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Refer toon page f or inf ormation
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
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
inf ormation on adding the proper
coolant.
Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page .
4.
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Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
Engine Coolant Check
A dding
Engine Coolant
A dding Engine Oil
Service Station Procedures
250
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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.
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.U.S. Vehicles:
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 .298
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Maintenance Minder . 299
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Fluid Locations .309
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Adding Engine Oil .310
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 312
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Engine Coolant .315
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Windshield Washers .317
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 318
Continuously Variable ............
Transmission (CVT) . 318
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Brake Fluid .319
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Lights .321
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Audio Antenna .331
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 331
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Floor Mats .331
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DustandPollenFilter . 332
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Wiper Blades .332
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Tires .338
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Checking the 12Volt Battery . 344
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Vehicle Storage .346
397
Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Maint enance
297
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Index
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Braking System .285
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 244
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .124
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .327
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Brake Lights .330
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Front Side Marker Lights . 326
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 325
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Headlights .321
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Parking Lights .324
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Rear Turn Signal Lights . 327
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Specif ications .381
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Bulbs, Halogen .321 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iv
...................................
Dashboard .3, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 123
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 396
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 126
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Def rosting the Windows . 165,166
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Dimensions .380
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Dimming the Headlights . 120
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 318
..................................
Engine Oil .249
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Directional Signals .120
Disc Brake Pad Wear ...................................
Indicators .286
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Disc Player .173, 188
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Disposal of Used Oil .314
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Cargo Area Light .160
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Capacities Chart .380
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
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Carrying Cargo .256
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iv
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Ceiling Light .159
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Center Pockets .157
...................................
Center Tray .156
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Certif ication Label .378 ............................................
Chains .342
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Changing a Flat Tire .349
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .312
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When to .299
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Charging System Indicator . 63,364
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 262
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Child Saf ety .38
Child Seats .............
LATCH Anchor System . 47
.............................
Lower Anchor .47
............................
Tether Anchor .51
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Childproof Door Locks . 134
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Climate Control .162
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Clock, Setting the .220
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CO in the Exhaust .387
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 263
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Compact Spare .348
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Console Compartment . 155
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant ........................................
Adding .315
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Checking .250
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Proper Solution .315
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Temperature Indicator . 67Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .387
............
Cruise Control Operation . 222
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Customer Service .394
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Doors...................
Auto Door Locking . 109
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Auto Door Unlocking . 110
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Childproof Door Locks . 134
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Locking and Unlocking . 133
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 382
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .261
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Economy .251
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 332 ...................................
Fan, Interior .164
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Features .161
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 245
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .332
...............................................
Oil .313
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 125
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 349
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Floor Mats .331
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 318
..........................................
Brake .319
..................
Windshield Washer . 317
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .212
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Four-way Flashers .125
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Front Airbags .10, 25
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Eco Assist System .264
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Ecological Drive Display . 81
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ECON Button .127
..................................
ECON Mode .127
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Economy, Fuel .251
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Emergencies on the Road . 347
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Battery, Jump Starting . 358
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Brake System Indicator . 63,366
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Changing a Flat Tire . 349
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .63, 364
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Checking the Fuses . 369Low Oil Pressure
...........................
Indicator .62, 363
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 365
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Overheated Engine . 360
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Emergency Brake .151
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Emergency Flashers .125
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Emergency Hatch Opener . 140
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Emergency Towing .374
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Emissions Controls .387
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Emissions Testing .390
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 315
Coolant Temperature ...................................
Indicator .67
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If It Won’t Start .356
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 365
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Oil Lif e Display .299
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,363
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 310
...............................
Overheating .360
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Specif ications .380
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Speed Limiter .274
.......................................
Starting .263
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 387...............................
Exhaust Fumes .56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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