
Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Change Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) fluid. 60,000 100 000 60
Change Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid. 60,000 100 000 60
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing.60,000 100 000 60
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.90,000 150 000 90
Flush and replace the engine coolant. 102,000 170 000 60
Replace the ignition cables on 3.3L and 3.8L engines.102,000 170 000 102
Replace the spark plugs on 3.8L, 4.0L engines.102,000 170 000 102
Replace the timing belt on 4.0L engine.102,000 170 000 102
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter. 120,000 200 000 120
Replace Accessory Drive Belt(s). 120,000 200 000 120
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Adding Fuel........................... 329
Adding Washer Fluid..................142,387
Additives, Fuel......................... 327
Adjustable Pedals....................... 159
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 383
Air Conditioning.....................251,256
Air Conditioning Controls................. 251
Air Conditioning Filter.................269,384
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 383
Air Conditioning System..........251,256,259,383
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 252
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 304
Airbag................................ 50
Airbag Deployment....................... 62
Airbag Light...................54,55,64,79,197
Airbag Maintenance....................... 64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............... 51
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 18
Alignment and Balance.................... 311All Wheel Drive (AWD)................284,400
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 248
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........390,391,416
Disposal............................ 392
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............153,288
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 188
Anti-Theft System........................ 18
Appearance Care........................ 401
Auto Down Power Windows................ 32
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 86
Automatic Door Locks...................27,28
Automatic Headlights.................... 137
Automatic Oil Change Indicator..........192,202
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 259
Automatic Transaxle....................12,278
Adding Fluid......................... 418
Interlock System.....................15,280
438 INDEX

Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 329
Oil (Engine).......................... 378
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 391
Car Washes............................ 402
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 328
Cargo Area Cover....................... 176
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 178
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 177
Catalytic Converter...................... 380
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................78,388
CD (Compact Disc) Changer..........218,228,232
CD (Compact Disc) Player......212,216,222,226,232
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 250
Cellular Phone........................89,250
Chains, Tire............................ 312
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 352
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 296Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light).............................193,373
Child Restraint........................67,69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............71,74
Child Safety Locks........................ 30
Child Seat.............................. 75
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 326
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 403
Climate Control......................... 250
Clock................................ 209
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 250
Compact Spare Tire...................... 307
Compass.............................. 207
Compass Calibration..................... 207
Compass Variance....................... 207
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 208
Console.............................. 175
Console, Floor.......................... 175
440 INDEX

Console, Overhead....................... 168
Contract, Service........................ 430
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 391
Cooling System......................... 389
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 391
Coolant Capacity...................... 416
Coolant Level......................389,392
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 392
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 390
Inspection........................... 392
Points to Remember.................... 393
Pressure Cap......................... 391
Radiator Cap......................... 391
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......390,416,417
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 144
Cruise Light........................... 193
Cup Holder.........................174,406
Customer Assistance..................... 428Data Recorder, Event...................... 65
Dealer Service.......................... 375
Defroster, Rear Window................... 269
Defroster, Windshield................79,256,265
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 141
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 372
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player............. 232
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 139
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 399
Oil (Engine).......................... 376
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 363
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 392
Engine Oil........................... 379
Door Ajar Light......................... 197
Door Locks............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 27
Door Opener, Garage..................... 146
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Drive Belts............................ 379
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 386
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 291
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water.............................. 292
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 232
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 88
Electrical Power Outlets................... 172
Electronic Brake Control System............. 154
Brake Assist System.................... 154
Electronic Stability Program............... 155
Traction Control System................. 154
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 144
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 155
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................166,199Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 350
Jacking............................. 352
Jump Starting......................... 360
Overheating.......................... 351
Emission Control System Maintenance......373,420
Engine..........................77,370,371
Air Cleaner.......................... 380
Air Cleaner Filter...................... 380
Block Heater......................... 278
Break-In Recommendations................ 77
Checking Oil Level..................... 376
Compartment......................370,371
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 417
Cooling............................. 389
Exhaust Gas Caution..................37,328
Flooded, Starting...................... 277
Fuel Requirements..................325,416
Oil ...........................376,416,417
442 INDEX

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 362
Fuel................................. 325
Adding............................. 329
Additives............................ 327
Clean Air............................ 326
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 329
Gasoline............................ 325
Gauge.............................. 188
Hoses.............................. 397
Octane Rating......................325,417
Requirements......................325,416
Tank Capacity........................ 416
Fuel System Caution..................... 327
Fueling............................... 329
Fuses................................ 407
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 146
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............329,330,373
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 326Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 325
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 326
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 187
Fuel................................ 188
Odometer........................... 191
Speedometer......................... 188
Tachometer.......................... 191
Gearshift.............................. 281
General Information...............18,25,114,324
Glass Cleaning.......................... 405
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 128
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............332,335
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............332,334
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ).............. 89
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 292
444 INDEX

Preparation for Jacking.................... 355
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 47
Programmable Electronic Features.........147,203
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry)..............................24,147
Radial Ply Tires......................... 306
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......390,391
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 210
Radio Operation........................ 250
Radio Remote Controls.................235,249
Radio, Satellite.......................... 245
Radio (Sound Systems).................212,222
Rear Camera........................... 166
Rear Liftgate............................ 34
Rear Park Sense System................... 160
Rear Seating Flexibility.................... 126
Rear Window Defroster................... 269Rear Window Features.................... 141
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 141
Rearview Mirrors........................ 86
Reclining Front Seats..................... 120
Recorder, Event Data...................... 65
Recreational Towing...................348,365
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 47
Remote Control......................... 235
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 249
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 375
Replacement Tires....................... 310
Reporting Safety Defects................... 431
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........192,202
Restraint, Head......................... 117
Restraints, Child.......................67,75
Restraints, Infant......................... 68
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 176
450 INDEX

Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 362
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................. 178
Rotation, Tires.......................... 313
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 79
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 80
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 431
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 37
Safety Information, Tire................... 294
Safety Tips............................. 78
Satellite Radio.......................... 245
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 248
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 420
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 406
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 47
Seat Belts............................38,39
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 44
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 44
And Pregnant Women.................48,49Child Restraint.......................67,69
Extender............................. 49
Front Seat............................ 39
Pretensioners.......................... 47
Rear Seat............................. 39
Reminder............................ 194
Untwisting Procedure.................... 45
Seats................................. 115
Adjustment.......................... 121
Cleaning............................ 405
Easy Entry........................123,132
Heated.............................. 118
Memory............................. 129
Power........................... 115,116
Reclining............................ 120
Tilting.............................. 123
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........390,417
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
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