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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
With The Ignition Key
Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-
tions:
•The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL.
•The distance to be traveled must not exceed 15 miles
(25 km).
•The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
CAUTION!
•Exceeding these towing limits may cause a trans-
axle failure.(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•If the transaxle is not operative, or if the vehicle is
to be towed more than 15 miles (25 km), the
vehicle must be transported either with a flatbed
truck (all four wheels off the ground) or with the
front wheels off the ground, otherwise damage to
the transmission may occur.
•If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ON position, not in
the LOCK or ACC position.
•Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front
with sling-type towing equipment. Damage to the
front fascia will result.
•Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
axle may result.
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If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the key must be in the ON position,
not the ACC position. Make certain the transaxle remains
in NEUTRAL.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. Flat bed towing
is the preferred towing method. However, if a flatbed
towing vehicle is not available, a wheel lift towing
vehicle may be used. Furthermore, rear towing is not
recommended with the front wheels on the ground, as
transaxle damage can result. If rear towing is the only
alternative, a front end dolly must be used. Proper
towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the
vehicle.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 2.4L ............. 349
Engine Compartment — 2.7L ............. 350
Engine Compartment — 3.5L ............. 351
Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 352
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 352
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs ............................ 353
Replacement Parts ..................... 354
Dealer Service ........................ 354
Maintenance Procedures ................. 355
▫ Engine Oil ......................... 356
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... 359
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............... 360
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .............. 360
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............ 362
▫ A/C Air Filter – If Equipped ............ 363
▫ Body Lubrication .................... 364
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 365
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▫Adding Washer Fluid ................. 366
▫ Exhaust System ..................... 366
▫ Cooling System ..................... 369
▫ Brake System ....................... 374
▫ Automatic Transmission ............... 376
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... 379
▫ Cleaning Center Console Cupholders ...... 384
▫ Convertible Top Care ................. 385
▫ Weather Strip Care – Soft And Hard Top .... 387
Fuses .............................. 388
▫ Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) . . . 388
Vehicle Storage ....................... 393
Replacement Bulbs .................... 394
Bulb Replacement ..................... 394
▫ Headlamp ......................... 394
▫ Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp ......... 396
▫ Front Fog Lamp ..................... 397
▫ Tail/Stop, Rear Turn Signal And Backup
Lamps ............................ 398
▫ License Plate Lamp ................... 401
▫
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL). . 402
Fluid Capacities ...................... 403
Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ....... 404
▫ Engine ............................ 404
▫ Chassis ........................... 405
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir7 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Integrated Power Module 11 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
6 — Power Distribution Center
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.7L
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir7 — Power Distribution Center
2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 8 — Air Cleaner Filter
3 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (Four-Speed Only) 10 — Engine Oil Fill
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 11 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
6 — Integrated Power Module
350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.5L
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir6 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
5 — Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)
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