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 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” or “Oil Change Re-
quired” message is displayed. Severe Operating Condi-
tions 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).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.
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)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
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S496 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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 of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering 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 your next scheduled service
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required
• 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
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 497
Capacities, Fluid......................... .491
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .376
Oil (Engine) .......................... .445
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................460
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................98
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................379
Car Washes ............................ .469
Cellular Phone .......................... .276
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............489
Certification Label ........................ .379
Chains, Tire ............................ .359
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .412
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .337
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .439
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............97
Checks, Safety ............................97
Child Restraint ............................73
Child Restraints Child Seat Installation
.....................92
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint .....87
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................89
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......81
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .373
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .470
Climate Control ......................... .276
Clock ................................. .241
Cold Weather Operation ....................296
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............275
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .354
Compass .............................. .231
Compass Calibration ...................... .232
Compass Variance ........................ .232
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .227
Connector UCI................................ .265
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Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........265
Conserving Fuel ......................... .227
Console ............................... .202
Console, Floor .......................... .202
Console, Overhead ....................... .184
Contract, Service ......................... .509
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........460
Cooling System .......................... .456
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............458
Coolant Capacity ...................... .491
Coolant Level ......................... .456
Disposal of Used Coolant .................460
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................457
Inspection ........................... .461
Points to Remember .....................461
Pressure Cap ......................... .460
Radiator Cap ......................... .460
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............457
Corrosion Protection ...................... .468Cruise Light
............................ .210
Cupholders ............................ .201
Customer Assistance ...................... .507
Data Recorder, Event .......................72
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............168
Daytime Running Lights ....................163
Dealer Service ........................... .440
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................44
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................43
Defroster, Rear Window .....................203
Defroster, Windshield .......................99
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................169
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................438
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................166
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .442
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... .429
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DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................460
Door Locks Door Locks ............................33
KeyFob...............................33
Remote ...............................33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................33
Door Locks, Automatic ......................35
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .185
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .317
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......227
Electrical Power Outlets .....................197
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................111
Electronic Brake Control System ...............327
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......478
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........172Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
..............331
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........211
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......221
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................44
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................426
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................399
Jacking .............................. .412
Jump Starting ......................... .421
Overheating .......................... .399
Towing ............................. .429
Emergency Trunk Release ....................44
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........439
Engine ................................ .437
Air Cleaner .......................... .446
Block Heater ......................... .299
Break-In Recommendations .................96
Checking Oil Level ..................... .442
Compartment ......................... .436
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Compartment Identification................436
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................456
Cooling ............................. .456
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................98
Fails to Start .......................... .296
Flooded, Starting ...................... .296
Fuel Requirements ..................... .371
Jump Starting ......................... .421
Oil................................. .442
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .445
Oil Selection .......................... .443
Oil Synthetic ......................... .445
Overheating .......................... .399
Starting ............................. .290
Temperature Gauge ......................211
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .444
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................444
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............69
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22 Ethanol
............................... .373
Event Data Recorder ........................72
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................98
Exhaust System ...........................98
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................110
Exterior Lighting ......................... .161
Exterior Lights .......................... .101
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .376
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .446
Air Conditioning ...................... .283
Engine Oil ........................... .446
Engine Oil Disposal .....................446
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .399
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .166
Flooded Engine Starting ....................296
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Fluid, Brake............................ .494
Fluid Capacities ......................... .491
Fluid Leaks ............................ .101
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................467
Brake ............................... .463
Cooling System ........................ .456
Engine Oil ........................... .442
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........492
Fog Lights ............................. .164
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .157
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................426
Fuel .................................. .371
Adding ............................. .376
Additives ............................ .375
Clean Air ............................ .373
Conserving ........................... .227
Ethanol ............................. .373
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................376 Gasoline
............................. .371
Gauge .............................. .210
Materials Added ....................... .375
Methanol ............................ .373
Octane Rating ......................... .371
Requirements ......................... .371
Saver Mode .......................... .227
Specifications ......................... .492
Tank Capacity ......................... .491
Fueling ............................... .376
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .227
Fuel Saver ............................. .227
Fuel System Caution ...................... .377
Fuses ................................. .474
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ............185
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................376
Gasoline,
Clean Air ....................... .373
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .371
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High Beam Indicator.....................215
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............166
Illuminated Entry ........................22
Instrument Cluster ..................... .161
Intensity Control ....................... .167
Interior ............................. .167
License ............................. .489
Lights On Reminder .....................164
Low Fuel ............................ .220
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........220
Map Reading ......................... .166
Oil Pressure .......................... .214
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........168
Passing ............................. .166
Reading ............................. .166
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .215
Security Alarm ........................ .218
Service .............................. .484
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .220 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
............218
Traction Control ....................... .335
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Vanity Mirror ..........................112
Voltage ............................. .210
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......210
Loading Vehicle ......................... .379
Capacities ........................... .380
Tires ............................... .343
Locks ..................................33
Automatic Door .........................35
Auto Unlock ...........................35
Door .................................33
Power Door ............................34
Low Tire Pressure System ...................362
Lubrication, Body ........................ .452
Lug Nuts .............................. .410
Maintenance Free Battery ................... .447
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