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
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle’s
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components. Check
the fluid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.
Check the reservoir’s fluid level by
removing the cap and looking at the
level gauge attached to the cap.
The low washer
level indicator comes on when the
level is low (see page ).
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition them.
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On Canadian models:
Windshield Washers
Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers
238
6-cylinder models
RESERVE TANK LEVEL GAUGE
4-cylinder models
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Outside Temperature .65
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Overheating, Engine .274
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .226
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Oxygenated Fuel .184
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Radiator Overheating .274
Radio/CD Sound
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System .124
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Radio Thef t Protection .172
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Readiness Codes .277
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement .250
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Rear Seat Access .85 ..........................
Rear Seat, Folding .88
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Rear View Mirror .95
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Rear Window Def ogger .72
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Reclining the Seat Backs .82,84
Recommended Shif t
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Speeds .201
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Recommended Tire Pressures .256
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Ref ueling .185
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Reminder Indicators . 55, 56
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Remote Transmitter .78
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter .252
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Engine Oil and Filter .233
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Fuses .280
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Light Bulbs .246
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Schedule .221
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Tires and Wheels .258
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Wiper Blades .252
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects .304
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant . 189, 236
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Restraint, Child .32
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Panel Brightness Control .71
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Park Gear Position .204
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Parking .207
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Parking Brake .96
Parking Brake and Brake System
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Indicator . 58, 278
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Parking Lights .69
Parking Over Things that
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Burn .299
Passenger Airbag Of f .......................................
Indicator .29
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PGM-FI System .298
Playing the,
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AM/FM Radio . 126, 136, 150
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XM
Saterllite Radio . 139, 153
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CDs . 129, 141, 155
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Tape . 134, 147, 161
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Pocket, Coin .100
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Pollen Filter .252 ..........................
Power Door Locks .77
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Power Socket Locations .100
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Power Steering Fluid .245
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Power Windows .91
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .15
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Preparing to Drive .198
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .15
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Protecting Children . 32, 37
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Protecting Inf ants .37
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Protecting Larger Children .46
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Protecting Small Children .38
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .45
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Using LATCH .41
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