This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .190
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Maintenance Schedule .191
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Servicing Your Vehicle .192
Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks .193
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Normal Conditions .194
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Severe Conditions .195
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Maintenance Record .196
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Fluid Locations .200
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Adding Engine Oil .201
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Recommended Engine Oil .201
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Synthetic Oil .202
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Engine Oil Additives .202
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Changing the Oil and Filter .203
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Windshield Washers .205
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Engine Coolant .206
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Transmission Fluid .208
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Brake Fluid .209
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Timing Belt .209
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Lights .210
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Seat Belts .216
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Driver’s Floor Mat .216
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Dust and Pollen Filter .216
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Wiper Blades .217
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Tires .219
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Inf lation Guidelines .219 .
Recommended Tire Pressure .220
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Tire Inspection .221
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Tire Maintenance .221
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Tire Rotation .222
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Replacing Tires and Wheels .222
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Wheels and Tires .223
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Winter Driving .223
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Snow Tires .223
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Tire Chains .224
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Checking the Battery .225
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Vehicle Storage .226
275
Maintenance
Maint enance
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Dashboard .4,52
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Daytime Running Lights .74
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .274
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Def ogger, Rear Window .75
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Dimensions .260
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Dimming the Headlights .72
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .208
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Engine Oil .155
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Directional Signals .72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .176
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Disposal of Used Oil .204
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking .80
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .262
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Driver and Passenger Safety .7
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Driving .165
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Economy .157
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Dual Temperature Control .109
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Dust and Pollen Filter .216 ..............................
Economy, Fuel .157
Electronically Controlled Power
Steering System (ECPS)
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Indicator .60
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Emergencies on the Road .229
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Battery, Jump Starting . 242
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Brake System Indicator . 249
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Changing a Flat Tire . 237
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Charging System Indicator . 247
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Checking the Fuses . 252
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 246
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 247
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Overheated Engine . 244
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Emergency Brake .93
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Emergency Flashers .75
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Emergency Towing .250
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Emissions Controls .265
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .247
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 246
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 201
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Overheating .244
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Charging System Indicator . 54,247
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 60
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 166
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Childproof Door Locks . 81
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Child Seats .31
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Lower Anchorage Points . 40
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Tether Anchorage Points . 44
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Climate Control Sensors . 111
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Clock, Setting the .140
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CO in the Exhaust .280
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 167
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Compact Spare .236
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Console Compartment . 97
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Consumer Inf ormation . 272
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant ........................................
Adding .206
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Checking .156
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Proper Solution .206
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Temperature Gauge . 68
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .265
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Cruise Control Operation . 142
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Customer Service Of f ice . 272
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