rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani-
mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based
engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in
puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek
emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground
spills immediately.
Coolant Level
The coolant expansion bottle provides a quick visual
method for determining that the coolant level is ad-
equate. With the engine off and cold, the level of the
engine coolant (antifreeze) in the bottle should be be-
tween the bottom and top lines marked “COLD FILL
RANGE”.
As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfac-
tory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once a
month.When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to
maintain the proper level, it should be added to the
coolant bottle. Do not overfill.
Points To Remember
NOTE:
When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor-
mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
• Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 367
Audio Systems (Radio).....................194
Automatic Dimming Mirror ...................88
Automatic Door Locks ......................23
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........216
Automatic Transaxle ........................11
Automatic Transmission ..............235, 371, 373
Adding Fluid ...................... .372, 373
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................373
Fluid Change ......................... .373
Fluid Level Check ...................... .372
Fluid Type ........................... .396
Gear Ranges .......................... .238
Special Additives ...................... .372
Autostick .............................. .243
Battery ............................ .155, 352
Charging System Light ...................155
Jump Starting ......................... .331
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........19Belts, Seat
...............................77
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................357
B-Pillar Location ......................... .269
Brake Assist System ...................... .255
Brake Fluid ......................... .394, 396
Brake, Parking .......................... .249
Brakes ................................ .368
Brake System ........................ .253, 368
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .254
Master Cylinder ....................... .369
Parking ............................. .249
Warning Light ........................ .153
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................236
Bulb Replacement ..................... .388, 389
Bulbs, Light .......................... .79, 388
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........393
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .393
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