Wait a f ew minutes af ter turning the
engine of f bef ore you check the oil.Remove the dipstick (orange loop).
Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Insert it all the way back in its tube. Remove the dipstick again and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page . Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
on page f or
inf ormation on adding the proper
coolant.
Refer to on page f or inf ormation
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
2. 3.
1.
4.
154 157
148
Oil Check
A dding Oil A dding
Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant Check
Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
125
DIPSTICK UPPER MARK
LOWER MARKRESERVE TANK
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 4, 52
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 224
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Def og and Def rost . 91
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 67
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Def rosting the Windows . 91
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Dimensions . 208 ...............
Dimming the Headlights . 65
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 159
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Engine Oil . 125
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Directional Signals . 65
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 142
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Disposal of Used Oil . 156
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 72
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Power Door Locks . 72
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 210
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 136
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving . 133
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Economy . 126
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In Foreign Countries . 214
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 169
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Capacities Chart . 208
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 47
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Carrying Cargo . 129
Cassette Player
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Care . 113
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Operation . 112
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Player . 99
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Ceiling Light . 84
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Certif ication Label . 206
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Chains . 177
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Changing a Flat Tire . 183
Changing Oil
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How to . 155
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When to . 149
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Charging System Indicator . 56, 194
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 134
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Child Saf ety . 30
Child Seats
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LATCH Anchor System . 39
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Lower Anchors . 38
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Tether Anchor Points . 42
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Childproof Door Locks . 72
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Clock, Setting the . 115 ...................................
Clutch Fluid . 161
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CO in the Exhaust . 215
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 135
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Compact Spare . 182
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Consumer Inf ormation . 222
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant
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Adding . 157
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Checking . 125
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Proper Solution . 157
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Temperature Gauge . 62
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 215
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Cruise Control Operation . 117
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 222
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Economy, Fuel . 126
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Emergencies on the Road . 181
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Battery, Jump Starting . 190
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Brake System Indicator . 196
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Changing a Flat Tire . 183
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