Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re-
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.
WARNING!
•Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake system and/or
impair its performance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the
original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder
reservoir.
• To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master
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WARNING! (Continued)
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the
air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may
cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro-
longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
• Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
556 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
have any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer
Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800)
465-2001 English / (800) 387-9983 French).
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
620 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Alarm (Security Alarm)..................19, 235
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .....550, 585, 586, 587, 588
Disposal ............................. .553
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................414
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................250
Appearance Care ........................ .560
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............19
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .417
Auto Down Power Windows ..................41
Automatic Door Locks ......................34
Automatic Headlights ..................... .140
Automatic High Beams .....................140
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .......340, 348
Automatic Transmission ..............394, 558, 559
Adding Fluid ......559, 589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Autostick ............................ .402
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................559 Fluid Change
......................... .559
Fluid Level Check ...................... .558
Fluid Type ............589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Special Additives ...................... .558
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .......400
Autostick .............................. .402
Operation ............................ .402
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................34
Axle Fluid ..............589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Axle Lubrication .........589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Battery ............................ .237, 539
Charging System Light ...................237
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........25
Location ............................. .539
Belts, Seat ...............................96
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................545
B-Pillar Location ......................... .434
Brake Assist System ...................... .417
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