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Service and Appearance Care
.................. 337
Service
................................................. 339
Fuel
...................................................... 341
Checking Things Under the Hood
......... 346
All-Wheel Drive
..................................... 378
Bulb Replacement
................................ 380
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.... 384
Tires
..................................................... 386
Appearance Care
.................................. 420
Vehicle Identication
............................. 430
Electrical System
.................................. 431
Capacities and Specications
................ 436Maintenance Schedule
.............................. 437
Maintenance Schedule
.......................... 438
Customer Assistance Information
............. 455
Customer Assistance and
Information
........................................ 456
Reporting Safety Defects
...................... 473
Index
.......................................................... 477
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and
two downward (for left) positions. These positions
allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or
down. When the turn is nished, the lever will
return automatically.
An arrow on the
instrument panel cluster
will ash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to ash. Hold it there until you
complete the lane change. The lever will return
by itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the
arrows ash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned
out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you
signal a turn, check the fuse, seeFuses and Circuit
Breakers on page 431and for burned-out bulbs.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to
high, push the turn signal lever away from you. To
change from high beam to low beam, pull the
turn signal lever towards you. To ash the
high beams from low beam, pull the turn signal
lever all the way towards you. Then release it.
When the high beams
are on, this light on the
instrument panel
cluster will also be on.
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs
Some state/provincial and local governments have
or may begin programs to inspect the emission
control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass
this inspection could prevent you from getting a
vehicle registration.
Here are some things you need to know to help
your vehicle pass an inspection:
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the
check engine light is on or not working properly.
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if
the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines
that critical emission control systems have not
been completely diagnosed by the system.
The vehicle would be considered not ready for
inspection. This can happen if you have recently
replaced your battery or if your battery has
run down. The diagnostic system is designed to
evaluate critical emission control systems
during normal driving. This may take several days
of routine driving. If you have done this and
your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for
lack of OBD system readiness, your dealer
can prepare the vehicle for inspection.
Oil Pressure Light
If you have a low engine
oil pressure problem,
this light will stay on after
you start your engine, or
come on when you are
driving.
This indicates that your engine is not receiving
enough oil.
The engine could be low on oil, or could have
some other oil problem. Have it xed immediately.
The oil light could also come on in three other
situations:
When the ignition is on but the engine is not
running, the light will come on as a test to
show you it is working, but the light will go out
when you turn the ignition to START. If it
does not come on with the ignition on,
you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb.
Have it xed right away.
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have
extra wiring.
The arrows on your instrument panel will ash
whenever you signal a turn or lane change.
Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also
ash, telling other drivers you are about to turn,
change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your
instrument panel will ash for turns even if the bulbs
on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think
drivers behind you are seeing your signal when
they are not. It’s important to check occasionally to
be sure the trailer bulbs are still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before
you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you
do not shift down, you might have to use your
brakes so much that they would get hot and
no longer work well.If you are towing a trailer that weighs more than
1,000 lbs (450 kg), drive in INTERMEDIATE (I)
instead of DRIVE (D) or, as you need to, a lower
gear. This will minimize heat build-up and
extend the life of your transaxle.
Parking on Hills
{CAUTION:
You really should not park your vehicle,
with a trailer attached, on a hill. If
something goes wrong, your rig could
start to move. People can be injured, and
both your vehicle and the trailer can be
damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, do
the following:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into
PARK (P) yet.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer
wheels.
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Service........................................................ 339
Accessories and Modications................... 339
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 340
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 340
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle................................................... 341
Fuel............................................................. 341
Gasoline Octane........................................ 341
Gasoline Specications.............................. 341
California Fuel........................................... 342
Additives................................................... 342
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 343
Filling the Tank......................................... 343
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 345
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 346
Hood Release........................................... 347
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 348
Engine Oil................................................. 349
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 352
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 354
Automatic Transaxle Fluid......................... 357
Engine Coolant.......................................... 357
Engine Overheating................................... 360Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..................................... 362
Cooling System......................................... 362
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 368
Brakes...................................................... 369
Battery...................................................... 372
Jump Starting............................................ 373
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 378
Bulb Replacement....................................... 380
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 380
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps............. 381
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps...................................... 382
License Plate Lamp................................... 383
Replacement Bulbs................................... 384
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 384
Tires............................................................ 386
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 387
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 390
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 393
Tire Pressure Monitor System................... 395
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 399
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be
on a level surface.
If the level is below the bottom of the ller plug
hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add
enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of
the ller plug hole. A uid loss could indicate a
problem; check and have it repaired, if needed.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
what kind of lubricant to use. SeeRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 449.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 384.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and can burst if you drop or
scratch the bulb. You or others could be
injured. Be sure to read and follow the
instructions on the bulb package.
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Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 347for more information.
2. Remove the three headlamp assembly
attachment screws.
3. Pull the headlamp assembly toward you to
release it from the hidden, lower headlamp
mount. The headlamp assembly will need to
be carefully disengaged from the vehicle.A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp
C. Low/High-Beam/DRL Headlamp
4. Pull the locking tab back on the bulb socket
and push the release tab in to release the
wiring harness. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove it from the
headlamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
6. Push the new bulb into the socket and reinstall
the socket into the headlamp assembly by
turning it clockwise.
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7. Connect the electrical connector.
8. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the
headlamp assembly. When reinstalling the
three headlamp screws, do not overtighten.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
A. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Sidemarker Lamp
B. Turn Signal Lamp/Taillamp
C. Backup LampTo replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 107for
more information.
2. Remove the taillamp screw covers.
3. Remove the taillamp screws.
4. Pull the taillamp assembly towards you.
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5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to
disconnect it from the taillamp assembly.
6. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket.
7. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket.
8. Insert the bulb socket into the taillamp
assembly and turn it clockwise to secure.
9. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the
taillamp assembly. When reinstalling the
screws, do not overtighten.
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Remove the two screws holding each of
the license plate lamps to the liftgate
handle.2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp down
through the liftgate opening.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the
license plate lamp.
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Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up, Rear Turn Signal,
Stoplamp and Taillamp3157
Front and Rear Sidemarker Lamp 194
Front Turn Signal Lamp 5702A
License Plate Lamp 9421330
Low/High-Beam Headlamp/DRL H13
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for
wear or cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 440for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and
are removed in different ways. For proper type and
length, seeNormal Maintenance Replacement
Parts on page 450.
Here’s how to replace the windshield wiper
blades:
1. Make sure the front wipers are turned off.
2. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
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