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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 .166
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Maintenance Minder .167
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Maintenance Record .174
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Fluid Locations .176
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Adding Engine Oil .177
Changing the Engine Oil
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and Filter .178
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Engine Coolant .180
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Windshield Washers .182
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Transmission Fluid .183
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Automatic Transmission .183
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Manual Transmission .184
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .185
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Lights .186
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .192
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Floor Mats .192
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Audio Antenna .193
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Dust and Pollen Filter .194
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Wiper Blades .194
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Wheels .197
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Tires .197
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Checking the Battery .203
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Vehicle Storage .204
245
Maintenance
Maint enance
165
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Check the fluid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.
Check the fluid level by removing
the cap and looking at the level
gauge. The
low washer
level indicator comes on when the
level is low (see page ).
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges. 64On Canadian models:
Windshield Washers
182
LEVEL GAUGE
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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Vehicle Capacity Load . 141
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Vehicle Dimensions .232
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 230
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Vehicle Storage .204
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Ventilation .101
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VIN .230
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Viscosity, Oil .177
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .205
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 234
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Unleaded Gasoline .132
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 179
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
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Warranty Coverages .243
Washers, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 182
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Fluid Level Indicator . 64.....................................
Operation .70
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 74
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Alignment and Balance . 200
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Aluminum Alloy Wheels . 197
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Cleaning .197
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Wrench, Nut .209
Windows ...................................
Auto Down .93
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Operating the Power . 93
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Rear, Def ogger .73
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .70
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Def roster .103
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Washers .182
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .194
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Operation .70
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Worn Tires .199
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 226
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