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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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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 reservoir cap by turning it counterclockwise and
wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall the reservoir cap.
Remove the reservoir cap again and look at the fluid level.
Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III
Items Rag or paper towel and funnel (only for adding
fluid)
CAUTION
■
Checking the fluid level
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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STEP2
STEP3
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 186, 194
ABS........................................... 162
Air conditioning filter .............. 350
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 350
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 186
Manual air conditioning system................................ 194
Steering wheel air
conditioning switch ............. 191
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 88
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 92
Airbag warning light .............. 382
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 89
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 92
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 97
General airbag precautions .... 92
Locations of airbags ............... 85
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 96
Proper driving posture ...... 83, 92
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 89
Side airbag precautions.......... 92
SRS airbags ........................... 85
Alarm .......................................... 80
Antenna .................................... 207
Anti-lock brake system ........... 162
Armrest .................................... 283
Ashtray ..................................... 278
Audio input .............................. 228
Audio system Antenna ................................ 207
Audio input ........................... 228
AUX adapter ......................... 228
CD player/changer ............... 210
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 217 Optimal use ...........................225
Portable music player............228
Radio .....................................204
Steering wheel audio
switch ..................................229
Type ......................................201
Automatic air conditioning
system ....................................186
Automatic light control system ....................................152
Automatic transmission ..........133 Automatic transmission .........133
If the shift lever cannot be shiftedfrom P .................................413
S mode ..................................135
AUX adapter .............................228
Auxiliary boxes ........................272
Back-up lights
Wattage .................................438
Battery
Checking ...............................330
If the vehicle has discharged battery .................................417
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................169
Bluetooth
®................................232
Brake Fluid ......................................327
Parking brake ........................139
Brake assist ..............................162
Break-in tips .............................118
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