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Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir
full? Are all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you
checked all levels?
Lamps:Are they all working? Are the lenses
clean?
Tires:They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough
for long-distance driving? Are the tires
all inated to the recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts:What is the weather
outlook along your route? Should you
delay your trip a short time to avoid a major
storm system?
Maps:Do you have up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as highway
hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the
wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of
awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road
with the same scenery, along with the hum of the
tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the
rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make
you sleepy. Do not let it happen to you! If it does,
your vehicle can leave the road in less than a
second, and you could crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis?
First, be aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with
a comfortably cool interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead
and to the sides. Check your rearview mirrors
and your instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest,
service, or parking area and take a nap, get
some exercise, or both. For safety, treat
drowsiness on the highway as an emergency.
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Service........................................................ 287
Accessories and Modications................... 287
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 288
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 288
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 289
Fuel............................................................. 289
Gasoline Octane........................................ 289
Gasoline Specications.............................. 289
California Fuel........................................... 290
Additives................................................... 290
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 291
Filling the Tank......................................... 292
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 294
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 294
Hood Release........................................... 295
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 296
Engine Oil................................................. 297
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 300
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 302
Automatic Transaxle Fluid......................... 305Engine Coolant.......................................... 306
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap............ 309
Engine Overheating................................... 309
Cooling System......................................... 311
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 317
Brakes...................................................... 318
Battery...................................................... 321
Jump Starting............................................ 322
Headlamp Aiming........................................ 328
Bulb Replacement....................................... 331
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 331
Headlamps................................................ 331
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps....... 334
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)................................ 335
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps...................................... 336
License Plate Lamp................................... 337
Replacement Bulbs................................... 337
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 338
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Bias Ply Tire:A pneumatic tire in which the plies
are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees
to the centerline of the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure:The amount of air pressure
in a tire, measured in pounds per square
inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has
built up heat from driving. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 345.
Curb Weight:This means the weight of a motor
vehicle with standard and optional equipment
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and
coolant, but without passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings:A code molded into the sidewall
of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance
with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
motor vehicle safety standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identication Number (TIN),
an alphanumeric designator which can also identify
the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand,
and date of production.GVWR:Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 264.
GAWR FRT:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
front axle. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 264.
GAWR RR:Gross Axle Weight Rating for the
rear axle. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 264.
Intended Outboard Sidewall:The side of an
asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa):The metric unit for air pressure.
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire:A tire used on
light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger
vehicles.
Load Index:An assigned number ranging from
1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying
capacity of a tire.
Maximum Ination Pressure:The maximum air
pressure to which a cold tire may be inated.
The maximum air pressure is molded onto
the sidewall.
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UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards):A tire information system that
provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s
traction, temperature, and treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire manufacturers using
government testing procedures. The ratings are
molded into the sidewall of the tire. SeeUniform
Tire Quality Grading on page 352.
Vehicle Capacity Weight:The number of
designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs
(68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. SeeLoading
Your Vehicle on page 264.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire:Load on an
individual tire due to curb weight, accessory
weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard:A label permanently attached to
a vehicle showing the vehicle’s capacity weight
and the original equipment tire size and
recommended ination pressure. See “Tire and
Loading Information Label” underLoading
Your Vehicle on page 264.Ination - Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to
operate effectively.
Notice:Do not let anyone tell you that
under-ination or over-ination is all right.
It is not. If your tires do not have enough air
(under-ination), you can get the following:
Too much exing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Premature or irregular wear
Poor handling
Reduced fuel economy
If your tires have too much air (over-ination),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Poor handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards
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At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 297for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level.
Failure to keep the engine oil at the proper
level can cause damage to the engine not
covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary.
SeeEngine Coolant on page 306for further
details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inspection and Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires for wear and
make sure they are inated to the correct
pressures. SeeInation - Tire Pressure on
page 345.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on page 121.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready
to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
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Horn............................................................ 144
How to Use This Manual................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 26
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Ignition Positions......................................... 111
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 47
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 345
Inator Kit, Tire........................................... 358
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 142
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 153
Cluster..................................................... 162
Interior Lamps............................................. 153
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 322
K
Keyless Entry System................................... 99
Keys............................................................. 98
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 340
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection................... 154
Dome....................................................... 154
Interior..................................................... 153
Map ......................................................... 154
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 58
License Plate Lamps................................... 337
Liftgate........................................................ 106
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 165
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 170
Battery Warning....................................... 168
Brake System Warning............................. 169
Change Engine Oil................................... 177
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator............ 179
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning....... 172
Fuel Economy.......................................... 183
Gate Ajar................................................. 179
Highbeam On.......................................... 178
Hill Start Assist........................................ 183
Hood Ajar................................................ 184
Low Coolant Warning............................... 172
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Light (cont.)
Low Fuel Warning.................................... 181
Low Traction............................................ 171
Malfunction Indicator................................ 173
Oil Pressure............................................. 176
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 166
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 164
Reduced Engine Power............................ 178
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 164
Security................................................... 177
TCS Warning Light.................................. 171
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning................................................ 171
Light, Auto Stop Mode................................. 181
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 154
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 264
Lockout Protection....................................... 106
Locks
Delayed Locking...................................... 104
Door........................................................ 103
Lockout Protection................................... 106
Power Door............................................. 104
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 104
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 105
Loss of Control........................................... 246
Low Coolant Warning Light.......................... 172Low Fuel Warning Light............................... 181
Low Traction Light....................................... 171
Lumbar
Manual Controls......................................... 11
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 395
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 398
At Least Once a Month............................ 398
At Least Once a Year.............................. 398
Introduction.............................................. 390
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 396
Maintenance Record................................ 404
Maintenance Requirements...................... 390
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 402
Owner Checks and Services.................... 397
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 401
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 392
Using....................................................... 390
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 390
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 173
Manual Lumbar Controls............................... 11
Manual Reclining Seatbacks.......................... 12
Manual Seats.................................................. 9
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