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the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer
“Reset” button to turn off the message. If the problem
persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” Resolv-
ing the problem will turn the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
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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 illumi-
nated.
•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 miles (10 000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.
Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message
after completing the scheduled oil change. If this sched-
uled oil change is performed by someone other than your
dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Oil Change Required” in “Use Factory Settings” of the EVIC section in this manual or under
“Odometer/Trip Odometer” in the “Instrument Cluster
Descriptions section of this manual.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
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Automatic Transaxle..............12,235,239,362
Adding Fluid ................... 363,364,388
Filter ............................... 364
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 364
Fluid Level Check ................... 363,364
Interlock System .................... 240,241
Reset Mode .......................... 245
Selection Of Lubricant ................... 388
Shifting ............................. 239
Special Additives ...................... 364
Autostick ............................. 246
Back-Up Lights ......................... 381
Battery ............................... 346
Gas Caution .......................... 347
Jump Starting ......................... 29
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Location ............................ 346
Belts, Seat .............................. 83 Body Mechanism Lubrication
............... 350
B-Pillar Location ........................ 268
Brake Assist System ...................... 257
Brake, Parking .......................... 252
Brake System ........................... 360
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 254
Fluid Check ....................... 360,388
Master Cylinder ....................... 360
Parking ............................. 252
Warning Light ........................ 148
Brakes ............................... 360
Brake/Transaxle Interlock .................. 240
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 81
Bulb Replacement ....................... 377
Bulbs, Light .......................... 84,377
Calibration, Compass ..................... 165
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ......... 20
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 386
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Occupant Restraints..................... 61,65
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .........39,57,58,61,64
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 290
Odometer ............................. 150
Trip ............................. 150,153
Oil Change Indicator ................ 152,162,390
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............152,162
Oil, Engine ......................... 342,387
Capacity ............................ 386
Change Interval ............... 152,162,343,390
Checking ............................ 342
Dipstick ............................. 342
Disposal ............................ 345
Filter ............................ 345,387
Filter Disposal ........................ 345
Identification Logo ..................... 343
Materials Added to ..................... 345
Recommendation ................... 343,386
Synthetic ............................ 345 Viscosity
......................... 344,386
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 345
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 345
Oil Pressure Light ....................... 148
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............338,339
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 120
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Overdrive .......................... 243,244
Overheating, Engine ...................... 316
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,413
Paint Care ............................. 365
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Parking Brake .......................... 252
Parking On Hill ......................... 252
Passing Light ........................... 109
Personal Settings ........................ 167
Pets .................................. 81
Phone, Cellular .......................... 93
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Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 215
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 37
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 377
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 340
Replacement Tires ....................... 278
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 412
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........152,162
Restraint, Head .......................... 98
Restraints, Child ......................... 70
Restraints, Infant ......................... 71
Reverse Lights .......................... 381
Rotation, Tires .......................... 280
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 83
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 84
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 412
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 82 Safety Information, Tire
................... 264
Safety Tips ............................. 82
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 210
Satellite Radio (uconnect studios)........... 209
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 390
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 370
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 52,53
Seat Belts .............................. 83
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 46
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 46
And Pregnant Women ................... 54
Child Restraint ....................... 70,79
Extender ............................. 54
Front Seat .......................... 40,42
Inspection ............................ 83
Operating Instructions ................... 42
Pretensioners .......................... 48
Rear Seat ............................. 40
Reminder ............................ 147
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Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink) ........................... 120
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transporting Pets ........................ 81
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 277
Trip Odometer .......................... 150
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 153
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) ...................... 37
Trunk Release, Emergency ................37,38
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 37
Turn Signals ...................... 108,154,381
uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) ............... 93
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 144
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 415
Universal Transmitter ..................... 120 Unleaded Gasoline
....................... 290
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 46
Upholstery Care ........................ 368
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 93
Variance, Compass ....................... 165
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 302
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 268,302,303
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 228,376
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System) .................. 213
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 344
Voice Recognition System (VR) ............... 93
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 146
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