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 .198
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Maintenance Schedule . 199
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Servicing Your Vehicle . 200
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .201
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4-cylinder Models .202
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6-cylinder Models .204
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Maintenance Record .206
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Fluid Locations .210
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Adding Engine Oil .212
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Recommended Engine Oil . 212
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Synthetic Oil .213
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Engine Oil Additives . 213
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 214
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Windshield Washers .216
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Engine Coolant .217
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Adding Engine Coolant . 217
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Transmission Fluid .219
Automatic .........................
Transmission .219
Manual .........................
Transmission .222
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 223
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Brake Fluid .223
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Clutch Fluid .224
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Power Steering Fluid . 224....................................
Timing Belt .225
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Hood Latch .225
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Lights .226
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Seat Belts .233
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Floor Mats .233
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 233
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Wiper Blades .234
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Tires .236
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Inf lation .236
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Tire Inspection .238
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Tire Maintenance .238
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Tire Rotation .239
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Replacing Tires .239
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Wheels and Tires .240
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Winter Driving .240
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Snow Tires .240
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Tire Chains .241
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Checking the Battery . 242
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Vehicle Storage .243
291
Maintenance
Maint enance
197
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 272
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Vehicle Storage .243
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VIN .272
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Viscosity, Oil .213
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 53
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Warranty Coverages .289
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 215
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Operation .69
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 74
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Alignment and Balance . 238
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Compact Spare .246
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Wrench .249
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 95
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Rear, Def ogger .73
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .69
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Washers .69
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .234 .....................................
Operation .69
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Worn Tires .238
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 264
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