WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
If you have any doubt about your ability to perform
a service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain therequiredmaintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed your
vehicle.
Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed
maintenance intervals, there are other items that should
operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance.
However, if a malfunction of these items does occur, it
could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance.
These items should be inspected if a malfunction is
observed or suspected.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5
minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or before
starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding one quart of oil
when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range
will result in an oil level at the top of the “SAFE” range
on these engines.
NOTE:Fill engine oil one quart at a time.
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Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home....... 228
Traction Control........................ 107
Traction Control Switch.................. 107
Trailer Towing......................... 228
Transmission.......................... 265
Automatic........................185,265
Fluid.............................. 282
Shifting............................ 185
Transmitter Battery Service................ 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener........... 114
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry........... 18
Transporting Pets........................ 55
Tread Wear Indicators................... 212
Trip Odometer Reset Button............... 138
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 27
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 25
Turn Signals........................100,134
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 305
Universal Transmitter.................... 114
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 220
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 65Variance, Compass...................... 144
Vehicle Certification Label................ 225
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading..................205,225,226
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................179,275
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 21
Video Entertainment System............... 163
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................... 249
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 230
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 302
Washer, Adding Fluid..............104,105,257
Washers, Headlight..................... 104
Washers, Windshield.................... 102
Washing Vehicle........................ 267
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 214
Wheel and Wheel Trim................... 268
Wheel Bearings........................ 266
Wind Buffeting......................25,122
Window Airbag.......................35,43
Window Fogging....................... 179
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