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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000 15
2430
4845
7260
9675
120 90
144 135
216150
240
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or every 2 years, whichever comes first
Inspect every 105,000 miles (168,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy
Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
Every 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or every 6 years, whichever comes first
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page . 105
168
120
192
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or every 2 years, whichever comes first
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 159 )
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brake wear
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items:
Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Inspect drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace manual transmission fluid
Replace automatic transmission (CVT) fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions

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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000 15
2430
4845
72 75
120 135
216
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or every 2 years, whichever comes first
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) (Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions) Inspect every 105,000 miles (168,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisyEvery 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or every 3 years, whichever comes first
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years Every 3 years (independent of mileage)60
96
90
144 120
192
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
See dust and pollen filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions. 105
168
150
240
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or every 2 years, whichever comes first
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 159 )
Check front and rear brake wear
Inspect the following items:
Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate all hinges, locks, and latches
Inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls/vehicle underbody
Inspect drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace manual transmission fluid
Replace automatic transmission (CVT) fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions

Insert both ends of the blade into
the holder. Make sure they are
secure.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm.To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.
Keeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e, and riding
comf ort.
Underinf lated tires wear unevenly,
adversely af f ect handling and f uel
economy, and are more likely to
fail from being overheated.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,are
more prone to damage f rom road
hazards, and wear unevenly.
We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
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6.
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Wiper Blades, Tires
T ires
Inf lation Guidelines
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Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .166
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Changing a Flat Tire .167
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 173
Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates ........................
Very Slowly .173
The Starter Operates ................................
Normally .174
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Jump Starting .175
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If the Engine Overheats . 177
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 179
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Charging System Indicator . 180
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 180
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Readiness Codes .181
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Brake System Indicator . 182
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Emergency Towing .183
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 184
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Fuses .185
Checking and Replacing ......................................
Fuses .186
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Fuse Locations .188
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
165

If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Reverse (5-speed
manual) or Park (CVT). Apply the
parking brake.
Open the hatch. Raise the cargo
area f loor by lif ting up on the back
edge.
Remove the storage box from the
cargo area well.
Take the tool kit f rom the spare
tire well. Remove the jack (in the
jack cover) f rom the inside of the
spare tire.
Unscrew the wing bolt, and take
the spare tire out of its well.
Turn on the hazard warning
indicators, and turn the ignition
switch to LOCK (0). Have your
passenger get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
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6.
CONT INUED
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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FLOOR BOARDTOOL KIT
STORAGE BOX
SPARE TIRE
JACK
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.

Rear tire only:
Use the end of the extension or a
f lat-tipped screwdriver to loosen
the two stud f asteners holding the
rear wheel skirt.Pull the rear wheel skirt
downward.
Do not catch your clothes or
hands on the hooks on the rear
f ender when you replace the
wheel.Remove the center cap from the
wheel with the end of the
extension or a f lat-tipped
screwdriver.
Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.
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8.9.
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REAR WHEEL SKIRT
STUD
FASTENER CENTER CAP

CONT INUED
Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. It is pointed to by an
arrow molded into the underside
of the body. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.Use the extension and wheel
wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tire. Handle the
wheel nuts caref ully; they may be
hot f rom driving. Place the f lat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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JACKING POINT WHEEL NUT WRENCH EXTENSION

Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them f ully.Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
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Changing a Flat Tire
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HUB