MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
m2.4L Engine Compartment................354
m2.7L Engine Compartment................355
m3.5L Engine Compartment................356
mOnboard Diagnostic System Ð OBD II........357
NLoose Fuel Filler Cap Message............358
mEmissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs............................358
mReplacement Parts......................360
mDealer Service.........................360mMaintenance Procedures..................361
NEngine Oil..........................361
NEngine Oil Filter......................365
NDrive Belt...........................365
NSpark Plugs.........................365
NEngine Air Cleaner Filter................365
NCatalytic Converter....................366
NMaintenance-Free Battery................367
NAir Conditioner Maintenance.............369
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Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an Authorized Dealer
at the start of each warm season. This service should
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance
test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this
time.WARNING!
²Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause
the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Section 3 of the Warranty Information book for
further warranty information.
²The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced technician.
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About Your Brakes....................264,267
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 268
Accessory Delay, Power.................... 12
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 377
Adding Fuel........................... 316
Adding Washer Fluid..................149,374
Additives, Fuel......................... 310
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 365
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 369
Air Conditioning........................ 232
Air Conditioning Controls................. 232
Air Conditioning Filter.................244,370
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 245
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............369,370
Air Conditioning System.............232,237,369
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 289
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment...................52,53,56
Airbag Light...................52,53,59,75,177Airbag Maintenance....................... 58
Alarm, Panic............................ 25
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 18
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............18,177
Alignment and Balance................... 297
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 226
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........376,377,409
Disposal............................ 379
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 268
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............268,269
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Appearance Care........................ 387
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Ashtray............................... 163
Audio Systems (Radio).................213,217
Auto Down Power Windows................ 33
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 31
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 34
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