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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.90032) 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 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
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would not have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 491
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Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......75
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........71
Seating Positions ........................74
Using The Top Tether Anchorage .............87
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .426
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .498
Climate Control ......................... .310
Automatic ........................... .310
Cold Weather Operation ....................346
Console, Overhead ....................... .194
Contract, Service ......................... .545
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........489
Cooling System .......................... .485
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............487
Coolant Capacity ...................... .522
Coolant Level ..................... .485, 490
Disposal of Used Coolant .................489
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................486 Inspection
........................... .490
Points to Remember .....................490
Pressure Cap ......................... .489
Radiator Cap ......................... .489
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......486, 522, 523
Corrosion Protection ...................... .496
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................155
Cupholders ......................... .210, 502
Customer Assistance ...................... .543
Customer Programmable Features .............249
Data Recorder, Event .......................67
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............143
Daytime Running Lights ....................138
Dealer Service ........................... .469
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................40
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................39
Defroster, Rear Window .....................213
Defroster, Windshield .......................93
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Starting Procedures....................... .341
Steering Column Controls ...................... .139
Column Lock ......................... .148
Tilt Column ....................... .148, 149
Wheel, Heated ........................ .150
Wheel, Tilt ........................ .148, 149
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............307
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .307
Storage ............................... .516
Storage, Vehicle ...................... .319, 516
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .516
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .455
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .195
Sun Roof .............................. .204
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........54
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .473
System, Remote Starting .....................26 Tachometer
............................. .221
Telescoping Steering Column ..............148, 149
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........318
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............221
Tilt Steering Column ....................148, 149
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .137
Tire and Loading Information Placard .......403, 404
Tire Markings ........................... .397
Tires............................ .95, 408, 549
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................415
Air Pressure .......................... .408
Chains .............................. .417
General Information .....................408
High Speed ...........................411
Inflation Pressures ...................... .409
Life of Tires .......................... .415
Load Capacity ..................... .403, 404
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............419
Pressure Warning Light .................. .221
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