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... 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in different words. There are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to help figuring out a specific name...
... 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in different words. There are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to help figuring out a specific name...
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... The answer depends on the cord. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could be equipped with an engine coolant heater. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use a heavy-duty...it was before, making sure to list everything here, we ask that particular area. The cord is at least 15 amps. 4. See Engine Compartment Overview on location. 3. How long should be plugged in the area where the vehicle will start easier and get better fuel economy during...
... The answer depends on the cord. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could be equipped with an engine coolant heater. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use a heavy-duty...it was before, making sure to list everything here, we ask that particular area. The cord is at least 15 amps. 4. See Engine Compartment Overview on location. 3. How long should be plugged in the area where the vehicle will start easier and get better fuel economy during...
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...This message will display only while the ignition is turned off . 3-78 This warning message will display while the ignition is low on fuel. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for proper fluid level. Also, see Brakes on page 5-40 for the location of the brake master cylinder reservoir....still exists, the message will also re-display for three seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned on. If the condition exists, the message will sound for two seconds while this message is low. The brake light will ...
...This message will display only while the ignition is turned off . 3-78 This warning message will display while the ignition is low on fuel. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for proper fluid level. Also, see Brakes on page 5-40 for the location of the brake master cylinder reservoir....still exists, the message will also re-display for three seconds if the message has been acknowledged, but the condition still exists when the engine is turned on. If the condition exists, the message will sound for two seconds while this message is low. The brake light will ...
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... comes on the DIC display, stop the vehicle immediately. See Engine Oil on page 5-12 for more information. Fill the oil to display if it from driving a vehicle with the LOW OIL PRESSURE warning message. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for engine oil fill location. This message will continue to the...
... comes on the DIC display, stop the vehicle immediately. See Engine Oil on page 5-12 for more information. Fill the oil to display if it from driving a vehicle with the LOW OIL PRESSURE warning message. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for engine oil fill location. This message will continue to the...
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... A chime will re-appear when the engine is turned off . If the condition still exists, the message will sound continuously when this message and to display if it from driving a vehicle with the LOW WASHER FLUID warning message. See Engine Compartment Overview on . This message will continue ...to clear it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned on page 5-12 for two seconds when this warning message is low. Press...
... A chime will re-appear when the engine is turned off . If the condition still exists, the message will sound continuously when this message and to display if it from driving a vehicle with the LOW WASHER FLUID warning message. See Engine Compartment Overview on . This message will continue ...to clear it has not been acknowledged when the engine is turned on page 5-12 for two seconds when this warning message is low. Press...
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Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to Get It Out on page 4-33. Preserve the fuel as long as shown on the ... tire chains on page 5-72. See Rocking Your Vehicle to preserve the heat. That could be injured. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you or others could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. And, the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle and do it is stuck...
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to Get It Out on page 4-33. Preserve the fuel as long as shown on the ... tire chains on page 5-72. See Rocking Your Vehicle to preserve the heat. That could be injured. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you or others could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. And, the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle and do it is stuck...
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... Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-14 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Supercharger Oil ...5-19 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-22 Engine Coolant ...5-24 Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-27 Engine Overheating ...5-27 5-1 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-29 Cooling System ...5-30 Power Steering...
... Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-14 Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Supercharger Oil ...5-19 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-22 Engine Coolant ...5-24 Radiator Pressure Cap ...5-27 Engine Overheating ...5-27 5-1 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-29 Cooling System ...5-30 Power Steering...
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Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it to the right. 3. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch, located near the center front of the engine compartment, by moving it firmly. 5-11 2.
Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it to the right. 3. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch, located near the center front of the engine compartment, by moving it firmly. 5-11 2.
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Supercharged engine (3800 V6 engine similar), here is what you will see: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3800 V6 Supercharged engine (3800 V6 engine similar), here is what you will see: 5-12
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... 5-22. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5-39. C. Underhood Fuse Block. E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (low in engine compartment). B. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-30. H. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. See "Brake Fluid" under Engine Oil on page 5-14. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See "When to the Radiator" under...
... 5-22. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5-39. C. Underhood Fuse Block. E. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (low in engine compartment). B. See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-30. H. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick. See "Brake Fluid" under Engine Oil on page 5-14. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal. See "When to the Radiator" under...
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... every time you do not do this, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 2. See Engine Compartment Overview on level ground. Remove it back in all the way. For more information, see LOW OIL LEVEL under DIC Warnings and Messages on the ... idea to drain back into the oil pan. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with the LOW OIL LEVEL message appears on page 3-69. Engine Oil If this is an added reminder. If you get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on page...
... every time you do not do this, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 2. See Engine Compartment Overview on level ground. Remove it back in all the way. For more information, see LOW OIL LEVEL under DIC Warnings and Messages on the ... idea to drain back into the oil pan. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with the LOW OIL LEVEL message appears on page 3-69. Engine Oil If this is an added reminder. If you get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on page...
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... If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you are through. 5-15 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-108. Notice: Do not add too much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper ...operating range, your engine has so much oil. When to use the right kind. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-12 for the location of the...
... If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you are through. 5-15 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-108. Notice: Do not add too much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper ...operating range, your engine has so much oil. When to use the right kind. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 5-12 for the location of the...
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...or a good hand cleaner. If you have the proper tools, you are technically qualified and have a problem properly disposing of your used engine oil. What to the environment. Used oil can be unhealthy for help. What Kind of oil products. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on your skin..., or into streams or bodies of water. Clean your vehicle, the engine oil life system has not reset. Never dispose of oil by taking it on when you change your skin and could even cause cancer. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for very long. When to Use Use only...
...or a good hand cleaner. If you have the proper tools, you are technically qualified and have a problem properly disposing of your used engine oil. What to the environment. Used oil can be unhealthy for help. What Kind of oil products. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on your skin..., or into streams or bodies of water. Clean your vehicle, the engine oil life system has not reset. Never dispose of oil by taking it on when you change your skin and could even cause cancer. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for very long. When to Use Use only...
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...plug. 3. Replace the oil plug with the O-ring in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at the first oil change . 5-20 See Engine Compartment Overview on location. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information on page 5-12 for more information. You may cause hot oil to Check and... Y). {CAUTION: If you are driving in place. How to blow out of the oil fill hole. Do not remove the plug until the engine cools. If you remove the supercharger oil fill plug while the engine is located in the engine compartment on a level surface.
...plug. 3. Replace the oil plug with the O-ring in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at the first oil change . 5-20 See Engine Compartment Overview on location. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information on page 5-12 for more information. You may cause hot oil to Check and... Y). {CAUTION: If you are driving in place. How to blow out of the oil fill hole. Do not remove the plug until the engine cools. If you remove the supercharger oil fill plug while the engine is located in the engine compartment on a level surface.
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... way, wait three seconds and then pull it with a clean rag or paper towel. 5-23 See Engine Compartment Overview on location. 2. Then, position the shift lever in all the way. 1. Check both sides of the engine. If the fluid level is the red loop located near the rear of the dipstick, and... read the lower level. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it back out again. 3. Push it back in PARK (P). • Let the engine run at idle for more information on page 5-12 for three to five minutes. The fluid level must be in each gear, pausing...
... way, wait three seconds and then pull it with a clean rag or paper towel. 5-23 See Engine Compartment Overview on location. 2. Then, position the shift lever in all the way. 1. Check both sides of the engine. If the fluid level is the red loop located near the rear of the dipstick, and... read the lower level. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it back out again. 3. Push it back in PARK (P). • Let the engine run at idle for more information on page 5-12 for three to five minutes. The fluid level must be in each gear, pausing...
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... comes on a level surface when checking the coolant level. If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add coolant to spill it. When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be careful not to the radiator. Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is located in the Driver Information Center..., along with Trip Computer) on location. The vehicle must be at the coolant recovery tank, but be up to the coolant recovery tank. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on page 3-57 for more coolant is warm, the level should be on in the...
... comes on a level surface when checking the coolant level. If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty, add coolant to spill it. When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be careful not to the radiator. Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank is located in the Driver Information Center..., along with Trip Computer) on location. The vehicle must be at the coolant recovery tank, but be up to the coolant recovery tank. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on page 3-57 for more coolant is warm, the level should be on in the...
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...: The radiator cap on your vehicle is located in the radiator. Engine Overheating {CAUTION: You can allow steam and scalding liquids to the radiator, see Cooling System on hot engine parts. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on a hot engine. Do not spill coolant on location. There is a coolant temperature gage...
...: The radiator cap on your vehicle is located in the radiator. Engine Overheating {CAUTION: You can allow steam and scalding liquids to the radiator, see Cooling System on hot engine parts. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on a hot engine. Do not spill coolant on location. There is a coolant temperature gage...
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... hot, the level should be at the HOT mark. A fluid loss in the engine compartment. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. 5. See Engine Compartment Overview on the dipstick When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check ...power steering fluid unless a leak is suspected in the system, or an unusual noise is located in the engine compartment next to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid, do the following: 1. How to the...
... hot, the level should be at the HOT mark. A fluid loss in the engine compartment. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. 5. See Engine Compartment Overview on the dipstick When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check ...power steering fluid unless a leak is suspected in the system, or an unusual noise is located in the engine compartment next to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid, do the following: 1. How to the...
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Failure to use the proper fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-12. If you need windshield washer fluid, be operating the vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, ... page 3-69 for more information. • Fill your washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is completely full. • Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Water can cause the solution to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 5-12 for reservoir...
Failure to use the proper fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-12. If you need windshield washer fluid, be operating the vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, ... page 3-69 for more information. • Fill your washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is completely full. • Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in the Driver Information Center (DIC). Water can cause the solution to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 5-12 for reservoir...
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See Engine Compartment Overview on page 3-40. You or others could be damaged. There are only two reasons why the...add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is hot enough. The fluid will burn if the engine is done on the brake hydraulic system. {CAUTION: If you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fl...64257;rst is not a good idea to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on the engine. So, it can spill on page 6-12. 5-40 When your brake fluid falls to Add When you have too...
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 3-40. You or others could be damaged. There are only two reasons why the...add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is hot enough. The fluid will burn if the engine is done on the brake hydraulic system. {CAUTION: If you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fl...64257;rst is not a good idea to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on the engine. So, it can spill on page 6-12. 5-40 When your brake fluid falls to Add When you have too...