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Maintenance
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Maintenance
Motor Compartment ..............................................7-3
Maintenance Services ...........................................7-4
Owner's Responsibility .....................................................7-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions..................................7-4
Owner Maintenance ..............................................7-5
Owner Maintenance Schedule .......................................7-6
Scheduled Maintenance Services........................7-7
Normal Maintenance Schedule ......................................7-8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ........7-10
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items..7-11
Coolant.................................................................\
..7-12
Checking the Coolant Level ..........................................7-12
Changing Coolant ............................................................7-15
Brake Fluid ............................................................7-16
Checking the Brake Fluid Level ...................................7-16
Washer Fluid .........................................................7-17
Checking the Washer Fluid Level................................7-17
Climate Control Air Filter ....................................7-18
Filter Inspection ...............................................................7-18
Wiper Blades.........................................................7-20
Blade Inspection ..............................................................7-20
Blade Replacement .........................................................7-20
12v Battery ...........................................................7-23
For Best Battery Service ..............................................7-24
Battery Recharging ........................................................7-24
Reset Features.................................................................7-25
Tires and Wheels .................................................7-26
Tire Care ........................................................................\
....7-26
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........7-27
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................7-28
Tire Rotation...................................................................\
..7-29
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............................7-30
Tire Replacement ............................................................7-30
Wheel Replacement ........................................................7-31
Tire Traction .....................................................................7-3\
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Tire Maintenance ............................................................7-31
Tire Sidewall Labeling ....................................................7-31
Tire Terminology and Definitions................................7-35
All Season Tires ...............................................................7-39
Summer Tires ...................................................................7-39
Snow Tires ........................................................................\
7-39
Radial-Ply Tires ...............................................................7-39
Low Aspect Ratio Tires..................................................7-40
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Maintenance
When you do not use the vehicle for a long time in a low tempera-
ture area, disconnect the battery
and keep it indoors.
Always charge the battery fully to prevent battery case damage
in low temperature areas.
For Best Battery Service
Keep the battery securely mount-ed.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connec- tions clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled acid from the bat- tery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
Battery Recharging
NOTICE
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth
defects and reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
Always follow these instruc-
tions when recharging your
vehicle's battery to avoid the
risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH from explosions or acid
burns:
Before performing mainte-
nance or recharging the bat-
tery, turn off all accessories
and place the POWER button
to the OFF position.
Keep all flames, sparks, or
smoking materials away from
the battery.
Always work outdoors or in an
area with plenty of ventilation.
Wear eye protection when
checking the battery during
charging.
The battery must be removed
from the vehicle and placed in
a well ventilated area.
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WARNING
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