CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
1. Pull the wiper blade and arm
away from the glass. Turn the blade
as much as possible to gain access
to the lock tab (A). Using a skinny
tool, press the lock tab (A) to
release the blade from the arm loop
and pull the blade from the arm.
2. Attach the new blade to the arm
loop and pull it into place until a
click is heard.
Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance.
Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield. Refer toWindows and wiper bladesin theCleaning
chapter.
To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait up to 15 minutes for the oil to drain into
the oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
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filter, specifications ........242, 268
recommendations ...................242
refill capacities ........................269
specifications ..........................269
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................182
F
Fail safe cooling ........................249
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....251
Fluid capacities .........................269
Fuel ............................................251
calculating fuel
economy ............................22, 257
cap ...........................................254
capacity ...................................269
choosing the right fuel ...........255
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................260
detergent in fuel .....................256
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................251, 254, 257
filter, specifications ........251, 268
fuel filler door override ............76
fuel filler door release ..............76
fuel pump shut-off switch .....199
improving fuel economy ........257
octane rating ...................256, 272
quality ......................................256
running out of fuel .................257
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................251
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................251, 255–256
Fuses ..................................199–200G
Garage door opener ....................64
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............254
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................257
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................198
Head restraints ...........................95
Headlamps ...................................42
aiming ........................................44
autolamp system .......................42
bulb specifications ....................47
daytime running lights .............43
flash to pass ..............................43
high beam .................................43
replacing bulbs .........................49
turning on and off ....................42
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................65
Hood ..........................................237
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Ignition ...............................179, 272
Illuminated visor mirror .............54
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................133
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................262
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................232
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................44
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