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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 messages in the
inf ormation display, a maintenance
record, and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself . This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions. ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .228
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Maintenance Minder .229
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Maintenance Record .236
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Fluid Locations .238
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Adding Engine Oil .239
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Changing the Oil and Filter .240
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Engine Coolant .242
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Windshield Washers .243
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .244
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Dif f erential Oil .245
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Timing Belt .245
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Brake Fluid .246
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Power Steering Fluid .247
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Lights .248
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Floor Mats .254
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Cleaning Seat Belts .254
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Wiper Blades .255
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Wheels .257
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Tires .257
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Checking the Battery .262
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Vehicle Storage .263
305
Maintenance
Maint enance
227
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When the radiator and engine are
cool, relieve any pressu re in the
cooling system by turning the
radiator cap counterclockwise,
without pressing down.
Remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning
counterclockwise. The
coolant level should be up to
the base of the filler neck. Add
coolant if it is low. Check
the fluid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.
Pourthecoolantslowlyand
carefully so you do not spill any.
Clean up any spill imme diately; it
could damage componen ts in the
engine compartm ent.
Put the radiator cap back on and
tighten it.
Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
Fill it to halfway between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle’s
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components. Fill
the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer fluid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents freezing in cold weather.
When you refill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition them. The low washer
level indicator comes on when the
level is low (see page ).
2. 3.
4.
5.
1. 67
On Canadian models:
Windshield Washers
Engine Coolant, Windshield Washers
Maint enance
243
RADIATOR CAP
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, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .58
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Warranty Coverages .303
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level .243
............................
Level Indicator .67
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Operation .74
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering .78
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Alignment and Balance .259
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Compact Spare .266
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Nut Wrench .269
Windows ..................
Operating the Power .94
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Rear, Def ogger .77
Windshield ...........................
Defroster . 108, 110
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Washers .74
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .255
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Operation .74
Rear Window Wiper and
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Washer .74
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Wireless Headphones .172
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .265
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .290
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Unleaded Gasoline .186
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .241
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Vanity Mirror .101
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Vehicle Capacity Load .194
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Vehicle Dimensions .288
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .286
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System .211
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VSA Of f Switch .212
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Vehicle Storage .263
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VIN .286
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Viscosity, Oil .239
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VTM-4 Lock .204
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Tires .257
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Air Pressure .258
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Checking Wear .259
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Compact Spare .266
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .290
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Inf lation .257
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Inspection .259
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Maintenance .259
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Replacing .260
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Rotating .260
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Snow .261
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Specif ications .289
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Tools, Tire Changing .267
Towing
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A Trailer .213
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Emergency Wrecker .279
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Equipment and Accessories .219
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Traction Devices .261
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Weight Limit .215
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Trailer Driving Tips .219
Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level .244
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Fluid Selection .244
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Identif ication Number .286
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Shif ting the Automatic .200
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Treadwear .290 .......................................
Trip Meter .70
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Turn Signals .75
Index
U
V W
VIII