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Once the transaxle fluid has been changed, the
transaxle fluid change indicator must be reset. Use the
following steps
to
reset the indicator:
1. Press the INFO button
on
the Driver information
Center (DIC) until
TRANS
FLUID LIFE is displayed.
2. Press and hold the INFO RESET button until 100°/o
is displayed.
The indicator is now reset. The percentage of transaxle
fluid life remaining may be checked at any time by
pressing the INFO button several times until the TRANS
FLUID LIFE message appears.
Engine Coo
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL@ engine coolant.
This
coolant is designea
to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km), whichever occurs .first, if you add
only DEX-COOL@ extended
life
coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem
with engine overheating, see Engine
Overheating on
page
5-29.
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL@ coolant will:
0
Give freezing protection down to -34" F (-37" C).
0
Give boiling protection up to 265" F (129" C).
0
Protect against rust and corrosion.
0
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
0
Let the warning lights and gages work as they
should.
Notice: When adding coolant, it is important that
you use only DEX-COOL@ (siticate-free) coolant.
If coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is added to
the system, premature engine, heater core or
radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine
coolant will require change sooner
--
at 30,000 miles
(50,000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first.
Damage caused by the use of coolant other
than DEX-COOL@ is not covered by your new vehicle
warranty.
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