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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.U.S. Vehicles:
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Maintenance Saf ety . 290
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Maintenance Minder . 291
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Fluid Locations . 298
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Adding Engine Oil . 300
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Recommended Engine Oil . 300
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Synthetic Oil . 301
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Engine Oil Additives . 301
Changing the Engine Oil and
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Filter . 302
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Engine Coolant . 304
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Windshield Washers . 307
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 308
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 309
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 310
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Power Steering Fluid . 311
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Lights . 312
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 319
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Floor Mats . 320
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 321
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Wiper Blades . 321
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Tires . 323
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Checking the Battery . 333
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Vehicle Storage . 335
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Interior Care . 336
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Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
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Check the condition of the battery
monthlybylookingatthetest
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicator’s
colors.If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualif ied technician.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
Check the terminals f or corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it of f with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
f urther corrosion.
The location of the test indicator
window varies between
manuf acturers.
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WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Checking the Battery
Maint enance
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 53
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Saf ety Messages . iii
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Seat Belts . 8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 19
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Cleaning . 319
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
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Maintenance . 20
Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper . 18, 59
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
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Belt . 14, 19
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Seating Capacities . 364
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Seats . 95
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Adjusting . 95
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Folding . 101
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Heaters . 103
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Security System . 223
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Selecting a Child Seat . 40
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Serial Number . 362
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Service Intervals . 291
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Service Manual . 383
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Service Station Procedures . 253 ..........................
Setting the Clock . 222
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 274
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Shif t Lock Release . 277
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Side Airbags . 9, 27
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Of f Indicator . 30, 60
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Side Curtain Airbags . 9, 29
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 316
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Signaling Turns . 74
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Snow Chains . 331
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Snow Tires . 331
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Sockets, Accessory Power . 112
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Sound System . 123
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 338
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Specif ications . 366
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Spark Plugs . 364
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Specif ications . 364
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Speed Control . 224
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Speed Limiter . 273, 276
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Spotlights . 115
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
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Additional Safety Precautions . 32
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Airbag Service . 31
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Airbag System Components . 21 How the Passenger Airbag
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Of f Indicator Works . 30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 30
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 23
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work . 29
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SRS Indicator . 29, 60
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 81
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Starting the Engine . 270
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 270
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With a Dead Battery . 345
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 347
Steering Wheel
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Adjustments . 78
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 81
Steering Wheel ......................
Buttons . 219, 224, 227
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Stereo Sound System . 123
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Storing Your Vehicle . 335
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