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•Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
•Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas
mileage, and increased emissions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedules” in Section 8 of this
manual for the proper maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting
or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would not have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately
if the brake system warning light indicates system fail-
ure.
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per-
forming underhood services.
222 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•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 the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering, and transmission,
and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
NOTE:Also, inspect the exhaust system if you notice a
change in the sound of the exhaust system, or if the
exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the suspension components.
•Lubricate door hinges and check springs.
•Check the engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
•Check power steering fluid level.
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About Your Brakes....................... 147
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............101,148
Accessory Delay, Power..................13,28
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 218
Adding Fuel........................... 175
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 213
Adjustable Pedals........................ 92
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 206
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 211
Air Conditioning................125,126,128,211
Air Conditioning Controls................. 126
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 130
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............. 211,212
Air Conditioning System.............126,128,211
Air Pressure, Tires....................105,161
Airbag................................ 42
Airbag Deployment.....................46,51
Airbag Light...................46,47,53,61,103
Airbag Maintenance....................... 52Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 54
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 13
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna.............................. 124
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 124
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........217,218,246
Capacities........................... 246
Disposal............................ 220
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 148
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............101,151
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 13
Appearance Care........................ 226
Auto Down Power Windows................ 30
Automatic Door Locks..................... 27
Battery............................109,207
Emergency Starting..................... 192
Jump Starting......................... 192
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 23
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Location..........................192,207
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 210
Storing Vehicle........................ 210
Belts, Seat............................33,34
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 212
Boot, Convertible Top...................69,74
B-Pillar Location........................ 156
Brake, Parking.......................... 145
Brake System........................147,222
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................147,148
Fluid Check.......................222,248
Master Cylinder....................... 222
Warning Light........................ 104
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.....59,147
Bulb Replacement....................... 237
Bulbs, Light............................ 236
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 246
Capacities, Fluid........................ 246Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 175
Oil (Engine).......................... 205
Power Steering........................ 144
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 219
Car Washes............................ 227
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............60,174
CD (Compact Disc) Changer................ 116
CD (Compact Disc) Player............... 111,115
Cellular Phone.......................... 125
Chains, Tire............................ 167
Charging System Light.................... 109
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 153
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 201
Checks, Safety........................... 60
Child Restraint....................53,54,55,58
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 56
Circuit Breakers......................... 230
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Door Locks............................. 25
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 27
Doors................................. 25
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 141
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 142
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 78
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 104
Emergency Brake........................ 145
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 195
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 180
Jump Starting......................... 192
Overheating.......................... 180
Towing............................. 196
Emission Control System Maintenance......201,250Engine............................... 199
Air Cleaner.......................... 206
Break-In Recommendations................ 59
Checking Oil Level..................... 203
Compartment......................... 199
Coolant (Antifreeze).................217,247
Cooling..........................108,216
Exhaust Gas Caution................31,60,174
Fails to Start.......................... 136
Flooded, Starting...................... 136
Fuel Requirements..................170,246
Oil ...........................203,246,247
Oil Change Interval.................... 204
Oil Disposal.......................... 206
Oil Filler Cap......................... 205
Oil Filter............................ 206
Oil Selection.......................205,246
Overheating.......................108,180
Engine Oil Viscosity...................205,246
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Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 205
Ethanol............................... 171
Exhaust Gas Caution..............31,60,174,214
Exhaust System.......................60,214
Exterior Finish Care...................... 227
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 206
Engine Oil........................206,247
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 206
Finish Care............................ 227
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................103,180
Turn Signal........................85,103
Flash-To-Pass........................... 86
Flooded Engine Starting................... 136
Floor Console........................... 94
Fluid Capacities......................... 246
Fluid Leaks............................. 62Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................222,248
Capacities........................... 246
Clutch Fluid.......................... 224
Cooling System....................... 217
Engine Oil........................... 203
Manual Transmission.................224,248
Power Steering.....................144,248
Fluids................................ 247
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 247
Fog Lights.........................83,84,101
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 180
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 195
Fuel................................. 170
Adding............................. 175
Clean Air............................ 171
Ethanol............................. 171
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 175
Gasoline............................ 170
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Battery Saver........................84,88
Brake Warning........................ 104
Bulb Replacement...................... 236
Courtesy/Reading...................... 87
Daytime Running....................... 84
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 86
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 104
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 108
Exterior Check......................... 62
Fog ..............................84,101
Hazard Warning Flasher..............103,180
Headlight Switch....................... 83
Headlights.........................83,238
Headlights On Reminder................. 84
High Beam.........................86,101
High Beam Indicator.................... 101
Illuminated Entry....................... 18
Instrument Cluster...................... 83
Intensity Control....................... 88Interior............................86,88
Lights On Reminder..................... 84
LowTire ............................ 105
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 102
Map Reading.......................... 87
Oil Pressure.......................... 109
Park................................ 83
Passing.............................. 86
Reading.............................. 87
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 107
Service...........................236,237
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 102
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........105,169
Turn Signal........................85,103
Voltage............................. 109
Loading Vehicle
Tires ............................... 156
Locks................................. 25
Door................................ 25
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Checking............................ 203
Dipstick............................. 203
Disposal............................ 206
Filter............................206,247
Filter Disposal........................ 206
Materials Added to..................... 206
Pressure Gauge....................... 108
Recommendation...................205,246
Viscosity..........................205,246
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 206
Onboard Diagnostic System..............200,201
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 77
Overheating, Engine...................... 180
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........4,275
Paint Care............................. 226
Paint Damage.......................... 226
Panic Alarm............................ 21Parking Brake.......................... 145
Parking On Hill......................... 145
Passing Light........................... 86
Pedals, Adjustable........................ 92
Pets.................................. 59
Pets, Transporting........................ 59
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 156
Polishing and Waxing..................... 227
Power
Accessory Delay......................13,28
Brakes.............................. 147
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 230
Door Locks........................... 26
Mirrors.............................. 78
Steering............................. 144
Windows............................. 28
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 41
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 22
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