Periodic Checks
Every1,000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and, if necessary, restore:
engine coolant;
brake fluid;
power steering fluid;
windshield washer fluid level;
power steering fluid;
tire inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system (head- lights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of windshield washer/ wiper system and positioning/wear
of windshield/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if
required, the engine oil level and au-
tomatic transmission fluid level (four-
speed automatic only). Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long distances at low speeds or long pe-
riods of idleness.
You should perform the following in-
spections more frequently than shown
on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condi- tions and wear;
check cleanliness of hood and trunk locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage; visually inspect conditions of: en-
gine, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves -
bushes - etc.);
check battery charge and battery fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect condition of the ac- cessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change en- gine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace pol- len filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
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Adding Engine Coolant(Antifreeze)
............. .317
Adding Fuel.............. .275
Adding Washer Fluid.........314
Additives, Fuel..............274
Adjustable Pedals............135
Airbag.................46, 52
Airbag Deployment...........53
Airbag Light.......51, 55, 69, 176
Airbag Maintenance...........54
Airbag, Side...........49, 50, 52
Airbag, Window
(Side Curtain)
........49, 50, 52
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine AirCleaner Filter)
............309
Air Conditioner Maintenance. . . .312
Air Conditioning Filter.....225, 313
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips. .225
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone. . . .222
Air Conditioning Refrigerant. . . .312
Air Conditioning System. . .219, 312
Air Pressure, Tires...........259
Alarm Light.............. .176
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...7
Antifreeze
(Engine Coolant)
. . .316, 317, 333
Disposal.............. .317
Anti-Lock Warning Light......173
Anti-Theft System............16
Ashtray...............150, 153
Assist, Hill Start.............252
Auto Down Power Windows......27
Automatic Dimming Mirror......82
Automatic Door Locks.........24
Automatic Headlights.........129
Automatic Oil Change Indicator. .184
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC)
..................219
Automatic TransaxleAdding Fluid
............320
Fluid Level Check.........320
AutomaticTransmission
......236, 320, 321
Adding Fluid............321
Fluid and Filter Changes. . . .321
Fluid Change............321
Fluid Type............. .320
Gear Ranges.............238
Special Additives..........320
Auto Up Power Windows........28
Battery.................. .311
Jump Starting............296
Keyless Transmitter Replacement
(RKE)
..................21
Saving Feature (Protection). .131
Belts, Seat..................69
Blind Spot Monitoring..........84
Body Mechanism Lubrication. . . .313
B-Pillar Location............256
Brake Assist System..........249
Brake Control System,
Electronic
.............. .248
Brakes.................. .318
Brake System...............318
Fluid Check.............319
Parking................245
Warning Light...........176
Brake/Transmission Interlock. . . .237
Break-In Recommendations, New
Vehicle
..................68
Bulb Replacement...........330
Bulbs, Light.............71, 330
Calibration, Compass.........187
Camera, Rear............. .143
Capacities, Fluid............333
Caps, Filler
Fuel
..................275
Oil (Engine).............306
Power Steering...........245
Carbon Monoxide Warning......69
Cargo Area Features..........160
Cargo Compartment..........160
Luggage Carrier..........161
Cargo (Vehicle Loading).......156
Car Washes................321
348
Cellular Phone...........89, 218
Center High Mounted StopLight
..................333
Chains, Tire.............. .265
Changing A Flat Tire.........287
Chart, Tire Sizing............253
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light)
...........174
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety. .68
Checks, Safety...............68
Child Restraint..............56
Child Safety Locks............31
Clean Air Gasoline...........274
CleaningWheels
................322
Climate Control.............219
Coat Hook................156
Coin Holder.............. .156
Cold Weather Operation.......233
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance. .218
Compact Spare Tire..........262
Compass..................186
Compass Calibration..........187
Compass Variance...........187
Computer, Trip/Travel.........185
Connector
UCI
................. .193
Universal Consumer Interface
(UCI)
.................193
Conserving Fuel.............184
Console..................156
Console, Floor..............156
Console, Overhead...........144
Console, Removable..........159
Cool Down, Turbo...........235
Cooling System.............315
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze). .317
Coolant Capacity..........333
Coolant Level........315, 317
Disposal of Used Coolant. . . .317
Drain, Flush, and Refill.....316
Inspection..............317
Points to Remember.......318
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze)
......316, 333, 334
Corrosion Protection..........321
Cupholders............151, 324
Data Recorder, Event..........55
Defroster, Windshield..........69
Diagnostic System, Onboard.....307
Diesel Fuel.............275, 334
Diesel Fuel Requirements.......275
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle
.......320
Oil (Engine).............308
Power Steering...........245
Disabled Vehicle Towing.......299
DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)
. .317
Door Locks.................22
Door Locks, Automatic.........24
DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water
.....243
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel
Economy
................184
Electrical Power Outlets.......149
Electric Remote Mirrors.........83
Electronic Brake Control System. .248
Brake Assist System........249
Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl)
................136
Electronic Stability Control(ESC)
..................249
Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC)
.............143, 178
Emergency, In Case ofHazard Warning Flasher
.....286
Jacking............287, 291
Jump Starting............296
Overheating.............286
Engine.................. .306
Air Cleaner.............309
Break-In Recommendations. . .68
Checking Oil Level........308
349
Compartment............305
Compartment Identification. .305
Coolant (Antifreeze). . . .315, 334
Cooling................315
Exhaust Gas Caution........69
Fails to Start............233
Flooded, Starting.........233
Fuel Requirements........333
Oil............308, 333, 334
Oil Change Interval. . . .184, 308
Oil Filler Cap............306
Oil Filter...............309
Oil Selection.........308, 333
Oil Synthetic............309
Overheating.............286
Starting................231
Temperature Gauge........178
Enhanced Accident Response
Feature
..................53
Entry System, Illuminated.......18
Ethanol..................273
Event Data Recorder...........55
Exhaust Gas Caution........35, 69
Exhaust System..........69, 310
Exterior Folding Mirrors........83
Exterior Lights..............71
Fabric Care................323
Filler Location Fuel..........176
FiltersAir Cleaner
.............309
Air Conditioning......225, 313
Engine Oil..........309, 334
Engine Oil Disposal........309
FlashersHazard Warning
..........286
Turn Signal.......71, 172, 331
Flash-To-Pass............. .132
Flooded Engine Starting.......233
Floor Console..............156
Fluid Capacities.............333
Fluid Leaks.................71
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle
.......320
Brake.................319
Cooling System...........315
Power Steering...........245
Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts
.................. .334
Fog Lights.........130, 172, 332
Fog Light Service............332
Fog Lights, Rear............178
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go)
Seating
.................117
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle........298
Fuel.................272, 275
Adding................275
Additives.............. .274
Conserving..............184
Diesel.............275, 334
Ethanol................273
Filler Cap (Gas Cap). . .176, 275
Filler Door (Gas Cap). . . . . .176
Gasoline.............. .272
Gauge.................176
Light................. .182
Octane Rating........272, 334
Requirements............333
Saver Mode.............184
Specifications............334
Tank Capacity...........333
Fueling.................. .275
Fuel Optimizer..............184
Fuel Saver.................184
Fuses................... .324
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)......275
Gasoline, Clean Air...........274
Gasoline (Fuel).............272
Conserving..............184
Gauges
Coolant Temperature
.......178
Fuel..................176
Speedometer.............176
Tachometer.............172
350
Headlight Switch..........129
High Beam Indicator.......172
High Beam/Low Beam Select. .131
Interior................129
License................333
Low Fuel...............182
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine)
...........174
Park..............129, 331
Passing................132
Reading................145
Rear Fog.............. .178
Seat Belt Reminder........177
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm). .176
Service................330
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction
Indicator)
..............174
Side Repeater............332
SmartBeams.............132
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm). .176
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS)
................173
Traction Control..........251
Turn Signal.......71, 331, 332
Wait to Start.............182
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description)
.............172
Loading Vehicle.............156
Tires..................256
Locks.....................22
Automatic Door...........24
Door...................22
Steering Wheel............15
Lubrication, Body...........313
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack).....161
Lug Nuts.................287
Maintenance Free Battery......311
Maintenance Procedures.......307
Maintenance Schedule.....340, 343
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)
...........174
Map/Reading Lights..........145
Memory Feature (Memory Seat). .125
Memory Seat............83, 125
Methanol.................273
Methanol Fuel............. .273
Mini-Trip Computer..........185
Mirrors....................82
Automatic Dimming........82
Electric Remote...........83
Exterior Folding...........83
Heated.................83
Memory................125
Outside.................82
Rearview................82
Vanity..................84
Mode
Fuel Saver
............. .184
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System. . .266
Multi-Function Control Lever. . . .131
Navigation System
(Uconnect® gps)
.......143, 193
New Vehicle Break-In Period.....68
Occupant Restraints.....35, 50, 53
Occupant Restraints(Sedan)
............49, 50, 52
Octane Rating, Gasoline(Fuel)
............. .272, 334
Odometer.................172
Oil Change Indicator. .173, 184, 343
Oil Change Indicator,
Reset
...........173, 184, 343
Oil, Engine............308, 334
Capacity.............. .333
Change Interval.......184, 308
Checking...............308
Disposal...............309
Filter..............309, 334
Filter Disposal...........309
Recommendation......308, 333
Synthetic.............. .309
Viscosity...............333
352
Oil Filter, Change............309
Onboard Diagnostic System.....307
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual)..6
Outside Rearview Mirrors.......82
Overhead Console............144
Overhead Travel InformationCenter
..................144
Overheating, Engine......178, 286
Owner's Manual(Operator Manual)
...........6
Paint Care.................321
Parking Brake............. .245
ParkSense System, Rear.......138
Pedals, Adjustable...........135
Personal Settings............189
Pets, Transporting............68
Phone, Cellular..............89
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®). .89
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information
............. .256
Power
Door Locks
..............23
Lift Gate................33
Mirrors.................83
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet)
................149
Seats..................111
Sliding Door..............29
Steering............244, 245
Windows................26
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts. . .46
Preparation for Jacking........290
PretensionersSeat Belts
................41
Programmable ElectronicFeatures
................189
Radial Ply Tires.............260
Radio Operation.............218
Radio Remote Controls........217
Radio (Sound Systems)........193
Rear Air Conditioning.........222
Rear Camera.............. .143
Rear Cross Path..............87
Rear Fog Lights.............178
Rear ParkSense System........138
Rearview Mirrors.............82
Rear Window Features........160
Reclining Front Seats.........115
Recorder, Event Data..........55
Recreational Towing..........284
Refrigerant................312
Reminder, Seat Belt...........45
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).....18
Remote Sound System (Radio)
Controls
................217
Removable Floor Console.......159
Repeater Lights, Side.........332
Replacement Keys............16
Replacement Parts...........307
Replacement Tires...........264
Resetting Oil ChangeIndicator
............173, 184
Restraint, Head.............115
Restraints, Child.............56
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck. . . .298
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack).....161
Rotation, Tires............. .266
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle.....69
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle....71
Safety, Exhaust Gas...........69
Safety Information, Tire.......252
Safety Tips.................68
Schedule, Maintenance. . . .340, 343
Seat Belt Maintenance.........324
Seat Belt Reminder............45
Seat Belts.............. .35, 69
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.....39
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage
...............39
And Pregnant Women.......46
Child Restraint............56
Front Seat...............36
Inspection...............69
Pretensioners.............41
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