Adding Washer Fluid
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the
underhood compartment, and the fluid level should be
checked at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with
windshield washer solvent (not coolant/antifreeze).
Refer to “Underhood Compartment” in “Maintaining
Your Vehicle” for further information.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer sol-
vents are flammable. They could ignite and burn
you. Care must be exercised when filling or work-
ing around the washer solution.
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 abnor-
mally high brake temperatures, excessive lining
wear, and possible brake damage. Riding the
brakes may also reduce braking capacity in an
emergency.
Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked
when performing under hood services, or immediately
if the “Brake Warning Light” is on and the parking
brake is not applied.
Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area
before removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring
the fluid level up to the requirements described on the
brake fluid reservoir. Fluid level can be expected to fall
as the brake pads wear. The brake fluid level should be
checked when the pads are replaced. However, low
fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may
be needed.7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 251
Bulb Replacement.....................266, 267
Bulbs, Light ......................... .79, 266
Capacities, Fluid ........................ .269
Cargo Area Features ......................114
Car Washes ........................... .253
Cellular Phone ......................... .160
Chart, Tire Sizing ....................... .190
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............76
Checks, Safety ...........................76
Child Restraint ...........................60
Child Restraints Booster Seats ..........................64
Child Restraints ........................60
Child Seat Installation ....................72
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......70
Infants And Child Restraints ...............62
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ......66
Older Children And Child Restraints .........63
Seating Positions .......................65
Cleaning Wheels ............................ .254
Climate Control ........................ .161
Manual ............................ .161
Clutch ............................... .251Clutch Fluid
........................... .251
Compact Spare Tire ...................... .203
Connector UCI............................... .144
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) .........144
Contract, Service ........................ .280
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..................... .269
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...........270
Corrosion Protection ..................... .252
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ...............101
Cruise Light ..................125, 126, 136, 137
Cupholders ............................113
Customer Assistance ..................... .278
Customer Programmable Features ............146
Daytime Running Lights ....................95
Dealer Service .......................... .240
Defroster, Windshield ......................77
Disarming,
Security System ..................31
Door Ajar ......................... .126, 127
Door Ajar Light ..................... .126, 127
Door Locks .............................35
Door Locks, Automatic .....................36
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