4226-3. 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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599Alphabetical index
If the warning message is displayed......................... 491
If you have a flat tire ............. 504
If you lose your keys ............. 123
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 481
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 530
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 473
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 476
If your vehicle overheats ....... 527
Emergency flashers ................ 472
Engine “ACC” position ...................... 217
Compartment ........................ 415
Engine switch........................ 217
Hood ..................................... 414
How to start the engine ......... 217
Identification number ............ 539
If the engine will not start ...... 519
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ................... 217
Immobilizer system ................. 85
Overheating .......................... 527
Engine coolant ......................... 418 Capacity ................................ 543
Checking ............................... 418
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Engine coolant temperature gauge...................................... 105
Engine immobilizer system ...... 85
Engine oil ................................. 416
Capacity ................................ 541
Checking ............................... 416
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 407
Engine switch (ignition switch)..................... 217 Engine switch light
(ignition switch light) ............ 357
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Flat tire ..................................... 504
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 544
Brake .................................... 545
Washer ................................. 425
Fog lights ................................. 244 Replacing light bulbs ............ 464
Switch ................................... 244
Wattage ................................ 548
Foot well light .......................... 357
Four-wheel drive system ........ 315
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 53
Front personal lights............... 358
Front seats ............................... 147 Adjustment............................ 147
Cleaning ............................... 403
Correct driving posture ........... 32
Driving position memory ....... 152
Head restraints ..................... 157
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 152
Seat heaters ......................... 354
Seat position memory ........... 152
Seat ventilators ..................... 354
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 234
Replacing light bulbs ............ 462
Wattage ................................ 548
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 461
Turn signal lever ................... 232
Wattage ................................ 548
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