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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    Reset items
    Items should be reset after the battery has been discharged or the battery has been disconnected. • Auto up/down window (See section 4) • Sunroof (See section 4) • Trip computer (See section 4) ...

    Checking the automatic transaxle fluid level
    The automatic transaxle fluid level should be checked regularly. Keep the vehicle on level ground with the parking brake applied and check the fluid level according to the following procedure. 1 ...

    Side impact air bag
    Your vehicle is equipped with a side impact air bag in each front seat. The purpose of the air bag is to provide the vehicle's driver and/or the front passenger with additional protection ...