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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.
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked
whenever the vehicle is serviced, or immediately if the
brake system warning light is on. If necessary, add fluid
to bring level to the full mark on the side of the reservoir
536 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Center High Mounted Stop Light..............562
Certification Label ........................ .467
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .429
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light). . .512
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............112
Checks, Safety ............................112
Children Too Large For Booster Seats ............90
Child Restraint ............................85
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .460
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .544
Climate Control ......................... .374
Cold Weather Operation ....................395
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............373
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .444
Console, Overhead ....................... .250
Contract, Service ......................... .589
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........534Cooling System
.......................... .530
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............532
Coolant Capacity ...................... .563
Coolant Level ......................... .530
Disposal of Used Coolant .................534
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................531
Inspection ........................... .535
Points to Remember .....................535
Pressure Cap ......................... .534
Radiator Cap ......................... .534
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............531
Corrosion Protection ...................... .542
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................196
Cupholders ............................ .276
Customer Assistance ...................... .587
Data Recorder, Event .......................84
Daytime Running Lights ....................175
Dealer Service ........................... .514
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Forward Collision Warning..................223
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................484
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................503
Front Axle (Differential) .....................538
Fuel .................................. .459
Adding ............................. .464
Additives ............................ .462
Clean Air ............................ .460
Economy Mode ....................... .398
Ethanol ............................. .460
Gasoline ............................. .459
Gauge .............................. .301
Materials Added ....................... .462
Methanol ............................ .460
Octane Rating ......................... .459
Requirements ......................... .459
Tank Capacity ......................... .563
Fueling ............................... .464
Fuses ................................. .547Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)
............252
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .460
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .459
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................460
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................299
Fuel ................................ .301
Speedometer ......................... .297
Tachometer ........................... .296
Gear Ranges ............................ .401
General Information ...................... .219
Glass Cleaning .......................... .546
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................471
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................470
GVWR ................................ .468
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing
Water........................ .412
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Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............372
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .372
Storage ............................... .278
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .384
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .555
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .252
Sun Roof .............................. .262
Sun Visor Extension ...................... .135
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........68
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .427
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .518
System, Remote Starting .....................28
Tachometer ............................. .296
Telescoping Steering Column .................187
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........382
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............299
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................285
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .187Tire and Loading Information Placard
...........434
Tire Markings ........................... .428
Tires ..................................116 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................448
Air Pressure .......................... .438
Compact Spare ........................ .444
General Information .....................438
High Speed .......................... .441
Inflation Pressures ...................... .440
Life of Tires .......................... .448
Load Capacity ........................ .434
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............451
Pressure Warning Light ...................301
Quality Grading ....................... .593
Radial .............................. .441
Replacement .......................... .448
Rotation ............................. .450
Safety .............................. .428
Sizes ............................... .429
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