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•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
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WARNING! (Continued)
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would not have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked
when performing under the hood service, or immedi-
ately if the brake system warning lamp indicates system
failure.
The brake master cylinder has a plastic reservoir. On the
outboard side of the reservoir, there is a “MAX” dot and
a “MIN” dot. The fluid level must be kept within these
two dots. Do not add fluid above the MAX mark, because
leakage may occur at the cap.
590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Cargo Area Features...................... .272
Cargo Compartment ...................... .272
Light ............................... .273
Luggage Carrier ....................... .278
Cargo Light ............................ .273
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .274
Car Washes ............................ .596
Cellular Phone .......................... .382
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............617
Certification Label ........................ .499
Chains, Tire ............................ .475
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .529
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .455
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .564
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............114
Checks, Safety ............................114
Child Restraint ............................85
Child Restraints Child Seat Installation ....................107 Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint . . . .102
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt
................................ .104
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......93
Child Safety Locks .........................35
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .487
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .598
Climate Control ......................... .382
Cold Weather Operation ....................409
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............381
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .470
Console, Overhead ....................... .241
Contract, Service ......................... .635
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........587
Cooling System .......................... .584
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............586
Coolant Capacity ...................... .618
Coolant Level ......................... .588
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Fog Light Service........................ .616
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .160
Forward Collision Warning ..................225
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................526
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................549
Front Axle (Differential) .....................592
Fuel .................................. .486
Adding ............................. .495
Additives ............................ .489
Clean Air ............................ .487
Economy Mode ....................... .414
Ethanol ............................. .487
Gasoline ............................. .486
Gauge .............................. .297
Materials Added ....................... .489
Methanol ............................ .487
Octane Rating ......................... .486
Requirements ......................... .486
Tank Capacity ......................... .618Fuel, Flexible
........................... .492
Fueling ............................... .495
Fuses ................................. .602
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ............244
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................563
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .487
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .486
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................487
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................294
Fuel ................................ .297
Speedometer ......................... .293
Tachometer ........................... .292
Gear Ranges ............................ .416
General Information ...................... .221
Glass Cleaning .......................... .600
Gr
oss Axle Weight Rating ...................502
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................501
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