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C
HECKING
O
IL
L
EVEL
— G
AS
E
NGINE
To ensure proper lubrication of your vehicle's
engine, the engine oil must be maintained at the
correct level. Check the oil level at regular
intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes
after a fully warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground
will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
Always maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone
on the dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the
reading is at the bottom of the SAFE zone will result
in a reading at the top of the safe zone on these
engines.
A
DDING
W
ASHER
F
LUID
The fluid reservoir is located under the hood and
should be checked for fluid level at regular
intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer
solvent only (not radiator antifreeze). When
refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some
washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and
wipe the wiper blades clean. This will help blade
performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer
system in cold weather, select a solution or mixture
that meets or exceeds the temperature range of
your climate. This rating information can be found
on most washer fluid containers.
After the engine has warmed up, operate the
defroster for a few minutes to reduce the
possibility of smearing or freezing the fluid on the
cold windshield. Windshield washer solution used
with water as directed on the container, aids
cleaning action, reduces the freezing point to avoid
line clogging, and is not harmful to paint or trim.
M
AINTENANCE
-F
REE
B
ATTERY
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free
battery. You will never have to add water, nor is
periodic maintenance required.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration
or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your
engine.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer
solvents are flammable. They could ignite and
burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or
working around the washer solution.
WARNING!
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and
can burn or even blind you. Do not allow
battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or
clothing. Do not lean over a battery when
attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or
on skin, flush the area immediately with large
amounts of water. Refer to “Jump Starting
Procedure” in “In Case Of Emergency” for
further information.
Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not
use a booster battery or any other booster
source with an output greater than 12 Volts.
Do not allow cable clamps to touch each
other.
Battery posts, terminals, and related accesso
-
ries contain lead and lead compounds. Wash
hands after handling.
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