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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster
than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the
battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on
with your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while.
Then, shut the engine
off and close the window almost
all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again
and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the
fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get
out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises
every half hour or
so until help comes.
Loading Your Vehicle
OCCUPANTS
VEHICLE CAP. WT.
TIRE-LOADING
INFORMATION
FRT. CTR.
RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
MAX. LOADING
& GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RTG PSI/KPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa
SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
, INFORMATION
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
found
on the driver's door tells you the proper size,
speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for
the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important
information about the number of people that can be in
your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry.
This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and
includes the weight
of all occupants, cargo and all
options not installed
in the factory.
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel informa\
tion,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also techn\
ical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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Service
Fuel
Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Checking Things Under the Hood
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Engine Coolant
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brakes
Battery
Bulb Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Headlamp Aiming 6-4
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Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside
of Your Vehicle
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
(If Equipped)
Underbody Maintenance
Chemical Paint Spotting
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Electrical System Replacement Bulbs
Capacities and Specifications
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Normal Maintenance Replacement
Parts

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The cap is behind a hinged door on the dnver’s side of
your vehicle.
The fuel door release
button is located to the
left of the steering wheel
next to the headlamp knob and on the remote keyless
entry transmitter. The
button only works in
PARK
(P) when the ignition
key
is in any position.
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An alternate fuel door
release is located inside of
the trunk
on the left hand
side. Pull it to release the
fuel door. While refueling, hang the cap
by the tether from the hook on the filler door.
To remove the cap,
turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if
you let
go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right.
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For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact
your dealer's service department.
Hnlogen Bulbs
A CAUdC J:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if
you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could
be injured. Be sure to read and
follow
the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
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1. To access the headlamps, lift the cover as shown.
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unlock the socket from the lamp housing.
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3. Disconnect the socket from the harness by separating
4. Install the new bulb and socket to the wiring harness
the locking clip.
connector. Make
sure that
the harness is locked to the
bulb socket.
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5. Reinstall the headlamp housing socket back into the
headlamp assembly.
Front nrn Signal Lamps
1. The turn signal lamps are located below the
headlamps. To access, lift
off the headlamp cover
(see Step
1 under “Headlamps”).
2. Turn the housing socket to the right to unlock the
socket from the lamp housing.
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Replacement
It’s a good iaea to clean or replace the wiper blade
assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper
windshield wiper blade length and type, see “Normal
Maintenance Replacement Parts” later in this section.
To replace the wiper blade assembly:
1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY and turn the
wipers on. Position the wipers on the windshield in
the
“mid” wipe position. Then with the door open,
turn the ignition to
OFF.
2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot as shown and press
down to release the wiper blade assembly.
3. Align the wiper arm pin with the hole on the wiper
blade assembly and snap it into place to install.
Headlamp Aiming
Your vehicle has the composite headlamp system. These
headlamps have horizontal and vertical aim indicators.
The
aim has been pre-set at the factory and should need
no further adjustment.
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and the
headlamp aim seems to be affected, see your dealer.
Headlamps on damaged vehicles may require
recalibration of the horizontal aim by your dealer.
To check the aim, the vehicle should be properly
prepared as follows:
Place the vehicle on a level pad or surface.
The vehicle should not have any snow, ice or mud
The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other
work stopped while headlamp aiming is being done.
attached to it.
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vehicle, except it should have a full tank of gas and
one person or 160 lbs. (75 kg) on the driver’s seat.
Tires should be properly inflated.
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To make sure your headlamps are aimed
properly, read all the instructions before
beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts.
For the vertical adjustment, state inspection stations
generally will allow a reading of plus 0.76 degrees or
minus 0.76 degrees from the center of the bubble.
It is recommended that the upper limit not exceed plus
0.4 degrees from the center of the bubble. Other drivers
may flash their high beams at you if your adjustment
is
much above plus 0.4 degrees. If you
find that the headlamp aiming needs adjustment,
follow these steps:
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1. Start by opening the hood and locating the vertical
and horizontal aim indicators. The aiming screw for
the horizontal aim indicator is on the outboard side
of the headlamp cover and the aiming screw for the
vertical aim indicator is on the inboard side.
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