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Follow the Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the severe driving
conditions specif ied in the Severe
Conditions Maintenance Schedule on
the next page do not apply.
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NOT E: If you only OCCASIONALLY
drive under a ‘‘severe’’ condition, you
should f ollow the Normal Conditions
Maintenance Schedule.
Canadian owners should f ollow the
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions on the next page.
157
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km x 1,000
Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
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Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years.
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See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, middle column, page .
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page
186)
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items: Tie-rod ends, steering gear box 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 drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace manual transmission fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then
every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions

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Follow the Severe Maintenance
Schedule if you drive your vehicle
MAINLY under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions:Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per
trip or, in f reezing temperatures,
driving less than 10 miles (16 km)
per trip.
Driving in extremely hot [over 90°F
(32°C)] conditions.
Extensive idling or long periods of
stop and go driving, such as a taxi or
a commercial delivery vehicle.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced
roads. T railer towing, driving with a roof
rack, or driving in mountainous
conditions.
Follow this
Maintenance Schedule f or Severe
Conditions. Canadian Owners
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Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop 130
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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first
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Every 3 years (independent of mileage) 110
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Clean every 15,000 miles (24,000 km), and replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
(Use normal schedule except in dusty condition)
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See dust and pollen filter 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.
See information on maintenance and
emissions warranty, middle column,
page .
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then
every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page
186)
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brakes
Lubricate all hinges, locks, and latches
Inspect the following items: Tie-rod ends, steering gear box and boots
Suspension components, Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
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 drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Clean and replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace manual transmission fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid 1:
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions

CONT INUED
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Accessories .127
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .66
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Accessory Power Sockets . 83
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Additives, Engine Oil . 163
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Airbag (SRS) .11, 22
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Airbags, Additional Information . 22
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Additional Safety Precautions . 27
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Airbag Service .27
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .27
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 26
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .23
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 25
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SRS Components .22
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Air Conditioning System . 88
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Air Pressure, Tires .182
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Antif reeze .165
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .53, 147
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Operation .147
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .66 ..................................
Audio System .92
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
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Automatic Speed Control . 115
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Automatic Transmission . 139
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Capacity,Fluid .219
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Checking Fluid Level . 167
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Shif ting .139
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 139
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Shif t Lever Positions . 139
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Shif t Lock Release . 144
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .53, 204
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Jump Starting .200
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Maintenance .188
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Specif ications .219
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Bef ore Driving .119
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Belts, Seat .10, 19
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Beverage Holders .83
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Booster Seats .42
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 147
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Break-in, New Linings . 121....................
Bulb Replacement .177
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Fluid .169
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System Indicator . 53,206
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Wear Indicators .146
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Braking System .146
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 121
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 62
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Brights, Headlights .61
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .177
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Brake Lights .177
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Front Parking Lights . 175
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Front Side Marker . 176
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 174
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Headlights .172
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High-mount Brake Light . 177
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 178
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Specif ications .219
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Bulbs, Halogen .172
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