This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the multi-information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.U.S. Vehicles: ......................
Maintenance Saf ety . 530
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Maintenance Minder . 531
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Fluid Locations . 541
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Engine Compartment Covers . 542
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Adding Engine Oil . 543
Changing the Engine Oil and
...........................................
Filter . 544
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Engine Coolant . 546
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Windshield Washers . 548
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Transmission Fluid . 549
..........
Automatic Transmission . 549
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Manual Transmission . 551
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 553
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Timing Belt . 554
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Lights . 555
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 564
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Floor Mats . 565
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 566
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Exterior Care . 566
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Wiper Blades . 566
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Tires . 568
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Checking the Battery . 577
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Vehicle Storage . 578
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Interior Care . 579
633
Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
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Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.If the washer f luid is low, a ‘‘LOW
WASHER FLUID’’ message appears
on the multi-information display.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.
Check the reservoir’s f luid level by
removing the cap and looking inside.
On U.S. models On Canadian models
Windshield Washers
548
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.
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Vanity Mirror . 217
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 482
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Vehicle Dimensions . 614
VEHICLE OFF Mode
...................
(Power Mode) . 184, 185
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 612
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ....
Control (ESC), System . 510
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VSA Of f Indicator . 68, 510
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VSA OFF Switch . 511
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VSA System Indicator . 68, 510
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Vehicle Storage . 578
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VIN . 612
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Viscosity, Oil . 543, 544
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Voice Control System . 228, 285
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WARNING, Explanation of . iv .........
Warning Labels, Location of . 58
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Warranty Coverages . 631
Washer, Windshield
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Fluid Level Message . 548
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Operation . 137
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Reserve Tank . 548
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 146
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Alignment and Balance . 573
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Compact Spare . 582
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Wrench, Nut . 584
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse . 207
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Operating the Power . 206
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Rear, Def ogger . 145
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning . 137
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Def roster . 231
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Washers . 137
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 566
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Operation . 137
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Worn Tires . 571
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 607
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Traction Devices . 575
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 549
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 551
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Fluid Selection . 550, 551
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Identif ication Number . 613
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Shif ting the Automatic . 495
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Shif ting the Manual . 491
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Treadwear . 617
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Trip Computer . 84
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Trip Meter . 83
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Trunk . 154
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Emergency Opener . 156
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Opening the . 154
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Open Indicator . 71
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Open Monitor Indicator . 12
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Turn Signals . 139
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 581
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 617
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Unleaded Gasoline . 468 USB Adapter
..................
Cable . 266, 275, 356, 367
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 546
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