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5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but
leave the radiator pressure cap off.
6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the
upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the
engine cooling fan.
7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator
®ller neck may be lower. If the level is lower, add
more of the proper coolant mixture through the
®ller neck until the level reaches the base of the
®ller neck.
8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during
this procedure if coolant begins to ¯ow out of the
®ller neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure
the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part are owner checks and services
which should be performed at the intervals speci®ed to
help ensure the safety, dependability and emission
control performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any ¯uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel ®ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-25for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer ¯uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper ¯uid if necessary.
See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-37for further
details.
Hood Latch Operation Check
Pull the primary hood latch release handle inside the
vehicle. The secondary latch should keep the hood from
opening all the way when the primary latch is released.
Make sure the hood closes ®rmly. See
Hood Release
on page 5-10for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire In¯ation Check
Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are
in¯ated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check
your spare tire. See
Tires on page 5-55for further
details.
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block......................5-96
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-24
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-16
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-24
Entry Lighting.................................................3-17
Environmental Concerns..................................4-17
Event Data Records (EDR)................................ 7-9
Express-Down Window....................................2-11
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-28
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-13
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finding a Station............................................3-40
Finish Care....................................................5-89
Finish Damage...............................................5-91
Five-Speed....................................................2-20
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-45
Flash to Pass.................................................. 3-7
Flat Tire........................................................5-72
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-72
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-20
Manual Transmission....................................5-23
Power Steering...........................................5-37
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
Fluid Level Check...........................................6-25FM ...............................................................3-45
Folding the Seatback........................................ 1-6
Following Distance..........................................4-61
Footnotes................................................6-7, 6-17
Four-Door Models...................................1-24, 1-47
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-22, 5-49
Four-Wheel-Drive Light....................................3-37
Front Axle......................................................5-50
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-38
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4
Gasoline Speci®cations.................................. 5-4
System Inspection.......................................6-28
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-94
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-32
Fuel..........................................................3-38
Speedometer..............................................3-28
Tachometer.................................................3-28
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