This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .290
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Maintenance Minder .291
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Fluid Locations .298
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Adding Engine Oil .300
Changing the Engine Oil
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and Filter .302
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Engine Coolant .304
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Windshield Washers .307
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Transmission Fluid .308
..........
Automatic Transmission .308
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Manual Transmission .309
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .310
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Power Steering Fluid .311
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Lights .312
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .319
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Floor Mats .320
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Dust and Pollen Filter .320
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Wiper Blades .321
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Wheels .323
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Tires .324
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Checking the Battery .332
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Vehicle Storage .334
381
Maintenance
Maint enance
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .52
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Warranty Coverages .379
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level .307
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Indicator .64
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Operation .72
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Wheel .323
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Adjusting the Steering .77
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Alignment and Balance .328
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Compact Spare .336
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Nut Wrench .338
Windows ................
Operating the Power .101
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Rear, Def ogger .76
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .72
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Def roster .113 .......................................
Washers .72
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .321
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Operation .72
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Worn Tires .326,327
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .358
Vehicle Stability Assist
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(VSA
) System .278
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Activation Indicator .62,278
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Of f Switch .279
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System Indicator .62,278
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XM
Radio .120,153
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