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If you get fuel on yourself and then something
ignites
it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can
spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank
is
nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any
“hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all
the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon
as possible. See Cleaning the Outside
of Your Vehicle on page 5-85. When filling the tank
do not overfill by squeezing in much more fuel after the
pump shuts
off.
When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear
a clicking sound. Make
sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine
if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page
3-39.
The CHECK GAS CAP DIC message will come on if the
fuel cap is not properly reinstalled.
Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get
the right type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get the wrong type,
it may not fit properly.
This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to
light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions
system. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the
Index.
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A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
C. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
D. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal
E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
F. Passenger Compartment Air Filter
G. Remote Negative (-) Terminal
H. Engine Oil Fill Cap
I. Engine Oil Dipstick
J. Brake Fluid Reservoir
K. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick
L. Engine Air CleanedFilter
.
If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears on the
instnJment chster, it me;lns yn~~ need to check
your engine oil level right away. For more information,
see
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-50.
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
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1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can
remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap
when the cooling system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose,
is
no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise (left) about one-quarter turn and
tnen stop.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
A hiss
means there
is still some pressure left.
2. Then keep turning the
pressure cap slowly,
and remove
it.
3. Then fill the coolant
surge tank with the
proper mixture, to the
FULL COLD fill
mark line (4.5 inches
(1 1 cm) from the top of
the filler neck).
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4. Lift the tabs to remove the bulb from the assembly.
5. Replace the bulb.
6. Push the bulb assembly in and turn it clockwise to
install the bulb assembly into the headlamp
assembly.
7. Then reconnect the wiring harness to the lamp
assem bly. 8.
Slide the lamp assembly back into place by lining
up the track on the bottom
of the assembly with
the guide on the vehicle.
9. Then connect the outboard snap mounting pin.
IO. Secure the lamp assembly with the two bolts.
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Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps
Once the headlamp assembly has been removed from
the vehicle, the front turn signal and parking lamps
can be accessed. See
Headlamps on page 5-55
for more information on location.
1. Tip the headlamp assembly and while pressing the
release, turn the bulb and socket counterclockwise
to remove them.
2. Replace the bulb in the socket.
3. Then reconnect the socket wiring harness to the
4. Reinstall the headlamp assembly into the vehicle.
lamp assembly.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
1. Open the trunk.
2. Turn the screws located inside of the trunk
3. Remove the plastic trim piece from the trunk.
4. Pull the carpeting away from the rear corner of the
counterclockwise and
remove them.
trunk.
5. Remove the three nuts holding the lamp in place
and remove the lamp assembly.
6. While pressing the release, turn the bulb socket
assembly counterclockwise to remove it from the
lamp assembly.
7. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the
socket.
8. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to reinstall
the lamp assembly.
Replacement Bulbs
StotiTaillamDs I- ~
Rear Turn Signal Lamps I 3057 1
For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer.
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade
Cheek” under
Pari B: Owner Checks and Services on
page 6-9 for more information.
To replace the wiper blade assembly do the following:
1. Lift the wiper up from the windshield and set it
into the vertically-locked position.
2. Push the tab on the wiper blade assembly and pull
the assembly down enough to release it from the
“U” hooked end of the wiper arm. Slide the
assembly away from the arm.
3. Remove the blade.
4. To reinstall the wiper blade assembly, slide it over
the wiper arm to engage the
“U” hooked end on the
wiper blade assembly. Pull up on the assembly
to lock it into place.
For the proper windshield wiper blade assembly
replacement length and type, see
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Pan‘s on page
5- 101.
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Check Tire Pressure System
The check tire pressure system can alert you to a large
change in the pressure of one tire. The system won’t
alert you before you drive that a tire is low or flat.
You must begin driving before the system will work
properly.
The
LOW TIRE PRESSURE message will appear on
the Driver Information Center (DIC)
if pressure difference
(low pressure) is detected in one tire. The check tire
pressure system may not alert you
if:
more than one tire is low,
the vehicle is moving faster than 65 mph (105 km/h),
the system is not yet calibrated,
the tire treadwear is uneven,
the compact spare tire is installed,
tire chains are being used, or
the vehicle is being driven on a rough or
frozen road.
If the anti-lock brake system warning light comes on,
the check tire pressure system may not be working
properly. See your dealer for service.
Also, see
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-36.
The check tire pressure system detects differences
in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire
pressure. The system can alert you about a low
tire
- but it doesn’t replace normal tire maintenance.
See
Tires on page 5-60.
When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE message appears on
the Driver Information Center, you should stop as
soon as you can and check all your tires for damage. If
a tire is flat, see
If a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-70.
Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as
you can. See
Inflation -- Tire Pressure on page 5-60.
Any time you adjust a tire’s pressure or have one
or more tires repaired or replaced, you’ll need to reset
(calibrate) the check tire pressure system. You’ll
also need to reset the system whenever you rotate the
tires, buy new tires and install or remove the compact
spare.
Don’t reset the check tire pressure system without first
correcting the cause of the problem and checking
and adjusting the pressure in all four tires.
If you reset
the system when the tire pressures are incorrect,
the check tire pressure system will not work properly
and may not alert you when a tire is low or high.
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A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you’d use
in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way
you want the vehicle to go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop
- well off the road if possible.
If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment
to change a flat tire safely.
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to
a level place. Turn on your
hazard warning flashers. Changing a tire can cause an in-
y. The
vehicle can
slip off the jack and roll over you
or other people. You and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to change your tire.
To help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
3. Turn off the engine.
To be even more certain the vehicle won’t move, you can put blocks at the front and
rear of the tire farthest away from the one
being changed. That would be the tire on
the other side of the vehicle, at the
opposite end.
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
1. Position the wheel wrench securely over the wheel
nuts and turn the wrench counterclockwise to
loosen the wheel nuts, but don't remove them.
3. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise by hand to
lower the jack head until it fits under the vehicle.
2. Attach the wheel wrench to the bolt on the end of
the jack to create a jack handle.
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