DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCEDO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCEDO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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G210A01A-AAT
CHECKING THE BATTERYCHECKING THE BATTERY
CHECKING THE BATTERYCHECKING THE BATTERY
CHECKING THE BATTERY
WARNING:WARNING:
WARNING:WARNING:
WARNING:
Batteries can be dangerous! When workingBatteries can be dangerous! When working
Batteries can be dangerous! When workingBatteries can be dangerous! When working
Batteries can be dangerous! When working
with batteries, carefully observe the follow-with batteries, carefully observe the follow-
with batteries, carefully observe the follow-with batteries, carefully observe the follow-
with batteries, carefully observe the follow-
ing precautions to avoid serious injuries.ing precautions to avoid serious injuries.
ing precautions to avoid serious injuries.ing precautions to avoid serious injuries.
ing precautions to avoid serious injuries.
The fluid in the battery contains a strong solu-
tion of sulfuric acid, which is poisonous and
highly corrosive. Be careful not to spill it on
yourself or the car. If you do spill battery fluid on
yourself, immediately do the following:
o If battery fluid is on your skin, flush the
affected areas with water for at least 15
minutes and then seek medical assistance.
o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse out your
eyes with water and get medical assistance
as soon as possible. While you are being
driven to get medical assistance, continue
to rinse your eyes by using a sponge or soft
cloth saturated with water.
o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a large
quantity of water or milk followed by milk of
magnesia, eat a raw egg or drink vegetable
oil. Get medical assistance as soon as
possible.
While batteries are being charged (either by a
battery charger or by the vehicle’s generator),
they produce explosive gases. Always observe
these warnings to prevent injuries from occur-
ring:
o Charge batteries only in a well ventilated
area.
o Do not permit flames, sparks or smoking in
the area.
o Keep children away from the area.
G220B01A-AAT
Checking Engine Cooling FanChecking Engine Cooling Fan
Checking Engine Cooling FanChecking Engine Cooling Fan
Checking Engine Cooling Fan
The engine cooling fan should come on auto-
matically if the engine coolant temperature is
high.
G220C01A-AAT
Checking Condenser Cooling FanChecking Condenser Cooling Fan
Checking Condenser Cooling FanChecking Condenser Cooling Fan
Checking Condenser Cooling Fan
The condenser coolant fan should come on
automatically whenever the air conditioning is
in operation.
G220A01A-AAT
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLINGCHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLINGCHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING
CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING
FANSFANS
FANSFANS
FANS
WARNING:WARNING:
WARNING:WARNING:
WARNING:
The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool-The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool-
The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool-The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool-
The cooling fan is controlled by engine cool-
ant temperature and may sometimes oper-ant temperature and may sometimes oper-
ant temperature and may sometimes oper-ant temperature and may sometimes oper-
ant temperature and may sometimes oper-
ate even when the engine is not running.ate even when the engine is not running.
ate even when the engine is not running.ate even when the engine is not running.
ate even when the engine is not running.
Use extreme caution when working near theUse extreme caution when working near the
Use extreme caution when working near theUse extreme caution when working near the
Use extreme caution when working near the
blades of the coolant fan, so that you are notblades of the coolant fan, so that you are not
blades of the coolant fan, so that you are notblades of the coolant fan, so that you are not
blades of the coolant fan, so that you are not
injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-
injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-
injured by a rotating fan blade. As the en-
gine coolant temperature decreases the fangine coolant temperature decreases the fan
gine coolant temperature decreases the fangine coolant temperature decreases the fan
gine coolant temperature decreases the fan
will automatically shut off. This is a normalwill automatically shut off. This is a normal
will automatically shut off. This is a normalwill automatically shut off. This is a normal
will automatically shut off. This is a normal
G230A03A-AAT
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVELPOWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVELPOWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
G230A02Y
The power steering fluid level should be checked
regularly. To check the power steering fluid
level, be sure the engine is "OFF", then check
to make certain that the power steering fluid
level is between the "MAX" and "MIN" level
markings on the fluid reservoir.
condition.condition.
condition.condition.
condition.
G210B02A-AAT
Checking the BatteryChecking the Battery
Checking the BatteryChecking the Battery
Checking the Battery
Keep the battery clean. Any evidence of corro-
sion around the battery posts or terminals should
be removed using a solution of household bak-
ing soda and warm water. After the battery
terminals are dry, cover them with a light coat-
ing of grease.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and related acces-Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
Battery posts, terminals and related acces-Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
Battery posts, terminals and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,sories contain lead and lead compounds,
sories contain lead and lead compounds,sories contain lead and lead compounds,
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of Californiachemicals known to the state of California
chemicals known to the state of Californiachemicals known to the state of California
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.Wash hands after handling.
Wash hands after handling.Wash hands after handling.
Wash hands after handling.
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