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NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions
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Automatic Transmission....................310
Adding Fluid ......................... .474
Autostick ............................ .318
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................474
Fluid Change ......................... .474
Fluid Level Check ...................... .473
Fluid Type ........................... .472
Special Additives ...................... .473
Autostick .............................. .318
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................35
Axle Fluid ............................. .498
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................498
Battery ................................ .453
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........28
Location ............................. .453
Belts, Seat ...............................49
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................458
B-Pillar Location ......................... .349Brake Assist System
...................... .334
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............332
Brake Fluid ............................ .498
Brake, Parking .......................... .326
Brakes ................................ .329
Brake System ........................... .329
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .330
Fluid Check .......................... .469
Master Cylinder ....................... .469
Parking ............................. .326
Warning Light ........................ .219
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................310
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........96
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................168
Bulb Replacement ........................ .489
Bulbs, Light ............................ .101
Calibration, Compass ..................... .234
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .495
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Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........466
Cooling System .......................... .463
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............465
Coolant Capacity ...................... .495
Coolant Level ......................... .463
Disposal of Used Coolant .................467
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................464
Inspection ........................... .467
Points to Remember .....................468
Pressure Cap ......................... .466
Radiator Cap ......................... .466
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............464
Corrosion Protection ...................... .475
Cruise Light ............................ .212
Cupholders ............................ .201
Customer Assistance ...................... .509
Data Recorder, Event .......................72
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............169Daytime Running Lights
....................164
Dealer Service ........................... .447
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................45
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................43
Defroster, Rear Window .....................205
Defroster, Windshield .......................99
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................170
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................444
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................167
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .448
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................435
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................467
Door Locks ..............................33
Door Locks, Automatic ......................35
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .322
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Instrument Cluster........................211
Instrument Panel and Controls ................210
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............480
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............481
Interior Appearance Care ....................478
Interior Lights .......................... .168
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............170
Introduction ..............................4
Jacking Instructions ....................... .422
Jack Location ........................... .419
Jack Operation .......................... .418
Jump Starting ........................... .427
Key-In Reminder ..........................16
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................36
Keyless Entry System .......................23
Keyless Go ...............................12
Key, Programming .........................19 Key, Replacement
..........................18
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................17
Kicker Sound System ...................... .276
Knee Bolster ..............................59
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................166
Lane Change Assist ....................... .167
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................49
Latches ............................... .101
Hood ............................... .160
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .378
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .101
Life of Tires ............................ .364
Light Bulbs ............................. .101
Lights ................................ .101
Airbag ................................66
Alarm .............................. .220
Anti-Lock ............................ .222
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Automatic Headlights....................163
Brake Assist Warning ....................341
Brake Warning ........................ .219
Bulb Replacement ...................... .490
Center Mounted Stop ....................494
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .167
Cruise .............................. .212
Daytime Running ...................... .164
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................166
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....341
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ..........213
Engine Temperature Warning ...............215
Exterior ............................. .101
Fog ................................ .165
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................406
Headlights ........................... .162
Headlights On Reminder ..................165
Headlights On With Wipers ................163
Headlight Switch ...................... .162High Beam
........................... .167
High Beam Indicator .....................217
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............167
Illuminated Entry ........................22
Instrument Cluster ..................... .162
Intensity Control ....................... .168
Interior ............................. .168
License ............................. .494
Lights On Reminder .....................165
Low Fuel ............................ .223
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........223
Map Reading ......................... .167
Oil Pressure .......................... .217
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........169
Passing ............................. .167
Reading ............................. .167
Seat
Belt Reminder ..................... .217
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............220
Service .............................. .489
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