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
perf 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 also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages in the multi-
inf ormation display, a maintenance
record, and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .208
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Maintenance Minder .209
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Maintenance Record .214
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Fluid Locations .216
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Engine Compartment Covers .217
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Adding Engine Oil .218
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Changing the Oil and Filter .219
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Engine Coolant .221
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Windshield Washers .222
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .223
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Manual Transmission Fluid .224
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .225
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Power Steering Fluid .226
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Lights .227
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .231
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Floor Mats .232
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Wiper Blades .232
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Tires .234
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Checking the Battery .240
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Vehicle Storage .241
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