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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 268
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 269
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 270
Maintenance Minder
TM
..................... 271
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood..... 275
Opening the Hood ........................... 276
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 277
Oil Check ......................................... 278
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 279
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 280
Engine Coolant ................................ 282
Transmission Fluid............................ 284
Brake Fluid....................................... 285
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 286
Replacing Light Bulbs
....................... 287
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades
.... 297
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 301
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 302
Tire Labeling .................................... 302
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).......304
Wear Indicators................................ 306
Tire Service Life ................................ 306
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 307
Tire Rotation.................................... 308
Winter Tires ..................................... 309
Battery
............................................... 310
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 311
Climate Control System Maintenance
.....312
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 313
Exterior Care.................................... 315