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Points To Remember
NOTE:
When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/kilometers of
operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front of
the engine compartment. This is normally a result of mois-
ture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulating on the
radiator and being vaporized when the thermostat opens,
allowing hot engine coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be safely
driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
• Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
• Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze)
needs to be added, the contents of the coolant expansion
bottle must also be protected against freezing.
• 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 oper -
ation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY the
correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in unsat -
isfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) performance, poor
gas mileage, and increased emissions.
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INDEX
A
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ................................... 256
Additives, Fuel ........................................................................ 299
Air Bag Air Bag Operation ............................................................... 124Driver Knee Air Bag ........................................................... 125
Enhanced Accident Response ................................... 131, 240
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ............................................... 240
Front Air Bag ....................................................................... 122If Deployment Occurs ........................................................ 130
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................................................... 124Maintaining Your Air Bag System.................................... 132
Maintenance......................................................................... 132
Transporting Pets ................................................................ 153
Air Bag Light ..................................................................... 84, 154
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ................ 250
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............................................... 251
Air Conditioner Refrigerant .................................................. 251
Air Conditioner System ......................................................... 251
Air Conditioning Filter ............................................................ 59
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips .................................... 57, 59 Air Filter ................................................................................... 250 Air Pressure
Tires .......................................................................................277
Alarm Security Alarm .......................................................................21
Alterations/Modifications Vehicle.....................................................................................12
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........................................256, 301 Disposal ................................................................................258
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...............................................97 Anti-Lock Warning Light.........................................................88
Assist, Hill Start .......................................................................101
Audio Systems (Radio)........................................................... 305
Auto Down Power Windows ..................................................61
Auto Up Power Windows .......................................................61Automatic Transmission ................................................163, 164 Adding Fluid................................................................263, 304
Fluid And Filter Change ....................................................263
Fluid Change........................................................................263Fluid Level Check........................................................261, 262
Fluid Type ....................................................................261, 304
Special Additives .................................................................262
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ............................70
Axle Fluid .................................................................................304
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Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck.............................................. 237Jacking .......................................................................... 212, 266
Jump Starting ....................................................................... 231Towing .................................................................................. 238
Emission Control System Maintenance ................................. 95 Engine ....................................................................................... 245 Air Cleaner ........................................................................... 250Block Heater ......................................................................... 159
Break-In Recommendations .............................................. 160Checking Oil Level.............................................................. 246Coolant (Antifreeze) ........................................................... 302
Cooling ................................................................................. 255
Exhaust Gas Caution .................................................. 153, 300Fails To Start ........................................................................ 158
Flooded, Starting ................................................................. 158
Jump Starting ....................................................................... 231Oil .......................................................................... 248, 301, 302
Oil Filler Cap................................................................ 245, 249
Oil Filter................................................................................ 250
Oil Selection ................................................................. 249, 301
Oil Synthetic......................................................................... 249
Overheating ......................................................................... 234
Starting.................................................................................. 157
Engine Oil Viscosity ............................................................... 249
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart .................................................... 249 Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........................131, 240
Ethanol ...................................................................................... 297
Exhaust Gas Cautions.....................................................153, 300
Exhaust System................................................................153, 253
Exterior Lights ...................................................................43, 156 F
Filters Air Cleaner ...........................................................................250
Air Conditioning ...................................................................59
Engine Oil .....................................................................250, 302
Engine Oil Disposal ............................................................ 250
Flashers Hazard Warning..................................................................199
Turn Signals ...................................................................92, 156
Flooded Engine Starting.........................................................158
Fluid Capacities .......................................................................301
Fluid Leaks ...............................................................................156
Fluid Level Checks Brake...................................................................................... 260
Engine Oil ............................................................................. 246
Power Steering .....................................................................171
Fluid, Brake ..............................................................................304
Fluids And Lubricants ............................................................302
Fog Lights ...................................................................................45
Fold-Flat Seats ...........................................................................29
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................................................199
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