At Each Stop for Fuel
•
Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transaxle and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
•Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
•
Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake linings, hoses and calipers.
•Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension
components.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the brake master cylinder fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
NOTE:In 2.7L Engines equipped with Flex Fuel Engine
(FFV), change engine oil every 5 months or 5,000 miles,
whichever comes first. This applies to both Maintenance
Schedule A and B.
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Latches
Hood............................61,228
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 178
Leaks, Fluid............................ 47
Life of Tires........................... 173
Lights..............................47,62
Airbag........................36,38,47,89
Anti-Lock............................ 91
Automatic Headlights................... 65
Brake Warning.....................92,153
Bulb Replacement..................248,249
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)....... 89
Daytime Running...................... 66
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............64,66
Engine Temperature Warning............. 91
Exterior Check........................ 47
Fog ...........................66,90,252
Front Replacement.................... 252
Headlight Switch...................... 65
Headlights........................... 65
High Beam........................... 66
High Beam Indicator................... 89
Illuminated Entry...................... 13Instrument Cluster..................... 65
Interior.............................. 62
License............................. 254
Lights On Reminder.................... 66
Low Fuel............................ 93
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 89
Map Reading......................... 64
Oil Pressure.......................... 92
Park............................... 251
Rear Servicing....................253,254
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 93
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 22
Service..........................248,249
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . 89
Side Marker......................... 251
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............. 93
Traction Control...................... 158
Turn Signal...................64,66,89,251
Voltage.............................. 89
Load Limits........................... 185
Loading Vehicle
Capacities........................... 185
Tires ............................163,185
INDEX 293
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