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•If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
•
Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106)
and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of
your engine which contains aluminum components.
•Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
•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 emissions.
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.
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Cleaning
Wheels...............................561
Climate Control..........................368
Coin Holder.............................271
Cold Weather Operation....................395
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............367
Compact Spare Tire........................451
Computer, Trip/Travel......................314
Connector
UCI.................................365
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........365
Conserving Fuel..........................312
Console, Floor...........................271
Console, Overhead........................247
Contract, Service..........................598
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........550
Cooling System...........................546
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............549
Coolant Capacity.......................580Coolant Level..........................547
Disposal of Used Coolant.................550
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................547
Inspection............................551
Points to Remember.....................551
Pressure Cap..........................550
Radiator Cap..........................550
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).............547
Corrosion Protection.......................559
Cupholders.............................269
Customer Assistance.......................595
Data Recorder, Event.......................77
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.............226
Daytime Running Lights....................222
Dealer Service............................530
Defroster, Rear Window.....................285
Defroster, Windshield.....................
.106
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..................228
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Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................301
Filler Door (Gas Cap)....................301
Gasoline..............................468
Gauge...............................301
Light................................308
Materials Added........................471
Methanol.............................469
Octane Rating..........................468
Requirements..........................468
Saver Mode...........................312
Specifications..........................582
Tank Capacity..........................580
Fuel, Flexible............................473
Fueling................................477
Fuel Optimizer...........................312
Fuel Saver..............................312
Fuel System Caution.......................477
Fuses..................................565Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)............250
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...................477
Gasoline, Clean Air........................469
Gasoline (Fuel)
Conserving............................312
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................469
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.....................301
Fuel.................................301
Speedometer..........................301
Tachometer............................294
Gear Ranges.............................401
Gear Select Lever Override..................518
General Information........................18
Glass Cleaning...........................564
Gross Axle Weight Rating...................479
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................479
GVWR
.................................479
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Sun Roof...............................259
Sun Visor Extension.......................119
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........63
Sway Control, Trailer.......................433
Synthetic Engine Oil.......................533
System, Remote Starting.....................26
Tachometer..............................294
Taillights...............................576
Telescoping Steering Column.................231
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........378
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant............301
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)..................18
Theft System (Security Alarm).................18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo....................279
Tilt Steering Column.......................231
Time Delay, Headlight......................221
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........440
Tire Markings............................434Tires ..................................108
Aging (Life of Tires).....................454
Air Pressure...........................445
Chains...............................456
Changing.............................500
Compact Spare.........................451
General Information.....................445
High Speed...........................448
Inflation Pressures.......................446
Jacking...............................500
Life of Tires...........................454
Load Capacity.........................440
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............459
Pressure Warning Light...................297
Quality Grading........................601
Radial...............................448
Replacement...........................455
Rotation.............................
.457
Safety...............................434
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