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The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine.
This can be determined using the procedure shown in
Section 7.
12. Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine con-
dition. If the engine is critically hot, a warning
chime will sound 10 times. After the chime
turns off, the engine will still be critically hot until the
light goes out.
13. Transmission Range Indicator
This display indicator shows the automatic transaxle gear
selection.
14. Tire Pressure Monitor Light
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-
sure label, you should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability.
NOTE:The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is
not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver ’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System low
tire pressure telltale.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will illumi-
nate in the instrument cluster, and an audible chime will
be activated when one or more tire pressures is low. The
Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will flash on and
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141
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Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
Whether operating the vehicle on an E-85 ethanol fuel or
unleaded gasoline the engine oil requirements are the
same. Refer to “Engine Oil Selection in the “Maintenance
Procedures” section of this manual for the proper quality
and viscosity engine oil.
NOTE:Your engine oil filler cap also describes the
correct engine oil to use.
Starting
The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use
when ambient temperatures fall below 0° F. In the range
of 0° F to 32° F, you may experience an increase in the
time it takes for your engine to start, and a deterioration
in drivability (sags and/or hesitations) until the engine is
fully warmed up.
Cruising Range
Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon than
gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel con-
sumption. You can expect your mpg and your driving
range to decrease by about 30% compared to gasoline
operation.
Replacement Parts
Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are
designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure
that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com-
patible parts.
CAUTION!
Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol
compatible components can damage your vehicle.
Maintenance
If you operate the vehicle using E-85 fuel, follow Sched-
ule B in the maintenance schedule section of this manual.
CAUTION!
Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your
vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and
may affect drivability.
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NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner
is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor, and
the fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
Engine Oil Overheating — 2.4L Engine Only (If
Equipped)
During sustained high speed driving or trailer tow up
long grades on hot day, the engine oil temperature may
become too hot. If this happens, the “HOTOIL” message
flashes, the vehicle speed will be reduced to 53 mph (85
km/h) until the engine oil temperature is reduced.
NOTE:Engine speed is reduced to 53 mph (85 km/h) at
the maximum. You may, of course, reduce your speed
further if needed.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull
over and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle,
when safe. Turn the air conditioner off and wait until
the pointer drops back into the normal range. After
appropriate action has been taken, if the pointer
remains on the “H”, turn the engine off immediately,
and call for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, refer to Section 7, Maintenance, of
this manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
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Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of
the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the
range markings on the dipstick. The range markings will
consist of a crosshatch zone that says SAFE or a cross-
hatch zone that says “MIN” at the low end of the range
and MAX at the high end of the range. Adding one quart
of oil when the reading is at the low end of the indicated
range will result in the oil level at the full end of the
indicator range.
CAUTION!
Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine as
indicated by the range markings, as described above,
on the engine oil dipstick will cause oil aeration,
which can lead to loss of oil pressure and an increase
in oil temperature. This could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
Road conditions and your kind of driving affects the
interval at which your oil should be changed. Check the
following list to decide if any apply to you.
•Day and night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C).
•Stop and Go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
Engine Oil Dipstick — Gasoline Engines
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Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
SAE 5W-20 engine oil for 2.4L and 2.7L engines, is
recommended for all operating temperatures.SAE 10W-30 engine oil for 3.5L engines, is recom-
mended for all operating temperatures.
These engine oils are designed to improve low tempera-
ture starting and vehicle fuel economy. Refer to the
engine oil filler cap for the preferred engine oil viscosity
grade for each vehicle.
Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
5W-20 Oil Viscosity Chart
10W-30 Oil Viscosity Chart
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Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Suggested service intervals can be found in the Mainte-
nance Section.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting
or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You wouldn’t have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
Brake And Power Steering System Hoses
When servicing the vehicle for scheduled maintenance,
inspect the surface of the hoses and nylon tubing for
evidence of heat and mechanical damage. Hard andbrittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and exces-
sive swelling suggest deterioration of the rubber. Particu-
lar attention should be made to examining those hose
surfaces nearest to high heat sources, such as the exhaust
manifold.
Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they
are secure and no leaks are present.
Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collapsed.
NOTE:Often, fluids such as oil, power steering fluid,
and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera-
tions to ease the assembly of hoses to couplings. There-
fore, oil wetness at the hose-coupling area is not neces-
sarily an indication of leakage. Actual dripping of hot
fluid when systems are under pressure (during vehicle
operation) should be noted before a hose is replaced
based on leakage.
NOTE:Inspection of brake hoses should be done
whenever the brake system is serviced and at every
engine oil change.
310 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Schedule “B”
Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•Heavy Loading
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000 km) or 60 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
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Electrical Power Outlets...............124,125
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 113
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 222
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 147
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 274
JumpStarting ........................ 280
Towing ............................. 283
Emergency Trunk Release................. 30
Emission Control System Maintenance....291,332
Engine.........................287,288,289
Break-In Recommendations............... 63
Checking Oil Level.................... 293
Coolant (Antifreeze)................... 328
Cooling ............................ 305
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 253
Fuel Requirements.................250,327
JumpStarting ........................ 280
Oil ..........................293,327,328
Oil Change Interval................... 294
Oil Filler Cap...............287,288,289,296
OilSelection ......................295,327
Oil Synthetic......................... 297Overheating......................... 272
Temperature Gauge................... 139
Event Data Recorder..................... 52
Exhaust Gas Caution............... 64,253,304
Exhaust System........................ 304
Extender, Seat Belt....................... 40
FabricCare ........................315,316
Filler Location Fuel..................... 139
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 299
Air Conditioning..................... 200
Engine Fuel......................... 299
Engine Oil.......................297,328
Flashers.............................. 272
Hazard Warning...................... 272
Turn Signal.......................... 324
Flash-To-Pass.......................... 106
Flat Tire Stowage....................... 279
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range....................... 255
Engine Oil.......................... 255
Fuel Requirements.................253,254
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Jump Starting......................... 280
Key, Programming....................... 13
Key, Replacement....................... 13
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 11
Keyless Entry System (Sedan).............. 17
Keys................................. 10
Knee Bolster........................... 41
Lane Change and Turn Signals..........144,324
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 32
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 59
Latches
Hood.............................. 103
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 250
LifeofTires ........................... 241
LightBulbs ........................... 321
Lights ............................. 65,104
Airbag....................... 41,52,64,140
Back-Up............................ 324
Brake Warning....................... 145Bulb Replacement..................... 322
Center Mounted Stop.................. 326
Daytime Running..................... 107
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............. 105
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator ............................ 222
Engine Temperature Warning............ 141
Fog ..........................107,144,323
Headlight Switch..................... 105
Headlights.......................... 105
High Beam Indicator................... 145
IlluminatedEntry ...................... 16
Instrument Cluster.................... 105
Interior ............................. 104
License............................. 326
Lights On Reminder................... 107
Low Fuel........................... 140
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 143
Map Reading........................ 104
Oil Pressure......................... 140
Passing............................. 106
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 140
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 15
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Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 188
Storage.............................. 321
Storage, Vehicle........................ 200
Stuck, Freeing......................... 282
Sun Roof............................. 121
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 40
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 297
System, Navigation..................... 181
Tachometer........................... 139
Taillights............................. 324
Telescoping Steering Column.............. 112
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......139,273
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............. 57
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 14
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 14
Tilt Steering Column.................... 112
Time Delay, Headlight................... 106
TipStart ............................. 208
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 231
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 230
Tire Markings......................... 227TireSafetyInformation ................... 227
Tires ........................... 65,235,354
Aging(LifeofTires) ................... 241
Air Pressure......................... 235
Alignment.......................... 242
Chains............................. 248
Changing........................... 274
Compact Spare....................... 238
Flat Changing........................ 279
General Information................... 235
High Speed......................... 237
Inflation Pressures.................... 236
Jacking............................. 274
LifeofTires ......................... 241
Load Capacity....................231,232
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 243
Quality Grading...................... 354
Radial............................. 238
Replacement......................... 241
Rotation ............................ 249
Safety ...........................227,235
Sizes ............................... 228
Snow Tires.......................... 248
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