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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
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Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular 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 (2.4L
engine 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 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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Parking............................. .434
Warning Light ........................ .307
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................419
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........106
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................230
Bulb Replacement ........................ .594
Bulbs, Light .............................111
Camera, Rear ............................251
Capacities, Fluid ..........................602
Caps, Filler Fuel .................................492
Oil (Engine) .......................... .545
Power Steering ........................ .434
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................570
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................108
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .287
Cargo Area Features .......................284
Cargo Compartment .......................284 Light
............................... .284
Luggage Carrier ........................293
Cargo Load Floor ........................ .285
Cargo Management System ..................285
Rollaway Tonneau Cover ..................287
Tri-Fold Load Floor ..................... .285
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .286
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................285
Car Washes ............................ .580
Cellular Phone .......................... .375
Certification Label ........................ .494
Chains, Tire ............................ .471
Changing A Flat Tire .......................518
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .451
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .302
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............107
Checks, Safety .......................... .107
Child Restraint ............................80
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Ethanol............................... .484
Event Data Recorder ........................79
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................46
Exhaust System .......................... .108
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................123
Exterior Lighting ..........................225
Exterior Lights ...........................111
Fabric Care ............................. .583
Filler Location Fuel ........................309
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .554
Air Conditioning .......................404
Engine Oil ............................554
Engine Oil Disposal .....................554
Flashers Hazard Warning ........................515
Turn Signal ............................111
Flash-To-Pass ............................230 Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range ........................ .491
Engine Oil ............................491
Fuel Requirements ..................... .488
Maintenance .......................... .492
Replacement Parts .......................492
Starting ............................. .491
Flooded Engine Starting ....................415
Floor Console ............................278
Fluid, Brake ............................ .605
Fluid Capacities ..........................602
Fluid Leaks ..............................111
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................576
Brake ............................... .573
Cooling System ........................ .567
Engine Oil ............................551
Power Steering ........................ .434
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........603
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PowerBrakes ...............................437
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................590
Door Locks ............................32
Inverter ............................. .273
Mirrors ............................. .121
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........269
Seats ............................... .200
Steering ............................. .433
Sunroof ............................. .265
Transfer Unit ..........................579
Windows ..............................41
Power Steering Fluid .......................605
Power Transfer Unit .......................579
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................64
Preparation for Jacking .....................520
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................59 Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .22
Radial Ply Tires
..........................463
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........570
Radio Operation ..........................375
Radio Remote Controls .....................373
Rear Air Conditioning ..................... .385
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................579
Rear Camera ............................251
Rear Cupholder ..........................275
Rear Drive Assembly .......................579
Rear Liftgate .............................45
Rear ParkSense System .....................243
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .214
Rear Window Defroster .....................292
Rear Window Features .....................290
Rear Wiper/Washer ........................290
Reclining Front Seats .......................206
Reclining Rear Seats .......................217
640 INDEX