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NPower Steering Fluid Check..............363
NDriveline And Steering Component
Lubrication..........................364
NBody Lubrication.....................364
NWindshield Wiper Blades................365
NWindshield Washers...................365
NExhaust System......................366
NCooling System.......................366
NHoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......371
NBrake System........................372
NAutomatic Transmission................374
NHydraulic Clutch Fluid Ð Manual
Transmission........................375
NManual Transmission..................375NTransfer Case........................376
NFront/Rear Axle Fluid..................377
NAppearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................377
mFuses (Integrated Power Module)...........381
mReplacement Light Bulbs.................389
mBulb Replacement......................389
NHead Light..........................389
NLeft Front Turn Signal..................390
NRight Front Turn Signal.................391
NFront Side Marker.....................391
NFront Fog Light (Front Fascia Mounted).....391
NRear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Back-Up
Lights.............................392
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REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS Ð Interior Bulb No.
Dome Light........................WL212±2
Liftgate Lamp........................... 567
Overhead Console Lights............. PLW214±2A
Reading Light.......................WL212±2
LIGHT BULBS Ð Outside Bulb No.
Headlight..........................9008 H13
Front Park/Turn......................3157AK
Front Sidemarker......................... 168
Back-Up.............................4057K
Center High Mounted Stoplight.............. 921
Fog Lamp.......................... H109145
License Plate Light....................... 168
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal................4057K
BULB REPLACEMENT
Head Light
1. Open the hood.
2. Reach behind the headlamp unit in the engine com-
partment to access the headlamp bulb lock ring.
3. Firmly grasp the lock ring on the back of the headlamp
unit housing.
4. Rotate the lock ring on the back of the headlamp
housing counter-clockwise to unlock it.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
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CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Back-Up Lights
1. Open the lift gate.
2. Remove the two push pins.
3. Pull lamp straight back and disconnect electrical con-
nection.
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Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
²Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
²Check the manual transmission fluid level.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 367
Inspection........................... 366
Points to Remember.................... 370
Pressure Cap......................... 369
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......367,394,395
Temperature Gauge..................... 168
Corrosion Protection..................... 377
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 361
Cup Holder............................ 151
Customer Assistance..................... 406
Data Recorder, Event...................... 64
Daytime Running Lights................... 125
Dealer Service.......................... 353
Defroster, Rear Window................... 159
Defroster, Windshield...................78,237
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 126
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 350
Dimmer Switch, Headlight..............124,170Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 354
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 357
Used Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 369
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Opener, Garage..................... 137
Drive Belts............................ 358
Driving............................... 268
Off-Pavement......................... 268
Off-Road............................ 268
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 231
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 85
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 147
Electrical Power Outlets................... 147
Electronic Brake Control System............. 131
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 131
Brake Assist System.................... 132
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Exhaust System......................... 366
Exterior Finish Care...................... 378
Fabric Care.........................379,380
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 361
Engine Fuel.......................... 361
Engine Oil........................357,395
Finish Care............................ 378
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 334
Turn Signal..................171,390,391,392
Flooded Engine Starting................... 246
Floor Console.......................... 152
Fluid, Brake........................... 396
Fluid Capacities......................... 394
Fluid Leaks............................. 78
Fluid Level Checks...................... 377
Automatic Transmission................. 374Engine Oil........................... 354
Manual Transmission................... 375
Power Steering........................ 363
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 395
Fog Light Service........................ 391
Fog Lights..........................124,391
Folding Rear Seat........................ 118
Four Wheel Drive....................... 265
Operation........................... 265
Systems............................. 265
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 265
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 334
Front Axle (Differential)................... 377
Fuel................................. 306
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 310
Filter............................... 361
Gasoline............................ 306
Gauge.............................. 168
Materials Added....................... 308
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Octane Rating......................306,395
Requirements......................... 394
Tank Capacity........................ 394
Fuel System Caution................308,311,312
Fuses................................ 381
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 137
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............310,312,351
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge)................... 168
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 306
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 307
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 307
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 168
Fuel................................ 168
Odometer........................... 177
Speedometer......................... 170
Tachometer.......................... 174
Gear Ranges......................251,255,260General Information.................17,113,305
Glass Cleaning.......................... 380
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............313,316
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............313,315
GVWR............................... 313
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ).............. 87
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 334
Head Restraints......................... 116
Head Rests............................ 116
Headlights
Bulb Replacement...................... 389
Dimmer Switch....................... 124
Replacing............................ 389
Switch.............................. 123
Heated Seats........................... 116
Heater, Engine Block..................... 248
High Beam Indicator..................... 170
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Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 319
Holder, Coin........................... 152
Holder, Cup........................... 151
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 137
Hood Release.......................... 121
Hoses.............................371,372
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................... 375
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 14
Infant Restraint........................66,67
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 288
Information Center, Vehicle................. 184
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 83
Instrument Cluster....................167,168Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 166
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 381
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 381
Interior Appearance Care.................. 380
Interior Lights.......................... 122
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 126
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter, Power......................... 149
Jack Location........................... 336
Jack Operation.......................336,339
Jacking Instructions...................... 339
Key, Programming........................ 16
Key, Replacement........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 14
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
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