MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
2.7L Engine..........................189
3.5L Engine..........................190
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II).......191
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs
............................192
Replacement Parts.....................193
Dealer Service........................193
Maintenance Procedures.................194
▫Engine Oil..........................194
▫Crankcase Emission Control System........202
▫Fuel Filter..........................202
▫Air Cleaner Filter.....................202▫Maintenance-Free Battery................203
▫Air Conditioner......................204
▫Power Steering Fluid Check..............205
▫Chassis Lubrication....................207
▫Drive Shaft Universal Joints..............207
▫Body Mechanism Lubrication.............207
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................209
▫Windshield Washers...................209
▫Exhaust System......................210
▫Cooling System.......................210
▫Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......214
▫Brake System........................214
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Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild non abrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula-
tions of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to
remove frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade
rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as
engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Windshield Washers
The fluid reservoir in the engine compartment should be
checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the
reservoir with windshield antifreeze (not radiator anti-
freeze) rated not to freeze at -25°F (-31°C). Operate the
system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
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Homelink Transmitter..................76,81
Hood Release.......................... 64
Hook, Coat............................ 55
Hoses............................214,217
Ignition
Key ................................ 12
Lock............................... 13
Illuminated Entry....................... 14
Infant Restraint......................... 42
Instrument Cluster................107,108,109
Instrument Panel and Controls..........105,106
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 223
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 223
Interior Fuses.......................... 225
Interior Lights.......................65,226
Intermittent Wipers...................... 70
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Operation......................... 178
Jump Starting......................... 182
Key, Sentry............................. 9Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 18
Keys.................................. 9
Knee Bolster........................... 33
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 28
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 45
Leaks, Fluid............................ 50
Light Bulbs........................226,227
Lights
Airbag.........................37,49,111
Anti-Lock........................... 112
Automatic Off......................65,66
Back-Up............................ 231
Battery Saver.......................65,66
Brake Warning.................... 112,156
Center Mounted Stop.................. 231
Check Engine........................ 111
Courtesy/Reading..................... 66
Cruise...........................73,110
Daytime Running...................... 68
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 69
INDEX 267
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