OWNER MAINTENANCE
You can do much of the maintenance your vehicle requires yourself, if
you have the time and a reasonable amount of mechanical ability. If you
prefer to have this work done professionally, your authorized dealer
stands ready to help you.
All mechanical components and attachments are important in that they
could affect the performance of vital components and systems. If
replacement becomes necessary, they must be replaced with parts having
the same part number or with equivalent parts. Torque values of the
attaching parts must be used as specified during any reassembly
procedure to assure proper retention.
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM
To assure the emissions control systems operate effectively, you should
have the services listed in the maintenance schedule performed at the
specified time and km/mileage intervals. You should avoid running out of
fuel or turning off the ignition while the vehicle is in motion, especially
at high speeds.
Because of high engine compartment and exhaust system
temperatures resulting from emissions equipment, do not park,
idle or operate your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover
where the possibility of ground fire exists.
Do not make unauthorized modifications to the engine or vehicle.
Modifications causing increased amounts of unburned fuel to reach the
exhaust system can significantly increase the temperature of the engine
compartment and/or the exhaust system.
Avoid driving your vehicle if it does not operate properly. If the engine
diesels (more than five seconds of engine run-on after shut-off), misfires,
surges, stalls or backfires, see your dealer. Be alert for fluid leakage,
odor, smoke, loss of oil pressure, or charge indicator or over temperature
warning.
Do NOT use diesel fuel blended with waste oil in engines equipped with
a CATALYTIC CONVERTER-MUFFLER. Waste lube oil blending in fuel
will plug the CATALYTIC CONVERTER-MUFFLER, resulting in a
significant loss of engine power.
General Maintenance Information
231
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................171
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................167
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................61
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................148
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................164
Emission control system ..........231
Engine
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................9
cleaning ...................................176
coolant .....................................189
Engine block heater .................110
Engine fan .................................195
Engine oil ..................................183
checking and adding ..............183
oil pressure gauge ....................17
recommendations ...................184
Exhaust fumes ..........................112
F
Foglamps .....................................62
Fuel ............................................196
calculating fuel
economy ..........................202, 204
choosing the right fuel ...........197
filling your vehicle with fuel ..196filter, specifications ........198±200
gauge .........................................18
improving fuel
economy ..........................202, 204
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................196
Fuses ..................................151±152
G
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .........202, 204
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............18
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................16
engine oil pressure gauge ........17
fuel gauge ..................................18
odometer ...................................19
speedometer .............................18
tachometer ................................19
trip odometer ............................19
H
Hazard flashers .........................150
Headlamps ...................................61
aiming ........................................62
daytime running lights .............61
flash to pass ..............................61
high beam ...........................15, 61
turning on and off ....................61
warning chime ..........................15
Heating
heater only system ...................56
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................57
Index
250
