•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 351
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................64
Cargo Light ..............................96
Car Washes ............................ .356
Cellular Phone .......................... .182
Certification Label ........................ .269
Chains, Tire ............................ .254
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .232
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ............128, 331
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............63
Checks, Safety ............................63
Child Restraint ............................52
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................57
Child Restraints .........................52
Infants And Child Restraints ................55
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........55
Cigar Lighter ............................118
Clean Air Gasoline ........................262 Climate Control
..........................183
Manual ............................. .183
Cold Weather Operation ....................201
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............182
Compact Spare Tire ........................249
Console, Overhead ........................114
Contract, Service ..........................399
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........349
Cooling System .......................... .346
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............348
Coolant Capacity .......................382
Coolant Level ..................... .346, 350
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................350
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................346
Inspection ............................350
Points To Remember .....................350
Pressure Cap ..........................349
Radiator Cap ..........................349
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......347, 382, 383
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