Service........................................................ 386
Accessories and Modi cations................... 386
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 386
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 387
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 387
Fuel............................................................. 388
Gasoline Octane........................................ 388
Gasoline Speci cations.............................. 389
California Fuel........................................... 389
Additives................................................... 389
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 390
Filling the Tank......................................... 391
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 393
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 394
Hood Release........................................... 394
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 396
Engine Oil................................................. 402
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 408
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 410Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 411
Engine Coolant.......................................... 414
Radiator Pressure Cap.............................. 418
Engine Overheating................................... 418
Cooling System......................................... 420
Engine Fan Noise..................................... 425
Power Steering Fluid................................. 426
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 427
Brakes...................................................... 428
Battery...................................................... 431
Jump Starting............................................ 432
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 438
Rear Axle.................................................... 438
Four-Wheel Drive........................................ 440
Front Axle................................................... 440
Bulb Replacement....................................... 442
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 442
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps............. 442
License Plate Lamp................................... 444
Replacement Bulbs................................... 444
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
383
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all
your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
anchorages are working properly. Look for
any other loose or damaged safety belt system
parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety
belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also
look for any opened or broken airbag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. The
airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch
assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor,
release pawl, rear compartment hinges, outer
liftgate handle pivot points, rear door detent link,
roller mechanism, liftgate handle pivot points, latch
bolt, fuel door hinge, cargo door hinge, locks,
and folding seat hardware. More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed to a
corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them
last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
(g)Inspect hoses for cracks, cha ng, leaks, kinks,
and proper installation.(h)Change automatic transmission uid and lter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F
(32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
(i)Drain, ush, and re ll cooling system. This
service can be complex; you should have
your dealer/retailer perform this service. See
Engine Coolant on page 414 for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure
cap, and ller neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
(j)A uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate
a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired
and the uid level checked. Add uid if needed.
(k)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the lter at each engine oil change.
(l)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if
necessary.
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