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▫Carbon Monoxide Warnings..............321
Adding Fuel..........................321
▫Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)...............321
▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message............323
Flexible Fuel— (Fleet Vehicles Only).........324
▫E-85 General Information................324
▫Ethanol Fuel (E-85)....................324
▫Fuel Requirements....................324
▫Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles.......325
▫Starting............................325
▫Cruising Range.......................326
▫Replacement Parts.....................326▫Maintenance.........................326
Vehicle Loading........................326
▫Vehicle Certification Label...............327
▫Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).......327
▫Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).........327
▫Overloading.........................328
▫Loading............................328
Trailer Towing.........................329
▫Common Towing Definitions.............330
▫Trailer Hitch Classification...............333
▫Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings).........334
▫Trailer And Tongue Weight..............335
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The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5
minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or before
starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Engine Oil Dipstick
370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Selection Of Lubricant................392,413
Shifting............................. 272
Special Additives...................... 394
Automatic Transmission................... 392
Adding Fluid......................... 393
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 394
Fluid Change......................... 394
Fluid Level Check...................... 393
Fluid Type........................... 392
Autostick...........................151,274
Ball Joints............................. 380
Battery............................... 376
Gas Caution.......................... 377
Jump Starting......................... 354
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Bearings.............................. 396
Belts, Drive............................ 374
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 381B-Pillar Location........................ 293
Brake, Parking.......................... 276
Brake System........................278,389
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 279
Fluid Check.......................390,413
Hoses.............................. 389
Warning Light........................ 182
Brakes.............................278,389
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 271
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 79
Bulb Replacement....................... 406
Bulbs, Light............................ 406
Calibration, Compass..................... 197
Camera, Rear........................... 146
Capacities, Fluid........................ 411
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 321
Oil (Engine).......................372,373
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Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 386
Cooling System......................... 383
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 385
Coolant Capacity...................... 411
Coolant Level......................384,387
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 386
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 384
Inspection........................... 387
Points to Remember.................... 387
Pressure Cap......................... 386
Radiator Cap......................... 386
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......384,411,412
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 150
Cruise Light........................... 185
Cup Holder.........................165,401
Customer Assistance..................... 438
Data Recorder, Event...................... 65
Dealer Service.......................... 369Defroster, Rear Window................... 259
Defroster, Windshield................80,246,255
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 139
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 366
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player............. 221
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 138
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 393
Oil (Engine).......................... 369
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 357
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 386
Engine Oil........................... 373
Door Ajar Light......................... 189
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 28
Door Opener, Garage..................... 154
Drive Belts............................ 374
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 380
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Exhaust System......................... 382
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 49
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 89
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 374
Air Conditioning....................259,379
Automatic Transaxle.................... 394
Engine Oil........................374,412
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 373
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 344
Turn Signal.....................181,408,409
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 326
Engine Oil........................... 325
Fuel Requirements..................... 324
Maintenance.......................... 326
Replacement Parts..................... 326Starting............................. 325
Flooded Engine Starting................... 268
Floor Console.......................... 166
Fluid Capacities......................... 411
Fluid Leaks............................. 81
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 393
Brake............................390,413
Power Steering.....................379,413
Fluids................................ 412
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 412
Fog Light Service........................ 409
Fog Lights.......................137,186,409
Folding Rear Seat........................ 124
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 356
Fuel................................. 318
Adding............................. 321
Additives............................ 320
Clean Air............................ 318
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