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the transmission fluid at the correct level using the
recommended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used
in any transmission; only the approved lubricant should
be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine
Parts” in this section for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission.Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid
leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may
adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not
require adjustment under normal operating conditions.
Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
Check engine oil level.
Check windshield washer fluid level.
Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage.
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and brake
master cylinder, and fill as needed.
Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By OilChange Indicator System:
Change oil and filter.
Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator sys- tem turns on.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
Inspect brake pads, rotors, and hoses.
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses. Check and adjust hand brake.Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 403

Adding Fluid...................... .375, 376
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................376
Fluid Change ......................... .376
Fluid Level Check ...................... .375
Fluid Type ........................... .400
Gear Ranges .......................... .233
Special Additives ...................... .375
Autostick .............................. .238
Battery ................................ .355
Jump Starting ......................... .329
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........18
Belts, Seat ...............................76
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................360
B-Pillar Location ......................... .263
Brake Assist System ...................... .250
Brake Fluid ......................... .398, 400
Brake, Parking .......................... .244
Brakes ................................ .371Brake System
........................ .248, 371
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .248
Master Cylinder ....................... .372
Parking ............................. .244
Warning Light ........................ .143
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................231
Bulb Replacement ..................... .392, 393
Bulbs, Light .......................... .78, 392
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........397
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .397
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .297
Oil (Engine) ....................352, 353, 402
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................75, 296
Cargo Area Features ...................... .133
Car Washes ............................ .377
CD (Compact Disc) Player ...................177
Cellular Phone .......................... .206
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INDEX 421

Chains, Tire............................ .280
Change Oil Indicator ...................... .402
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .316
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .258
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .143,
347
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............74
Checks, Safety ............................74
Child Restraint ............................54
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................59
Child Restraints .........................54
Child Seat Installation .....................70
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........67
Infants And Child Restraints ................57
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....65
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................68
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......61Older Children And Child Restraints
..........57
Seating Positions ........................60
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .293
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .379
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................360
Climate Control ......................... .206
Clutch ................................ .372
Clutch Fluid ............................ .372
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............205
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .275
Connector UCI................................ .203
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........203
Contract, Service ......................... .412
Convertible Top Maintenance .................383
Coolant (Antifreeze) ....................397, 398
Cooling System .......................... .366
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............368
422 INDEX

NewTrip .............................162
Start Of Trip Procedure ...................162
Trip Computer ........................ .161
Trip Functions ........................ .163
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................303
Jacking .............................. .316
Jump Starting ......................... .329
Towing ............................. .337
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........347
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .354
Break-In Recommendations .................73
Checking Oil Level ..................... .350
Compartment ...................... .345, 346
Cooling ............................. .366
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................75, 296
Fails To Start ......................... .225
Flooded, Starting ...................... .225Fuel Requirements
................292, 293, 398
Oil ............................. .350, 397
Oil Filler Cap ...................... .352, 353
Oil Selection ....................351, 352, 398
Oil Synthetic ......................... .353
Overheating .......................... .303
Starting ............................. .223
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........49, 339
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission Fluid Type ........................... .374
Event Data Recorder ........................53
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................75, 296
Exhaust System ....................... .75, 363
Exterior Lights ........................ .78, 392
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .354
Air Conditioning ...................... .357
Engine Fuel .......................... .398
424 INDEX

Engine Oil........................... .354
Engine Oil Disposal .....................354
Flashers Turn Signal ........................ .78, 143
Flooded Engine Starting ....................225
Fluid, Brake ............................ .400
Fluid Capacities ......................... .397
Fluid Leaks ..............................78
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................375
Fluids ................................ .398
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........398
Fog Lights ...........................111,143
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................333
Fuel .............................. .292, 293
Adding ............................. .297
Additives ............................ .295
Capacity ............................ .397
Clean Air ............................ .293Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
.....................297
Gasoline ......................... .292, 293
Light ............................... .143
Materials Added ....................... .295
Octane Rating ......................... .293
Requirements ...................... .292, 293
Specifications ......................... .398
Tank Capacity ......................... .397
Fueling ............................... .297
Fuses ................................. .385
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ................297, 299
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .293
Gasoline (Fuel) ....................292, 293, 397
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................293, 294
Gauges Odometer ............................ .143
Gear Ranges ............................ .233
Gear Select Lever Override ..................335
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INDEX 425

Keys...................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................13
Lane Change Assist ....................... .109
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................29
Latches .................................78
Hood ............................... .104
Lead Free Gasoline .....................292, 293
Leaks, Fluid ..............................78
Life Of Tires ............................ .278
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................25
Light Bulbs .......................... .78, 392
Lights .............................. .78, 106
AirBag .........................51, 76, 143
Anti-Lock ............................ .143
Brake Assist Warning ....................255
Brake Warning ........................ .143
Bulb Replacement ...................... .393
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) .........143Engine Temperature Warning
...............143
Exterior ...............................78
Fog ................................ .143
High Beam ....................... .107, 143
High Beam Indicator .....................143
Low Fuel ............................ .143
Oil Pressure .......................... .143
Park ............................... .107
Passing ............................. .107
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .143
Service .............................. .393
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............143
Traction Control ....................... .255
Turn Signal ........................ .78, 108
Voltage ............................. .143
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......143
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .263
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INDEX 427

LocksAutomatic Door .........................23
Door .................................20
Power Door ............................22
Lubrication, Body ........................ .360
Lug Nuts .............................. .315
Maintenance Free Battery ....................355
Maintenance, General ..................... .350
Maintenance Procedures ....................350
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .402
Maintenance Schedules .....................402
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......347
Manual, Service ......................... .414
Manual Transmission ...................226, 374
Fluid Level Check ...................... .374
Frequency Of Fluid Change ................374
Lubricant Selection ...................374, 400
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................372 Media Hub
..............................95
Mirrors .................................85
Automatic Dimming ......................86
Electric Powered .........................87
Heated ...............................89
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................282
Multi-Function Control Lever .................106
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................73
Occupant Restraints ........................26
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................293
Odometer .............................. .143
Trip ................................ .143
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .160
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................160
Oil, Engine ...................... .350, 397, 398
Capacity ......................... .397, 398
428 INDEX

Change Interval....................... .351
Checking ............................ .350
Disposal ............................. .354
Filter ............................... .354
Filter Disposal ........................ .354
Identification Logo ..................... .352
Materials Added To ..................... .353
Recommendation .................351, 352, 397
Synthetic ............................ .353
Viscosity ......................... .352, 353
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .354
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................347
Operating Precautions ..................... .347
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Overheating, Engine ...................... .303
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........5,414
Paint Care ............................. .376
Parking Brake ........................... .244Passing Light
........................... .107
Pets ....................................73
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........264
Power Door Locks ............................22
Mirrors ...............................87
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........128
Steering ............................. .242
Sunroof ............................. .126
Windows ..............................24
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............35
Preparation For Jacking .....................320
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................35
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .271
Radio Operation ...................... .177, 206
Radio Reception ......................... .177
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................177
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