Maintenance
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Bright-metal maintenance
• To remove road tar and insects,
use a tar remover, not a scraper or
other sharp object.
• To protect the surfaces of bright-
metal parts from corrosion, apply a
coating of wax or chrome preser-
vative and rub to a high luster.
• During winter weather or in coastal
areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or
preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound.
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may
collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, acceler-
ated rusting can occur on underbody
parts such as the fuel lines, frame,
floor pan and exhaust system, even
though they have been treated with
rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-
body and wheel openings with luke-
warm or cold water once a month,
after off-road driving and at the end
of each winter. Pay special attention
to these areas because it is difficult
to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have
drain holes that should not be
allowed to clog with dirt; trapped
water in these areas can cause rust-
ing.WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.
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Air bag - Advanced supplemental restraint system ..3-50
Air cleaner....................................................................7-21
Antenna ........................................................................3-98
Audio system ................................................................3-99
Automatic transaxle.............................................4-6, 7-18
Battery ..........................................................................7-25
Before driving ................................................................5-5
Brake system ................................................................4-11
Brakes and clutch ........................................................7-15
Climate control air filter.............................................7-22
Cruise control ..............................................................4-21
Defroster .......................................................................4-45
Door locks ......................................................................3-8
Electrical circuit protection........................................6-12
Emergency starting .......................................................6-9
Emission control system ...............................................5-3
Engine compartment ...........................................2-4, 7-10Engine cooling system .................................................7-12
Engine oil and oil filter ...............................................7-11
Exterior care ................................................................7-40
Fuel filler lid ................................................................3-80
Fuel requirements .........................................................5-2
Gauges ..........................................................................4-29
Hazard warning flasher ..............................................4-46
Hood..............................................................................3-78
How to use this manual ................................................1-2
If you have a flat tire...................................................6-24
Ignition switch ...............................................................4-2
Immobilizer system .......................................................3-6
Instrument cluster .......................................................4-28
Instrument panel overview...........................................2-3
Interior care .................................................................7-44
Interior features...........................................................3-90
Interior lights ...............................................................3-87
Interior overview ...........................................................2-2
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Index
Keys ................................................................................3-2
Label information........................................................5-25
Lighting ........................................................................4-39
Lubricants and fluids ..................................................7-20
Luggage net ..................................................................3-97
Maintenance schedule ...................................................7-3
Maintenance services ....................................................7-2
Manual climate control system ..................................4-47
Manual transaxle .................................................4-5, 7-18
Mirrors .........................................................................3-83
Overheating....................................................................6-8
Owner maintenance ......................................................7-7
Parking brake ..............................................................7-16
Power steering .............................................................7-17Remote keyless entry ....................................................3-3
Road warning ................................................................6-2
Safety belts ...................................................................3-27
Seat................................................................................3-16
Special driving conditions ............................................5-7
Specifications .................................................................8-2
Starting the engine ........................................................4-4
Steering wheel ..............................................................4-18
Storage compartment ..................................................3-88
Suggestions for economical operation .........................5-6
Sunroof .........................................................................3-94
Tires and wheels ..........................................................7-28
Tires pressure monitoring system (TPMS) .................6-3
Towing ..........................................................................6-19
Traction control system ..............................................4-25
Trailer towing ..............................................................5-17
Trunk ............................................................................3-76
Vehicle break-in process ...............................................1-3
Vehicle load limit .........................................................5-11
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Warnings and indicators ............................................4-31
Weight of the vehicle ...................................................5-16
Windows .......................................................................3-13
Windshield defrosting and defogging........................4-56
Wiper blades ................................................................7-23
Wipers and washers ....................................................4-43
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