Rear window defogger

To defog or defrost the rear window, push the switch. The key must be in the “ON” position. The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window will quickly clear the surface. An indic ...

Fuel gauge

With tachometer Without tachometer The gauge works when the ignition switch is on and indicates the approximate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank. Nearly full—Indicator at “F� ...

See also:

Checking brake fluid
Before checking or adding the brake fluid, remove the cover. (See “(c) Jump starting”). To check the fluid level, simply look at the see-through reservoir. The level should be between the � ...

Automatic transmission
Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of “P” position when the brake pedal is depressed (w ...

Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedures as given in these sections. CAUTION The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move su ...