Changing the air filter element
1. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover.
•2.5L I4 engine
•3.0L V6 engine
2. Pull the air filter housing cover away.
3. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing.
4. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt or
debris and to ensure good sealing.
5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter
element edges between the air filter housing and cover. This could
cause filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not
properly seated.
6. Replace the air filter housing cover and secure the clamps.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of time
(30 days or more), refer to the following maintenance recommendations
to ensure your vehicle stays in good operating condition.
All motor vehicles and their components were engineered and tested for
reliable, regular driving. Long term storage under various conditions may
lead to component degradation or failure unless specific precautions are
taken to preserve the components.
Maintenance and Specifications
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Radio ............................................19
Rear-view camera system .........208
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................133
Relays ........................................219
Remote entry system ...........79–80
illuminated entry ................82–83
locking/unlocking doors .....80–81
opening the trunk .....................81
panic alarm ...............................81
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................82
replacing the batteries .............81
Roof rack .....................................72
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Safety Canopy ...........................124
Safety defects, reporting ..256–257
Safety restraints ..99, 103–106, 108
Belt-Minder...........................110
extension assembly ................110
for adults .........................104–106
for children .............................131
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................101
seat belt maintenance ............147
warning light and chime ........110
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................139
Safety seats for children ..........135
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................312
Satellite Radio .............................19Satellite Radio Information ........32
Scheduled Maintenance ...........264
Seat Belt Maintenance .............147
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ............99, 103–106, 108
Seats ............................................87
child safety seats ....................135
heated ........................................93
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................83
Servicing your vehicle ..............270
Setting the clock .........................19
Side air curtain .........................127
Side-curtain airbags system
(if equipped) .....................125, 128
Snowplowing .................................6
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............130
Spark plugs, specifications .......311
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................309
Speed control ..............................59
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......189
Starting your vehicle .......186–187,
189
jump starting ..........................238
Steering wheel
controls ......................................61
tilting .........................................52
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................19
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