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:If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column
on page .
Independent of the maintenance minder indicator in the information
display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
NOTE: :
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Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive primarily in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Visually inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and line (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
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Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system.
To replace a wiper blade:
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
the heating and cooling system
becomeslessthanusual.
Raise each wiper arm of f the
windshield, lif ting the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side.
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On models with A/C
Wiper Blades
Dust and Pollen Filter
Dust and Pollen Filter, Wiper Blades
Maint enance
239
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.
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Protecting Children .32
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General Guideline .32
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Installing a Child Seat .40
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Protecting Inf ants .37
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Protecting Larger Children .46
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Protecting Small Children .38
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Selecting a Child Seat .39
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .45
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Using LATCH .41
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Radiator Overheating .261
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Radio/Disc Sound System .116
Radio/Disc/PC Card Sound
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System .134
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Recommended Tire Pressures .242
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Radio Thef t Protection .172
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Readiness Codes .264,286
Rear Lights, Bulb
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Replacement .236
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Rear Seat Access .92
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Rear Seat, Folding .94
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Rear View Mirror .100
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Rear Window Def ogger .72 ................
Reclining the Seat-backs .90
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Recommended Shif t Speeds .196
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Ref ueling .181
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Reminder Indicators .55,57
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Remote Transmitter .85
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter .239
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Engine Oil and Filter .222
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Fuses .266
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Light Bulbs .232
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Maintenance Minder .209
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Spark Plugs .278
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Tires and Wheels .246
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Wiper Blades .239
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects .290
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant .185, 224
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Restraint, Child .32
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Reverse Gear Position . 199
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Reverse Lockout .197
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Rotation, Tire .244 ..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 290
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 51
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .19
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Cleaning .237
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14,19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .18, 57
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder .....................................
Belt .14, 19
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Seats .90
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Seats, Folding Rear .94
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