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Once a Month
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Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, and clean, and tighten the termi-
nals as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir and brake
master cylinder, and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
•Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
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Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension
components.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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Door Locks............................ 21
Door Locks, Automatic................... 22
Door Opener, Garage.................... 116
DriveBelts ............................ 278
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 209
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 174
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 64
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 124
Electronic Brake Control System............ 214
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 109
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 216
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light..... 141
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 144
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 265
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 256
JumpStarting ........................ 262
Overheating......................... 256
Towing ............................. 266
Emission Control System Maintenance....273,318
Engine............................... 271Air Cleaner.......................... 279
Block Heater......................... 199
Break-In Recommendations............... 55
Checking Oil Level.................... 275
Compartment........................ 271
Coolant (Antifreeze)................287,314
Cooling ............................ 287
Exhaust Gas Caution................ 56,248
FailstoStart ......................... 197
Flooded, Starting..................... 197
Fuel Requirements.................246,313
Oil ..........................275,313,314
Oil Change Interval................... 276
Oil Filler Cap........................ 277
OilSelection ......................277,313
Overheating......................... 256
Temperature Gauge................... 139
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 45
Ethanol.............................. 247
Event Data Recorder..................... 46
Exhaust Gas Caution............. 56,57,248,286
Exhaust System...................... 56,286
ExteriorFoldingMirrors .................. 64
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ExteriorLighting ........................ 95
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 279
Air Conditioning..................189,283
Engine Fuel......................... 279
Engine Oil.......................278,314
Engine Oil Disposal................... 278
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 256
Turn Signal........................ 98,136
Flash-To-Pass........................... 99
Flooded Engine Starting.................. 197
Floor Console.......................... 127
Fluid Capacities........................ 313
Fluid Leaks............................ 58
Fluid Level Checks
Brake.............................. 293
Cooling System....................... 287
Engine Oil.......................... 275
Power Steering....................... 284
Fluids ............................... 314
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 314FogLights .......................... 98,136
Folding Rear Seat....................... 89
FreeingAStuckVehicle .................. 265
Front Suspension Ball Joints............... 284
Front Wheel Bearings.................... 295
Fuel................................. 246
Adding............................. 249
CleanAir ........................... 246
Ethanol............................. 247
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................... 249
Filter.............................. 279
Gasoline............................ 246
Gauge............................. 141
Hoses.............................. 292
Methanol........................... 247
OctaneRating .....................246,314
Requirements.....................246,313
Tank Capacity........................ 313
Fuel System Caution.................... 250
Fueling .............................. 249
Fuses................................ 300
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .......... 116
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Fog ............................. 98,136
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 256
Headlight Switch...................... 95
Headlights........................ 95,307
Headlights On With Wipers........... 96,102
High Beam........................ 99,140
High Beam Indicator................... 140
IlluminatedEntry ...................... 17
Instrument Cluster.................. 95,136
Interior ..........................100,115
License............................. 312
Lights On Reminder.................... 98
Low Fuel........................... 136
LowTire ............................ 141
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 143
Oil Pressure......................... 143
Passing............................. 99
Reading............................ 115
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 140
Service............................. 307
Service Engine Soon
(MalfunctionIndicator) .................. 143
SmartBeams.......................... 96Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......141,239
Traction Control...................... 219
Turn Signal........................ 98,136
VanityMirror ......................... 65
Voltage ............................. 142
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 136
Load Leveling System................... 129
Loading Vehicle.....................252,253
Capacities........................... 253
Tires ............................... 225
Locks................................ 21
AutoUnlock ......................... 23
ChildProtection ....................... 23
Door............................... 21
Power Door.......................... 21
Low Tire Pressure System................ 239
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH).................... 50,52
Lubrication, Body....................... 284
Lumbar Support........................ 87
Maintenance Free Battery................. 281
Maintenance Procedures.................. 275
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