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CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
To replace the wiper blades:
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
windshield and lock into the service
position.
2. Turn the blade at an angle from
the wiper arm. Push the lock pin
manually to release the blade and
pull the wiper blade down toward
the windshield to remove it from the
arm.
3. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance.
Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and
windshield, refer toWindows and wiper bladesin theCleaning
chapter.
To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in
P (Park).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
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If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine.
•The
indicator may come on. For more information on the “check
engine” or the “service engine soon” indicator, refer toWarning lights
and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate
measurement after 2,000 miles-3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000 km).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiessection of this chapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than three automatic click-offs when filling.
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•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses
15% less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
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panic alarm ...............................99
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................101
replacing the batteries ...........100
Roadside assistance ..................224
Roof rack .....................................89
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........144
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........135, 138, 140–142
Safety Canopy ...........................161
Safety defects, reporting ..........257
Safety
restraints ...........135, 138, 140–142
BeltMinder
............................145
extension assembly ................143
for adults .........................140–142
for children .....................164–165
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................136
safety belt maintenance .........144
warning light and chime ........145
Safety seats for children ..........168
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................301
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ......................135
Seats ..........................................110
child safety seats ....................168
front seats .......................111–113
memory seat .....................99, 114
second row seats ....117, 120–121
third row
seats .................121, 128, 132–134
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............106–107Servicing your vehicle ..............265
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...................237
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................297, 300
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................298
Speed control ..............................68
Starting your vehicle ........208–210
jump starting ..........................244
Steering wheel
controls ......................................71
tilting .........................................54
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....193
Warning Displays ......................10
Tires ...................................179–180
alignment ................................187
care ..........................................183
changing ..........................237, 239
checking the pressure ............183
inflating ...................................181
label .........................................192
replacing ..................................185
rotating ....................................187
safety practices .......................186
sidewall information ...............188
snow tires and chains ............197
spare tire .................................235
terminology .............................180
tire grades ...............................180
treadwear ........................179, 184
Towing .......................................203
recreational towing .................207
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trailer towing ..........................203
wrecker ....................................249
Transaxle
automatic operation ...............216
fluid, refill capacities ..............298
lubricant specifications ..........298
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....216
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................290
Turn signal ..................................46
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................301
Vehicle loading ..........................197
Ventilating your vehicle ...........211W
Warning lights (see Lights)
.......10
Washer fluid
..............................268
Water, Driving through
.............223
Windows
power
.........................................64
rear wiper/washer
.....................53
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................53
checking and adding fluid
.....268
liftgate reservoir
.....................268
replacing wiper blades
...........269
Wrecker towing
.........................249
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