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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items.........8-2
Maintenance precautions...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations................8-6
Engine cooling system.............................8-8
Checking engine coolant level...................8-8
Changing engine coolant........................8-9
Engine oil.........................................8-9
Checking engine oil level........................8-9
Changing engine oil...........................8-10
Changing engine oil filter.......................8-12
5-speed automatic transmission fluid...............8-13
Power steering fluid...............................8-13
Brake and clutch fluid.............................8-14
Brake fluid....................................8-14
Clutch fluid...................................8-14
Window washer fluid.............................8-15
Window washer fluid reservoir..................8-15
Battery..........................................8-15
Jump starting.................................8-17
Variable Voltage Control System...................8-17Drive belts.......................................8-18
Spark plugs......................................8-19
Replacing spark plugs.........................8-19
Air cleaner.......................................8-19
In-cabin microfilter.............................8-20
Windshield wiper blades..........................8-22
Cleaning.....................................8-22
Replacing....................................8-22
Brakes..........................................8-23
Fuses...........................................8-24
Engine compartment...........................8-24
Passenger compartment.......................8-25
Keyfob battery replacement........................8-27
Lights...........................................8-28
Headlights....................................8-28
Exterior and interior lights.......................8-29
Wheels and tires.................................8-32
Tire pressure..................................8-32
Tire labeling...................................8-36
Types of tires..................................8-38
Tire chains....................................8-39
Changing wheels and tires.....................8-39
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Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows:
s1Open the lid using a coinsA.
s2Remove the batterysB.
s3Install a new batterysCwith the “+” facing
down.Recommended battery: CR2025 or equivalent.
s4Close the lid securely.
5. Press the
button, then thebutton two or three times to check the key-
fob operation.If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 5.
cAn improperly disposed battery can
hurt the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.
cThe keyfob is water-resistant; how-
ever, if it does get wet, immediately
wipe completely dry.
cThe operational range of the keyfob
extends to approximately 33 ft (10 m)
from the vehicle. This range may vary
with conditions.
FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to op-
erate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause undes-
ired operation of the device.
LDI0484
KEYFOB BATTERY REPLACEMENT
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Fuses......................8-24
Fusible links...................8-25
G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkT
Universal Transceiver..............2-52
Gascap .................3-10, 3-10
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-8
Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-9
Fuel gauge..................2-9
Odometer...................2-5
Speedometer.................2-5
Tachometer..................2-8
Trip computer.................2-7
Trip odometer.................2-5
Voltmeter..................2-10
General maintenance..............8-2
Glove box....................2-41
H
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-31
Head restraints..................1-6
Active Head Restraint............1-6
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-27
Headlight control switch............2-27
Headlights....................8-28
Heated seats..................2-33
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-2
Heater operation...............4-4
Hill descent control switch...........2-34Hill descent control system..........5-34
Hill start assist (HSA) system.........5-34
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-52
Hood release...................3-9
Horn.......................2-32
I
Ignition switch..................5-8
Immobilizer system.........2-25, 3-2, 5-10
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-20
Increasing fuel economy............5-21
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and
audible reminders)...............2-14
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.......3-13
Inside mirror...................3-13
Instrument brightness control.........2-30
Instrument panel..............0-6, 2-3
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-30
Interior light...................2-51
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-22
J
Jump seat.....................1-5
Jump starting...................6-8
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement..........8-27Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-6
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Emission control information label.....9-11
Engine serial number............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate......................9-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-64
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) System..............1-22
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-12
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-64, 2-19
Brake light (See stop light).........8-29
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-15
Bulb replacement..............8-29
Charge warning light............2-16
Fog light switch...............2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-27
Headlight control switch..........2-27
Headlights..................8-28
Interior light.................2-51
Light bulbs..................8-28
Low tire pressure warning light......2-17
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-18
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-58
Personal lights...............2-52
Security indicator light...........2-21
10-3
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