MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This
means that service 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 “Oil Change Required” message is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
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” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve
months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road
environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign ofirregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission (four-speed only) and fill 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 irregular 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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Airbag...................11
AirbagLight................79
Air Conditioning..............25
Air Recirculation ............24, 25
Alarm, Panic ................8
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........10
Anti-Lock Warning Light ..........78
Arming System (Security Alarm) ......10
Audio Jack ............ .31, 34, 39
Audio Settings ............ .30, 32
Audio Systems (Radio) ..........30
Automatic Headlights ...........20
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .25
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ...............95
Axle Fluid .................95
Battery Location ................86
Belts, Seat .................10
Brake Fluid .................95
Brake System Master Cylinder ............96
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle. .19
Bulb Replacement ............104
Bulbs,Light................104
Calibration, Compass ...........67
CD (Compact Disc) Player .......31, 34
Change Oil Indicator ...........79
Changing A Flat Tire ...........80
Charging System Light ...........77
Child Restraint ...............12
Child Seat .................13
Climate Control ..............24
Clock ...................59
Clock Setting ............30,32,35
Compass Calibration ............67
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........95
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......22
Cruise Light ................22
Customer Assistance ...........105
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ........9
Deck Lid, Power Release ..........9
Defects, Reporting ............106
Dimmer Control ..............20 Dimmer Switch, Headlight
.........20
Disarming, Security System ........10
Door Locks .................8
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . . .28, 29
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............22
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....75
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator ................75
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .............78
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).................67
Emergency Deck Lid Release ........9
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light ..........77
Jacking ................80
Jump Starting .............86
Overheating ..............79
Emergency Trunk Release ..........9
Engine Break-In Recommendations ......19
Compartment .............93
Coolant (Antifreeze) .........95
Jump Starting .............86
Oil ..................95
Oil Filter ................95
Oil Selection .............95
Overheating ..............79
Temperature Warning Light ......77
EventDataRecorder............91
Flash-To-Pass ...............20
Fluid, Brake ................
96
Fluid Capacities ..............95
Fluids ...................95
FogLights...............20, 21
Folding Rear Seat .............17
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........90
Frequently Asked Questions ........111
Front Heated Seats .............17
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .........79
Gasoline ................95
Specifications .............95
Fuse ...................101
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