CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time tocheck the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the
engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding 1.0 qt (1.0 L) of
oil when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range
will result in an oil level at the top of the “SAFE” range
on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.
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Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering, and add as
needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Brake Warning..................... 164,267
Bulb Replacement ................... 376,377
Center Mounted Stop ................... 381
Courtesy/Reading ................... 128,137
Cruise .............................. 158
Daytime Running ...................... 125
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............126,127
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 279
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 159
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 161
Exterior .............................. 72
Fog ............................. 125,163
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 316
Headlight Switch ...................... 123
Headlights ........................ 123,377
Headlights On Reminder ................. 125
Headlights On With Wipers ............124,131
High Beam ........................ 127,162
High Beam Indicator .................... 162 High Beam/Low Beam Select
............. 127
Illuminated Entry ....................... 20
Instrument Cluster .................. 123,158
Intensity Control ...................... 129
Interior .......................... 129,137
License ............................. 381
Lights On Reminder .................... 125
Low Fuel ............................ 167
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 168
Map Reading ...................... 128,137
Oil Pressure .......................... 162
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ......... 129
Passing ............................. 127
Reading .......................... 128,137
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 162
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 165
Service ........................... 376,377
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 168
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 165
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