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4-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge
B0086EU07
B0086EU08
This gauge indicates the temperature
of the engine coolant when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
NOTICE
If the gauge pointer moves beyond the
normal range area toward the “H (Hot)”
position, it indicates overheating that
may damage the engine.
Do not continue driving with an
overheated engine. If your vehicle
overheats, refer to “If the Engine
Overheats” section in chapter 8.
WARNING
Never remove the engine coolant
reservoir cap when the engine is hot.
The engine coolant is under pressure
and could cause severe burn. Wait until
the engine is cool before adding coolant
to the reservoir.
Fuel gauge
B0086EU09
B0086EU10
This gauge indicates the approximate
amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
Information
[ The fuel tank capacity is given in
chapter 2.
[ The fuel gauge is supplemented by
a low fuel warning light, which will
illuminate when the fuel tank is nearly
empty.
[ On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge
pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel
warning light may come on earlier than
usual due to the movement of fuel in
the tank.
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9. Maintenance
Engine Compartment ........................................................................\
............... 9-3
Maintenance Services ........................................................................\
.............. 9-4
Owner’s Responsibility ........................................................................\
....................... 9-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions ........................................................................\
....... 9-4
Owner Maintenance ........................................................................\
................. 9-5Owner Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
........... 9-6
Scheduled Maintenance Services ....................................................................9-7Normal Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
.......... 9-8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ......................................................... 9-11
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items .............................................. 9-13
Engine Oil ........................................................................\
................................. 9-15
Checking the Engine Oil Level ........................................................................\
........... 9-15
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter ........................................................................\
... 9-16
Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
.........................9-18Checking the Coolant Level......................................................................\
................. 9-18
Changing Coolant ........................................................................\
............................. 9-20
Brake Fluid ........................................................................\
................................ 9-21Checking the Brake Fluid Level ........................................................................\
......... 9-21
Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
............................ 9-22Checking the Washer Fluid Level ........................................................................\
...... 9-22
Air Cleaner ........................................................................\
............................... 9-23
Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
............................. 9-23
Cabin Air Filter ........................................................................\
......................... 9-24Filter Inspection........................................................................\
..................................9-24
Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
.............................9-24
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
........................... 9-25Blade Inspection ........................................................................\
................................ 9-25
Blade Replacement ........................................................................\
............................ 9-25
Battery ....................................................................\
..........................................9-27For Best Battery Service ........................................................................\
....................9-28
Battery Capacity Label ........................................................................\
.......................9-29
Battery Recharging ........................................................................\
............................9-29
Reset Items ........................................................................\
........................................ 9-30
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Maintenance9-40
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the plies
are laid at alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline of the
tread.
Cold tire pressure
The amount of air pressure in a tire,
measured in pounds per square inch
(psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire
has built up heat from driving.
Curb weight
This means the weight of a motor
vehicle with standard and optional
equipment including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but
without passengers and cargo.
DOT markings
A code molded into the sidewall
of a tire signifying that the tire
is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation motor
vehicle safety standards. The DOT
code includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
designator which can also identify
the tire manufacturer, production
plant, brand and date of production.
GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT
Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
Front Axle.
GAWR RR
Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
Rear axle. Intended outboard sidewall
The side of an asymmetrical tire,
that must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa)
The metric unit for air pressure.
Light Truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer
as primarily intended for use on
lightweight trucks or multipurpose
passenger vehicles.
Load ratings
The maximum load that a tire is rated
to carry for a given inflation pressure.
Load index
An assigned number ranging from 1
to 279 that corresponds to the load
carrying capacity of a tire.
Maximum inflation pressure
The maximum air pressure to which
a cold tire may be inflated. The
maximum air pressure is molded
onto the sidewall.
Maximum load rating
The load rating for a tire at the
maximum permissible inflation
pressure for that tire.