4927-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turni ng it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall the cap and remove it again.
Check the fluid level.
Check the battery as follows:
■Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Items Rag or paper, clean funnel (only for adding fluid)
WARNING
■Checking the fluid level
Take care, as the reservoir may be hot.
NOTICE
■When adding fluid
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering may be damaged.
■ After replacing the reservoir cap
Check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or
damage.
Battery
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iPod............................... 328, 347
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 342
Portable music player.......... 328, 347, 351, 355
Radio .................................... 340
Setup menu .......................... 329
USB memory ................ 328, 351
AUTO LSD system ................... 298
Automatic High Beam ............. 210
Automatic light control system .................................... 205
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission......... 196
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 200
TOW/HAUL switch ................ 199
AUX port ........................... 328, 355
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 445
Back window Back window ......................... 150
Power back window .............. 151
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 532
Wattage ................................ 608
Battery ...................................... 492 If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 582
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 311
Warning light ......................... 547
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 285
Bluetooth
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Audio system ....... ......... 363, 369
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ..... 363, 370
Bottle holders .......................... 444
Brake Fluid ...................................... 490
Parking brake........................ 204
Warning buzzer..................... 547
Warning light ......................... 547 Brake assist ............................. 300
Brake Override System ........... 161
Break-in tips............................. 162
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control .................................. 97
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 285
Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 289
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function............................... 292
Camper information ................ 646
Card holder .............................. 436
Care .................................. 470, 473 Aluminum wheels ................. 471
Exterior ................................. 470
Interior .................................. 473
Seat belts.............................. 474
Cargo capacity......................... 171
Cargo lamp Light switch ........................... 431
Replacing light bulbs ............ 534
Wattage ................................ 608
CD player.................................. 342
Certification label ............ 176, 599
Chains ...................................... 312
Child restraint system............... 56 Booster seats, definition ......... 57
Booster seats, installation....... 66
Convertible seats, definition ... 57
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 65
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 50
Infant seats, definition............. 57
Infant seats, installation .......... 64
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 62
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 64
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Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil ................................. 486Capacity ................................ 601
Checking ............................... 486
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 311
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 477
Engine switch (ignition switch)..................... 194
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 429
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10
FFV .................................... 219, 609
Flat tire...................................... 565
Flex-fuel ............................ 219, 609
Flexible fuel vehicle......... 219, 609
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid Automatic transmission......... 605
Brake .................................... 606
Washer ................................. 494
Fog lights ................................. 215
Replacing light bulbs............. 530
Switch ................................... 215
Wattage ................................ 608
Foot well light .......................... 429
Four-wheel drive system ........ 295
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 50
Front personal lights ............... 430
Front seats ............................... 123 Adjustment ............................ 123
Cleaning................................ 473
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Driving position memory ....... 128
Head restraints ..................... 132
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 128
Seat heaters ......................... 426
Seat position memory ........... 128 Seat ventilators ..................... 426
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 205
Replacing light bulbs ............ 528
Wattage ................................ 608
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 527
Turn signal lever ................... 203
Wattage ................................ 608
Fuel ........................................... 600
Capacity................................ 600
Fuel gauge.............................. 95
Fuel pump shut off system ... 546
Gas station information......... 672
Information............................ 609
Refueling .............................. 219
Type.............................. 219, 600
Warning light......................... 548
Warning message................. 558
Fuel consumption Average fuel consumption ....................... 107
Current fuel consumption ..... 107
Fuel filler door ......................... 221
Fuel pump shut off system..... 546
Fuses ........................................ 518
Garage door opener ................ 456
Gas station information .......... 672
Gauges ....................................... 95
Glove box ................................. 434
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