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, power steering and transmission
(5.7L only) 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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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 529
Oil Synthetic........................ 483
Overheating ........................ 448
Starting ........................... 336
Temperature Gauge ................... 252
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 483
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 483
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 78
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 23
Ethanol ............................... 411
Event Data Recorder ...................... 81
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 48,97,414
Exhaust System ....................... 97,491
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 507
Exterior Lights .......................... 100
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 484
Engine Oil ......................... 484
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 484 Finish Care
............................ 507
Flashers .............................. 448
Hazard Warning ..................... 448
Turn Signal ................ 100,248,519,521
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 417
Engine Oil ......................... 417
Fuel Requirements ................. 414,416
Maintenance ........................ 418
Replacement Parts .................... 418
Starting ........................... 417
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 340
Fluid Capacities ......................... 524
Fluid Leaks ............................ 100
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..........503,504,505
Brake ............................. 500
Engine Oil ......................... 481
Power Steering ...................... 364
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