Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately
if the brake system warning light indicates system fail-
ure.
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per-
forming underhood services.
Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing
the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the top of the
“FULL” mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir.
Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may
cause leaking in the system.
Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require-
ments described on the brake fluid reservoir. With disc
brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake
pads wear. However, low fluid level may be caused by a
leak and a checkup may be needed.Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re-
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.
WARNING!
•
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake system and/or
impair its performance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the
original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder
reservoir.
• To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master
(Continued)
518 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Front Low Beam Headlamp and Park/Turn
Lamp — Models with High Intensity Discharge
Headlamps (HID)
HID Headlamps
The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlamp switch off and the key removed.Because of
this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb
yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to
an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlamps when the headlight switch is turned
ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electro-
cution if not serviced properly. See your authorized
dealer for service.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps,
when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to
the lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after
approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.
540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
have any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer
Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800)
465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French).
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
(Continued)
570 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
About Your Brakes....................... .413
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................416
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .241
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............513
Adding Fuel ............................ .462
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .508
Additives, Fuel .......................... .460
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .235
Airbag .............................. .59, 69
Airbag Deployment ........................70
Airbag Light .....................67, 72, 97, 315
Airbag Maintenance ........................72
Airbag, Side ........................ .63, 66, 69
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........63, 66, 69
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .502
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................504
Air Conditioning Filter ..................384, 505
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............385
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............504, 505Air Conditioning System
.................382, 504
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .439
Alarm Light ............................ .317
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................18
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............512, 543
Disposal ............................. .515
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............416, 418
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................316
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........18
Appearance Care ........................ .522
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ...........18
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .423
Auto Down Power Windows ..................41
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................108
Automatic Door Locks ......................33
Automatic Headlights ..................... .217
578 INDEX
Automatic Oil Change Indicator...............329
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........382
Automatic Transmission .................398, 521
Adding Fluid ...................... .521, 545
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................521
Fluid Change ......................... .521
Fluid Level Check ...................519, 520
Fluid Type ........................ .519, 545
Special Additives ...................... .520
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................33
Auto Up Power Windows ....................42
Axle Fluid ............................. .545
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................545
Battery ................................ .502
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........24
Location ............................. .502
Belts, Seat ............................ .49, 97
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................507B-Pillar Location
......................... .434
Brake Assist System ...................... .419
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............418
Brake Fluid ............................ .545
Brake, Parking .......................... .413
Brake System ........................... .517
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .416
Fluid Check ....................... .518, 545
Master Cylinder ....................... .518
Parking ............................. .413
Warning Light ........................ .317
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................398
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........94
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................225
Bulb Replacement ..................... .537, 539
Bulbs, Light .......................... .99, 537
Camera, Rear ........................... .276
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .543
10
INDEX 579
Caps, FillerOil (Engine) .......................... .501
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................514
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................96, 462
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................466
Car Washes ............................ .522
Cellular Phone .......................... .372
Certification Label ........................ .466
Chains, Tire ............................ .449
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .429
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ............314, 496
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............95
Checks, Safety ............................95
Child Restraint ............................74
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .458
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .524Climate Control
......................... .373
Coin Holder ............................ .302
Cold Weather Operation ....................394
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............372
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .444
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .332
Connector UCI................................ .369
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........369
Conserving Fuel ......................... .331
Console, Floor .......................... .302
Contract, Service ......................... .570
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........514
Cooling System ...........................511
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............513
Coolant Capacity ...................... .543
Coolant Level ..................... .512, 515
Disposal of Used Coolant .................515
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................512
580 INDEX
Event Data Recorder........................73
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................96, 462
Exhaust System ....................... .96, 509
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................110
Exterior Lighting ......................... .216
Exterior Lights ............................99
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .315
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .502
Air Conditioning ....................384, 505
Engine Oil ........................ .501, 544
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .472
Turn Signal ..................... .99, 222, 311
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .222
Flooded Engine Starting ....................394
Floor Console ........................... .302
Fluid, Brake ............................ .545Fluid Capacities
......................... .543
Fluid Leaks ..............................99
Fluid Level Checks ....................... .521
Automatic Transmission ..................520
Brake ............................... .518
Cooling System ........................ .512
Engine Oil ........................... .499
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........544
Fog Lights .......................... .220, 311
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .208
Forward Collision Warning ...............265, 326
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................487
Fuel .................................. .458
Additives ............................ .460
Clean Air ............................ .458
Conserving ........................... .331
Ethanol ............................. .459
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................315
Gasoline ............................. .458
10
INDEX 583
Gauge.............................. .315
Light ............................... .326
Materials Added ....................... .460
Methanol ............................ .459
Octane Rating ..................... .458, 544
Requirements ......................... .458
Saver Mode .......................... .331
Specifications ......................... .544
Tank Capacity ......................... .543
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .331
Fuel Saver ............................. .331
Fuses ................................. .527
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .458
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .458
Conserving ........................... .331
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................458
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................320 Fuel
................................ .315
Speedometer ......................... .315
Tachometer ............................311
Gear Ranges ............................ .399
Gear Select Lever Override ..................489
General Information ........18, 26, 146, 183, 263, 457
Glass Cleaning .......................... .526
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................467
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................467
GVWR ................................ .467
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .410
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................472
Headlights ............................. .540
Automatic ........................... .217
Cleaning ............................ .526
Delay ............................... .219
584 INDEX