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, or damage. Replace any damaged parts.

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    Manual Transaxle Shift Indicator (If Installed)
    This indicator informs you which gear is desired while driving to save fuel. For example: : Indicates that shifting up to the 3rd gear is desired (currently the shift lever is in the 2nd gear). ...

    Impact sensing door unlock system (if equipped)
    All doors will be automatically unlocked when the impact is delivered to impact sensors while the ignition switch is ON. However, the doors may not be unlocked if mechanical problems occur with the ...

    Unlocking
    Using the door handle switch Press the button of the driver’s outside door handle with all doors closed and locked, unlocks the driver’s door. The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime w ...