•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 emissions.
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.
668 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt............................. .101
LATCH Positions ........................92
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......91
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........87
Seating Positions ........................90
Child Safety Locks .........................36
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .564
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .676
Climate Control ......................... .417
Automatic ........................... .417
Cold Weather Operation ....................459
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............415
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .548
Console, Overhead ....................... .252
Contract, Service ......................... .713
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........666
Cooling System .......................... .662Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)
...............664
Coolant Capacity ...................... .698
Coolant Level ......................... .667
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................666
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................663
Inspection ........................ .662, 667
Points To Remember .....................667
Pressure Cap ......................... .666
Radiator Cap ......................... .666
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......663, 698, 699
Corrosion Protection ...................... .674
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................193
Cruise Light ......................... .328, 331
Cupholders ............................ .277
Customer Assistance .......................711
Data Recorder, Event .......................83
Daytime Running Lights ....................172
Dealer Service ........................... .636
10
INDEX 725
