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Maintenance and care
If the washer fluid level is at
“LOW”, add washer fluid.
■Using the gauge
The washer fluid level can be
checked by observing the position
of the level on the liquid-covered
holes in the gauge. If the level falls
below the second hole from the bot-
WARNING
■Chemicals in the battery
Batteries contai n poisonous and
corrosive sulfuric acid and may
produce hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. To
reduce the risk of death or serious
injury, take the following precau-
tions while working on or near the
battery:
●Do not cause sparks by touch-
ing the battery terminals with
tools.
●Do not smoke or light a match
near the battery.
●Avoid contact with eyes, skin
and clothes.
●Never inhale or swallow electro-
lyte.
●Wear protective safety glasses
when working near the battery.
●Keep children away from the
battery.
■Where to safely charge the
battery
Always charge the battery in an
open area. Do not charge the bat-
tery in a garage or closed room
where there is insufficient ventila-
tion.
■Emergency measures regard-
ing electrolyte
●If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water
for at least 15 minutes and get
immediate medical attention. If
possible, continue to apply water
with a sponge or cloth while trav-
eling to the nearest medical facil-
ity.
●If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thor-
oughly. If you feel pain or burning,
get medical attention immediately.
●If electrolyte gets on your
clothes
It can soak through clothing on to
your skin. Immediately take off the
clothing and follow the procedure
above if necessary.
●If you accidentally swallow elec-
trolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or
milk. Get emergency medical
attention immediately.
NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while
the engine is running. Also, be
sure all accessories are turned
off.
Adding the washer fluid
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tom (the “LOW” position), refill the
washer fluid.
Current fluid level
Check if the treadwear indica-
tors are showing on the tires.
Also check the tires for uneven
wear, such as excessive wear
on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition
and pressure if not rotated.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators
is shown by a “TWI” or “ ” mark,
WARNING
■When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the
engine is hot or running as
washer fluid contains alcohol and
may catch fire if spilled on the
engine, etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other
than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine
antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on
the vehicle’s painted surfaces, as
well as damaging the pump lead-
ing to problems of the washer
fluid not spraying.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as
necessary.
Refer to the freezing tempera-
tures listed on the label of the
washer fluid bottle.
A
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in
accordance with mainte-
nance schedules and tread-
wear.
Checking tires
A
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432Alphabetical Index
Pre-Collision Throttle Manage-ment ................................... 215
Temporary stop .................... 227
F
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system........................................... 315
Vehicles without a spare tire 358
Floor mats ................................. 20
Fluid Automatic transmission ........ 384
Brake ............................ 308, 385
Clutch ................................... 308
Manual transmission ............ 385
Washer ................................. 311
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 55
Front position lights Wattage ................................ 387
Front seats Adjustment ........................... 119
Cleaning ....................... 291, 293
Correct driving posture ........... 21
Head restraints ..................... 123
Seat heaters ......................... 276
Front side marker light Light switch .......................... 158
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 334
Turn signal lever ................... 155
Wattage ................................ 387
Fuel Capacity ............................... 381
Fuel gauge ............................. 88
Fuel pump shut off system ... 347
Information ........................... 388
Refueling .............................. 167
Type ..................................... 381
Warning light ........................ 351 Fuel filler door
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...............................369
Refueling ..............................167
Fuel gauge.................................88
Fuel pump shut off system ....347
Fuses .......................................331
G
Gauges ......................................88
G-force .......................................96
Glove box ................................279
H
Head restraints .......................123
Headlight aim ..........................333
Headlights High Beam Assist system .....162
Light switch...........................158
Replacing light bulbs ............334
Wattage ................................387
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem .....................................270
Outside rear view mirrors .....272
Seat heaters ....... ..................276
High Beam Assist ...................162
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............334
Hill-start assist control...........261
Hood Open.....................................302
Hooks Retaining hooks (floor mat) ....20
Horn .........................................125
I
I/M test .....................................299
Identification Engine ..................................381