•Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory coolant performance, poor gas
mileage, and increased emissions.
Emission Related Components
Fuel System Hoses And Vapor/Vacuum Harnesses
When the vehicle is serviced for scheduled maintenance,
inspect surface of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of
heat and mechanical damage. Hard and brittle rubber,
cracking, checking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and excessive
swelling suggest deterioration of the rubber. Particular
attention should be given to examining hose surfaces
nearest to high heat sources, such as the exhaust mani-
fold.
Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collapsed.Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they
are secure and no leaks are present.
NOTE:Fluids such as oil, power steering fluid, and
brake fluid are used during assembly plant operations to
ease the assembly of hoses to couplings. Therefore, oil
wetness at the hose-coupling area is not necessarily an
indication of leakage. Actual dripping of hot fluid when
systems are under pressure (during vehicle operation),
should be noted before hose is replaced based on leakage.
You are urged to use only the manufacturer’s specified
hoses and clamps, or their equivalent in material and
specification, in any fuel system servicing. It is manda-
tory to replace all clamps that have been loosened or
removed during service. Care should be taken in install-
ing new clamps to insure they are properly torqued.
386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 249
Rearview Mirrors........................ 79
Reclining Front Seats..................... 109
Recorder, Event Data...................... 60
Recreational Towing...................... 339
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 340
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 341
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 312
Refrigerant............................ 377
Release, Hood.......................... 129
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 48
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 230
Remote Starting System.................... 25
Replacement Parts....................... 366
Replacement Tires....................... 304
Reporting Safety Defects................... 445
Restraints, Child.......................62,67
Restraints, Occupant...................... 38Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 288
Roll Over Warning........................ 4
Roof Type Carrier....................... 176
Rotation, Tires.......................... 306
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 73
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 73
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 445
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 38
Safety Information, Tire................... 288
Safety Tips............................. 72
Satellite Radio.......................222,226
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 229
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 418
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 397
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 48
Seat Belts..........................38,39,73
And Pregnant Women................... 50
Child Restraint.......................62,63
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