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 186.
Engine coolant level — Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page 187 .
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 242 .
Automatic transmission — Check the fluid level monthly. See page 243.
Brakes — Check the fluid level
monthly. See page 244. Tires — Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
257.
Lights — Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page 264.
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Index
Emergencies on the Road Brake System Indicator............ 304
Changing a Flat Tire................. 287
Charging System Indicator...... 302
Checking the Fuses................... 305
Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 301
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 303 Overheated Engine................... 299
Emergency Brake.......................... 116
Emergency Flashers....................... 70
Emergency Towing....................... 311
Emissions Controls........................ 323
Engine
Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 63
Drive Belts.................................. 256
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp............................... 58, 303
Oil Pressure Indicator........58, 301
Oil, What Kind to Use...............
233
Overheating................................
299
Specifications.............................
317
Ethanol i n
Gasoline .......................
321
Evaporative Emission
s
Controls..
323
Exhaust Fumes...............................
.
53
Exhaust Gas Recirculation System......................................... 324 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
Belts by......................................... 20
Exterior, Cleaning the................... 278
Fabric, Cleaning............................. 280
Fan, Interior...........................130, 142 Features, Comfort and Convenience............................... 129
Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 183
Filters
Air................................................246
Air Conditioning........................ 256
Oil................................................ 235
First Gear Position......................... 201
Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 70
Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 287
Fluids
Automatic Transmission...........
243
Brake...........................................244
Powe r
Steering........................... 245
Windshield Washer................... 242
FM Stereo Radio Reception............................150, 162
Folding the Third Seat..................110
Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 322
Four-way Flashers........................... 70
Front End, Towing by Emergency
Wrecker...................................... 311
Fuel..................................................182
Fill Door and Cap....................... 183
Gauge............................................ 63
Octane Requirement................. 182
Oxygenated................................ 321
Reserve Indicator......................... 61
Tank, Filling the......................... 183
Fuses, Checking the...................... 306
Gas Mileage, Improving................ 188
Gasohol........................................... 321
Gasoline.......................................... 182
Fuel Reserve Indicator................ 61
Gauge............................................ 63
Octane Requirement................. 182
Tank, Filling the......................... 183
Gas Station Procedures................. 183
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature .... 63
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