Under the Hood
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Add when necessary. ● Check brake fluid and clutch fluid. ● Check the battery condition monthly.
1. Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard.

2. Locate the hood latch lever, slide the lever and lift the hood.

3. When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in place.
See also:
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades
Checking Wiper Blades
If the wiper blade rubber has deteriorated, it will leave streaks and the metal wiper arm may scratch the window glass.
Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber
1. Lift the driver s ...
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On
Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with EPS.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, th ...
Handling the Unexpected
Flat Tire
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the trunk.
Engine Won't Start
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster batte ...
