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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ...........................240
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ..............................241
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..............................242
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE..........................243
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models ................. 244
Unit ................................................................. 244
Unit ................................................................. 244
Emergency Tow Hooks - If Equipped ......... 245
Recovery Strap - If Equipped....................... 246
(EARS) ..................................................................246
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).........................246
SCHEDULED SERVICING ....................................247
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 248
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ....................................251
2.0L Engine ................................................... 251
2.4L Engine ................................................... 252
3.2L Engine ................................................... 253
Checking Oil Level ......................................... 254
Adding Washer Fluid .................................... 254
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 254
Pressure Washing ......................................... 255
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE..................................... 255
Engine Oil ...................................................... 255
Engine Oil Filter ............................................. 256
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................... 256
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 257
Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 258
Body Lubrication ........................................... 260
Windshield Wiper Blades ............................. 260
Exhaust System ............................................ 263
Cooling System.............................................. 264
Brake System ............................................... 267
Automatic Transmission ............................... 268
Fuses.............................................................. 269
Bulb Replacement ........................................ 278
TIRES ................................................................... 279
Tire Safety Information ................................. 279
Tires - General Information ......................... 286
Tire Types....................................................... 289
Spare Tires - If Equipped ............................ 290
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care......................... 291
Snow Traction Devices ................................. 292
Tire Rotation Recommendations ................. 294
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ................... 295
Treadwear...................................................... 295
Traction Grades............................................. 295
Temperature Grades..................................... 295
STORING THE VEHICLE....................................... 296
BODYWORK..........................................................296
Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 296
Body And Underbody Maintenance ............. 296
Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 297
INTERIORS ...........................................................297
Seats And Fabric Parts ................................. 297
Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 298
Leather Surfaces........................................... 298
Glass Surfaces ............................................. 298
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) ........299
BRAKE SYSTEM ...................................................299
Torque Specifications ................................... 299
FUEL REQUIREMENTS.........................................300
2.0L Engine ................................................... 300
2.4L And 3.2L Engines ................................. 300
Reformulated Gasoline................................. 300
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends......................... 300
Vehicles ......................................................... 301
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ...... 301
Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline ..................... 301
Materials Added To Fuel............................... 301
Fuel System Cautions ................................... 302
FLUID CAPACITIES ..............................................302
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ...................303
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .................304
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