This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules for normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions for simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to per-
form more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.
This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
......................Maintenance Safety . 190
.................Maintenance Schedule . 191
............Servicing Your Vehicle . 192
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................Checks . 192
....................Maintenance Record . 197
..............................Fluid Locations . 201
........................Adding Engine Oil . 202
.......Recommended Engine Oil . 202
..............................Synthetic Oil . 203
................Engine Oil Additives . 203
.........Changing the Oil and Filter . 204
....................Windshield Washers . 206
..............................Engine Coolant . 207
............Adding Engine Coolant . 207
.......................Transmission Fluid . 209
Automatic
.........................Transmission . 209
Manual
.........................Transmission . 211
................Brake and Clutch Fluid . 212
................................Brake Fluid . 212
...............................Clutch Fluid . 213
....................Power Steering Fluid . 213
....................................Hood Latch . 214
.............................................Lights . 215
.......................................Seat Belts . 223
.....................................Floor Mats . 223
..................Dust and Pollen Filter . 223
.................................Wiper Blades . 224
...............................................Tires . 226
..................Inflation Guidelines . 226
...Recomended Tire Pressures . 227
..........................Tire Inspection . 228
.....................Tire Maintenance . 228
.............................Tire Rotation . 229
.........................Replacing Tires . 229
......................Wheels and Tires . 230
..........................Winter Driving . 230
.............................Snow Tires . 230
............................Tire Chains . 231
...................Checking the Battery . 232
.............................Vehicle Storage . 233
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