UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
1. Engine oil filler cap
SAE 5W-20
2. Automatic transmission
fluid (ATF) dipstick
See Owner’s Manual
3 . Brake/Clutch* fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on.
4. Battery
5. Fuse block
6. Air filter
7. Hood support rod
8. Hood latch
Push hood latch to the right,
open hood.
9. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be between FULL
and LOW markings when cold.
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reservoir cap while
engine is running or hot;
remove only when system
is cool.
10. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off after
approximately 5 minutes and
at operating temperature; fluid
level should be between MAX
and MIN markings on dipstick.
11. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Check with engine off and at
normal temperature; fill to
MAX mark.
12. Windshield washer
reservoir
Fill with windshield washer fluid.
Gas cap
After filling vehicle with gasoline,
fully reinstall gas cap by turning
clockwise until a clicking sound is
heard, if gas cap is not fully installed,
Check Engine light may come on.
For more information on
Check Engine light, see
Owner’s Manual.
Break-in period
First 600 miles: Drive at varying
road and engine speeds; avoid
full throttle, rapid acceleration
or kick-down of transmission.
Unique driving conditions
†Every 5,000 miles change
oil/filter, inspect coolant level,
lights, brake/clutch fluid, tire
pressure/wear, power steering
fluid, locks/hinges and washer fluid.
Normal maintenance notes
Rotate tires every 7,500 miles or
sooner if needed.
Replace cabin air filter every
25,000 miles or 24 months.
Inspect exhaust system and heat
shields every 45,000 miles or 5 years.
Replace (FL22) engine coolant
every 120,000 miles or 10 years.
WARNING: Using coolant other
than FL22 requires more frequent
maintenance intervals.
A.Change: Engine oil/
replace filter
Lube: Locks and hinges
B.Inspect: Disc brakes
C.Inspect: Drive belts (3.0 liter),
fuel lines and hoses, brake
lines, hoses and connections,
steering operation and linkages,
front and rear suspension ball
joints, driveshaft dust boots,
cooling system
D.Inspect: Drive belts (2.3 liter)
Replace: Air filter
E.Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
F. Replace: Spark plugs
Inspect: Engine valve clearance
(2.3 liter), adjust if noisy
G. Replace: Engine coolant
(Other than FL22)
3.0-liter V62.3-liter I4
*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual
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11 9 7 12 6
5 1 4 3
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7,500 miles
15,000 miles
22,500 miles
30,000 miles
37,500 miles
45,000 miles
52,500 miles
60,000 miles
67,500 miles
75,000 miles
82,500 miles
90,000 miles
A A A
F A A
B C E A A
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A B A
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