4. Battery; 3.0-liter V6; 2.3-liter I4- Page 12

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 oil filler cap

SAE 5W-20 

2. Automatic transmission

fluid (ATF) dipstick*

See Owner’s Manual

3. Brake/Clutch* fluid reservoir

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

4. Battery
5. Fuse block
6. Air filter
7. Hood support rod
8. Hood latch

Push hood latch to the right,
open hood

9. Engine coolant reservoir

Level should be between FULL
and LOW markings when cold

WARNING: Never remove
coolant reserve tank cap 
while engine is running or 
hot; you could get burned

10. Engine oil dipstick

Check with engine off after
approximately 5 minutes and
at operating temperature; fluid
level should be between MAX
and MIN markings on dipstick

11. Power steering fluid

reservoir

Check with engine off and at
normal temperature; fill to
MAX mark 

12. Windshield washer 

reservoir

Fill with windshield washer fluid

Break-in period

First 600 miles: Drive at varying
road and engine speeds; avoid 
full throttle, rapid acceleration 
or kick-down of transmission

Unique driving conditions

†

Every 5,000 miles change 
oil/filter, inspect coolant level,
lights, brake/clutch fluid, tire 
pressure/wear, power steering
fluid, locks/hinges and washer fluid

Normal maintenance notes

Rotate tires every 7,500 miles or
sooner if needed 
Replace cabin air filter every
25,000 miles or 24 months
Inspect exhaust system and heat
shields every 45,000 miles
Replace (FL22)* engine coolant 
every 120,000 miles or 10 years

A.

Change: Engine oil/
replace filter
Lube: Locks and hinges

B.

Inspect: Disc brakes

C.

Inspect: Drive belts (3.0 liter), 
fuel lines and hoses, brake 
lines, hoses and connections, 
steering operation and linkages,
front and rear suspension ball 
joints, driveshaft dust boots, 
cooling system

D.

Inspect: Drive belts (2.3 liter)
Replace: Air filter

E.

Inspect: Hoses and tubes for 

emission system

F. 

Replace: Spark plugs
Inspect: Engine valve clearance 
(2.3 liter), adjust if noisy

G. 

Replace: Engine coolant
(Other than FL22)

3.0-liter V6

2.3-liter I4

*Denotes optional equipment
† See Owner’s Manual

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7,500 miles

15,000 miles

22,500 miles

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52,500 miles

60,000 miles

67,500 miles

75,000 miles

82,500 miles

90,000 miles

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105,000 miles

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