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60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the steering linkage. Lubricate the
transmission shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more
of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32 O C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid and filter
at
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require change.
24 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
delivery service.
0 Inspect engine accessory drive (or every
CI Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine I Maintenance Schedule I1 I
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
vyou do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid and filter
at
100,000 miles (I 66 000 km).
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require
change.
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for what
to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator,
condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure
test the cooling system and pressure cap.
delivery service.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace
spark plugs (except 5.7L Code P
0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines. Inspect fuel
cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as
needed.
An Emission Control Service. T
engine). An Emission Control Service.
Service.
Service.
I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in
Part
D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
pevorm these underhood checks at eachfielfill.
Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in
the Index for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mix if necessary. See “Coolant”
in the Index for
further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the
pressures specified
on the Tire-Loading Information
label located on the rear edge
of the driver’s door. See
“Tires”
in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Twice a Year
Hydraulic Clutch System Inspection
Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See
“Hydraulic Clutch Fluid”
in the Index. A fluid loss in
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired at once.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key
to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should
turn
to LOCK only with the key button depressed.
On all vehicles. the key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK
(P) Mechanism Check
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot
on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transmission in NEUTRAL
(N), slowly remove
foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this
until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
Shift to PARK
(P). Then release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care
to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fabric Cleaning ............................... 6-59
Fifth Gear
(5). Manual Transmission (Five Speed) ..... 2-25
Fifth Gear
(5). Manual Transmission (Six Speed) ...... 2-26
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-6
Filter
Aircleaner
................................. 6-18
Engine Oil
.................................. 6- I7
Finish Care
.................................... 6-63
Finish Damage
................................. 6-65
First Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-24
First Gear
(1 ). Manual Transmission (Five Speed) ..... 2-25
First Gear
(I). Manual Transmission (Six Speed) ...... 2-26
Five Speed Manual Transmission
.................. 2-25
Fixed Mast Antenna
............................. 3- I8
Flashers. Hazard Warning ......................... 5- 1
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-26
Flow-Through Ventilation Systetn
................... 3-5
Fluids and Lubricants ............................ 6-74
Fog Lamps .................................... 2-49
Folding Rear Seatback
............................ 1-6
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
Four-Way Manual Seat
........................... 1-2
Fourth Gear (4) . Manual Transmission (Five Speed) ... 2-2s
Fourth Gear
(4) . Manual Transmission (Six Speed) .... 2-26
French Language Manual
11
Front Ashtray .................................. 2-62
Front Console
.................................. 2-58
Front Map Lamps
............................... 2-50
Front Seatback Latches ........................... 1-5
Front Towing Hookups ........................... 5-9
Front Turn Signal Lamps. Replacement ............. 6-45
Fl~ot- Mats .................................... 2-52
.. ...........................
Fuel
5.7L Engine .................................. 6-4
Filling Your Tank
............................. 6-6
Gauge
..................................... 2-79
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
3.4L and
3800 Engines ......................... 6-3
FLW Block. Engine Compartment
............. 6-69. 6-71
Fuse Block.
Man ............................... 6-70
Fuses
and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-68
Gauge. Engine Coolant Temperature
.............. 2-73
Gauge.Fue1
................................... 2-79
Gauge. Oil Pressure
............................. 2-76
Gasol~nes for Cleaner Air
......................... 6-5
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
................ 4-29
Glass . Cleaning ................................ 6-61
GloveBox
.................................... 2-57
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
.............. 4-29
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-38
Hatchback Release
............................... 2-9
Hazard Wunin? Flashers .......................... 5-1
Headlamp Aimrng ............................... 5-1
Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer ............... 6-38
Headlamps
.................................... 2-47
Headlamps. Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-38
Hearing
or Speech Impaired . Customer Assistance ...... 8-2
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-23
Headlamp . Wiring .............................. 6-69
Heating ........................................ 3-1
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Neutral (N) Position. Automatic Transmission ....... 2-23
Neutral
(N) Position. Manual Transaxle (Five Speed) ... 2-25
Neutral
(N) Position. Manual Transaxle (Six Speed) ... 2-26
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2- 14
Nightvision
................................... 4-1 7
OBD
I1 3.8L Engine ........................... 2-74
Odometer
..................................... 2-67
Odometer, Trip
................................. 2-67
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 13
Light Low
.................................. 2-77
Pressure Gauge
.............................. 2-76
Owner Publications
............................ 8-7
Service and Owner’s Publications
................ 8-7
Service Bulletins
.............................. 8-7
Service Manuals
.............................. 8-7
Overdrive Position. Automatic Transmission ......... 2-23
Overheated Engine
.............................. 5- 13
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-45
Owner Publications, Ordering
...................... 8-7
Oil
Engine
..................................... 6-11
Ordering
Paint Spotting, Chemical
........................ 6-65
Park (P), Shifting Into ........................... 2-31
Park
(P), Shifting Out of ......................... 2-33
Park (P) Position, Automatic Transmission
........... 2-22
Brake
...................................... 2-2 9
Lots ....................................... 2-12
Parking On
Hills While Towing a Trailer
................ 4-37
Over Things That
Burn ........................ 2-34
Parking Brake
.................................. 2-32
Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission .............. 2-33
AtNight
...................................... 2-12
PASS-Key
11 .................................. 2-12
Passing ....................................... 4-13
Periodic Maintenance Inspections .................. 7-48
Plug Accessory
................................. 2-59
PowerDoorLocks
............................... 2-5
Power Seat Adjusting
.................................... 1-3
Power Seat, Six-Way
............................. 1-3
Power Steering
................................. 4-10
Adding
.................................... 6-33
Checking
................................... 6-32
Power Windows
................................ 2-36
Power, Retained Accessory
....................... 2-16
Pregnancy, Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-24
Problems
on the Road ............................ 5-1
Publications, Service and Owner
.................... 8-7
Power Steering
Fluid
Radiator
..................................... 5-22
Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-30
Radio Reception, Understanding
................... 3-16
Radios ........................................ 3-5
AMStereo
.................................. 3-16
FMStereo .................................. 3-16
AMEM Stereo
with Cassette Player .............. 3-6
AMEM Stereo with Compact Disc Player ......... 3-10
ToPlayaCD
................................ 3-12
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