
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 coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission 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.
•Check the manual transmission fluid level.
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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Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............67,69
Child Seat .............................. 66
Climate Control ......................... 317
Clock ..................... 269,283,285,288,297
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 316
Compass .............................. 261
Compass Calibration ..................... 264
Computer, Trip/Travel .................260,261
Console .............................. 153
Console, Floor .......................... 153
Contract, Service ........................ 529
Cooling System ......................... 470
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 472
Coolant Capacity ...................... 501
Coolant Level ......................... 474
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 474
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 471
Inspection ........................... 470
Points to Remember .................... 475 Pressure Cap
......................... 473
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........471,501
Corrosion Protection ..................... 482
Cruise Light ........................... 251
Cupholders ............................ 152
Customer Assistance ..................... 527
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 60
Daytime Running Lights ................... 139
Dealer Service .......................... 458
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 239
Defroster, Windshield .............77,318,319,321
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 143
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 456
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 138
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 460
Power Steering ........................ 368
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 451
538 INDEX

Flooded, Starting...................... 332
Fuel Requirements .................. 41 1,501
Jump Starting ......................... 446
Oil .............................. 460,501
Oil Disposal .......................... 462
Oil Filter ............................ 462
Oil Selection .......................... 501
Overheating .......................... 440
Starting ............................. 331
Temperature Gauge .................... 251
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 462
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 462
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 58
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Event Data Recorder ...................... 60
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 76,415
Exhaust System ....................... 76,468
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 49
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 483 Exterior Lights
.......................... 79
Fabric Care ......................... 485,487
Fabric Top ............................. 487
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 463
Engine Oil ........................... 462
Finish Care ............................ 483
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 440
Turn Signal ................... 79,247,499,500
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 332
Fluid Capacities ......................... 501
Fluid Leaks ............................. 79
Fluid Level Checks ...................... 482
Automatic Transmission ................. 478
Engine Oil ........................... 460
Manual Transmission ................... 481
Power Steering ........................ 368
540 INDEX

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 502
Fog Light Service ........................ 499
Fog Lights .......................... 138,499
Fold and Tumble Rear Seat ................. 130
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 133
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 345
Shifting ............................. 347
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 345
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 440
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 482
Fuel ................................. 411
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 416
Gasoline ............................ 411
Gauge .............................. 246
Materials Added ....................... 414
Octane Rating ........................ 411
Requirements ......................... 501
Tank Capacity ........................ 501
Fuel System Caution ................... 414,417Fuses
................................ 490
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............416,418,456
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 411
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 412
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ................ 412
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 251
Fuel ............................... 246
Odometer ........................... 254
Speedometer ......................... 246
Tachometer .......................... 250
Gear Ranges ........................ 336,342
General Information ................. 17,119,411
Glass Cleaning .......................... 486
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............419,421
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............418,421
GVWR ............................... 418
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Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™).............. 88
HardTop ............................. 160
Hard Top, Modular ...................... 160
Hard Top Removal ....................... 168
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 440
Head Restraints ......................... 128
Head Rests ............................ 128
Headlights Bulb Replacement ...................... 498
Dimmer Switch ....................... 138
Replacing ........................... 498
Switch .............................. 136
Heater ............................... 317
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 335
High Beam Indicator ..................... 247
Hill Start Assist ......................... 375
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 424
Holder, Cup ........................... 152 Hood Release
.......................... 135
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid .................... 480
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint .......................... 62
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 398
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 86
Instrument Cluster ....................... 245
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 244
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 486
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 490
Interior Appearance Care .................. 485
Interior Lights .......................... 140
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 143
Introduction ............................. 4
542 INDEX

Jack Location........................... 442
Jack Operation .................... 442,444,445
Jacking Instructions ...................... 444
Jump Starting .......................... 446
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Key-In Reminder ......................... 13
Keyless Entry System ...................... 19
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 247
Lane Change Assist ...................... 138
Lap Belts .............................. 39
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 39
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ............................ 67,69
Latches ................................ 79 Lead Free Gasoline
....................... 411
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 79
Light Bulbs ............................. 79
Lights .............................. 79,136
Airbag .......................... 60,77,250
Alarm .............................. 250
Anti-Lock ........................... 249
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... 249
Back-Up ............................ 500
Brake Assist Warning ................259,385
Brake Warning ........................ 248
Bulb Replacement ...................... 498
Cargo .............................. 140
Center Mounted Stop ................... 500
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ........ 257
Cruise .............................. 251
Daytime Running ...................... 139
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 138
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . 259,385
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Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 260
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 250
Exterior .............................. 79
Fog ............................. 138,499
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 440
Headlight Switch ...................... 136
Headlights ........................... 498
High Beam .......................... 247
High Beam Indicator .................... 247
Instrument Cluster ..................... 136
Interior ............................. 140
Lights On Reminder .................... 138
Low Fuel ............................ 246
Oil Pressure .......................... 247
Passing ............................. 138
Rear Servicing ........................ 500
Rear Tail ............................ 500
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 247
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 250Service
............................. 498
Side Marker .......................... 500
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 250
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 252
Turn Signal ................ 79,137,247,499,500
Voltage ............................. 246
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 246
Loading Vehicle ......................... 418
Tires ............................... 393
Locking Axle ........................ 350,351
Locks Door ................................ 30
Power Door ........................... 31
Steering Wheel ......................... 13
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 67,69
Lubrication, Body ....................... 466
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 463
544 INDEX

Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 437
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 412
Refrigerant ............................ 466
Release, Hood .......................... 135
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 138
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 47
Remote Control Door Locks ........................... 19
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 19
Remote Starting System .................... 24
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 497
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 458
Replacement Tires ....................... 403
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 530
Restraint, Head ......................... 128
Restraints, Child ....................... 61,66
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 37
Rotation, Tires .......................... 404 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle
................. 77
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 79
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 530
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 76
Safety Information, Tire ................... 387
Safety Tips ............................. 75
Satellite Radio Antenna .................308,313
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........... 311
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 506
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 47
Seat Belts ............................ 39,77
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 44
And Pregnant Women ................... 49
Child Restraint ....................... 61,72
Extender ............................. 49
Front Seat ............................ 39
Inspection ............................ 77
Maintenance ......................... 486
Pretensioners .......................... 47
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