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Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
on page f or
informationonaddingtheproper
coolant.
Refer to
on page f or inf ormation
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page .
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into its hole.
Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Remove the dipstick (orange
handle).
Wait a f ew minutes af ter turning the
engine of f bef ore you check the oil.
Park the vehicle on a level surf ace.
1.
2.
3. 4.
419 423
416
Oil Check Engine Coolant Check
A dding
Engine Coolant
Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
A dding Engine Oil
Service Station Procedure
Bef ore Driving
361
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
MIN
DIPSTICK (orange handle) MAXRESERVE TANK
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the multi-information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .408
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Maintenance Minder .409
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Fluid Locations .418
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Adding Engine Oil .419
Changing the Engine Oil and
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Filter .421
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Engine Coolant .423
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Windshield Washers .424
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Transmission Fluid .425
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Automatic Transmission .425
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Manual Transmission .427
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .428
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Lights .430
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .442
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Floor Mats .442
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DustandPollenFilter .443
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Exterior Care .443
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Wiper Blades .444
...............................................
Tires .447
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Checking the Battery .454
.............................
Vehicle Storage .455
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.
505
Maintenance
Maint enance
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Capacities Chart .486
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .55
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Carrying Cargo .367
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Care .256
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CD Changer .244
.......................................
CD Player .189
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Certif ication Label .484
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Ceiling Light .161
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Chains .453
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .459
Changing Oil
........................................
How to .421
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When to .409
...
Charging System Indicator .61,470
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .374
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Child Saf ety .36
..............................
Booster Seats .52
.............................
Child Seats .43,44
Important Saf ety
..........................
Reminders .36-54
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Inf ants .41
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Larger Children .51
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LATCH .46 ......................
Risks with Airbags .37
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Small Children .42
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Tether .50
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Warning Labels .56
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Where Should a Child Sit .37
.......................................
Child Seats .36
.........................................
LATCH .46
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Tether Anchorage Points .50
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Childproof Door Locks .125
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .442
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Client Service Inf ormation .502
...............
Climate Control System .166
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Clock .290
...................................
Clutch Fluid .429
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CO in the Exhaust .55,495
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Cold Weather, Starting in .375
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Compact Spare .458
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Compass .295
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Console Compartment .156
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Consumer Inf ormation .502
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Controls, Instruments and .57
Coolant
........................................
Adding .423
....................................
Checking .361
.........................
Proper Solution .423
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Temperature Gauge .69 ............................
Courtesy Lights .162
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .495
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Cruise Control Indicator .66
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Cruise Control Operation .299
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Customer Service Of f ice .502
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Customized Settings .81
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,58
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Daytime Running Lights .114
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Dead Battery .466
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .504
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Def ogger, Rear Window .117
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Def rosting the Windows .170
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Dimensions .486
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Dimming the Headlights .111
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .425
..................................
Engine Oil .361
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Directional Signals .111
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .389
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Disposal of Used Oil .422
Index
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Doors................
Auto Door Lock .100,124
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Auto Door Unlock .106,124
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Childproof Door Locks .125
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Locking and Unlocking .124
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .489
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission .376
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .373
....................................
Economy .362
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .142
..........
Dual Temperature Control .171
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .443 ...................................
Fan, Interior .169
.........................................
Features .165
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .357
Filters
........................
Dust and Pollen .443
...............................................
Oil .421
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Flashers, Hazard Warning .117
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Flat Tire, Changing a .459
.....................................
Floor Mats .442
..............................
Economy, Fuel .362
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
.......................................
Indicator .65
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .398
..................................
Emergencies .457
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Battery, Jump Starting .466
...........
Brake System Indicator .472 ................
Changing a Flat Tire .459
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Charging System Indicator .470
..................
Checking the Fuses .474
Fuel Fill Door, Opening
................................
Manually .473
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers .117
............................
Jump Starting .466
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .470
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .471
..................
Overheated Engine .468
.......................................
Towing .481
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Emergency Brake .153
....................
Emergency Flashers .117
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Emergency Towing .481
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Emissions Controls .495
........................
Emissions Testing .498
Engine
............
Adding Engine Coolant .423
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .69
.........................
If It Won’t Start .464
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .471
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Oil Lif e Display .409
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Oil Pressure Indicator .470
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Oil, What Kind to Use .419
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Overheating .468
............................
Specif ications .487 ....................
Speed Limiter .377,381
.......................................
Starting .375
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Engine Speed Limiter .377,381
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Ethanol in Gasoline .357
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .495
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Exhaust Fumes .55
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .17
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