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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 6.1L ............. 338
Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 339
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap ................. 339
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs ............................ 340
Replacement Parts ..................... 341
Dealer Service ........................ 342
Maintenance Procedures ................. 342
▫ Engine Oil ......................... 343 ▫
Engine Oil Filter ..................... 345
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............... 345
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .............. 346
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............ 348
▫ Body Lubrication .................... 349
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 349
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ................. 350
▫ Exhaust System ..................... 351
▫ Cooling System ..................... 354
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Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend-
ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be present with chattering,
marks, water lines or wet spots. If any condition is
present please proceed to clean wiper blades with humid
cloth removing any debris that may be affecting its
function.Adding Washer Fluid
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the
front of the engine compartment. Be sure to check the
fluid level in the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the
reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator
antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to
flush out the residual water.
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply some
washer fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper
blades clean. This will help blade performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
containers.
The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gal (4 l) of washer
fluid when the message “Low Washer Fluid” appears in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
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Bulbs, Light.......................... 72,376
Calibration, Compass ..................... 180
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 382
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 308
Oil (Engine) .......................... 344
Power Steering ........................ 263
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 356
Car Washes ............................ 364
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............70,307
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 310
Cellular Phone .......................... 81
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 381
Certification Label ....................... 310
Chains, Tire ............................ 295
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 281
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 340Checking Your Vehicle For Safety
............. 69
Checks, Safety ........................... 69
Child Restraint .................... 59,61,64,66
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............63,64
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 304
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 366
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 349
Clock ........................ 186,188,191,200
Cold Weather Operation ................... 242
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 223
Compass .............................. 180
Compass Calibration ..................... 180
Compass Variance ....................... 181
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 173
Connector UCI ................................ 211
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 211
Console .............................. 150
418 INDEX
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Instrument Cluster.................... 157,158
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 156
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 368
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 369
Interior Appearance Care .................. 367
Interior Lights .......................... 129
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 130
Introduction ............................. 4
Jump Starting .......................... 327
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keyless Go ....................... 12,178,239
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 221 Knee Bolster
.......................... 45,46
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 126
Lane Change Assist ...................... 127
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 37
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....63,64
Latches ................................ 72
Hood .............................. 122
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 304
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 72
Life of Tires ............................ 294
Light Bulbs .......................... 72,376
Lights .............................. 72,123
Airbag ...................... 46,52,57,71,161
Alarm .............................. 165
Anti-Lock ......................... 167,270
Automatic Headlights ................... 124
Brake Assist Warning ................... 279
424 INDEX
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Vehicle Storage....................... 230,375
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 17
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 344
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 109
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 316
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 158
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 410
Washer, Adding Fluid ..................... 350
Washers, Windshield ................ 130,131,350
Washing Vehicle ......................... 364
Water Driving Through ...................... 260 Wheel and Wheel Trim
.................... 366
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 366
Wind Buffeting ....................... 33,146
Window Fogging ........................ 230
Windows .............................. 32
Power ............................... 32
Windshield Defroster ...................... 71
Windshield Washers ................ 130,131,350
Fluid ............................... 350
Windshield Wiper Blades .................. 349
Windshield Wipers ....................... 130
Wiper Blade Replacement .................. 349
Wiper, Delay ........................... 130
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 130
434 INDEX