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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages in the
inf ormation display, a maintenance
record, and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself . ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .220
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Maintenance Minder .221
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Maintenance Record .228
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Fluid Locations .230
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Adding Engine Oil .232
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Changing the Oil and Filter .233
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Engine Coolant .236
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Windshield Washers .238
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Transmission Fluid .239
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Automatic Transmission .239
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Manual Transmission .242
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .243
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Power Steering Fluid .245
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Timing Belt .246
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Lights .246
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .251
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Floor Mats .251
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Dust and Pollen Filter .252
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Wiper Blades .252
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Tires .254
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Checking the Battery .260
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Vehicle Storage .262
305
Maintenance
Maint enance
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 57, 276
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Jump Starting .272
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Maintenance .260
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Specifications . 291, 293
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Bef ore Driving .183
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Belts,Seat .8,17
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Beverage Holders .98
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Booster Seats .47
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) .209
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Break-in, New Linings .184
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Fluid .243
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Parking .96
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System Design .208
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System Indicator . 58, 278
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Wear Indicators .208
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Braking System .208
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Break-in, New Vehicle .184
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
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Brights, Headlights .69
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Accessories .191
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .76
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Accessory Power Sockets .100
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Adding Engine Coolant .236
Additional Inf ormation About Your
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Airbags .21
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Additives, Engine Oil .233
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel .73
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Advanced Airbags .25
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .15
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
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Air Conditioning System .106
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Manual System . 108
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Automatic System .113
Automatic System with
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navigation system .117
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Air Pressure, Tires .256
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Alcohol in Gasoline .184
All Children Should Sit in a
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Back Seat .33
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Antif reeze .236
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 59, 209 ...................................
Operation .209
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .172
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .76
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Armrest .85
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Audio System .124
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AM/FM/CD Player .126
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AM/FM/CD Changer .136
AM/FM/CD Changer with
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navigation system .149
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature .70
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .19
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Automatic Climate Control . 113, 117
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Automatic Speed Control .175
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Automatic Transmission .203
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Capacity, Fluid . 290, 292
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Checking Fluid Level . 239, 240
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Shif ting .203
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators .203
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Shif t Lever Positions .204
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Shif t Lock Release .206
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Economy, Fuel .190
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Emergencies .263
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Battery, Jump Starting .272
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Brake System Indicator .278
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Changing a Flat Tire .265
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Charging System Indicator .276
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Checking the Fuses .280
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Hazard Warning Flashers .71
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Jump Starting .272
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .276
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .277
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Manually Closing Moonroof .279
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Overheated Engine .274
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Towing .285
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Emergency Brake .96
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Emergency Flashers .71
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Emergency Towing .285
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Emergency Trunk Opener .81
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Emissions Controls .297
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Emissions Testing, State .300 Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant .236
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Additives .233
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Changing the Oil and Filter .233
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 64
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If It Won’t Start .270
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .277
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Oil Lif e Display .221
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 57, 276
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Oil, Synthetic .233
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Oil, What Kind to Use .232
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Overheating .274
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Specifications . 291, 293
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Speed Limiter . 202, 205
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Starting .199
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Engine Speed Limiter . 202, 205
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Ethanol in Gasoline .184
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .297
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Exhaust Fumes .50
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .15
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Daytime Running Lights .70
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator .60
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Dead Battery .272
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .304
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Def ogger, Rear Window .72
Defrosting the
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Windows . 111, 115, 120
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Dimensions .290, 292
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick .
Automatic Transmission . 239, 240
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Engine Oil . 188, 189
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Directional Signals .69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .208
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Disposal of Used Oil . 235
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Door and Trunk Open Monitor . 61
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking .77
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Power Door Locks .77
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .294
Downshif ting, Manual
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Transmission .200
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .197
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Economy .190 ..........
Dual Temperature Control .121
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Dust and Pollen Filter .252
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