock Press CLK until Select Hour or Select
Shuff Shuffle Press to
FF Fast forward Press to
Manually advance in a CD track
REW Rewind Press to Manually reverse in a CD track
14. ON/OFF/Volume Press to
Scan Press to toggle between Scan on and Scan OFF. When
Turn ON/OFF. Turn to
Modes and use To make Adjustment in those modes
AM/FM stereo cassette, CD/MP3 sound system
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Track number/music name/file name In MP3 mode, press
Dolby Dolby noise reduction Reduces tape noise and hiss
REW Rewind In tape mode
Shuff Shuffle In CD or
FF Fast forward In tape
17. ON/OFF/Volume Press to turn
ON/OFF. Turn to
Disc will begin play CD slot Insert a CD, label side
Cassette slot Insert a cassette, facing to the right
Premium in-dash CD6/MP3 disc audio system
AM/FM Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands
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Bass Press
Treble Press
Balance Press
Fade Press
Play the tracks on the current
REW Rewind Press to
Manually reverse in a CD track
CD slot Insert a CD, label side up
General Audio Information
Cassette/player care
CD/CD player care
Climate Controls
Heater only System if Equipped
Operating tips
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Fan speed adjustment
Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle
Manual Heating and AIR Conditioning System if Equipped
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Climate Controls
Lights
Headlamp Control
High beams
Flash to pass
Headlamp aim adjustment
Foglamp control if equipped
Panel Dimmer Control
Aiming the Headlamps
Headlamps and open the hood
Turn Signal Control
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Bulb Replacement
Interior Lamps
Function
Replacing the interior bulbs
Replacing headlamp bulbs
Behind the headlamp assembly
Replacing front park/turn side marker bulbs
Align the lamp on the vehicle and push to snap in place
Install the screw on lamp assembly
Install the lamp assembly and secure with four screws
Replacing fog lamp bulbs
Replacing high-mount brake lamp
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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
Driver Controls
MULTI-FUNCTION Lever
Tilt Steering Wheel if Equipped
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Auxiliary Power Point 12VDC
Center Console if Equipped
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Power Windows if Equipped
Cigar/Cigarette lighter if equipped
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Power mirror control if equipped
One touch down
Exterior Mirrors
Fold-away mirrors
Setting speed control
Disengaging speed control
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Increasing speed while using speed control
Reducing speed while using speed control
Resuming a set speed
Set speed
Turning off speed control
Overdrive Control if Equipped
Activating overdrive
Deactivating overdrive
BED Extender if Equipped
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To remove the bed extender
Extend the bed extender
Power Door Locks if Equipped
Locks and Security
Keys
Remote Entry System if Equipped
Sounding a panic alarm
Replacing the battery
Unlocking the doors
Locking the doors
To replace the battery Twist a thin coin between
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
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Put the key in the ignition
Turn the key from
Lock position to 3 OFF
Illuminated entry
Anti-theft indicator
Replacement keys
Securilock Passive ANTI-THEFT System if Equipped
Programming spare keys
Tips
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Locks and Security
Seating and Safety Restraints
Adjusting the front manual seat if equipped
Seating
Using the manual lumbar support if equipped
Passenger side rear access if equipped
60/40 seat if equipped
Safety Restraints
Safety restraints precautions
Rear Seats
Center facing jump seat two±door Cab Plus if equipped
Seating and Safety Restraints
Energy Management Feature
Lap belt does not adjust automatically
Combination lap and shoulder belts
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Vehicle sensitive mode
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When to use the automatic locking mode
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
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Safety belt pretensioner
Front safety belt height adjustment
Safety belt extension assembly
Regular Cab and four±door Cab
Plus
Two±door Cab Plus
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
Conditions of operation
Then
BeltMinder
Reasons given Consider
″Crashes are rare events″
36,700 crashes occur every day
More we drive, the more we are
Reduce risk of death to front seat
60% in light trucks
Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur
Single-vehicle crashes, many when
One time disable
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature
BeltMinder activation and deactivation procedure
Safety belt maintenance
Important supplemental restraint system SRS precautions
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System SRS
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Seating and Safety Restraints
Children and airbags
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How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?
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Airbags inflate and deflate
Rapidly upon activation. After airbag
Determining if the system is operational
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Passenger airbag ON/OFF switch
Turning the passenger airbag off
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Turning the passenger airbag back on
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints
Seating and Safety Restraints
Safety Restraints for Children
Important child restraint precautions
Children and safety belts
When children should use booster seats
Child booster seats
Types of booster seats
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Those with a high back If, with a backless booster seat
Importance of shoulder belts
Safety Seats for Children
Child and infant or child safety seats
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To put the retractor
Automatic locking mode, grasp
Child seat toward the buckle
To remove any slack in the belt
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
Bucket seats 60/40 seats
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Clip the tether strap to the anchor
Center seating location 60/40 seats with folding armrest
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Seating and Safety Restraints
Vehicle Characteristics
Tires, Wheels and Loading
4WD and AWD Systems if equipped
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How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
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Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Treadwear
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Temperature a B C
Traction AA a B C
Tires
Glossary of tire terminology
Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires
Inflating your tires
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Tires, Wheels and Loading
Tire Care
Inspecting your tires
Tire wear
Damage
Safety practices
Age
Highway hazards
Tire and wheel alignment
Tire rotation
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Front Wheel Drive FWD Vehicles front tires at top
Tire Replacement Requirements
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Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
Information on ªPº type tires
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Letter rating Speed rating mph km/h
Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades
Mph 240 km/h
Mph 270 km/h
Mph 299 km/h
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Information on ªTº type tires
Location of the tire label
Snow Tires and Chains
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Vehicle Loading ± with and Without a Trailer
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Example only
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GCW must never exceed the Gcwr
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Steps for determining the correct load limit
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Trailer Towing
000 2,722 680 1,216 540 1,152
800 2,177 440 Equal to
Vehicle
000 2,722 480 1,125 380 1,080
800 2,177 600 Equal to
000 2,722 660 1,206 500 1,134
000 2,722 500 1,134 380 1,080
000 3,175 440 1,560
4x2 w/manual transmission Engine Rear axle Maximum
4x4 w/manual transmission Engine
Cab Plus/Cab Plus
4x2 w/automatic transmission Engine Rear axle Maximum
500 2,495 260 1,025 Equal to
Vehicle 000 2,722 620 1,188 460 1,115 Dual
000 2,722 460 1,115 340 1,061
4x4 w/automatic transmission Engine
000 2,722 320 1,052
500 4,309 740 2,603
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Safety chains
Do not attach safety chains to the bumper
Preparing to tow
Hitches
Using a step bumper
Trailer tow connector
Trailer lamps
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Trailer tow connector Color Function Comment
Driving while you tow
Servicing after towing
Trailer towing tips
Launching or retrieving a boat
Recreational Towing
Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission
Camper Bodies
Your pickup is not recommended for slide±in camper bodies
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Driving
Starting
Positions of the ignition
Preparing to start your vehicle
Important safety precautions
Make sure the parking brake is Set
Make sure the gearshift is in P Park
If starting a vehicle with a manual Transmission
Starting the engine
Guarding against exhaust fumes
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Using the Engine Block Heater if Equipped
Important ventilating information
Brakes
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system ABS
Using ABS
ABS warning lamp
Illuminates with the parking brake
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Parking brake
Ignition is turned on until
Parking brake is released Pull the release lever to release
Brake
Steering
TRACTION-LOK Axle if Equipped
Preparing to Drive
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Driving
Driving with a 5±speed automatic transmission if equipped
Park
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Reverse
Neutral
Overdrive
Drive not shown
Using the clutch
Forced downshifts
Manual Transmission Operation if Equipped
Recommended shift speeds
Upshifts
Shift from Transfer case position if equipped
Reverse
Parking your vehicle
4WD system indicator lights
Removing the key
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
FOUR-WHEEL Drive 4WD Operation if Equipped
Using the electronic shift 4WD system if equipped
Shifting between 2WD and 4X4 High
Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW
Driving off-road with 4WD
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
Basic operating principles
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
If your vehicle gets stuck
Emergency maneuvers
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Sand
Mud and water
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
Driving on snow and ice
Driving Through Water
Transmission and cause internal transmission damage
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Fuel Pump SHUT-OFF Switch
Roadside Emergencies
Hazard Flasher
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Fuses and Relays
Fuses
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Standard fuse amperage rating and color
Fuse Mini Standard Maxi Cartridge Fuse link
Passenger compartment fuse panel
Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp
Panel Description
Smart Junction Box SJB Logic Power Not used
Power windows Fuse
Turn signals/Hazards Not used
Radio battery feed B+ Accessory relay Brake pressure switch
Power point
Power locks
Power distribution box
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Fuse/Relay Fuse Amp Power Distribution Box
3L engine if equipped
PCM keep alive power Not used
Blower motor climate control Not used
ABS motor Not used
Engine fan Not used
Description
Powertrain Control Module PCM Relay fuse 171
0L and 4.0L engines if equipped
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4x4 module Not used
Foglamps Not used
HEGOs 172
Clutch solenoid
Fog lamp relay
Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
Changing the Tires
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information if equipped
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Location of the spare tire and tools
Tool Location
Under the vehicle, just forward Rear bumper
Regular Cab behind seats
Removing the spare tire
Stowing the spare tire
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Tire change procedure
Automatic transmission or R Reverse manual transmission
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Block the diagonally opposite Wheel
Insert tapered end of the lug Wrench behind hub caps
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Rear
Remove the wheel lug nuts with the lug wrench
Stowing the flat/spare tire
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Wheel LUG NUT Torque Specifications
Lug nut socket Wheel lug nut torque Size/Bolt size
Overheating
Jump Starting
Preparing your vehicle
Use only a 12±volt supply to start your vehicle
Connecting the jumper cables
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Jump starting
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Removing the jumper cables
Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface
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Wrecker Towing
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Customer Assistance
Customer Assistance U.S.A. Mainland and Hawaii
Contact Your Authorized Mazda Dealer
Contact Mazda North American Operations
Customer Assistance Canada
Call the Mazda Regional Office
Contact the Mazda Customer Relations Department
Mediation/Arbitration Program
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan Camvap
Regional Offices
Regional Offices Areas Covered
Ackroyd Road
604 303±5670
Quebec
514 694±6390
Regional Offices
Vogell Road
800 263±4680
Customer Assistance Puerto Rico
California U.S. only
Mazda IMPORTERS/DISTRIBUTORS
Canada
Puerto Rico
Guam
Saipan
American Samoa
Warranties for Your Mazda
Outside the United States
Outside Canada
ADD-ON NON-GENUINE Parts and Accessories
Service Publications
Reporting Safety Defects
9999 95 022B
9999 95 020G
9999 95 023C
Customer Assistance
Cleaning
Washing the Exterior
Waxing
Paint Chips
Aluminum Wheels and Covers
Engine
3L Engine
0L Engine
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Plastic NON-PAINTED Exterior Parts
Windows and Wiper Blades
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Instrument Panel and Cluster Lens
Interior Trim
Interior
Underbody
Mazda CAR Care Products
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Maintenance and Specifications
Scheduled Maintenance
Introduction
Chart Symbols
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Disc brake system Caliper slide rails
Schedule
211
Does not require replacement unless rear axle
Schedule 2 Ð Special Operating Conditions
Owner Maintenance
Owner Maintenance Schedule
While operating your vehicle
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At least monthly
At least twice a year for example, every spring and fall
Service Recommendations
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
Retightening lug nuts
Working with the engine off
Working with the engine on
Opening the Hood
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Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
3L I4 engine
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0L V6 engine
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0L Sohc V6 engine
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Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Wiper Blades
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Changing the wiper blades
Engine OIL
Checking the engine oil
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3L I4 engine
0L V6 engine
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0L Sohc V6 engine
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0L V6 engine SAE 5W-20
0L Sohc V6 engine SAE 5W-30
Adding engine oil
Engine Oil Recommendations
3L & 3.0L Engines
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended
Look for this certification
Trademark
SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended
Engine Oil Filter Recommendation
Battery
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Maintenance and Specifications
Return
Engine Coolant
Checking engine coolant
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3L engine
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0L & 4.0L engines
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Adding engine coolant
Maintenance and Specifications
Recycled engine coolant
Coolant refill capacity
Severe climates
If you drive in extremely hot climates
Important safety precautions
Fuel Filter
What YOU should Know about Automotive Fuels
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Fuel Filler Cap
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Cleaner air
Choosing the right fuel
Improve air quality
Octane recommendations
Fuel quality
Running out of fuel
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
Measuring techniques
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank
Filling the tank
Calculating fuel economy
Driving style Ð good driving and fuel economy habits
Habits
Maintenance
Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving
Conditions
EPA window sticker
Emission Control System
On board diagnostics OBD-II
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance I/M testing
Indicator on
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Power Steering Fluid
3L I4 engine 0L V6 engine 246
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Mercon ATF
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Brake Fluid
Fluid level will drop slowly as
Clutch Fluid if Equipped
Transmission Fluid
Checking automatic transmission fluid
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Low fluid level
High fluid level
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Checking and adding manual transmission fluid if equipped
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Transfer Case Fluid if Equipped
Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
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Checking and Adding Rear Differential Fluid
Refill Capacities
Fluid Mazda Part Application Capacity Name
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Power steering Mazda All Fill to range on Fluid
Dipstick
Transmission Mazda Speed manual Quarts Fluid
65L
Maintenance and Specifications
Lubricant Specifications
Power steering fluid, transfer case
Engine Specifications
Compression Ratio 257
Vehicle Dimensions
Vehicle dimensions Regular Cab SuperCab
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Safety Compliance Certification Label
Identifying Your Vehicle
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Vehicle identification number VIN
Located on the driver side instrument panel
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TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE Code Designations
Code Description
Five-speed automatic 5R44E/5R55E Five-speed manual R1 261
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Accessories
Cell Phones
Use of cell phones and other devices by driver
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Index
Clock adjust Emergencies, roadside
Lubricant specifications 256
Premium AM/FM stereo
Clutch
Safety information relating to
Infant seats see Safety seats Inspection/maintenance I/M
Lamps Bulb replacement
Calculating fuel economy 240
Lane change indicator see
Lubricant specifications ...256±257
Power distribution box see
Safety belts see Safety
Setting the clock
Specification chart, lubricants 256±257 Transmission 149
Special notice
Snow tires and chains
Windows Checking and adding fluid
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