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NOTE:
•The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil
if it has been six months since your last oil change,
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 mi (10,000 km) or six months, whichever
comes first.Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Oil Change
Required” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in Section 4 or under “Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter” under “Instrument Cluster Descriptions” in Section
4.
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Audio Systems (Radio).................234,266
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 35
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 89
Automatic Door Locks ................... 30,31
Automatic Headlights .................... 147
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........210,225
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 293
Automatic Transaxle ................... 31 1,449
Adding Fluid ...................... 449,476
Filter ............................... 451
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 451
Fluid Level Check ...................... 449
Interlock System .................... 312,313
Reset Mode .......................... 316
Selection Of Lubricant ................... 476
Shifting ............................. 311
Special Additives ...................... 451
Autostick ............................. 317 Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)
...... 174
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 174
Back-Up Lights ......................... 468
Ball Joints ............................. 437
Battery ............................... 431
Charging System Light .................. 212
Emergency Starting ..................... 407
Gas Caution .......................... 432
Jump Starting ......................... 407
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Location .......................... 407,431
Bearings .............................. 451
Belts, Drive ............................ 428
Belts, Seat ............................ 41,80
Beverage Cooler ........................ 180
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 437
Booster Seat ............................ 67
B-Pillar Location ........................ 341
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Occupant Restraints....................... 39
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............368,474
Odometer Trip ............................. 212,218
Oil Change Indicator .................. 210,225
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............210,225
Oil, Engine ......................... 424,474
Capacity ............................ 472
Change Interval .................. 210,225,426
Checking ............................ 424
Dipstick ............................. 424
Disposal ............................ 428
Filter ............................ 428,474
Filter Disposal ........................ 428
Identification Logo ..................... 426
Materials Added to ..................... 427
Recommendation ................... 426,472
Synthetic ............................ 427
Viscosity .......................... 427,472Oil Filter, Change
........................ 428
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 428
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............421,422
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 163
Operating Precautions .................... 421
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 89
Overdrive .......................... 208,315
Overhead Console ....................... 162
Overheating, Engine ................ 206,394,395
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .......... 492
Paint Care ............................. 452
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Parking Brake .......................... 323
Parking On Hill ......................... 323
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) .... 139
Passing Light ........................... 150
Personal Settings ........................ 230
Pets .................................. 77
510 INDEX

Rear Cup Holder........................ 178
Rear Liftgate ............................ 38
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 134,141
Rear Washer Fluid ....................... 194
Rear Wheel Bearings ..................... 451
Rear Window Defroster ................... 195
Rear Window Features .................... 193
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 193
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 88
Reception, Radio ........................ 233
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 125
Reclining Rear Seats ................... 137,141
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 63
Recreational Towing ...................... 392
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 369
Refrigerant ............................ 434
Release, Hood .......................... 144
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 148
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 48 Remote Control
Starting System ........................ 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 282
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 465
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 423
Replacement Tires ....................... 352
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 491
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........210,225
Restraint, Head ......................... 130
Restraints, Child ......................... 65
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 39
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 191
Reverse Lights .......................... 468
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 410
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 196
512 INDEX

Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home......... 392
Traction .............................. 320
Traction Control ...................... 215,331
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 335
Trailer Towing .......................... 377
Cooling System Tips .................... 392
Hitches ............................. 381
Minimum Requirements ................. 385
Tips ................................ 390
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 384
Wiring .............................. 388
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 382
Trailer Weight .......................... 382
Transaxle Additives ............................ 451
Automatic ........................ 31 1,449
Autostick ............................ 317
Filter ............................... 451
Maintenance .......................... 449 Operation
............................ 311
Overdrive ........................... 315
Selection of Lubricant ................... 476
Transmission ..................... See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink) ........................... 163
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 77
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 351
Trip Odometer .......................... 209
Trip Odometer Reset Button .............212,218
Turn Signals ................... 146,149,207,468
UCI Connector ......................... 278
UConnect (Hands-Free Phone) ............93,266
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