
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
Road conditions and your kind of driving affects the
interval at which your oil should be changed. Check the
following list to see if any apply to you.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C).
•Stop and Go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, Police or delivery service (commercial service).
•Off-Road or desert operation.
Engine Oil Dipstick
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Severe Usage is defined as:
•Police, taxi, limousine, commercial type operation, or
trailer towing where the vehicle driven regularly for
more than 45 minutes of continuous operation.
NOTE: Refer to Section 8 of this manual for Mainte-
nance Schedules.
If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the
fluid and filter should be changed.
Special Additives
Do not add any fluid additives to the transmission. The
only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to
aid in detecting fluid leaks. The use of transmission
sealers should be avoided as they may adversely affect
seals.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped
Under normal operating conditions, periodic fluid level
checks and lubricant changes for the Power Transfer
Unit, Overrunning Clutch and Rear Carrier, are not
required. However when the vehicle is serviced for other
reasons, the exterior surface of these components should
be inspected for evidence of fluid leaks. Confirmed leaks
should be repaired as soon as possible.
Power Transfer Unit
The fill plug is located on the side of the power transfer
unit housing. The fluid should be maintained at a level
even with the bottom of the fill plug hole when the
vehicle is parked on a level surface. If it becomes neces-
sary to add or replace the fluid, use only the manufac-
turers recommended fluid, refer to Fluids, Lubricants
and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type.
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Overrunning Clutch
The fill plug is located on the side of the overrunning
clutch housing. The fluid should be maintained at a level
even with the bottom of the fill plug hole when the
vehicle is parked on a level surface. If it becomes neces-
sary to add or replace the fluid, use only the manufac-
turers recommended transmission fluid, refer to Fluids,
Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. To
assure performance, it is important that the proper lubri-
cant be used.
Rear Carrier
The fill plug is located on the side of the rear carrier
housing. The fluid should be maintained at a level even
with the bottom of the fill plug hole when the vehicle is
parked on a level surface. if it becomes necessary to add
or replace the fluid, use only the manufacturers recom-
mended fluid, refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts for correct fluid type.
Fluid Changes
The fluid should be changed as follows: Normal Usage No Service Required
Severe Usage Power Transfer Unit Refer to Maintenance Schedule “B”
Overrunning Clutch Refer to Maintenance Schedule “B”
Rear Carrier Refer to Maintenance Schedule “B”
Severe Usage is defined as:
1. More than 50% of vehicle operation in stop and go
traffic where vehicle is driven regularly for more than 45
minutes of continuous operation, such as in heavy city or
in construction zone traffic,
2. Police, taxi, limousine, commercial type operation, or
trailer towing where the vehicle driven regularly for
more than 45 minutes of continuous operation.
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed inbold
type must be done at the times or mileages specified to
assure the continued proper functioning of the emission
control system. These, and all other maintenance services
included in this manual, should be done to provide best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.
Inspection and service also should be done any time a
malfunction is suspected.
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis-
sion control devices and systems on your vehicle may be
performed by any automotive repair establishment or
individual using any automotive part which has been
certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of Califor-
nia, California Air Resources Board regulations.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
There are two maintenance schedules that show the
required service for your vehicle.
First is Schedule “B”. It is for vehicles that are operated
under the conditions that are listed below and at the
beginning of the schedule.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
•Trailer towing. \b
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SCHEDULE “B”
Follow schedule “B” 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 an \b.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
•Trailer towing. \b
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice). \b
•Off-road or desert operation.
NOTE: IfANY of 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 Schedules section of this manual.
If none of these apply to you, then change your engine oil
at every interval shown on schedule Aof the Mainte-
nance Schedules section of this manual.
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Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 296
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 297
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................... 168
Fuel ................................ 169
Speedometer ......................... 169
Tachometer .......................... 172
Gearshift .............................. 263
General Information .................. 15,24,293
Glass Cleaning .......................... 375
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 118
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............302,305
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............302,305
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) .............. 83
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 318
Head Phones ........................... 222
Head Restraints ......................... 108
Headlights ............................ 383 Bulb Replacement
...................... 382
High Beam ........................... 130
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 130
Passing ............................. 130
Replacing ............................ 382
Switch .............................. 126
Time Delay .......................... 128
Heated Seats ........................... 108
Heater ............................... 235
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 260
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 307
Holder, Cup ........................... 154
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 142
Hood Release .......................... 123
Hoses ............................. 363,367
Ignition Key ................................. 11
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Spare Tire........................... 322
Spinning ............................ 287
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 288
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 308
Towing ............................... 304
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 331
Guide .............................. 307
Recreational ....................... 315,332
Weight .............................. 307
Traction Control ................... 134,171,272
Traction Control Switch .................134,272
Trailer Towing .......................... 304
Cooling System Tips .................... 315
Hitches ............................. 307
Minimum Requirements ................. 310
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 308
Wiring .............................. 313
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 307
Trailer Weight .......................... 307 Transaxle
............................. 261
Automatic ........................... 261
Autostick ......................... 139,264
Operation ........................... 261
Overdrive ........................... 264
Selection of Lubricant ................367,388
Transmission ........................... 367
Automatic ........................... 367
Filter ............................... 369
Fluid ............................... 367
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . 142
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 70
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 288
Trip Odometer .......................... 172
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 172
Turn Signals ................... 129,169,384,385
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