575
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 576
Safety When Performing Maintenance ....577
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 578
Maintenance Minder
TM
..................... 579
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood..... 587
Opening the Hood ........................... 588
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 589
Oil Check......................................... 590
Adding Engine Oil............................ 591
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 592
Engine Coolant................................ 594
Transmission Fluid............................ 596
Brake Fluid....................................... 597
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 598
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 599
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades
... 603
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 607
Tire and Loading Information Label...... 608
Tire Labeling .................................... 608
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....610
Wear Indicators ............................... 612
Tire Service Life................................ 612
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 613
Tire Rotation.................................... 614
Winter Tires ..................................... 615
Battery............................................... 616
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 618
Climate Control System Maintenance ....619
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 620
Exterior Care.................................... 622
Accessories and Modifications.......... 625