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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The ªScheduledº maintenance services, listed inbold
typemust be done at the times or mileages specified to
assure the continued proper functioning of the emission
control system. These, and all other maintenance services
included in this manual, should be done to provide best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.
Inspection and service also should be done anytime a
malfunction is suspected.
NOTE:Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis-
sion control devices and systems on your vehicle may be
performed by any automotive repair establishment or
individual using any automotive part, which has been
certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of Califor-
nia, California Air Resources Board regulations.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles ªOil Change Requiredº will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles ªChange Oilº will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions the oil change
indicator message will illuminate, this means that service
is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced
as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE:
²The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil
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if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi-
nated.
²Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
²Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message
after completing the scheduled oil change. If this sched-
uled oil change is performed by someone other than your
dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under ªOil Change Requiredº in ªUse Factory
Settingsº of the EVIC section in this manual or under
ªOdometer/Trip Odometerº in the ªInstrument Cluster
Descriptions section of this manual.At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
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Adding............................. 268
Additives............................ 266
Capacity............................ 333
Clean Air............................ 264
Ethanol............................. 265
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................157,268
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 157
Filter............................... 302
Gasoline............................ 264
Gauge.............................. 157
Hoses.............................. 314
Light............................... 158
Materials Added....................... 266
Methanol............................ 265
Octane Rating........................ 264
Requirements......................... 264
System Hoses......................... 314
Tank Capacity........................ 333
Fuel System Caution..................... 270Fueling............................... 268
Fuses................................ 323
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 122
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............268,269,293
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 264
Gasoline (Fuel).......................264,333
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 264
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 157
Fuel................................ 157
Odometer........................... 159
Tachometer.......................... 158
General Information.................16,103,263
General Maintenance..................... 296
Glass Cleaning.......................... 322
Glove Compartment...................... 148
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 270
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MTBE/ETBE........................... 265
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 111
Navigation Radio........................ 202
Navigation System....................... 202
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 65
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)................. 32
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 264
Odometer............................. 159
Trip .............................159,161
Oil Change Indicator..................160,175
Oil, Engine.........................296,333
Capacity............................ 333
Change Interval....................... 297
Checking............................ 296
Disposal............................ 299
Filter............................... 299
Materials Added to..................... 299Recommendation...................297,333
Viscosity............................ 298
Oil Pressure Light....................... 159
Onboard Diagnostic System..............292,293
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 122
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual)............ 4
Outside Air Intake....................... 220
Overheating, Engine...................... 274
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).........4,352
Paint Care............................. 318
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Parking Brake.......................... 228
Passing Light........................... 115
Personal Settings........................ 173
Pets.................................. 64
Phone, Cellular.......................... 76
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)............. 76
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 242
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Seatback Release....................... 105
Tilting.............................. 105
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 28
Selection of Oil......................... 297
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................13,29
Sentry Key Programming................... 15
Sentry Key Replacement................... 14
Service Assistance....................... 347
Service Contract......................... 349
Service Manuals........................ 352
Setting the Clock................180,183,190,203
Settings, Personal........................ 173
Shoulder Belts........................... 33
Side Airbag............................. 50
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 220
Signals, Turn........................... 328
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 234
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 253
Snow Tires............................ 254Spark Plugs............................ 300
Speed Control (Cruise Control)........... 119,160
Speedometer........................... 159
Speedometer and Odometer................ 156
Starting............................... 224
Engine Fails to Start.................... 225
Manual Transmission................... 224
Starting Procedures...................... 224
Steering
Power...........................233,305
Tilt Column.......................... 118
Wheel Lock........................... 16
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 209
Storage............................... 327
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 286
Sun Roof.............................. 134
Sun Visor Extension....................... 76
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 44
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Traction.............................. 235
Transaxle
Manual..........................224,226
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 27
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 122
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transporting Pets........................ 64
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 250
Trip Odometer.......................... 159
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 161
Turbo Cool Down....................... 226
Turn Signals...................... 114,162,328
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 76
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 155
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 353
Universal Transmitter..................... 122Unleaded Gasoline....................... 264
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 314
Vanity Mirrors........................... 76
Variance, Compass....................... 176
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading......................243,270
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 327
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 28
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description)........................... 157
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 350
Washer, Adding Fluid.................. 118,147
Washers, Windshield..................... 115
Washing Vehicle......................... 319
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