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Engine oil/coolant change intervals
Engine oilAs indicated by the message center (do not
exceed one year or 10,000 miles [16,000 km])
Engine coolant,
initial change6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
Engine coolant,
after initial changeEvery 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
Check every month
Engine oil level
Function of all interior and exterior lights
Tires for wear and proper pressure, including spare
Windshield washer fluid level
Check every six months
Battery connections; clean if necessary
Body and door drain holes for obstructions; clean if necessary
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
Door weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary
Hinges/latches/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary
Parking brake for proper operation
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary
Scheduled Maintenance
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Electronic message center .........18
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................266
running out of fuel .........265, 313
Emission control system ..........318
Engine ........................................338
cleaning ...................................281
coolant .....................................301
fail-safe cooling .......................306
idle speed control ...................299
lubrication specifications .......334
refill capacities ........................334
service points ..................290–292
starting after a collision .........250
Engine block heater .................212
Engine oil ..................................294
checking and adding ..............294
dipstick ....................................294
filter, specifications ........298, 333
recommendations ...................298
refill capacities ........................334
specifications ..........................334
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................212
F
Fail safe cooling ........................306
Fleet MyKey programming ........96
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....307
Floor mats ...................................94
Fluid capacities .........................334
Fog lamps ....................................55
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................242
Fuel ............................................307calculating fuel
economy ............................21, 315
cap ...........................................310
capacity ...................................334
choosing the right fuel ...........311
detergent in fuel .....................313
filler funnel .............................313
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................307, 310, 315
filter, specifications ........307, 333
fuel pump shut-off ..................251
fuel pump shut-off switch .....250
improving fuel economy ........315
octane rating ...................312, 338
quality ......................................312
running out of fuel .........265, 313
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................307
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................307, 311–312
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......250
Fuses ..........................................252
G
Garage door opener ....................88
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............310
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................315
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................250
Headlamps ...................................54
aiming ........................................57
autolamp system .......................54
bulb specifications ....................60
daytime running lights .............56
flash to pass ..............................56
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high beam .................................55
replacing bulbs .........................61
turning on and off ....................54
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................46, 49
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................44
Hood ..........................................289
I
Ignition ...............................209, 338
Illuminated visor mirror .............74
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................166
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................320
Instrument panel ........................78
cleaning ...................................283
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................56
J
Jack ............................................258
positioning ...............................258
storage .....................................258
Jump-starting your vehicle ......266
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................101
keypad .....................................112
locking and unlocking doors ..113
programming entry code .......112
Keys .....................................95, 115
positions of the ignition .........209L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................54
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................60
daytime running light ...............56
fog lamps ...................................55
headlamps .................................54
headlamps, flash to pass ..........56
instrument panel, dimming .....56
interior lamps .....................58, 61
replacing bulbs .........................61
LATCH anchors .........................170
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........215
Load limits .................................201
Locks
autolock ...................................101
childproof ................................105
doors ........................................101
Lubricant specifications ...........334
Lug nuts ....................................264
Lumbar support, seats .....122, 124
M
Manual transmission .................229
fluid capacities ........................334
lubricant specifications ..........334
reverse .....................................230
Message center .....................18–19
english/metric button ...............23
system check button ................23
warning messages .....................23
Mirrors ...................................81–82
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................81
heated ........................................82
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Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................340
Vehicle loading ..........................201
Ventilating your vehicle ...........212
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................293Water, Driving through .............248
Windows
opening using remote entry
system .....................................108
power .........................................79
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................72
checking and adding fluid .....293
replacing wiper blades ...........293
Wrecker towing .........................269
Index
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