Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It is a
comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle.
Your checklist gives you immediate
feedback on the overall condition of
your vehicle.
Normal Scheduled Maintenance Normal scheduled maintenance
1, 2
Change engine oil and filter. 3
Every 12 months or
10000 miles (16000
km). The oil monitoring
system displays a
message in the informa-
tion display. Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread
depth.
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult
dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake
linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system and motor/elec-
tronics cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect half-shaft boots.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and
tie-rod ends.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service
intervals.
2 Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).
3 Reset the oil monitoring system after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 280).
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Warning Lamps and Indicators.......98
Adaptive Cruise Control..........................98
Anti-Lock Braking System......................98
Battery........................................................... 98
Blind Spot Monitor....................................98
Brake System.............................................. 98
Cruise Control............................................. 99
Direction Indicator.....................................99
Door Ajar....................................................... 99
Electric Park Brake....................................99
Engine/Motor Coolant Temperature............................................ 99
Engine Oil...................................................... 99
Fasten Safety Belt.....................................99
Front Airbag................................................. 99
Grade Assist............................................... 100
Heads Up Display....................................100
High Beam.................................................. 100
Hood Ajar.................................................... 100
Lane Keeping Aid.....................................100
Low Fuel Level.......................................... 100
Low Tire Pressure Warning...................100
Low Washer Fluid....................................100
Parking Lamps.......................................... 100
Powertrain Fault.......................................100
Ready to Drive........................................... 100
Service Engine Soon................................101
Stability Control.........................................101
Stability Control Off.................................101
Stop Safely.................................................. 101
Trunk Ajar..................................................... 101
Washer Fluid Check...........................287
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior....................294
See: Wipers and Washers.......................79
Waxing...................................................295
Wheels and Tires...............................303 Technical Specifications.......................329
Windows and Mirrors..........................88
Windshield Washers
...........................80 Windshield Wipers
...............................79
Intermittent Wipe.......................................79
Speed Dependent Wipers.......................79
Wipers and Washers............................79
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