4137-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turn ing it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall the cap and remove it again.
Check the fluid level.
Check the battery as follows:
■Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections , cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Items Rag or paper, clean funnel (only for adding fluid)
CAUTION
■Checking the fluid level
Take care, as the reservoir may be hot.
NOTICE
■When adding fluid
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering may be damaged.
■ After replacing the reservoir cap
Check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or
damage.
Battery
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4
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566Alphabetical index
Automatic transmissionAutomatic transmission......... 181
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 492
TOW/HAUL switch ................ 184
AUX port ........................... 255, 282
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 369
Back window Back window ......................... 137
Power back window .............. 138
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 449
Wattage ................................ 519
Battery ...................................... 413
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 494
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 240
Warning light ......................... 465
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 217
Bluetooth
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Audio system ................ 289, 295
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ..... 289, 296
Bottle holders .......................... 368
Brake Fluid ...................................... 411
Parking brake........................ 187
Warning buzzer..................... 465
Warning light ......................... 465
Brake assist ............................. 230
Break-in tips ............................. 147
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................................... 89
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 217 Blind Spot Monitor function ............................... 219
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................... 222 Camper information ................ 554
Card holder .............................. 360
Care .................................. 392, 394
Aluminum wheels ................. 392
Exterior ................................. 392
Interior .................................. 394
Seat belts.............................. 395
Cargo capacity......................... 156
Cargo lamp Light switch ........................... 355
Replacing light bulbs ............ 451
Wattage ................................ 519
CD player.................................. 269
Certification label ............ 161, 510
Chains ...................................... 241
Child restraint system............... 56
Booster seats, definition ......... 57
Booster seats, installation....... 67
Convertible seats, definition ... 57
Convertible seats, installation ...................... 65, 66
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 50
Infant seats, definition............. 57
Infant seats, installation .......... 65
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 63
Installing CRS with seat
belts...................................... 65
Installing CRS with top tether strap.............. 68
Child safety ................................ 55 Airbag precautions.................. 42
Battery precautions............... 496
Child restraint system ............. 56
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 60
Moon roof precautions .......... 143
Power back window precautions......................... 140
Power window lock switch .... 134
B
C
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If you think something is wrong .............................. 463
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 499
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 457
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ......................... 458
If your vehicle overheats ....... 497
Emergency flashers ................ 456
Engine
“ACC” position ...................... 179
Compartment ........................ 406
Engine switch........................ 179
Hood ..................................... 405
How to start the engine ......... 179
Identification number ............ 510
If the engine will not start ...... 491
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 179
Immobilizer system ................. 78
Overheating .......................... 497
Engine coolant ......................... 409 Capacity ................................ 514
Checking ............................... 409
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 240
Engine coolant temperature
gauge........................................ 88
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil ................................. 407 Capacity ................................ 512
Checking ............................... 407
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 240
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 398
Engine switch (ignition switch)..................... 179
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 353
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10 FFV.................................... 195, 520
Flat tire ..................................... 476
Flex-fuel............................ 195, 520
Flexible fuel vehicle ........ 195, 520
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 516
Brake .................................... 517
Washer ................................. 415
Fog lights ................................. 191
Replacing light bulbs ............ 446
Switch ................................... 191
Wattage ................................ 519
Foot well light .......................... 353
Four-wheel drive system ........ 225
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 50
Front personal lights............... 354
Front seats ............................... 111 Adjustment............................ 111
Cleaning ............................... 394
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Driving position memory ....... 116
Head restraints ..................... 120
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 116
Seat heaters ......................... 350
Seat position memory ........... 116
Seat ventilators ..................... 350
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 188
Replacing light bulbs ............ 444
Wattage ................................ 519
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
Turn signal lever ................... 186
Wattage ................................ 519
Fuel ........................................... 511 Capacity................................ 511
Fuel gauge.............................. 88
Fuel pump shut off system ... 464
Gas station information......... 576F