UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
1. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be between COLD
FILL RANGE indicator marks.
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reservoir cap while
engine is running or hot;
remove only when system
is cool.
2. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Level should be between
MIN and MAX lines.
Break-in period
First 600 miles: Avoid heavy
braking and acceleration; drive at
varying road and engine speeds.
Tip: Follow similar procedures
with newly overhauled engine
or when brakes are replaced.
Maintenance notes:
Rotate tires every 7,500
miles or sooner if needed.
Replace cabin air filter every
25,000 miles or 24 months.
Replace (FL22) engine coolant
at 120,000 miles or 10 years.
WARNING: Using coolant other
than FL22 requires more frequent
maintenance intervals.
Tip: For severe driving
conditions, Owner’s Manual
recommends changing oil
and filter at 5,000
†miles.Tip: For additional service
intervals and complete details,
see Owner’s Manual.
3. Automatic transaxle
fluid level dipstick
Fluid Hot scale A
Fluid above 150
oF, level
must be between full
and low.
Fluid Hot scale B
Cold fluid below 70
oF should
be close to, but not above
bottom notch on dipstick.
4. Battery
A.Replace: Engine oil
and filter
†Lubricate: All locks and hinges
B.Inspect: Fuel lines and hoses,
brake lines, hoses and
connections, steering operation
and linkages, front and rear
suspension and ball joints,
drive-shaft dust boots
C.Inspect: Drive belts (tension)
Replace: Air filter
D.Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
Replace: Engine coolant
(Other than FL22)
E.Inspect: Engine valve clearance
Replace: Spark plugs
F.Inspect: Disc brakes
G.Inspect: Exhaust system and
heat shields 5. Air filter
6. Brake fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on.
7. Fuse block panel
Push latch in; lift cover.
8. Hood latch
Pull up to release hood.
9. Engine oil dipstick
Fluid should be between max.
and min. on dipstick; do not fill
above max.
10. Engine oil filler cap
SAE 5W-30
11. Windshield washer
fluid reservoir
Fill with windshield
washer fluid.
Tip: Check all fluids with
vehicle parked on a level
surface and engine off
unless otherwise stated.
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51211
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82.3-liter Engine
†See Owner’s Manual
NORMAL SERVICE INTERVALS
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
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60,000 miles, whichever comes first.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE/WARRANTY
Lower Octane Fuel Usage
If 91 octane fuel is not available,
fuel as low as 87 octane can
be used. Use of lower octane
fuel can decrease performance,
refueling vehicle with correct
octane fuel a couple of times
will restore vehicle performance
and shift quality.
Premium
Fuel
Recommended
91- 93 octane
18.2-gallon/
69-liter tank
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