Safety
Side-impact airbags are standard for 2003. Antilock brakes are standard on the LX model.
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Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine off, check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel. Check the linkage for bends or damage. Check the dust boots and
ball joints for deterioration, cracks, ...
Ventilation
To operate the ventilation system:
o Set the air intake control to "Fresh" mode
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o To direct all intake air to the dashboard
vents, set the airflow control to "Face" ().
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Handling the Spare Tire
Remove the installation bolt to remove the spare tire. To replace the spare tire
in its storage compartment, tighten the bolt firmly with your fingers until there
is no more play in the spare ti ...


