(h)Change automatic transmission uid and lter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C)
or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as high performance operation.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the uid and lter do not require
changing.
(i)Drain, ush, and re ll cooling system.
This service can be complex; you should have
your dealer perform this service. See Engine
Coolant on page 356 for what to use. Inspect
hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap,
and ller neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
(j)If using DOT-4 brake uid only: Drain, ush,
and re ll brake hydraulic system at a regular
maintenance service (IorII) every two years.
This service can be complex; you should have
your dealer perform this service. See Brakes
on page 371.(k)A uid loss in any vehicle system could
indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired and the uid level checked. Add uid
if needed.
(l)Change uid if the vehicle is used for high
performance operation.
(m)Change uid whenever the vehicle has been
driven for 3,000 miles (5 000 km) with the
transmission temperature at 290°F (143°C) or
higher without using an auxiliary uid cooler.
See Message Center (CTS-V) on page 215 and
Transmission Fluid Hot Message on page 219.
(n)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the lter at each engine oil change.
(p)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if
necessary.
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Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 279
Theft-Deterrent System................................ 111
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 111
Immobilizer.............................................. 113
Immobilizer Operation.............................. 114
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 169
Time, Setting............................................... 259
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 208
Pressure Warning Message...................... 221
Tires........................................................... 392
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated
Wheels, Cleaning.................................. 441
Buying New Tires..................................... 411
Chains..................................................... 418
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 424
Cleaning.................................................. 442
Compact Spare Tire................................. 434
Different Size........................................... 414
High-Speed Operation.............................. 404
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 422
In ation - Tire Pressure............................ 402
Inspection and Rotation............................ 409
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 426
Lifting Your Vehicle.................................. 418
Pressure Monitor System......................... 405Tires (cont.)
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 426
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 425
Run-Flat................................................... 400
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 433
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 394
Tire Terminology and De nitions............... 397
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 414
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 416
Wheel Replacement................................. 416
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 411
Winter Tires............................................. 393
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 326
Towing a Trailer....................................... 328
Your Vehicle............................................. 326
Traction
Control System (TCS).....................293, 295
Control System Warning Light.................. 206
Limited-Slip Rear Axle.............................. 297
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 297
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 353
Fluid Hot Message................................... 219
Fluid, Manual........................................... 354
Transmission Operation, Automatic.............. 122
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