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CAUTION!(Continued)
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
transmission has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can
check your transmission fluid level using special service
tools. If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunc-
tion, visit your authorized dealer immediately to have
the transmission fluid level checked. Operating the ve-
hicle with an improper fluid level can cause severe
transmission damage.
410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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 reservoir, 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 Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, 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. 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 441
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Automatic Transmission...........270, 283, 409, 411
Adding Fluid ...................... .410, 411
Autostick ............................ .289
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................411
Fluid Change ..........................411
Fluid Level Check ...................... .410
Fluid Type ........................... .437
Gear Ranges .......................... .284
Special Additives ...................... .410
Autostick .............................. .289
Auto Up Power Windows ....................27
Battery ................................ .388
Jump Starting ......................... .365
Belts, Seat ...............................83
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................392
B-Pillar Location ......................... .313
Brake Assist System ...................... .298
Brake Fluid ............................ .437Brake, Parking
.......................... .294
Brakes ................................ .405
Brake System ........................ .296, 405
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .297
Master Cylinder ....................... .405
Parking ............................. .294
Warning Light ........................ .166
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................272
Bulb Replacement ..................... .428, 430
Bulbs, Light .......................... .85, 428
Camera, Rear ........................... .131
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........434
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .434
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .378
Oil (Engine) .......................... .386
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................82, 342
Car Washes ............................ .412
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Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........172
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . .131, 186 Exit Trip ............................. .192
Start Of Trip Procedure ...................192
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................29
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................349
Jacking .............................. .357
Jump Starting ......................... .365
Towing ............................. .373
Emergency Trunk Release ....................29
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .387
Break-In Recommendations .................80
Checking Oil Level ..................... .385
Compartment ......................... .381
Cooling ............................. .399
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................82, 342 Fails To Start
......................... .267
Flooded, Starting ...................... .267
Fuel Requirements ..................... .338
Oil ............................. .385, 434
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .386
Oil Filter ............................ .387
Oil Selection .......................... .386
Overheating .......................... .349
Starting ............................. .265
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............54
Ethanol ............................... .339
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission .........270, 272, 382
Fluid Type .....................407, 409, 437
Gear Ranges .......................... .274
Event Data Recorder ........................58
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................82, 342
Exhaust System ....................... .82, 397
Exterior Lights ............................85
462 INDEX
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FiltersAir Cleaner .......................... .387
Air Conditioning ...................... .390
Engine Fuel .......................... .435
Engine Oil ........................... .387
Engine Oil Disposal .....................387
Flashers Turn Signal ........................ .85, 184
Flooded Engine Starting ....................267
Fluid, Brake ............................ .437
Fluid Capacities ......................... .434
Fluid Leaks ..............................85
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................410
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........435
Fog Lights ..............................113
Fold And Tumble Rear Seat ..................101
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................370
Fuel .................................. .338Adding
............................. .342
Additives ............................ .340
Capacity ............................ .434
Clean Air ............................ .339
Ethanol ............................. .339
Gasoline ............................. .338
Light ............................... .177
Materials Added ....................... .340
Methanol ............................ .339
Octane Rating ......................... .338
Requirements ......................... .338
Tank Capacity ......................... .434
Fueling ............................... .342
Fuses ................................. .418
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..............133
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .339
Gasoline (Fuel) ....................... .338, 434
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................339
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Passive Entry Programming................219
Unlock Liftgate ........................ .219
Key, Replacement ..........................15
Keys ...................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................14
Lane Change Assist ........................112
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................34
Latches .................................85
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .338
Leaks, Fluid ..............................85
Life Of Tires ............................ .328
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................29
Light Bulbs .......................... .85, 428
Lighter, Cigar ........................... .145
Lights ........................... .85, 110, 111
AirBag .........................56, 83, 170
Brake Assist Warning ....................302
Brake Warning ........................ .166Bulb Replacement
...................... .430
Center Mounted Stop ....................434
Cruise .............................. .185
Engine Temperature Warning ...............168
Exterior ...............................85
Low Fuel ............................ .177
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........178
Park .............................112,185
Passing ..............................112
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .169
Security Alarm ..........................16
Service .............................. .430
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............180
Traction Control ....................... .302
Turn Signal ........................ .85, 184
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .168, 184
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .313
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LocksChild Protection .........................25
Door .................................22
Lubrication, Body ........................ .392
Lug Nuts .............................. .350
Maintenance Free Battery ....................388
Maintenance, General ..................... .384
Maintenance Procedures ....................384
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .440
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......178
Manual, Service ......................... .453
Manual Transmission ...................268, 407
Fluid Level Check ...................... .407
Frequency Of Fluid Change ................407
Lubricant Selection ...................407, 437
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................405
Methanol .............................. .339
Mirrors .................................90 Automatic Dimming
......................91
Electric Powered .........................92
Electric Remote .........................92
Heated ...............................93
Rearview ..............................90
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................333
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .339
Multi-Function Control Lever .................111
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................80
Occupant Restraints ........................31
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................338
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .190
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................190
Oil, Engine ...................... .385, 434, 435
Capacity ............................ .434
Change Interval ....................... .386
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Checking............................ .385
Disposal ............................. .387
Filter ............................... .387
Filter Disposal ........................ .387
Materials Added To ..................... .386
Pressure Warning Light ...................171
Recommendation ....................386, 434
Viscosity ............................ .386
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .387
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .387
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .171
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................382
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) .............133
Operating Precautions ..................... .382
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Overheating, Engine ...................... .349
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........5,453
Paint Care ..............................411 Parking Brake
........................... .294
ParkSense System, Rear .....................125
Passing Light ............................112
Pets ....................................80
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........314
Power Mirrors ...............................92
Sunroof ............................. .141
Windows ..............................26
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .437
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............39
Preparation For Jacking .....................360
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................40
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .321
Radio Operation ......................... .229
Rear Camera ........................... .131
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................29
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