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6. Remove the A/C Air Filter by pulling it straight out ofthe housing. 7. Install the A/C Air Filter with the arrow on the filter
pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter
cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the
cover.
CAUTION!
The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to
indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure
to install the filter properly will result in the need to
replace it more often.
8. Reinstall the glove box door dampener and glove box.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri-
cated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as
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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 OilChange 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.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•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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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning
filter. XXX X X X X
Replace spark plugs
(2.4L Engine). ** XX X X X
Replace spark plugs
(2.4L PZEV Engine Only). ** X
Replace spark plugs
(3.6L Engine). ** X
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About Your Brakes....................... .327
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................329
Accessory Delay, Power ......................12
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............444
Adding Fuel ............................ .379
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .438
Additives, Fuel .......................... .373
Airbag ..................................57
Airbag Deployment ........................66
Airbag Light .............................63
Airbag Maintenance ........................67
Airbag, Side ..............................60
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................62
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .432
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................435
Air Conditioning ......................... .283
Air Conditioning Controls ...................283
Air Conditioning Filter .....................295
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............296Air Conditioning Refrigerant
.................435
Air Conditioning System ....................283
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .350
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................270
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................443
Disposal ............................. .446
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................329
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................329
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........18
Appearance Care ........................ .454
Ashtray ............................... .204
Assistance Towing ........................ .143
Auto Down Power Windows ..................36
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................125
Automatic Door Locks ......................33
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............225
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........287
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Exterior Lights............................96
Fabric Care ............................. .457
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .218
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .432
Air Conditioning ...................... .295
Automatic Transmission ..................453
Engine Oil ........................... .432
Engine Oil Disposal .....................432
Flashers ............................... .398
Hazard Warning ....................... .398
Turn Signal ............................96
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .181
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .378
Engine Oil ........................... .377
Fuel Requirements ..................... .375
Maintenance .......................... .378Replacement Parts
...................... .378
Starting ............................. .378
Fluid Capacities ......................... .477
Fluid Leaks ..............................96
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................451
Brake ............................... .448
Cooling System ........................ .442
Engine Oil ........................... .429
Power Steering ........................ .326
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........478
Fog Lights ............................. .181
Fog Light Service ........................ .475
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................416
Fuel .................................. .370
Adding ............................. .379
Additives ............................ .373
Clean Air ............................ .371
Ethanol ............................. .371
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