•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.
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid level of the master cylinder should be checked
when performing under the hood service, or immedi-
ately if the brake system warning lamp indicates system
failure.
The brake master cylinder has a plastic reservoir. On the
outboard side of the reservoir, there is a “MAX” dot and
a “MIN” dot. The fluid level must be kept within these
two dots. Do not add fluid above the MAX mark, because
leakage may occur at the cap.
664 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Infants And Child Restraints................88
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint . . . .100
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ................................ .102
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............96
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......92
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........88
Seating Positions ........................91
Child Safety Locks .........................36
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .560
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .672
Climate Control ......................... .426
Automatic ........................... .426
Cold Weather Operation ....................474
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............423
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .543
Console, Overhead ....................... .241
Contract, Service ......................... .707Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)
...........661
Cooling System .......................... .658
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............660
Coolant Capacity ...................... .691
Coolant Level ......................... .662
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................662
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................659
Inspection ........................ .658, 662
Points To Remember .....................663
Pressure Cap ......................... .661
Radiator Cap ......................... .661
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......659, 691, 693
Corrosion Protection ...................... .670
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................197
Cruise Light ......................... .321, 323
Cupholders ............................ .264
Customer Assistance ...................... .705
Data Recorder, Event .......................84
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