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Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant bottle, brake master
cylinder and transmission, add as needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake hoses.
²Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
²Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
²Rotate the tires at each oil change interval shown on
Schedule ªAº 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or every other
interval shown on Schedule ªBº 6,000 miles (10 000
km).
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SCHEDULE ªBº
Follow schedule ªBº if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions. Change
the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000
miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under
one or more of the conditions marked with anL.
²Day or night temperatures are below 32É F (0É C).
²Stop and go driving.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90É F (32É C).
²Trailer towing.L
²Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).L
²Off-road or desert operation.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule ªBº of the
9Maintenance Schedules9section of this manual.
If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil
at every interval shown on schedule9A9of the9Mainte-
nance Schedules9section of this manual.
SCHEDULE ªBº 319
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Miles 57, 000 60, 000 63, 000 66, 000 69, 000 72, 000
(Kilometers) (91 000) (96 000) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (115 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. *X XXX X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. (Front
& Rear)X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace if neces-
sary.*X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt, replace if
necessary. ³X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter.X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power
transfer unit fluid. (See note at the end of this
chart)XX
SCHEDULE ªBº 323
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Miles 108, 000 111, 000 114, 000 117, 000 120, 000
(Kilometers) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXX X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if neces-
sary. *XXXX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. (Front &
Rear)X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace as necessary.* X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt, replace if neces-
sary. ³X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power transfer
unit fluid. (See note at the end of this chart)X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X
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Special Additives...................... 298
Autostick........................ 112,203,204
Ball Joints............................. 283
Battery............................... 279
Jump Starting......................... 258
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 23
Bearings.............................. 300
Belts, Drive............................ 276
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 284
B-Pillar Location........................ 218
Brake, Parking.......................... 206
Brake System........................208,292
Anti-Lock........................... 208
Fluid Check.......................293,313
Hoses.............................. 292
Warning Light........................ 140
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 201
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 61Bulb Replacement....................... 307
Bulbs, Light............................ 306
Calibration, Compass..................... 152
Capacities, Fluid........................ 311
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 240
Radiator............................ 289
Car Washes............................ 301
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 239
Cargo Area Cover....................... 127
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 130
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 128
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 180
Cassette Tape Player...................160,164
Catalytic Converter...................... 278
CD Changer......................159,168,170
CD Player..................155,157,160,166,170
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Selection of Lubricant................295,313
Transmission.....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 23
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 115
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry............ 19
Transporting Pets........................ 61
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 228
Trip Odometer.......................... 142
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 142
Turn Signals...................106,139,309,310
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 342
Universal Joints......................... 283
Universal Transmitter..................... 115
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 235
Vanity Mirrors........................... 73
Variance, Compass....................... 152
Vehicle Certification Label................. 241Vehicle Identification Number................ 6
Vehicle Loading......................241,243
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................192,306
Vehicle Theft Alarm....................... 24
Video Entertainment System................ 170
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 250
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 339
Washer, Adding Fluid..................109,285
Washers, Windshield..................... 107
Washing Vehicle......................... 301
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 229
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 302
Wheel Bearings......................... 300
Wind Buffeting.......................31,123
Window Fogging........................ 192
Windows.............................. 30
360 INDEX