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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 346
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 347
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 348
Maintenance Minder
TM
..................... 349
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood..... 353
Opening the Hood ........................... 354
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 355
Oil Check......................................... 356
Adding Engine Oil............................ 357
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 358
Engine Coolant................................ 360
Transmission Fluid............................ 362
Brake Fluid....................................... 363
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 364
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 365
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades
....372
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 376
Tire and Loading Information Label...... 377
Tire Labeling .................................... 377
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).......379
Wear Indicators................................ 381
Tire Service Life ................................ 381
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 382
Tire Rotation.................................... 383
Winter Tires ..................................... 384
Battery............................................... 385
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 386
Climate Control System Maintenance
.....388
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 389
Exterior Care.................................... 391