Also, your driving habits have a significant influence on use of fuel. By
following these suggestions, you can stretch your fuel use:
•
Avoid changes in speed as much as possible.
•
Anticipate changing traffic conditions. Sudden stops and fast
acceleration waste fuel.
•
Avoid extensive idling.
•
Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Checking power steering fluid level
Check the power steering fluid level using the following procedure. Refer
to the scheduled maintenance guide for the recommended service
intervals. If adding fluid is necessary, use only MERCON
t
ATF.
1. Set the parking brake, shift into N
(Neutral) (automatic transmission)
or 1 (First) (manual transmission)
and turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood.
3. Clean the top of the power
steering fluid reservoir.
4. Remove the dipstick from the
reservoir and wipe the dipstick
clean.
5. Reinstall the dipstick. Remove it again and check the fluid level.
•
If the fluid temperature is at
approximately 20°C - 49°C (68°F
- 120°F) (
fluid cool or warm to
the touch
), check the COLD side
of the dipstick. The fluid level
should be within the FULL range
•
If the fluid level is below the ADD
line, add fluid in small amounts,
continuously checking the level until it reaches the proper level.
ADD
MAX. COLD
FULL
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