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•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice). \b
•Off-road or desert operation.
NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for Schedule B.
Second is Schedule “A”. It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
ule B.
Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs 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, add as needed.
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•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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Compass Variance....................... 166
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 167
Console, Overhead ....................... 163
Console, Removable ................... 189,190
Contract, Service ........................ 470
Coolant Pressure Cap ..................... 419
Cooling System ......................... 416
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 418
Coolant Capacity ...................... 444
Coolant Level ...................... 417,420
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 419
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 417
Inspection ........................... 420
Points to Remember .................... 420
Pressure Cap ......................... 419
Radiator Cap ......................... 419
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......417,444,445
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 160
Cruise Light ........................... 216 Cup Holder
......................... 183,433
Customer Assistance ..................... 468
Daytime Running Lights ................... 151
Dealer Service .......................... 401
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 305
Defroster, Windshield ................84,285,296
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 399
Dimmer Control ........................ 150
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................. 426
Oil (Engine) .......................... 402
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 393
Disarming, Theft System ................... 27
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 419
Engine Oil ........................... 406
Domelight ............................. 150
Door Ajar Light ......................... 210
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Door Locks............................. 17
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 19
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 173
Drive Belts ............................ 406
Drive Shaft Universal Joints ................ 413
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................... 391
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 94
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 181
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 160
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 168
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 368
Jacking ........................ 370,371,383
Jump Starting ......................... 389
Overheating .......................... 369
Emission Control System Maintenance ......400,448
Engine ............................... 398 Air Cleaner
.......................... 407
Air Cleaner Filter ...................... 407
Block Heater ......................... 312
Break-In Recommendations ................ 82
Checking Oil Level ..................... 402
Compartment ......................... 398
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 445
Cooling ............................. 416
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 37,349
Fails to Start .......................... 311
Fuel Requirements .................. 346,444
Oil ........................... 402,444,445
Oil Change Interval .................... 404
Oil Disposal .......................... 406
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 405
Oil Filter Disposal ...................... 406
Oil Selection ....................... 404,444
Oil Synthetic ......................... 405
Overheating .......................... 369
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Temperature Gauge..................... 213
Exhaust Gas Caution ..............37,83,349,416
Exhaust System ......................... 415
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 53
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 93
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 407
Air Conditioning .................... 302,412
Automatic Transaxle .................... 427
Engine Oil ........................ 406,445
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 406
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 368
Turn Signal ..................... 210,440,442
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 379
Fluid Capacities ......................... 444
Fluid Leaks ............................. 85 Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission ................. 426
Brake ............................... 423
Power Steering ........................ 412
Fluids ................................ 445
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 445
Fog Light Service ........................ 441
Fog Lights .......................... 152,441
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating........... 124
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 392
Fuel ................................. 346
Adding ............................. 350
Additives ............................ 348
Clean Air ............................ 346
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 350
Gasoline ............................ 346
Gauge .............................. 209
Hoses .............................. 425
Light ............................... 209
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