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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 any time 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).
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NOTE:
²The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil
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 a scheduled
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 under ªElec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)º in Section 3 ofthis manual or under ªOdometer/Trip Odometerº under
ªInstrument Cluster Descriptionsº in Section 3 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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Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 333
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 332
Conserving.......................... 188
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 333
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 175
Fuel................................ 174
Odometer........................... 179
Speedometer......................... 174
Tachometer.......................... 174
Gear Ranges........................275,281
General Information...............18,26,116,331
General Maintenance..................... 390
Glass Cleaning.......................... 419
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............340,343
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............339,342
GVWR............................... 339
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ)........89,219,221Hard Drive (HDD)....................201,219
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water....................... 288
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 360
Head Restraints......................... 120
Headlights
Automatic........................... 125
Bulb Replacement...................... 430
Cleaning............................ 419
Delay.............................. 126
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 128
Lights On Reminder.................... 127
On With Wipers....................126,132
Passing............................. 128
Switch.............................. 124
Time Delay.......................... 126
Heated Mirrors.......................... 88
Heated Seats........................... 120
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Navigation System....................... 219
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 75
Occupant Restraints....................... 41
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............332,438
Odometer..........................174,179
Trip .............................174,179
Oil Change Indicator..................179,188
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............179,188
Oil, Engine.........................391,438
Capacity............................ 436
Change Interval..................179,188,393
Checking.........................391,392
Dipstick..........................391,392
Disposal............................ 395
Filter............................395,438
Filter Disposal........................ 395
Identification Logo..................... 393
Materials Added to..................... 394Recommendation...................393,436
Synthetic............................ 394
Viscosity.......................393,394,436
Oil Filter, Change........................ 395
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 395
Onboard Diagnostic System..............387,388
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 140
Operating Precautions.................... 387
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 86
Overdrive............................. 277
Overhead Console....................... 139
Overheating, Engine...................176,361
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......... 454
Paint Care............................. 416
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Parking Brake.......................... 290
Parking On Hill......................... 291
Passing Light........................... 128
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Wiring.............................. 353
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 347
Trailer Weight.......................... 347
Transfer Case........................... 415
Fluid............................415,440
Maintenance.......................... 416
Transmission........................... 414
Automatic...................271,275,280,414
Fluid............................... 440
Range Indicator....................275,281
Shifting............................. 271
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 140
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
Transporting Pets........................ 75
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 317Trip Odometer.......................174,179
Turn Signals.........................128,176
UCI Connector......................... 242
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone)...........89,219
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 456
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 242
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port...........201,219
Universal Transmitter..................... 140
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 332
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 48
USB Port...........................201,219
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 410
Vanity Mirrors........................... 88
Variance, Compass....................... 192
Vehicle Certification Label................. 339
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................308,339,341
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