•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 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
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.
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.8
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 361
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............159,252
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 330
Adding Fuel ........................... 287
Additives, Fuel ......................... 285
Adjustable Pedals ........................ 114
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 322
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 232
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 323
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 274
Airbag .............................. 45,54
Airbag Deployment ....................... 55
Airbag Light ................... 46,53,58,73,159
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 57
Airbag, Side .......................... 51,54
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........48,51,54
Alarm, Panic ............................ 22
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................17,159
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 216 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
..............329,355
Disposal ............................ 332
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............252,255
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 159
Anti-Theft System ....................... 159
Appearance Care ........................ 336
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 17
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 30
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 80
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 28
Automatic Headlights .................... 101
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 225
Automatic Transmission ................242,335
Fluid Level Check ..................... 335
Autostick ............................. 245
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 137
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 137
Battery ............................... 322
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Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 22
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 104
Belts, Seat ............................ 36,72
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 323
B-Pillar Location ........................ 268
Brake Assist System ...................... 256
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 255
Brake System ........................... 334
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 252,255
Fluid Check .......................... 334
Master Cylinder ....................... 334
Parking ............................. 250
Warning Light ........................ 156
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 241
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 70
Bulb Replacement ....................... 349
Bulbs, Light ............................ 73
Calibration, Compass ..................... 177 Camera, Rear
........................... 125
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 355
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 287
Power Steering ........................ 249
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 331
Car Washes ............................ 337
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............71,286
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 144
Cargo Area Features ...................... 143
Cargo Compartment ...................... 143
Light ............................... 143
Cargo Light ............................ 143
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 147
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 146
Cellular Phone ........................ 83,225
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 354
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 264
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Dealer Service.......................... 317
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 149
Defroster, Windshield ................... 73,230
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 314
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 106
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ 249
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 309
Disarming, Theft System ................... 18
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 332
Door Locks ............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 28
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 128
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 82
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 137
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 255
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 255 Brake Assist System
.................... 256
Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ 257
Electronic Stability Program ............... 257
Traction Control System ................. 255
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 257
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....... 116
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 257
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 165
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 163,166
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 244
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 302
Jump Starting ......................... 304
Tow Hooks .......................... 308
Emission Control System Maintenance ......315,360
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ...................... 321
Break-In Recommendations ................ 70
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Checking Oil Level..................... 318
Compartment ......................... 313
Compartment Identification ............... 313
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 328
Cooling ............................. 328
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 71,286
Fails to Start .......................... 239
Flooded, Starting ...................... 239
Fuel Requirements .................. 282,355
Jump Starting ......................... 304
Oil .............................. 318,355
Oil Change Interval .................... 319
Oil Selection ....................... 319,355
Overheating .......................... 302
Starting ............................. 238
Temperature Gauge .................... 162
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 320
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 320
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 55Entry System, Illuminated
.................. 18
Ethanol ............................... 283
Exhaust Gas Caution ................71,286,326
Exhaust System ....................... 71,325
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 337
Exterior Lights .......................... 73
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 321
Engine Oil ........................... 321
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 321
Finish Care ............................ 337
Flashers .............................. 302
Hazard Warning ....................... 302
Turn Signal ................... 73,157,351,352
Flipper Glass, Liftgate ..................... 33
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 239
Fluid, Brake ........................... 334
Fluid Capacities ......................... 355
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Fluid Leaks............................. 73
Fluid Level Checks Brake .............................. 334
Cooling System ....................... 328
Engine Oil ........................... 318
Power Steering ........................ 249
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 356
Fog Light Service ........................ 352
Fog Lights ....................... 105,165,352
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 91
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 302
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 244
Front Heated Seats ....................... 88
Fuel ................................. 282
Additives ............................ 285
Clean Air ............................ 283
Ethanol ............................. 283
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 287
Gasoline ............................ 282 Gauge
.............................. 165
Materials Added ....................... 285
Methanol ............................ 283
Octane Rating ........................ 282
Requirements ...................... 282,355
Tank Capacity ........................ 355
Fuel System Caution ..................... 287
Fuses ................................ 341
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 128
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............287,288,314
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 283
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 282
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 283
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 162
Fuel ............................... 165
Speedometer ......................... 156
Tachometer .......................... 159
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Interior Fuses.......................... 341
Interior Lighting ........................ 107
Interior Lights .......................... 107
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 110
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter, Power ......................... 140
Jump Starting .......................... 304
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 19
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 220
Knee Bolster ............................ 46
Lane Change Assist ...................... 106 Lap/Shoulder Belts
....................... 36
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ............................ 65,66
Latches ................................ 73
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 282
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 73
Life of Tires ............................ 277
Liftgate ................................ 32
Liftgate Flipper Glass ...................... 33
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 148
Light Bulbs ............................. 73
Lights .............................. 73,100
Airbag ...................... 46,53,58,73,159
Anti-Lock ........................... 159
Automatic Headlights ................... 101
Back-Up ............................ 352
Battery Saver ......................... 104
Brake Assist Warning ................163,260
Brake Warning ........................ 156
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Multi-Function Control Lever............... 100
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 70
Occupant Restraints ................... 34,51,55
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............48,51,54
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 282
Odometer .......................... 163,164
Trip ................................ 163
Oil, Engine ............................ 318
Capacity ............................ 355
Change Interval ....................... 319
Checking ............................ 318
Disposal ............................ 321
Filter ............................... 321
Filter Disposal ........................ 321
Materials Added to ..................... 320
Pressure Warning Light .................. 160
Recommendation ................... 319,355Viscosity
............................ 355
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............314,315
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 128
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 5
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 81
Overhead Console ....................... 127
Overheating, Engine ................... 162,302
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........5,383
Paint Care ............................. 336
Paint Damage .......................... 336
Panic Alarm ............................ 22
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 119
Parking Brake .......................... 250
Passing Light ........................... 106
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 114
Personal Settings ........................ 179
Pets .................................. 70
Pets, Transporting ........................ 70
398 INDEX