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Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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Compass Variance....................... 168
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 170
Console, Overhead....................... 166
Console, Removable...................191,193
Contract, Service........................ 480
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 432
Cooling System......................... 429
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 431
Coolant Capacity...................... 457
Coolant Level......................430,433
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 432
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 430
Inspection........................... 433
Points to Remember.................... 433
Pressure Cap......................... 432
Radiator Cap......................... 432
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......430,457,458
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 163
CruiseLight ........................... 218CupHolder .........................185,446
Customer Assistance..................... 478
Data Recorder, Event...................... 71
Daytime Running Lights................... 153
Dealer Service.......................... 414
Defroster, Rear Window................... 301
Defroster, Windshield................ 88,281,292
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 411
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player............. 257
Dimmer Control........................ 151
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 439
Oil (Engine).......................... 414
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 404
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 432
Engine Oil........................... 418
Domelight............................. 151
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Door Ajar Light......................... 212
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 28
Door Opener, Garage..................... 175
DriveBelts ............................ 418
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 425
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 322
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 257
E-85 Fuel............................. 356
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 96
Electrical Power Outlets................... 183
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 163
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 171
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 380
Jacking........................382,383,394
Jump Starting......................... 401Overheating.......................... 381
Emission Control System Maintenance......412,460
Engine............................... 410
Air Cleaner Filter...................... 419
Block Heater......................... 310
Break-In Recommendations................ 86
Checking Oil Level..................... 414
Compartment......................... 410
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 458
Cooling ............................. 429
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 42,352
Flooded, Starting...................... 309
Fuel Requirements..................349,457
Oil ...........................414,457,458
Oil Change Interval.................... 416
Oil Disposal.......................... 418
Oil Filler Cap......................... 417
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 418
Oil Selection.......................417,457
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Oil Synthetic......................... 417
Overheating.......................... 381
Temperature Gauge..................... 215
Event Data Recorder...................... 71
Exhaust Gas Caution.............. 42,87,352,429
Exhaust System......................... 428
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 55
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 96
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 419
Air Conditioning....................298,424
Automatic Transaxle.................... 440
Engine Oil........................418,458
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 418
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 380
Turn Signal..................... 211,454,455
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 391Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 358
Engine Oil........................... 357
Fuel Requirements..................... 356
Maintenance.......................... 358
Replacement Parts..................... 358
Starting............................. 357
Flooded Engine Starting................... 309
Fluid Capacities......................... 457
Fluid Leaks............................. 88
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 439
Brake............................... 437
Power Steering........................ 424
Fluids ................................ 458
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 458
Fog Light Service........................ 455
Fog Lights..........................154,455
Fold in Floor (Stown Go) Seating........... 125
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Headlights On Reminder................. 153
High Beam Indicator.................... 216
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 155
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Interior..........................150,151
License............................. 457
Liftgate Ajar.......................... 211
Lights On Reminder.................... 153
Low Fuel............................ 211
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 217
Oil Pressure.......................... 216
Park.............................151,454
Passing............................. 155
Reading............................. 166
Rear Servicing........................ 455
Rear Tail............................ 455
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 214
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 215
Service...........................451,452Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 217
Side Marker.......................... 455
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 215
Turn Signal.....................154,454,455
Voltage............................. 214
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 210
Washer Fluid......................... 216
Load Leveling System.................... 199
Loading Vehicle...................197,358,361
Capacities........................... 361
Tires ............................... 328
Locks
Door................................ 27
Steering Wheel......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 78
Lubrication, Body....................... 426
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 197
Lumbar Support........................ 125
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