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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this
manual must be done at the times or mileages specified
to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving. Inspection and service should also be done
anytime a malfunction is suspected.
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” message is displayed.
Depending on operating conditions, the message may
appear as early as 3,500 miles (5 630 km) since last reset.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within
the next 500 miles (805 km).
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NOTE:
•The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s
oil if it has been six months since your last oil change,
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In-
strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
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.
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MTBE/ETBE........................... 510
Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 462
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 180
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 93
Occupant Restraints ................... 49,72,77
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............70,72,75
Odometer ............................. 287
Trip .............................. 287
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............ 454
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ............ 454
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 310
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 310
Oil, Engine ............................ 579
Capacity ........................... 622
Change Interval ..................... 580
Dipstick ........................... 579
Disposal ........................... 582 Filter
............................. 582
Filter Disposal ....................... 582
Identification Logo ................... 580
Materials Added to ................... 582
Recommendation .................. 580,622
Synthetic .......................... 581
Viscosity ........................ 581,622
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............575,576
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 242
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 6
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 108
Overdrive .......................... 429,438
Overdrive OFF Switch .................429,438
Overhead Console ....................... 240
Overheating, Engine ................... 294,548
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........6,651
Paint Care ............................. 604
Paint Damage .......................... 604
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