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When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some
washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe
clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
containers.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;
or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, have the
exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
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than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•
Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance
Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for further information.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once A Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
• Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required. •
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering, and add as needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Keys...................................14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................17
Lane Change Assist ....................... .181
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................53
Latches ................................116
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .459
Leaks, Fluid .............................116
Life of Tires ............................ .448
Liftgate .................................45
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ...............287
Light Bulbs ..............................116
Lights .................................116
Airbag ................................77
Anti-Lock ............................ .296
Automatic Headlights ....................172
Back-Up ............................. .560
Brake Assist Warning ....................426
Brake Warning ........................ .300Bulb Replacement
...................... .557
Cargo .............................. .282
Center Mounted Stop ....................562
Daytime Running ...................... .175
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................171
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....426
Exterior ..............................116
Fog ................................ .297
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................484
Headlights ........................... .558
Headlights On With Wipers ................173
High Beam Indicator .....................296
Illuminated Entry ........................22
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........297
Map Reading ......................... .179
Passing ............................. .182
Reading ............................. .179
Rear Servicing ........................ .560
Rear Tail ............................ .560
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Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................593
Universal Transmitter ..................... .252
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .459
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................58
Vanity Mirrors .......................... .135
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............8
Vehicle Loading ......................... .435
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............9
Vehicle Storage .......................... .384
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... .518
Warning Flasher, Hazard ....................484
Warning, Roll Over .........................5
Warnings and Cautions .......................8
Warranty Information ..................... .590
Washers, Windshield ...................... .182Washing Vehicle
......................... .542
Water Driving Through ....................... .412
Wheel and Wheel Trim .....................544
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .................544
Wind Buffeting ............................45
Window Fogging ........................ .384
Windows ................................41
Power ................................41
Windshield Defroster .......................114
Windshield Washers ...................... .182
Fluid ............................... .526
Windshield Wiper Blades ....................524
Windshield Wipers ....................... .182
Wiper Blade Replacement ...................524
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... .183
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ..................... .186
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