
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Engine Oil” under
“Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir and brake
master cylinder, and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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Audio Systems (Radio).................205,225
Auto Down Power Windows................ 33
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 29
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 83
Automatic Door Locks................... 28,29
Automatic Headlights.................... 127
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 260
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives...................... 407
Automatic Transmission.............285,406,407
Adding Fluid......................407,431
Autostick.........................288,290
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 407
Fluid Change......................... 407
Fluid Level Check...................... 406
FluidType ........................... 431
Shifting ............................. 285
Special Additives...................... 407Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . 289,290
Autostick ...........................288,290
AxleFluid ............................. 431
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 431
BallJoints ............................. 394
Battery............................... 390
Emergency Starting..................... 371
Jump Starting......................... 371
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 23
Location..........................371,391
Bearings.............................. 407
Belts,Drive ............................ 387
Belts, Seat............................ 39,76
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 395
B-Pillar Location........................ 312
Brake Assist System...................... 302
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 300
Brake Fluid............................ 431
INDEX 453
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Brake, Parking.......................... 295
Brake System........................297,403
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................297,301
Fluid Check.......................405,431
Hoses.............................. 404
Master Cylinder....................... 405
Parking............................. 295
Warning Light.....................180,297
Brakes.............................297,403
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 284
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 73
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 132
Bulb Replacement.....................420,421
Bulbs,Light .......................... 77,420
Calibration, Compass..................... 195
Capacities, Fluid........................ 429
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 341Oil (Engine).......................... 386
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 400
Car Washes............................ 408
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 74,340
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 165
Cargo Management System................. 158
Cargo Organizer....................... 163
Rollaway Tonneau Cover................. 161
Tri-Fold Load Floor..................... 159
Waterproof Liner...................... 163
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 164
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................158,344
Catalytic Converter...................... 389
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............205,225
Cellular Phone..................... 87,225,226
Certification Label....................... 344
Chains, Tire............................ 323
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 309
454 INDEX

Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......398,429,430
Corrosion Protection..................... 408
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 138
CruiseLight ........................... 175
CupHolder .........................155,412
Customer Assistance..................... 443
Data Recorder, Event...................... 61
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 132
Daytime Running Lights................... 129
Dealer Service.......................... 384
Defroster, Rear Window................... 271
Defroster, Windshield................ 76,259,265
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..............133,269
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 381
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........205,225
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 130
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 385Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 375
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 401
Engine Oil........................... 387
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 28
Door Opener, Garage..................... 143
DriveBelts ............................ 387
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 292
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 293
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 247
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 85
Electrical Power Outlets................... 153
Electronic Brake Control System............. 300
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 413
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 138
456 INDEX

Exhaust System....................... 74,396
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 85
Exterior Lighting........................ 126
Exterior Lights.......................... 77
Filler Location Fuel...................... 341
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 388
Air Conditioning....................267,393
Engine Fuel.......................... 389
Engine Oil........................387,430
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 387
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 364
Turn Signal...................... 77,130,177
Flash-To-Pass........................... 131
Flooded Engine Starting................... 280
Floor Console.......................... 157
Fluid, Brake........................... 431Fluid Capacities......................... 429
Fluid Leaks............................. 77
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 406
Brake............................... 405
Cooling System....................... 398
Engine Oil........................... 385
Power Steering........................ 394
Fluids ................................ 430
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 430
Fog Lights..........................129,179
Folding Rear Seat........................ 123
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 374
Front Suspension Ball Joints................ 394
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 407
Fuel................................. 337
Adding............................. 341
Additives............................ 339
CleanAir ............................ 338
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Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 293
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 364
Head Restraints......................... 121
Headlights............................ 423
Automatic........................... 127
Bulb Replacement...................... 421
Cleaning............................ 411
Delay .............................. 128
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 130
Lights On Reminder.................... 129
On With Wipers....................128,134
Passing............................. 131
Switch .............................. 126
TimeDelay .......................... 128
Heated Mirrors.......................... 86
Heated Seats........................... 122
Heater............................... 258Heater, Engine Block..................... 281
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 130
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 351
Holder,Coin ........................... 157
Holder,Cup ........................... 155
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 143
Hood Release.......................... 124
Hoses.............................402,403
Ignition............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal..................... 14
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................ 63,64
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 182
Information Center, Vehicle................. 185
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 83
460 INDEX

Instrument Cluster....................174,175
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 173
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 411
Interior Appearance Care.................. 410
Interior Fuses.......................... 413
Interior Lights.......................... 131
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........133,269
Introduction............................. 4
Jump Starting.......................... 371
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster.......................... 48,49Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 130
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 39
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
forCHildren) ......................... 67,69
Latch Plate............................. 40
Latches................................ 77
Hood............................... 124
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 337
Leaks, Fluid............................ 77
LifeofTires ............................ 321
Liftgate................................ 36
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer..........269,396
LightBulbs .......................... 77,420
Lights .............................. 77,126
Airbag........................ 56,61,76,178
Anti-Lock.........................184,299
Automatic Headlights................... 127
Brake Assist Warning................... 307
Brake Warning.....................180,297
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Bulb Replacement...................420,421
Courtesy/Reading...................131,142
Cruise .............................. 175
Daytime Running...................... 129
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............129,130
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 307
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 176
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 178
Exterior.............................. 77
Fog .............................129,179
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 364
Headlight Switch...................... 126
Headlights........................126,423
Headlights On Reminder................. 129
Headlights On With Wipers............128,134
High Beam........................130,179
High Beam Indicator.................... 179
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 130
Illuminated Entry....................... 20Instrument Cluster..................126,175
Intensity Control....................... 132
Interior..........................131,142
License............................. 428
Lights On Reminder.................... 129
Low Fuel............................ 184
LowTire ............................ 182
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 184
Map Reading......................131,142
Oil Pressure.......................... 179
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).......... 132
Passing............................. 131
Reading..........................131,142
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 179
Service...........................420,421
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 184
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........182,327
Traction Control....................... 307
Turn Signal................... 77,129,130,177
462 INDEX