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Materials Added to Fuel
All gasoline sold in the United States is required to
contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional
detergents or other additives are not needed under
normal conditions and would result in additional cost.
Therefore you should not have to add anything to the
fuel.
Fuel System Cautions
CAUTION!
Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s
performance:
•The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.
Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance,
damage the emission control system.
•An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition
malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to
overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or
some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or
malfunctioning and may require immediate service.
Contact your dealer for service assistance.
•The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as
octane enhancers is not recommended. Most of these
products contain high concentrations of methanol.
Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems
resulting from the use of such fuels or additives is not
the responsibility of the manufacturer.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
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Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.8 Liter
Engines
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler
cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for
your vehicle.
For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to
the Engine Compartment illustration in this section.
Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Synthetic Engine Oils
There are a number of engine oils being promoted as
either synthetic or semi-synthetic. If you chose to use
such a product, useonlythose oils that are AmericanPetroleum Institute (API) Certified and have the recom-
mended SAE viscosity grade. Follow the maintenance
schedule that describes your driving type.
Materials Added to Engine Oil
The manufacture strongly recommends against the addi-
tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and
it’s performance may be impaired by supplemental ad-
ditives.
Disposing of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your dealer, service station, or
governmental agency for advice on how and where used
oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373
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Adding Fuel........................... 321
Adding Washer Fluid..................140,382
Additives, Fuel......................... 320
Adjustable Pedals....................... 148
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 378
Air Conditioning.....................241,246
Air Conditioning Controls................. 241
Air Conditioning Filter.................259,379
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 378
Air Conditioning System..........241,246,249,378
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 242
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 298
Airbag................................ 50
Airbag Deployment....................... 63
Airbag Light...................55,56,65,80,188
Airbag Maintenance....................... 64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............... 51
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 305All Wheel Drive (AWD)................276,395
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 237
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........384,385,411
Disposal............................ 386
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 279
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 181
Anti-Theft System........................ 18
Appearance Care........................ 396
Auto Down Power Windows................ 33
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 34
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 88
Automatic Door Locks...................28,29
Automatic Headlights.................... 136
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 249
Automatic Transaxle....................12,270
Adding Fluid......................... 413
Interlock System.....................15,271
Reset Mode.......................... 272
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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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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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