This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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 .
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.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .224
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Maintenance Minder .225
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Maintenance Record .233
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Fluid Locations .235
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Adding Engine Oil .236
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Changing the Oil and Filter .237
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Engine Coolant .239
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Windshield Washers .240
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .241
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid .242
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Transf er Assembly Fluid .243
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Brake Fluid .243
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Power Steering Fluid .244
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Timing Belt .244
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Lights .245
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .251
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Floor Mats .252
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Dust and Pollen Filter .252
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Wiper Blades .253
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Tires .255
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Checking the Battery .260
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Vehicle Storage .262
305
Maintenance
Maint enance
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .247
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Brake Lights .247
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Bed Lights .250
Front Turn Signal /Parking/
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Hazard Lights .246
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Headlights .245
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High-mount Brake Light .248
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License Plate Lights .249
Rear Bulbs (Brake/Taillights,
Turn Signal/Hazard Lights, ................
Back-up Lights) .247
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Specif ications .293
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Bulbs, Halogen .245
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Capacities Chart .292
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .51
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Cargo Hooks .94,111
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Carrying Cargo .182
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CAUTION, Explanation of .ii
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CD Care .157
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CD Changer .150,151
CD Player/Changer Error ...................................
Messages .158.......................................
CD Player .149
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Certif ication Label .290
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Chains, tire .259
Change Oil ........................................
How to .237
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When to .225
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Changing a Flat Tire .265
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Charging System Indicator .59,278
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .191
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Childproof Door Locks .81
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Child Saf ety .30
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Booster Seats .48
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Child Seats .37
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Important Saf ety Reminders .30
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Inf ants .35
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Larger Children .47
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LATCH .39
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Risks with Airbags .31
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Small Children .36
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Tether .39,44
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Where Should a Child Sit? .31
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Child Seats .37
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LATCH .39
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Tether Anchorage Points .44
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Climate Control System .120
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Clock .161....................................
Coat Hooks .112
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Code, Audio System .160
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CO in the Exhaust .297
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Compact Spare Tire .264
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Compass .166
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Console Compartment .110
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Consumer Inf ormation .302
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Controls, Instruments and .55
Coolant
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Adding .239
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Checking .178
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Proper Solution .239
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Temperature Gauge .69
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Courtesy Light .116
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .297
Cruise Control .......................................
Indicator .62
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Operation .163
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Cup Holders .111
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Customer Service Of f ice .302
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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
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Dashboard .3,56
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