For cold and snowy weather
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-21
9
N00941800077
Check the following parts for damage and grease leaks: Ball joint boots of the front suspension and steering linkage Bellows on both ends of the drive shaft
N00942200111
The best way to keep carbon monoxide gas from entering inside your
vehicle is to have
the engine exhaust syst
em properly serviced.
Have a competent mechanic inspect the com- plete exhaust
system and nearby body areas
for broken, damaged, de
teriorated, or mispo-
sitioned parts if you not
ice any of the follow-
ing: A change in the sound of the exhaust sys- tem The smell of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle
The underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged
Also check the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for l
ubrication, oil changes,
or required service. Any open seams or loose connections could le
t dangerous exhaust
fumes seep into the
luggage and passenger
compartments. Check for holes or exhaust gas leaks caused by corrosion or damage. Check the joints and connections for looseness or exhaust gas leaks. Check the rubber hangers and brackets for damage.
N00942500127
The hood lock release mechanism and hood safety catch should be checked, cleaned, andoiled when needed for easy movement and to prevent rust and wear. Use Multipurpose Grease NLGI Grade 2 sparingly for all slidingparts of the hood latch and release lever. Work the grease into the hood lock mecha-
nism until all the m
ovable surfaces are cov-
ered.Also, put a light coat of the same grease on the safety catch wherev
er moving parts touch.
N00942600102
The ventilation slots in front of the wind- shield should be brus
hed clear after a heavy
snowfall so that the ope
ration of the heating
and ventilation systems
will not be impaired.
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the doors, engine hood, etc., they should be treated with
silicone grease.
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short- handled spade in the vehicle during the win- ter so that you can clear away snow if you getstranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots Exhaust system
WA R N I N G Carbon monoxide gas
from your vehicle’s
exhaust is poisonous. Breathing thesefumes can cause unconsciousness or death.
Check for any of the following conditions: Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch
For cold and snowy weather Ventilation slots Weatherstripping Additional equipment (For regions where snow is encoun- tered)
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Alphabetical index 12-2
12
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Defogger (rear window)
......................
5-80
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
................................
7-10
, 7-16
Dimensions
........................................
11-3
Dimmer (high/lo
w beam change)
.........
5-76
Disc brake pads
..................................
9-20
Dome light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Door-ajar warning buzzer
....................
5-74
Door-ajar warning light
.......................
5-74
Doors
Lock
..............................................
5-24
Power door locks
............................
5-26
Driving during cold weather
..................
6-4
Driving, alcohol and drugs
.....................
6-2
E
Electric power steering system (EPS)
...
5-48
Electric rear win
dow defogger switch
...
5-80
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
.....................................
5-3
, 5-20
Emission-control sy
stem maintenance
..9-19
Engine
Compartment
...................................
9-5
Coolant
...................................
9-7
, 11-5
High coolant temperature warning light
....
5-73 Hood
...............................................
9-4
Oil and oil filter
.......................
9-5
, 11-5
Overheating
.....................................
8-4
Serial number
.................................
11-2
Specification
...................................
11-4
Engine hood
........................................
9-4
Engine switch
.....................................
5-13
Error codes
.........................................
7-38
Exhaust system
...................................
9-21
F
Floor mat
.............................................
6-2
Fluid
Brake fluid
.....................................
11-5
Continuously variable
transmission (CVT)
fluid
......................................
9-9
, 11-5
Engine coolant
.........................
9-7
, 11-5
Manual transaxle
.............................
11-5
Washer fluid
............................
9-9
, 11-5
Fluid capacities and lubricants
..............
11-5
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
...................................
5-9
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-26
Indicators
.......................................
5-71
Replacement
..................................
9-29
Switch
...........................................
5-77
Front seat adjustment
............................
4-3
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Replacement
..................................
9-28
Front turn signal light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-26
Replacement
..................................
9-28
Fuel
Filling the fuel tank
...........................
3-3
Fuel economy
...................................
6-2
Fuel hoses
......................................
9-20
Fuel remaining warning display
.......
5-66
Fuel selection
...................................
3-2
Tank capacity
.................................
11-5
Fuel Pump Shut-off System
.................
8-20
Fuel remaining display
........................
5-66
Fuses
.................................................
9-22
Fusible links
.......................................
9-22
G
General maintenance
Maintenance
...................................
9-20
General vehicle data
............................
11-3
Genuine parts
.......................................
3-6
Glove compartment
...........................
5-108
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