This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the multi-information display, and
instructions for simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page 497 for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.U.S. Vehicles:
Maintenance,
replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and
systems may be done by any
automotive repair establishment
or individual using parts that are
‘‘certified’’ to EPA standards. Maintenance Safety
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Maintenance Minder
TM
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411
Fluid Locations
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419
Adding Engine Oil
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420
Required Engine Oil
...............
420
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
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422
Engine Coolant
...........................
424
Windshield Washers
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426
Automatic Transmission Fluid
....
427
Brake Fluid
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429
Power Steering Fluid
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430
Lights
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431
Cleaning the Seat Belts
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438
Floor Mats
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438
Audio Antenna
............................
439
Intercooler
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439
Dust and Pollen Filter
.................
439
Wiper Blades
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440
Wheels
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443
Tires
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444
Checking the Battery
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450
Vehicle Storage
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451
Interior Care
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452
Maintenance
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Maintenance
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