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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.Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing
the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid level up
to the requirements described on the brake fluid reser-
voir.
Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may
cause leaking in the system.
With disc brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the
brake pads wear. However, low fluid level may be caused
by a leak and a checkup may be needed.
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. Use
of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial boiling
point or unidentified as to specification, may result in
sudden brake failure during hard prolonged braking.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 233
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Clean Air............................ 181
Ethanol ............................. 182
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 185
Gasoline ............................ 181
Gauge .............................. 118
Methanol ............................ 182
Octane Rating ...................... 181,261
Requirements ...................... 181,260
Tank Capacity ........................ 260
Fuel System Caution ..................... 186
Fueling ............................... 185
Fuses ................................ 244
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .................. 185
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 181
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 181
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 181
Gauges ............................... 116
Coolant Temperature .................... 116 Fuel
................................ 118
Oil Pressure .......................... 117
Speedometer ......................... 108
Tachometer .......................... 116
Voltmeter ............................ 118
General Information ...................... 23
Glass Cleaning .......................... 240
Ground Clearance ....................... 187
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 151
Hazard Warning Flasher ................ 111,190
Headlights .......................... 88,252
High Beam ........................... 91
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ......... 91
Lights On Reminder ..................... 90
Passing .............................. 91
Switch ............................... 88
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Occupant Restraints..................... 32,53
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 181
Odometer ............................. 108
Trip ................................ 108
Oil, Engine ....................... 214,260,261
Capacity ............................ 260
Change Interval ....................... 214
Checking ............................ 214
Dipstick ............................. 214
Disposal ............................ 216
Filter ............................ 216,261
Filter Disposal ........................ 216
Materials Added to ..................... 216
Pressure Gauge ....................... 117
Recommendation ................... 215,260
Viscosity ............................ 260
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 216
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............210,211
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4Outside Rearview Mirrors
.................. 83
Overheating, Engine ...................... 190
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,291
Paint Care ............................. 237
Paint Damage .......................... 237
Panic Alarm ............................ 21
Parking Brake .......................... 155
Parking On Hill ......................... 155
Passing Light ........................... 91
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ 97
Pets .................................. 62
Pets, Transporting ........................ 62
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 167
Polishing and Waxing ..................... 238
Power Accessory Delay ...................... 13,28
Brakes .............................. 157
Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 244
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Shoulder Belts........................... 34
Signals, Turn ....................... 67,91,111
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 151
Snow Tires ............................ 178
Speedometer ........................... 108
Starting ............................... 144
Emergency (Jump Starting) ............... 202
Engine Fails to Start .................... 146
Starting and Operating .................... 144
Starting Procedures ...................... 144
Steering Power .............................. 154
Tilt Column ........................... 96
Storage ............................... 247
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 138
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 205
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 42
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 215 Tachometer
............................ 116
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 116
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 13
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 13
Tilt Steering Column ...................... 96
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 167
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 165
Tire Markings .......................... 161
Tire Safety Information .................... 161
TIREFIT .............................. 191
Tires ............................ 67,171,293
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 176
Air Pressure .......................... 171
General Information .................... 171
High Speed .......................... 174
Inflation Pressures ..................... 172
Life of Tires .......................... 176
Load Capacity ..................... 167,168
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 179
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