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Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped). 12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the rear axle fluid. 18,000 30 000 18
Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 mi (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect the exhaust system. Perform the first inspec-
tion at 12,000 mi (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot
seals, and replace if necessary.24,000 40 000 24
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. 30,000 50 000 30
Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or fre-
quent trailer towing.48,000 80 000 48
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.60,000 100 000 60
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Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
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 spark plugs.102,000 170 000 102
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. 120,000 200 000 120
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 439
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Audio Systems (Radio).................205,225
Auto Down Power Windows................ 33
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 29
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 83
Automatic Door Locks................... 28,29
Automatic Headlights.................... 127
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 260
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives...................... 407
Automatic Transmission.............285,406,407
Adding Fluid......................407,431
Autostick.........................288,290
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 407
Fluid Change......................... 407
Fluid Level Check...................... 406
FluidType ........................... 431
Shifting ............................. 285
Special Additives...................... 407Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . 289,290
Autostick ...........................288,290
AxleFluid ............................. 431
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 431
BallJoints ............................. 394
Battery............................... 390
Emergency Starting..................... 371
Jump Starting......................... 371
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 23
Location..........................371,391
Bearings.............................. 407
Belts,Drive ............................ 387
Belts, Seat............................ 39,76
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 395
B-Pillar Location........................ 312
Brake Assist System...................... 302
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 300
Brake Fluid............................ 431
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Brake, Parking.......................... 295
Brake System........................297,403
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................297,301
Fluid Check.......................405,431
Hoses.............................. 404
Master Cylinder....................... 405
Parking............................. 295
Warning Light.....................180,297
Brakes.............................297,403
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 284
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 73
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 132
Bulb Replacement.....................420,421
Bulbs,Light .......................... 77,420
Calibration, Compass..................... 195
Capacities, Fluid........................ 429
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 341Oil (Engine).......................... 386
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 400
Car Washes............................ 408
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 74,340
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 165
Cargo Management System................. 158
Cargo Organizer....................... 163
Rollaway Tonneau Cover................. 161
Tri-Fold Load Floor..................... 159
Waterproof Liner...................... 163
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 164
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................158,344
Catalytic Converter...................... 389
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............205,225
Cellular Phone..................... 87,225,226
Certification Label....................... 344
Chains, Tire............................ 323
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 309
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Exhaust System....................... 74,396
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 85
Exterior Lighting........................ 126
Exterior Lights.......................... 77
Filler Location Fuel...................... 341
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 388
Air Conditioning....................267,393
Engine Fuel.......................... 389
Engine Oil........................387,430
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 387
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 364
Turn Signal...................... 77,130,177
Flash-To-Pass........................... 131
Flooded Engine Starting................... 280
Floor Console.......................... 157
Fluid, Brake........................... 431Fluid Capacities......................... 429
Fluid Leaks............................. 77
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 406
Brake............................... 405
Cooling System....................... 398
Engine Oil........................... 385
Power Steering........................ 394
Fluids ................................ 430
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 430
Fog Lights..........................129,179
Folding Rear Seat........................ 123
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 374
Front Suspension Ball Joints................ 394
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 407
Fuel................................. 337
Adding............................. 341
Additives............................ 339
CleanAir ............................ 338
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High Speed.......................... 319
Inflation Pressures..................... 317
LifeofTires .......................... 321
Load Capacity.....................312,313
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 327
Quality Grading....................... 448
Radial.............................. 319
Replacement......................... 322
Rotation............................. 325
Safety...........................308,316
Sizes ............................... 309
Snow Tires........................... 324
Spinning ............................ 320
TrailerTowing ........................ 356
Tread Wear Indicators................... 320
To Open Hood.......................... 124
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 353
Towing ............................... 347
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 100Behind a Motor Home.................. 361
Disabled Vehicle....................... 375
Guide .............................. 352
Recreational.......................... 361
Weight .............................. 352
Towing Assistance....................... 100
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home......... 361
Traction Control......................... 302
TrailerTowing .......................... 347
Cooling System Tips.................... 360
Hitches............................. 351
Minimum Requirements................. 354
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 353
Wiring .............................. 358
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 352
TrailerWeight .......................... 352
Transmission........................... 406
Automatic......................281,285,406
Fluid ............................... 431
470 INDEX