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U.S. Vehicles:Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specified intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perform
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed. Lights Check the operation of
the h
eadlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and licen se plate lights monthly.
See p age .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See p age .
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Automatic transmission Check
the fluid level monthly. S
ee page
.
Brakes Check the fluid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the odometer/
trip meter display.
159
160
215 218
211
228
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
Maintenance Minder
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Maintenance Minder
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Su spension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance
Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element
Replace dust and pollen filter
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
(V6 engine only)
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
:
A
B
Symbol
1
2
3
4
5
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1
If
the message ‘‘SERVICE OIL’’ does not appear more than 12 months after
the display is rese t, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column
on page .
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). Independent of the maintenance minder display, replace the brake fluid
every 3 years.
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
NOTE: 1:
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If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
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).
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds
or trailer towing results in higher transmission and
transfer temperatures. This requires transmission and
transfer fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you
regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have
the transmission and transfer fluid changed at 60,000
miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
(For A/T only:)
If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over
110°F, 43°C), or in very low temperatures (under 20°F,29°C), replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.)/100,000 km
(Canada).
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .162
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .76
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Accessory Power Socket . 99
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Additives, Engine Oil . 205
.............................
Airbag (SRS) . 11, 23
..........
Airbag System Components . 23
............................
Air Conditioning .102
.........................................
Usage .104
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .228
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 59, 180
...................................
Operation .180
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76
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Audio System . 114, 122, 131, 135
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 145
..............
Automatic Transmission . 173
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .268
.......................................
Shif ting .173
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 173
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Shif t Lever Positions . 173
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Shif t Lock Release . 176Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 58, 253
............................
Jump Starting .248
..............................
Maintenance .235
............................
Specif ications .269
..............................
Bef ore Driving .153
..................................
Belts, Seat . 10, 20
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 180
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Break-in, New Linings . 154
...........................................
Fluid .215
.........................................
Parking .95
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System Indicator . 59, 255
........................
Wear Indicators .179
.............................
Braking System .179
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 154
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
........................
Brights, Headlights .69
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .223
................
Front Parking Lights . 221
.................................
Headlights .218
............................
Specif ications .269 ............
Turn Signal Lights . 221, 222
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .218
............................
Capacities Chart .268
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
.............................
Carrying Cargo .164
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Changer . 122, 128
.......................................
CD Player .122
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CD Pocket, Center .98
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Certif ication Label .266
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Chains .234
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .241
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .206
......................................
When to .193
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Charging System Indicator . 58, 253
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 168
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Childproof Door Locks . 78
.......................................
Child Seats .34
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Lower Anchorage Points . 44
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
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