▫Front Suspension Ball Joints..............331
▫Body Lubrication.....................331
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................332
▫Windshield Washer Reservoir.............332
▫Exhaust System......................332
▫Cooling System.......................333
▫Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......338
▫Fuel System Connections................339
▫Brake System........................339
▫Automatic Transaxle (Cvt)...............342
▫Manual Transaxle.....................343
▫Rear Drive Assembly (Rda )– AWD/4WD
Models Only........................344▫Power Transfer Unit (Ptu) – AWD/4WD
Models Only........................344
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................345
Fuses/Integrated Power Module (IPM).......350
Vehicle Storage........................354
Replacement Bulbs......................354
Bulb Replacement......................355
▫Headlamps..........................355
▫Fog Lights..........................357
▫Tail Lights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup
Lights — Replacement..................358
▫License Lights........................360
▫Center High-Mounted Stoplight...........361
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Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild non abrasive cleaner or use the washer solvent. This
will remove accumulations of salt, waxes or road film
and help reduce streaking and smearing.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to
remove frost or ice from the windshield. make sure that
they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to
avoid damaging the blade. Keep the blade rubber out of
contact with petroleum products such as engine oil,
gasoline, etc.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the glass.2. Push the release tab shown in the illustration and slide
the wiper blade assembly down along the arm. Gently
place the wiper arm on the windshield.
3. Install the new blade assembly onto the wiper arm tip
until it locks in place.
Windshield Washer Reservoir
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the rear of the
engine compartment on the right side and should be
checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the
reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator
antifreeze).
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system,
or if exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle, or
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