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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 and the
brake master cylinder, 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.
•Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de-
pends on tires of equal size, type and circumfer-
ence on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can
cause damage to the transfer case. Tire rotation
schedule should be followed to balance tire wear.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Automatic Door Locks................... 31,32
Automatic Headlights .................... 159
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........232,239
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 300
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 316
Special Additives ..................... 466
Automatic Transmission .............317,466,467
Adding Fluid .................... 467,489
Fluid and Filter Changes ............466,467
Fluid Change ....................... 467
Fluid Level Check .................... 467
Fluid Type ...................... 466,489
Gear Ranges ........................ 317
Special Additives ..................... 466
Torque Converter .................... 321
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 198
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 198
Axle Fluid ............................. 489
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 489B-Pillar Location
........................ 362
Battery ............................... 451
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Belts, Seat ............................ 44,89
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 454
Brake Assist System ...................... 346
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 344
Brake Fluid ............................ 489
Brake System ........................... 464
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 342,344
Fluid Check ..................... 464,489
Master Cylinder ..................... 464
Parking ........................... 339
Warning Light ....................... 233
Brake, Parking .......................... 339
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 317
Brakes ............................... 464
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 87
Bulb Replacement ....................... 484
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Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 295
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 370
Compass .............................. 241
Compass Calibration ..................... 242
Compass Variance ....................... 243
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 240
Console .............................. 203
Console, Floor .......................... 203
Contract, Service ........................ 511
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 461
Cooling System ......................... 458
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 460
Coolant Capacity ..................... 487
Coolant Level .................... 458,462
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 462
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 459
Inspection .......................... 462
Points to Remember .................. 463
Pressure Cap ........................ 461 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)
....459,487,488
Corrosion Protection ..................... 472
Cruise Light ........................... 232
Cupholders ............................ 201
Customer Assistance ..................... 509
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 76
Daytime Running Lights ................... 161
Dealer Service .......................... 447
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 211
Defroster, Windshield ................90,298,303
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 166
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 444
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 162
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ 448
Power Steering ...................... 339
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 436
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DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 462
Engine Oil ......................... 450
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 31
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 183
Driving ............................... 333
Off-Pavement ....................... 333
Off-Road .......................... 333
On Hills ........................... 333
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 333
When to Use Low Range ............... 333
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 101
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 198
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 198
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 344
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 344 Brake Assist System
................... 346
Electronic Roll Mitigation ............... 347
Traction Control System ................ 345
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 347
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 171
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 352
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 235
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 422
Jacking ............................ 423
Jump Starting ....................... 430
Overheating ........................ 422
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 445
Engine ............................... 443
Air Cleaner ......................... 450
Block Heater ........................ 315
Break-In Recommendations .............. 87
Checking Oil Level ................... 448
Compartment ....................... 443
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FlashersHazard Warning ..................... 422
Turn Signal .............. 91,162,223,485,486
Flipper Glass, Liftgate ..................... 40
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 314
Floor Console .......................... 203
Fluid Capacities ......................... 487
Fluid Leaks ............................. 91
Fluid Level Checks .................... 468,469
Automatic Transmission ................ 466
Brake ............................. 464
Cooling System ...................... 458
Engine Oil ......................... 448
Power Steering ...................... 339
Fluid, Brake ........................... 489
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 488
Fog Light Service ........................ 485
Fog Lights .................... 158,161,223,485
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 149 Four Wheel Drive
Shifting ................... 321,324,327,330
Systems ........................ 321,327
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 321
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 434
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 469
Fuel ................................. 388
Additives .......................... 391
Clean Air .......................... 389
Ethanol ........................... 389
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 393
Gasoline ........................... 388
Gauge ............................ 220
Materials Added ..................... 391
Methanol .......................... 389
Octane Rating .................... 388,488
Requirements ....................... 388
Specifications ....................... 488
Tank Capacity ....................... 487
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