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WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
If you have any doubt about your ability to perform
a service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain therequiredmaintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed your
vehicle.
Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed
maintenance intervals, there are other items that should
operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance.
However, if a malfunction of these items does occur, itcould adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance.
These items should be inspected if a malfunction is
observed or suspected.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5
minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or before
starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
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Selection Of Lubricant................349,370
Shifting............................. 253
Special Additives...................... 352
Automatic Transmission................... 349
Adding Fluid......................... 350
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 351
Fluid Change......................... 351
Fluid Level Check...................... 350
Fluid Type........................... 349
Autostick........................135,253,254
Ball Joints............................. 337
Battery............................... 333
Gas Caution.......................... 334
Jump Starting......................... 309
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 24
Bearings.............................. 354
Belts, Drive............................ 330
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 338B-Pillar Location........................ 268
Brake, Parking.......................... 256
Brake System........................258,346
Anti-Lock........................... 258
Fluid Check.......................347,370
Hoses.............................. 346
Warning Light........................ 167
Brakes.............................258,346
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 251
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 67
Bulb Replacement....................... 364
Bulbs, Light............................ 363
Calibration, Compass..................... 180
Capacities, Fluid........................ 368
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 290
Oil (Engine).......................328,329
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 343
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Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 342
Coolant Capacity...................... 368
Coolant Level......................341,344
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 344
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 341
Inspection........................... 344
Points to Remember.................... 344
Pressure Cap......................... 343
Radiator Cap......................... 343
Selection of Coolant...............341,368,369
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 134
Cruise Light........................... 170
Cup Holder.........................150,358
Customer Assistance..................... 394
Dealer Service.......................... 325
Defroster, Rear Window................... 243
Defroster, Windshield................69,228,239
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 127Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 322
Digital Video Disc Player.................. 203
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 125
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 350
Oil (Engine).......................... 326
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 313
Disarming, Theft System................... 26
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 344
Engine Oil........................... 330
Door Ajar Light......................... 173
Door Locks............................. 16
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 17
Door Opener, Garage..................... 138
Drive Belts............................ 330
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 337
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 311
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Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 331
Air Conditioning....................243,336
Automatic Transaxle.................... 351
Engine Fuel.......................... 332
Engine Oil........................330,369
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 330
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 300
Turn Signal.....................166,366,367
Floor Console.......................... 151
Fluid Capacities......................... 368
Fluid Leaks............................. 69
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 350
Brake............................347,370
Power Steering.....................336,370
Fluids................................ 369
Fog Light Service........................ 366Fog Lights.......................124,171,366
Folding Rear Seat........................ 113
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 312
Fuel................................. 287
Adding............................. 290
Additives............................ 289
Clean Air............................ 287
Filler Cap............................ 290
Filter............................... 332
Gasoline............................ 287
Gauge.............................. 166
Hoses.............................. 349
Octane Rating......................287,369
Requirements......................287,368
Tank Capacity........................ 368
Fuel System Caution..................... 289
Fueling............................... 290
Fuses................................ 359
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