•Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to
MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion pro-
tection of your engine which contains aluminum com-
ponents.
• 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 Plan” in this section for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possi-
bly 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
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately if
the brake system warning light indicates system failure.
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when perform-
ing underhood services.
Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing
the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the top of the
“FULL” mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir.
Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may
cause leaking in the system.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 369
Cooling Capacity........................ .414
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................367
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................365
Inspection ............................. .368
Points To Remember ..................... .368
Pressure Cap ........................... .367
Radiator Cap .......................... .367
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......365, 414, 415
Corrosion Protection ....................... .398
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ..............241, 244
Cruise Light .......................... .140, 141
Cupholders .............................. .109
Customer Assistance ....................... .466
Cybersecurity ............................ .422
Daytime Running Lights ......................67
Dealer Service ............................ .352
Deck Lid Power Release ...........................95
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .213
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................76
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................142
Dimmer Switch Headlight ...............................67 Dipsticks
Oil (Engine) ........................... .350
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................336
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................367
Do Not Disturb ........................... .460
Door Ajar ............................... .133
Door Ajar Light ........................... .133
Door Locks Automatic ..............................43
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......43
Doors ....................................37
Drag And Drop Menu ...................... .421
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt ........................44
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .297
E-85 Fuel ................................411
Electric Brake Control System ..................147
Anti-Lock
Brake System ....................146
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...............148, 155
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................62
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......312
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........24112
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