•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).
•Off-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“B”of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for ScheduleB.
Second is Schedule“A”. It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
uleB.
Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
whichever comes first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•
Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
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Adding Fuel.......................... 247
Adding Washer Fluid..................97,293
Additives, Fuel........................ 245
Adjustable Pedals....................... 88
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 290
Air Conditioning....................... 185
Air Conditioning Filter................194,291
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 195
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 291
Air Conditioning System................. 185
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 229
Airbag................................ 36
Airbag Deployment....................40,41
Airbag Light....................40,47,58,135
Airbag Maintenance...................... 43
Airbag, Side........................... 42
Airbag, Window......................37,42
Alarm System.......................... 24
Alignment and Balance.................. 235
All Wheel Drive.....................235,302
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 180
Antifreeze Disposal..................... 297Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........295,296,319
Anti-Lock Brake System.................. 216
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 140
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 24
Appearance Care....................... 303
Auto Down Power Windows............... 28
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 62
Automatic Door Locks..................17,18
Automatic Temperature Control............ 188
Automatic Transaxle..................... 301
Adding Fluid........................ 321
Selection Of Lubricant................. 321
Automatic Transmission............201,206,302
Adding Fluid........................ 302
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 302
Fluid Change........................ 302
Fluid Level Check..................... 301
Gear Ranges......................... 202
Torque Converter..................... 204
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . . 205
Autostick..........................208,213
Ball Joints............................ 292
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