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MAINTENANCE
7-14ENGINE COOLING
SYSTEMThe cooling system is a high-pressure
type with a reservoir and is filled with
year-round antifreeze coolant at the
factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at the
beginning of the winter season, and
before traveling to a colder climate.
CHECKING THE
COOLANT LEVEL
WARNING - Removing
Radiator Cap
Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap while the engine
is operating. Doing so might
lead to cooling system
and/or engine damage and
could result in serious
personal injury from
escaping hot coolant or
steam.
Turn the engine off and wait
until it has cooled. Even then,
use extreme care when
removing the radiator cap.
Wrap a thick towel around it,
and turn it counterclockwise
slowly to the first stop. Step
back while the pressure is
released from the cooling
system. When you are sure
all the pressure has been
released, press down on the
cap, using a thick towel, and
continue turning
counterclockwise to remove
it.
Even if the engine is not
operating, do not remove the
radiator cap or the drain plug
while the engine and radiator
are hot. Hot coolant and
steam may still blow out
under pressure, causing
serious injury.
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1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the
wiper blade assembly to expose the
plastic locking clip.
Compress the clip and slide the blade
assembly toward the windshield, then
slide it off the arm.2. Firmly grasp the end of the rubber
blade and pull until the tabs are free
of the metal support.
3. Remove the metal retainers from the
rubber blade and install them in the
new rubber blade.
4. Carefully insert a new rubber blade
and re-install the blade assembly in
the reverse order of removal.
Install the blade with the tabs facing
towards the bottom of the wiper arm.
BATTERY
MMSA7014
MMSA7017
✻
NOTICE
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall
against the windshield.
✻
NOTICE
Do not bend the metal retainers.
WARNING
- Battery
dangers
Always read the following
instructions carefully
when handling a battery.Keep lighted cigarettes and
all other flames or sparks
away from the battery.Hydrogen, which is a
highly combustible gas, is
always present in battery
cells and may explode if ignited.If any electrolyte gets
into your eyes, flush
your eyes with clean
water for at least 15 minutes
and get immediate medical
attention. If possible, continue
to apply water with a sponge or
cloth until medical attention is
received. If electrolyte gets on
your skin, thoroughly wash the
contacted area. If you feel a
pain or a burning sensation, get
medical attention immediately.
(Continued)
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INDEX
9-2M
aintenance Schedule ...............................................................7-3
Maintenance Services ...................................................................7-2
Manual Transaxle ..........................................................................4-6
Mirrors ........................................................................................3-58
O
verheating ................................................................................6-2
Overloading .................................................................................5-11
Owner Maintenance ......................................................................7-8
P
arking Brake ...........................................................................7-18
Power Steering ...................................................................4-18, 7-18
R
ear Window Defroster ...........................................................4-32
Road Warning ...............................................................................6-2
Safety Belts ...............................................................................3-22
Seats ............................................................................................3-14
Special Driving Conditions ...........................................................5-7
Specifications ................................................................................8-2
Starting the Engine ........................................................................4-4
Steering Wheel ............................................................................3-58
Suggestions for Economical Operation.........................................5-5
Sunglass Holder ..........................................................................3-64
Sunroof ........................................................................................3-65T
heft-alarm system .....................................................................3-5
Tilt Steering.................................................................................4-18Tires and Wheels .........................................................................7-25
Towing ........................................................................................6-14
Traction control system ...............................................................4-40
Trailer Towing ............................................................................5-11
Trunk Lid ....................................................................................3-52
V
ehicle Break-In Process ...........................................................1-3
W
arnings and Indicators..........................................................4-21
Windows .....................................................................................3-11
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging (Automatic type) ...........4-56
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging (Manual Type) ..............4-54
Wiper Blades ...............................................................................7-22
Wipers and Washers....................................................................4-30
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