At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once A Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the engine coolant reservoir
and brake master cylinder, and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 349
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 319
Adding Fuel ........................... 262
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 314
Additives, Fuel ......................... 259
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 308
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 311
Air Conditioning ........................ 186
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 186
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ................ 311
Air Conditioning System .............186,190,311
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 196
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 243
Airbag .............................. 38,48
Airbag Deployment ....................... 50
Airbag Light ..................... 46,53,68,131
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 52
Airbag, Side ...................... 42,44,47,48
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........42,44,48
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
.............. 224
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 137
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........318,343,344
Capacities .......................... 343
Disposal ........................... 320
Appearance Care ........................ 326
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 77
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 22
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 190
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 12
Automatic Transmission ................207,325
Adding Fluid ....................... 326
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 326
Fluid Level Check .................... 326
Fluid Type ......................... 325
Gear Ranges ........................ 209
Special Additives ..................... 326
Autostick ............................. 214
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B-Pillar Location........................ 238
Battery ............................... 309
Jump Starting ....................... 289
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 18
Belts, Seat .............................. 67
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 312
Brake Assist System ...................... 226
Brake Fluid ............................ 345
Brake System ........................ 224,322
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 224,226
Master Cylinder ..................... 323
Parking ........................... 220
Warning Light ....................... 136
Brake, Parking .......................... 220
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 208
Brakes ............................... 322
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 65
Bulbs, Light ............................ 70 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
........ 343
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 343
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 262
Oil (Engine) ........................ 307
Car Washes ............................ 327
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............66,261
Cargo Area Features ...................... 122
CD (Compact Disc) Player ................. 157
Cellular Phone .......................... 185
Chains, Tire ............................ 249
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 278
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 234
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............134,302
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 66
Checks, Safety ........................... 66
Child Restraint ........................ 55,56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 59
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Oil Selection........................ 307
Oil Synthetic ........................ 308
Overheating ........................ 267
Starting ........................... 203
Temperature Gauge ................... 138
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ........48,297
Event Data Recorder ...................... 54
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 25,66,261
Exhaust System ....................... 66,315
Exterior Lights .......................... 70
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 140
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 308
Automatic Transmission ................ 326
Engine Oil ....................... 308,344
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 97
Flashers Turn Signal ......................... 70 Flooded Engine Starting
................... 204
Fluid Capacities ......................... 343
Fluid Leaks ............................. 70
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 326
Fluid, Brake ........................... 345
Fluids ................................ 344
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 344
Fog Lights .......................... 100,130
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 293
Fuel .............................. 257,344
Additives .......................... 259
Capacity ........................... 343
Clean Air .......................... 257
Cutoff ............................. 48
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............140,262
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 140
Gasoline ........................... 257
Gauge ............................ 140
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Infant Restraint.......................... 55
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 140
Instrument Cluster ....................... 129
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 127
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 331
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 331
Interior Appearance Care .................. 329
Interior Lighting ......................... 99
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 279
Jack Operation ....................... 278,283
Jacking Instructions ...................... 283
Jump Starting .......................... 289
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Keys .................................. 11 Lane Change and Turn Signals
.............. 130
Lane Change Assist ....................... 98
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 29
Latches ................................ 70
Hood .............................. 94
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 257
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 70
Life of Tires ............................ 248
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 24
Light Bulbs ............................. 70
Lights ............................... 70,96
Airbag ...................... 46,53,68,131
Anti-Lock .......................... 137
Brake Assist Warning .................. 231
Brake Warning ...................... 136
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 135
Exterior ............................ 70
Fog .............................. 130
High Beam .......................... 97
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High Beam Indicator.................. 130
Low Fuel .......................... 130
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 134
Oil Pressure ........................ 134
Park .............................. 97
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 131
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator). . 134
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 132
Traction Control ..................... 231
Turn Signal ..................... 70,98,130
Voltage ............................ 131
Wait to Start ........................ 129
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 129
Loading Vehicle Tires .............................. 238
Locks Automatic Door ...................... 22
Door .............................. 20
Power Door ......................... 21 Lubrication, Body
....................... 312
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 309
Maintenance Procedures ................... 305
Maintenance Schedule .................... 348
Maintenance, General ..................... 305
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 134,303
Manual Transmission .................. 205,325
Fluid Level Check .................... 325
Frequency of Fluid Change ............. 325
Lubricant Selection ................... 325
Manual, Service ......................... 369
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 323
Mirrors ................................ 76
Automatic Dimming ................... 77
Electric Powered ...................... 78
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 252
Multi-Function Control Lever ................ 96
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New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 65
Occupant Restraints ..................... 44,50
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........25,42,44,48
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 257
Odometer ............................. 139
Trip .............................. 139
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 145
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 145
Oil, Engine ......................... 306,343
Capacity ........................... 343
Change Interval ..................... 306
Checking .......................... 306
Disposal ........................... 308
Filter ............................. 308
Identification Logo ................... 307
Materials Added to ................... 308
Recommendation .................. 307,343
Synthetic .......................... 308 Viscosity
........................... 307
Onboard Diagnostic System ................ 302
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Overheating, Engine ................... 138,267
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,369
Paint Care ............................. 326
Parking Brake .......................... 220
Pets .................................. 65
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 238
Power Door Locks ......................... 21
Mirrors ............................ 78
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 117
Steering ........................... 219
Sunroof ........................... 114
Windows ........................... 22
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 345
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 38
382 INDEX