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WARNING!
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with
the engine running, adjust your heating or
cooling controls to force outside air into the
vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle body is a properly maintained en-
gine exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the
exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be de-
tected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or
rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a competent
mechanic inspect the complete exhaust system and
adjacent body areas for broken, damaged, deterio-
rated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose
connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, in-
spect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is
raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as re-
quired.
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking
for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must
be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or
modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced
after a collision if they have been damaged (i.e.,
bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). If there is any
question regarding seat belt or retractor condition,
replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The Air Bag warning light
will turn on for four
to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned to ON/RUN. If the light is
either not on during starting, stays on, or turns on
while driving, have the system inspected at an au-
thorized dealer as soon as possible. After the bulb
check, this light will illuminate with a single chime
when a fault with the Air Bag System has been
detected. It will stay on until the fault is removed. If
the light comes on intermittently or remains on
while driving, have an authorized dealer service the
vehicle immediately.
Refer to "Occupant Restraint Systems" in "Safety"
for further information.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and
place the blower control on high speed. You should
be able to feel the air directed against the wind-
shield. See an authorized dealer for service if your
defroster is inoperable.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit your vehicle.
Only use a floor mat that does not interfere with the
operation of the accelerator, brake or clutch pedals.
Only use a floor mat that is securely attached using
the floor mat fasteners so it cannot slip out of posi-
tion and interfere with the accelerator, brake or
clutch pedals or impair safe operation of your ve-
hicle in other ways.
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