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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602Alphabetical index
Engine coolant ......................... 418Capacity ................................ 545
Checking ............................... 418
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Engine coolant temperature gauge...................................... 105
Engine immobilizer system ...... 85
Engine oil ................................. 416 Capacity ................................ 543
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 ..................................... 506
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 546
Brake .................................... 547
Washer ................................. 425
Fog lights ................................. 244
Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Switch ................................... 244
Wattage ................................ 550
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 ............ 464
Wattage ................................ 550
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 463
Turn signal lever ................... 232
Wattage ................................ 550
Fuel ........................................... 542 Capacity................................ 542
Fuel gauge............................ 105
Fuel pump shut off system ... 484
Gas station information......... 612
Information............................ 551
Refueling .............................. 248
Type.............................. 248, 542F
