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²Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
²Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
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Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake hoses.
²Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension
components.
²Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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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 (16.2 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-
vices).L
²Off-road or desert operation.
²If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
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.
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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 theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*X XXX X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs.5.7L Engine. X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.XX
Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt
and tensioner. Replace if required.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*³X
Replace the power steering fluid. X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter.X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X
Rotate the tires. X X X
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Adding Fuel.......................... 254
Adding Washer Fluid.................108,302
Additives, Fuel........................ 253
Adjustable Pedals....................... 98
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 299
Air Conditioning....................... 194
Air Conditioning Filter................203,300
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 204
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 299
Air Conditioning System................. 194
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 237
Airbag................................ 37
Airbag Deployment....................41,42
Airbag Light....................41,48,58,142
Airbag Maintenance...................... 44
Airbag, Side........................... 43
Airbag, Window......................37,43
Alarm System.......................... 24
Alignment and Balance.................. 242
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 189
Antifreeze Disposal..................... 306
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........304,305,332Anti-Lock Brake System.................. 225
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 141
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 24
Appearance Care....................... 311
Auto Down Power Windows............... 26
Auto Up Power Windows................. 26
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 65
Automatic Door Locks..................17,18
Automatic Headlights................... 104
Automatic Temperature Control............ 197
Automatic Transaxle..................... 310
Adding Fluid........................ 334
Selection Of Lubricant................. 334
Automatic Transmission............209,214,311
Adding Fluid........................ 311
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 311
Fluid Change........................ 311
Fluid Level Check..................... 310
Gear Ranges......................... 210
Torque Converter..................... 212
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . . 213
Autostick..........................216,222
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Ball Joints............................ 301
Battery............................... 297
Jump Starting........................ 273
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 23
Location.........................274,298
Bearings.............................. 311
Belts, Drive........................... 295
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 301
B-Pillar Location....................... 232
Brake Assist System..................... 112
Brake, Parking......................... 222
Brake System.......................224,307
Anti-Lock........................... 225
Fluid Check......................309,334
Hoses.............................. 308
Warning Light....................... 142
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 221
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 57
Bulb Replacement...................... 323
Bulbs, Light........................... 322
Calibration, Compass.................... 151
Capacities, Fluid....................... 332Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 254
Radiator............................ 305
Car Washes........................... 312
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 253
Cargo Tie-Downs....................... 131
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 192
Catalytic Converter..................... 296
CD Player......................159,164,175
Cellular Phone.......................... 68
Chains, Tire........................... 248
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 265
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 229
Child Restraint...................50,52,54,55
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 54
Child Safety Locks....................... 19
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 251
Climate Control........................ 194
Clock................................ 158
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 193
Compact Spare Tire..................... 239
Compass............................. 150
Compass Calibration.................... 151
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