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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display, a
maintenance record, and instructions
for simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself. ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .212
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Maintenance Minder .213
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Maintenance Record .220
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Fluid Locations .222
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Adding Engine Oil .224
Changing the Engine Oil
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and Filter .226
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Engine Coolant .228
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Windshield Washers .231
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Transmission Fluid .232
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Automatic Transmission .232
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Manual Transmission .233
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .234
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Power Steering Fluid .235
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Lights .236
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .242
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Floor Mats .242
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Dust and Pollen Filter .242
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Wiper Blades .243
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Tires .245
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Checking the Battery .252
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Vehicle Storage .254
297
Maintenance
Maint enance
211
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Check the fluid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use. When
you refill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer fluid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer fluid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents freezing in cold weather.
The
low washer
level indicator comes on when the
level is low (see page ).
Check the f luid level by removing
the cap and looking at the level
gauge. 64
On Canadian models:
Windshield Washers
Maint enance
231
LEVEL GAUGELEVEL GAUGE
Except U.S. Si U.S. Si
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
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Warning Labels, Location of .52
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Warranty Coverages .295
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level .231
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Indicator .64
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Operation .71
Wheel ...............
Adjusting the Steering .75
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Alignment and Balance .248
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Compact Spare .256
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Nut Wrench .258
Windows ..................
Operating the Power .96
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Rear, Def ogger .74
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .71
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Def roster .109
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Washers .71
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .243
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Operation .71
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Worn Tires . 247, 248
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 276
:U.S. only
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