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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall and remove the reservoir cap again.
Check the fluid level.
Fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
ItemsRag or paper, clean funnel (only for adding fluid)
CAUTION
■ When checking the reservoir
Take care, as the reservoir may be hot.
NOTICE
■When adding fluid
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering may be damaged.
■ After replacing the reservoir cap
Check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or
damage.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 178
ABS........................................... 163
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 337
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 178
Steering switches ................. 185
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 85
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 88
Airbag warning light .............. 371
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 91
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 93
General airbag precautions .... 88
Locations of airbags ............... 82
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................. 92
Side airbag precautions.......... 88
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ............. 85
SRS airbags ........................... 82
Alarm .......................................... 77
Antenna .................................... 195
Anti-lock brake system ........... 163
Armrest .................................... 272
Ashtrays ................................... 267
Audio input .............................. 216
Audio system Antenna ................................ 195
Audio input ........................... 216
AUX adapter ......................... 216
CD player/changer ............... 198
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 206
Optimal use .......................... 214
Portable music player ........... 216
Radio .................................... 191
Steering switches ................. 217
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................... 143 Automatic light control
system ....................................143
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........129
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................393
S mode ..................................131
AUX adapter .............................216
Back-up lights Wattage .................................413
Battery Checking ...............................318
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ..........................397
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................170
Bluetooth
®................................220
Brake Fluid ......................................315
Parking brake ........................134
Brake assist ..............................163
Break-in tips .............................115
Care Exterior ..................................288
Interior ...................................291
Seat belts ..............................292
Cargo capacity .........................166
CD player/changer ...................198
Center display ..........................141
Chains .......................................172
Child-protectors .........................41
Child restraint system Definition .................................99
Installation .............................102
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages .........................107
Installing CRS with seat
belts ....................................103
Installing CRS with top
straps ..................................108
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