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Vehicle Care 10-7
1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑13.
2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑9.
3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System on
page 10‑15. 4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
Engine
Oil on page 10‑9.
5. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System on page 10‑15.
6. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 10‑21 and
Hydraulic Clutch on page 10‑13. 7. Auxiliary Fuse Block. See
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10‑33.
8. Battery on page 10‑24.
9. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑21.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10‑33.
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Vehicle Care 10-9
1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10‑13.
2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid (1.4L
L4 Engine) on page 10‑20 or
Power Steering Fluid (1.8L L4
Engine) on page 10‑20.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑9.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System on
page 10‑15.
5. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil on page 10‑9.
6. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System on page 10‑15.
7. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 10‑21 and
Hydraulic Clutch on page 10‑13. 8. Auxiliary Fuse Block. See
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10‑33.
9. Battery on page 10‑24.
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
on page 10‑21.
11. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10‑33.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.Always use engine oil approved
to the proper specification and of
the proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
.Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
.Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System on page 10‑11.
.Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine
oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
get an accurate reading, the vehicle
must be on level ground. The
engine oil dipstick handle is a loop.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview
on page 10‑6 for the location of the
engine oil dipstick.
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Vehicle Care 10-21
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When the vehicle needs windshield
washer fluid, be sure to read the
manufacturer's instructions before
use. If operating the vehicle in an
area where the temperature may fall
below freezing, use a fluid that has
sufficient protection against
freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
Open the cap with the washer
symbol on it. Add washer fluid until
the tank is full. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on
page 10‑6 for reservoir location. Notice
.When using concentrated
washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer instructions for
adding water.
.Do not mix water with
ready-to-use washer fluid.
Water can cause the solution
to freeze and damage the
washer fluid tank and other
parts of the washer system.
.Fill the washer fluid tank only
three-quarters full when it is
very cold. This allows for
fluid expansion if freezing
occurs, which could damage
the tank if it is
completely full.
.Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the windshield
washer. It can damage the
windshield washer system
and paint.
Brakes
This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc
brake pads have built-in wear
indicators that make a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound can come and go or be
heard all the time the vehicle is
moving, except when applying the
brake pedal firmly.
{WARNING
The brake wear warning sound
means that soon the brakes will
not work well. That could lead to
a crash. When the brake wear
warning sound is heard, have the
vehicle serviced.
Notice: Continuing to drive with
worn-out brake pads could result
in costly brake repair.