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Scheduled Maintenance
7-9
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as
needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See ªRecommended
Fluids and Lubricantsº in this section.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
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7-10
60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter
if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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Scheduled Maintenance
7-11
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as
needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See ªRecommended
Fluids and Lubricantsº in this section.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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7-12
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.
Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
Change automatic transaxle 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
F
(32
C) or higher.
± In hilly or mountainous terrain.
± When doing frequent trailer towing.
± Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you haven't used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed
previously and, therefore, haven't changed your automatic transaxle fluid,
change both the fluid and filter.
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9-2
Battery (Continued)
Warnings 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BBB Auto Line 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Leaving On A Long Trip 4-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Better Business Bureau Mediation 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blizzard 4-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boost Gage 2-91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake
Adjustment 6
-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master Cylinder 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 2-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedal Travel 6-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing System Parts 6-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Warning Light 2-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer 4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check 2-40, 7-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear 6-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes, Anti-Lock 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking in Emergencies 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Break-In, New Vehicle 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness Control 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BTSI Check 2-40, 7-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement 6-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 6-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Turn Signal 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamps 6-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taillamp 6-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Canada, Ordering Service and Owner Publications 8-14 . . .
Canadian Roadside Assistance 8-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and Specifications 6-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon Monoxide 2-22, 2-43, 4-30, 4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cassette Deck Service 7
-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette Tape Player 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care 3-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Errors 3-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD Adapter Kits 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Console Storage 2-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6-39 . . . .
Center Passenger Position 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certification/Tire Label 4-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains, Safety 4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains, Tire 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Oil Soon Light 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat Tire 5-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System 2-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Your Restraint Systems 1-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chemical Paint Spotting 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child Restraints 1-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1-44 . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position 1-46 . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1-48 . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to Put 1-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter 2-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaner, Air 6-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels 6
-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior Lamps/Lenses 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabric 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glass Surfaces 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside of Your Vehicle 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Plastic Components 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leather 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Door
Ajar Light 2-87, 2-91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locks 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drive, Automatic Transaxle 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Information Center 2-86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
English/Metric Button 2-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mode Button 2-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reset Button 2-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Position 1-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving
City 4
-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defensive 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drunken 4-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freeway 4-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Foreign Countries 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In the Rain 4-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Night 4-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Curves 4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Grades While Towing a Trailer 4-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Hill and Mountain Roads 4-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Snow and Ice 4-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Through Water 4-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wet Roads 4-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter 4-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With a Trailer 4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DRL 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drunken Driving 4-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Equipment, Adding 3-26, 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical System 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror 2-57 . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 6-10, 6-11, 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Cleaner/Filter 6-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant 6-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coolant Heater 2
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Level Check 7-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Temperature Gage 2-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Temperature Light 2-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust 2-22, 2-43, 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Block (Passenger's Side) 6-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Level Check 7-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheated Protection Operating Mode 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running While Parked 2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 6-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your 2-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supercharged 6-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing 4-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil 6-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding 6-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additives 6-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking 6-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used 6-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Kind to Use 6-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When to Change 6-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethanol 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust, Engine 2-22, 2-43, 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exit Lighting 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Express-Open Sunroof 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior Lamps 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabric Cleaning 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling Your Tank 6-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filter, Air 6-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finish Care 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Instrument Panel 2-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness Control 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cluster 2-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Block 6-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lamps 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspections
Brake System 7
-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling System 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust Systems 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Drive Axle Boot 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Drive Axle Seal 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspections (Continued)
Suspension 7
-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle System 7-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack, Tire 5-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key in the Ignition 2-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Lock Cylinders Service 7-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Reminder Warning 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry
Operation 2
-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Replacement 2-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle 2-10 . . . . . . . . . . .
Resynchronization 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Labels
Certification/Tire 4-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Parts Identification 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tire
-Loading Information 4-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Identification Number 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lamps
Courtesy 2
-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delayed Illumination 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exit Lighting 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reading 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Latches, Seatback 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2-39 . . . . . . .
Lighter 2-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights
Air Bag Readiness 1
-24, 2-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning 2-73, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake System Warning 2-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Oil Soon 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System 2-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Ajar 2-87, 2-91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temperature 2-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enhanced Traction System Warning 2-74, 4-10 . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Coolant Warning 2-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Fuel 2-81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Oil Level 2-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Trac 2-74, 2-87, 2-91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Traction 2-74, 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Warning 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance Shift 2-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Reminder 1-9, 2-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Engine Soon 2-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TCS Off 2-73, 2-91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trac Off 2-74, 2-87, 2-91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .