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Maintenance 172
General information...................................172
Opening and closing the hood............................173
Under hood overview..................................175
Engine oil dipstick....................................176
Engine oil check......................................176
Engine coolant check..................................177
Automatic transmission fluid check........................181
Power steering fluid check..............................184
Fuel filter...........................................184
Washer fluid check....................................185
Changing the vehicle battery.............................185
Checking the wiper blades..............................187
Changing the wiper blades..............................187
Air filter(s).........................................188
Adjusting the headlamps................................189
Changing a bulb......................................190
Removing a headlamp..................................191
Bulb replacement.....................................195
Bulb specification chart.................................200
Vehicle Care 201
Cleaning products.....................................201
Cleaning the exterior..................................201
Waxing.............................................203
Repairing minor paint damage............................203
Cleaning the engine...................................203
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................204
Cleaning the interior...................................204
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......205
Cleaning leather seats..................................206
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................206
Vehiclestorage.......................................207
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Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard
warning flasher is turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash
faster, check for a burned out bulb.
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is on and any door is not completely
closed.
Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the engine running or when you are
driving, this indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level.
Note:Do not resume your journey if it illuminates despite the level
being correct. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer.
Fasten Safety Belt
It will illuminate and a chime will sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt.
Fog Lamps – Front (if equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch the front fog lamps on.
Fog Lamps – Rear
It will illuminate when you switch the rear fog lamps on.
High Beam
It will illuminate when the headlamp high beam is switched on.
It will flash when you use the headlamp flasher.
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Service Engine Soon
If the service engine soon indicator light stays illuminated after
the engine is started, it indicates that the On Board Diagnostics
system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction of the vehicle
emissions control system. Refer toOn board diagnostics (OBD-II)in the
Fuel and Refuelingchapter for more information about having your
vehicle serviced.
If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your
catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration
and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately.
Note:Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter or other vehicle components.
The service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is
first turned on prior to engine start to check the bulb and to indicate
whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light will stay on until the engine is
cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present. However,
if after 15 seconds the service engine soon light blinks eight times, it
means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. SeeReadiness for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testingin theFuel and Refuelingchapter.
Stability Control System / Traction Control System (if equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch the ignition on to confirm it
is functional. If it remains illuminated or does not illuminate
when you switch the ignition on, this indicates a malfunction.
During a malfunction the system will switch off. Have the system
checked by your authorized dealer.
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These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with good quality fuel, properly closing the fuel fill inlet or letting the
electrical system dry out. After three driving cycles without these or any
other temporary malfunctions present, the service engine soon indicator
should stay off the next time the engine is started. A driving cycle
consists of a cold engine start-up followed by mixed city or highway
driving. No additional vehicle service is required.
If the service engine soon indicator remains on, have your vehicle
serviced at the first available opportunity. Although some malfunctions
detected by the OBD-II may not have symptoms that are apparent,
continued driving with the service engine soon indicator on can result
in increased emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced engine and
transmission smoothness, and can lead to more costly repairs.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
Some state, provincial and local governments may have
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs to inspect the emission control
equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent
you from getting a vehicle registration.
If the service engine soon indicator is on or the bulb does not
work, the vehicle may need to be serviced. SeeOn-board
Diagnostics (OBD-II)in this chapter.
Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test if the service engine soon
indicator is on or not working properly (bulb is burned out), or if the
OBD-II system has determined that some of the emission control systems
have not been properly checked. In this case, the vehicle is considered
not ready for I/M testing.
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ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
Vertical Aim Adjustment
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
•(A) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(B) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(C) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(D) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and
mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall
or screen at this height.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting, you may want to block the
light from one headlamp while adjusting the other.
On the wall or screen you will
observe a flat zone of high intensity
light located at the top of the right
hand portion of the beam pattern.
If the top edge of the high intensity
light zone is not at the horizontal
reference line, the headlamp will
need to be adjusted.
C
A
B
D
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4. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver or a 13 millimeter
socket on a wrench, turn the
adjuster either clockwise or
counterclockwise in order to adjust
the vertical aim of the headlamp.
The horizontal edge of the brighter
light should touch the horizontal
reference line.
5. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NOT ADJUSTABLE.
CHANGING A BULB
Lamp Assembly Condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal
condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the
lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during
normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry
weather conditions.
These are examples of acceptable condensation:
•Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets).
•Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens.
These are examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp
water leak):
•Water puddle inside the lamp.
•Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of
the lens.
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.
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Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
WARNING:Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep
out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb by only its plastic base
and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched, clean it with rubbing alcohol
before using it.
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the bulb service cover by
turning it counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect electrical connector
from the bulb.
5. Twist off the bulb retainer ring by
turning it counterclockwise.
Install in reverse order.
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Replacing Front Parking Lamp Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the bulb service cover by
turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb and the bulb
socket.
5. Pull the bulb straight out.
Install in reverse order.
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