Owner Maintenance Checks
You should check the following items at the specified intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perform any check, turn to the page given. Engine oil level — Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See page 123. Engine coolant level — Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page 124.
Windshield washer fluid — Check
the level in the reservoir monthly.If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers frequently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
for fuel. See page 182. Automatic transmission — Check
the fluid level monthly. See page
183.
Brakes — Check the fluid level
monthly. See page 185. Tires — Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
197.
Lights — Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate lights monthly. See
page 203.
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Index
Emergency Brake............................ 84
Emergency Flashers....................... 63
Emission Controls......................... 261
Engine
Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 57
Malfunction Indicator Lamp................................. 53, 242
Oil Pressure Indicator......... 53, 240
Oil, What Kind to Use............... 173
Overheating................................ 238
Specifications............................. 254
Ethanol in Gasoline ....................... 259
Evaporative Emission Controls.... 261
Exhaust Fumes................................ 47
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by.........................................17
Exterior, Cleaning the................... 220
Fabric, Cleaning............................. 222
Fan, Interior...................................... 92
Features, Comfort and Convenience................................. 91
Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 121 Filters
Air................................................187
Oil................................................175
First Gear, Shifting........................ 142 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level................ 184
Shifting the................................. 134
Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 63
Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 229
Fluids Automatic Transmission........... 183
Brake...........................................185
Clutch..........................................186
Manual Transmission............... 184
Power Steering........................... 186
Windshield Washer................... 182
FM Stereo Radio
Reception.................................... 105
Folding Rear Seat............................ 79
Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 260 Four-way Flashers........................... 63
Front End, Towing by
Emergency Wrecker................. 250
Fuel..................................................120
Fill Door and Cap....................... 121
Gauge............................................ 57
Octane Requirement................. 120
Oxygenated................................ 259
Reserve Indicator......................... 55
Tank, Filling the......................... 121
Fuses, Checking the...................... 245
Gas Mileage, Improving................ 125
Gasohol........................................... 259
Gasoline.......................................... 120 Fuel Reserve Indicator................ 55
Gauge............................................ 57Octane Requirement................. 120
Tank, Filling the......................... 121
Gas Station Procedures................. 121
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature .... 57
Fuel................................................57
Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission........... 137
5-speed Manual
Transmission.......................... 134
Glass Cleaning............................... 223
Glove Box......................................... 74ProCarManuals.comMain Menu s t
