Scheduled Maintenance (cont’d)
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid
as needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services”
in this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Check transmission uid level and add uid as needed.See footnote (g).•
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Additional Required Services (cont’d)
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000)50,000
(80 000)75,000
(120 000)100,000
(160 000)125,000
(200 000)150,000
(240 000)
Engine cooling system service
(or every ve years, whichever occurs
rst).An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (i).•
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (l).•
Maintenance Footnotes
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers,
parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or
signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for
proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if
they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all
pipes, fittings and clamps; replace with genuine parts as
needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure testof the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(d)Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or
contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades,
if contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are worn
or damaged. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 5-57andWindshield, Backglass, and Wiper
Blades on page 5-106for more information.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety
belt assemblies are working properly. Look for any
other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you
see anything that might keep a safety belt system
from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or
frayed safety belts replaced. Also see Checking
the Restraint Systems on page 1-68.
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Service Bulletins
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about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all models.
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Electronically Controlled Air Suspension
System......................................................4-28
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-24
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-38
Coolant......................................................5-28
Coolant Heater............................................2-23
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-36
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-15
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-31
Fan Noise..................................................5-37
Oil .............................................................5-18
Oil Life System...........................................5-22
Overheating................................................5-30
Reduced Power Light...................................3-42
Starting......................................................2-22
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-14
Exit Lighting...................................................3-18
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-28
FFilter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-24
Finish Damage.............................................5-108
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-92Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-85
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-86
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-98
Fluid.............................................................5-25
Power Steering...........................................5-38
Windshield Washer......................................5-39
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-17
Front Axle......................................................5-51
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Check Gas Cap Light...................................3-44
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-44
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Speci cations.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-44
Running Out of...........................................2-32
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-112
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-112
Rear Underseat Fuse Block.........................5-119
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-111
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