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 . This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .146
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Maintenance Schedule . 147
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Maintenance Record .151
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Fluid Locations .153
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Adding Engine Oil .154
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 155
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Engine Coolant .157
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Windshield Washers .158
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 159
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 160
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Timing Belt .160
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 161
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Power Steering Fluid . 162
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Hood Latch .162
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Lights .163
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 169
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Floor Mats .169
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 169
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Wiper Blades .170
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Tires .172
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Checking the Battery . 178
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Vehicle Storage .179
215
Maintenance
Maint enance
145
ÎÎ
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .181
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 210
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Unleaded Gasoline .122 .......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 156
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Vanity Mirror .85
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 130
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Vehicle Dimensions .208
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 206
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Vehicle Storage .179
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Ventilation .90
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VIN .206
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Viscosity, Oil .154
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 48
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Warranty Coverages .223
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 158
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Indicator .58
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Operation .64
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 68
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Alignment and Balance . 174
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Compact Spare .182 ......................................
Wrench .184
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 80
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Rear, Def ogger .67
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .64
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Def roster .91
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Washers .64
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .170
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Operation .64
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Worn Tires .174
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 202
Towing
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A Trailer .144
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Emergency Towing . 202
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Traction Devices .177
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .159
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .160
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Fluid Selection . 159,160
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Identif ication Number . 206
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Shif ting the Automatic . 138
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Shif ting the Manual . 136
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Treadwear .210
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Trip Meter .61
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Trunk .73
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Opening .73
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Open Monitor Light . 58
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Turn Signals .65 : U.S. and Canada only
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