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Maint enance244
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
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144 105
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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
Check inflation and condition once a month
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then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page . Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 4 years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years.
Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years. Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 282 )
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items:
Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace front differential fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace timing belt, balancer belt, and inspect water pump
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
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Maint enance245
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 282)
Check front and rear brakes
Inspect the following items: Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls/vehicle underbody
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Clean air cleaner element
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace front differential fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace timing belt , balancer belt , and inspect water
pump
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
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Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first
See dust and pollen filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page . See timing belt on page for replacement information under special driving conditions. Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years.
Replace at 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years, then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
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Specif ications
338
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 4.5 US qt (4.3
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196.7 in (4,995 mm)
71.7 in (1,820 mm)
54.5 in (1,385 mm)
114.6 in (2,910 mm)
61.0 in (1,550 mm)
60.6 in (1,540 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g) ND-OIL8 18.0 US gal (68
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1.61 US gal (6.1)
2.27 US gal (8.6)
4.9 US qt (4.6
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5.6 US qt (5.3
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3.2 US qt (3.0)
9.1 US qt (8.6)
1.11 US qt (1.05
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1.16 US qt (1.10)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
0.172 US gal (0.65
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Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Differential
oil
Windshield
washer
reservoir
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Front
Rear Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 288
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 75
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .288
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Automatic Lighting .69
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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High Beam Indicator . 62
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Lights On Indicator .59
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Reminder Chime .68
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 288
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Turning on .68
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Head Restraints .94
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High Altitude, Starting at . 217
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High-Low Beam Switch . 68
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High-mount Brake Light . 293
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Fabric, Cleaning .303
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Fan, Interior .124, 129
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .119
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 205
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .267
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Dust and Pollen .278
...............................................
Oil .255
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 75
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 309
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Floor Mats .302
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 264
..........................................
Brake .266
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Differential .265
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Power Steering .266
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Windshield Washer . 263
FM Stereo Radio ...........................
Reception .135, 152
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Fog Lights .72
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 344
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Four-way Flashers .75
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Front Airbags .9 ,47 .................................................
Fuel .204
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Fill Door and Cap .205
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Gauge .65
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Octane Requirement . 204
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Oxygenated .343
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Reserve Indicator .62
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Tank, Filling the .205
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Fuel Mileage, Improving . 209
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Fuses, Checking the .328
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Gas Mileage Improving . 209
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Gasohol .343
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Gasoline .204
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 62
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Gauge .65
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Octane Requirement . 204
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Tank, Filling the .205
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Gas Station Procedures . 205
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Gauges .63
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
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Fuel .65
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Speedometer .63
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Tachometer .63 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .233
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 218
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Glass Cleaning .304
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Glove Box .90
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .233
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