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•Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
• Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze)
performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis-
sions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would not have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately
if the “Brake Warning Light” indicates system failure.
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per-
forming underhood services.
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Caps, FillerFuel ................................ .379
Oil (Engine) .......................... .419
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................433
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................95
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................382
Car Washes ............................ .442
Cellular Phone .......................... .277
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............461
Certification Label ........................ .382
Chains, Tire ............................ .364
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .346
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .415
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............94
Checks, Safety ............................94
Child Restraint ............................73
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .375
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .444Climate Control
......................... .278
Clock ................................. .242
Cold Weather Operation ....................297
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............277
Compass .............................. .234
Compass Calibration ...................... .234
Compass Variance ........................ .235
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .226
Connector UCI................................ .267
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........267
Console ............................... .201
Console, Floor .......................... .201
Console, Overhead ....................... .183
Contract, Service ......................... .491
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........433
Cooling System .......................... .430
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............432
Coolant Capacity ...................... .463
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Gasoline............................. .375
Gauge .............................. .210
Materials Added ....................... .377
Methanol ............................ .376
Octane Rating ......................... .375
Requirements ......................... .375
Specifications ......................... .464
Tank Capacity ......................... .463
Fueling ............................... .379
Fuel System Caution ...................... .380
Fuses ................................. .448
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................379
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .375
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .375
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................375
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................211
Fuel ................................ .210Speedometer
......................... .210
Tachometer ........................... .210
Gear Ranges ............................ .308
Gear Select Lever Override ..................405
General Information ........................18
Glass Cleaning .......................... .446
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................383
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................383
GVWR ................................ .383
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Stand-
ing Water ............................ .325
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................388
Headlights ............................. .458
Automatic ........................... .160
Cleaning ............................ .446
Delay ............................... .160
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........164
504 INDEX