4. Battery; 3.5-liter Engine; Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features - Page 14

U N D E R   H O O D  

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

Under Hood

1. Engine coolant reservoir

Level should be between COLD
FILL RANGE indicator marks.

WARNING: Never remove
coolant reservoir cap while
engine is running or hot;
remove only when system 
is cool.

2. Power steering fluid

reservoir

Level should be between 
MIN and MAX lines.

Break-in period

First 600 miles: Avoid heavy 
braking and acceleration; drive at
varying road and engine speeds;
engine should not exceed 3500
rpm in Park or Neutral.

Tip: Follow similar procedures
with newly overhauled engine
or when brakes are replaced.

Maintenance notes:

Rotate tires every 7,500 
miles or sooner if needed.
Replace cabin air filter every
25,000 miles or 24 months.
Replace spark plugs every
100,000 miles.
Inspect drive belts every 105,000
miles; replace every 150,000 miles.
Replace (FL22) engine 
coolant at 120,000 miles.

WARNING: Using coolant other
than FL22 requires more frequent
maintenance intervals.

Tip: For additional service 
intervals and complete 
details, see Owner’s Manual.

3. Automatic transaxle 

fluid level dipstick
Fluid Hot scale A

Fluid above 150

o

F, level 

must be between full 
and low.

Fluid Hot scale B

Cold fluid below 70

o

F should 

be close to, but not above 
bottom notch on dipstick.

4. Battery

A.

Replace: Engine oil 
and filter

†

Lubricate: All locks and hinges

B .

Inspect: Fuel lines and hoses, 
brake lines, hoses and 
connections, steering operation 
and linkages, front and rear 
suspension and ball joints, 
drive-shaft dust boots

C .

Replace: Air filter

D.

Inspect: Hoses and tubes for 
emission system
Replace: Engine coolant 
(Other than FL22)

E .

Tighten: Bolts and nuts on 
chassis and body

F .

Inspect: Disc brakes

G.

Inspect: Exhaust system and 
heat shields

Tip: For severe driving 
conditions, Owner’s Manual
recommends changing oil 
and filter at 5,000

†

miles.

5. Air filter
6. Brake fluid reservoir

Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on.

7. Fuse block panel 

Push latch in; lift cover. 

8. Hood latch

Pull up to release hood.

9. Engine oil dipstick

Fluid should be between max.
and min. on dipstick; do not fill
above max.

10. Engine oil filler cap

SAE 5W-20

11. Windshield washer 

fluid reservoir

Fill with windshield 
washer fluid.

12. Hood support rod

Tip: Check all fluids with 
vehicle parked on a level 
surface and engine off 
unless otherwise stated.

1 

2 

4 

7 

8 

3 

12 

5 

10 

9 

11 

6 

3.5-liter Engine

† See Owner’s Manual

N O R M A L   S E R V I C E   I N T E R V A L S

7,500 miles

15,000 miles

22,500 miles

30,000 miles

37,500 miles

45,000 miles

52,500 miles

60,000 miles

67,500 miles

75,000 miles

82,500 miles

90,000 miles

A  B

E

F G

A 

A 

C

  F

A 

A  B  

  D   E  

F

A 

A 

F G

A 

C

A  B

E

F

A 

A 

F  

A