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Routine fluid and filter changes are not required. How-
ever, change the fluid and filter if the fluid becomes
contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the transmission is
disassembled for any reason.
Rear Axle
For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not
required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons
the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be
inspected. If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect the
fluid level. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on the
axle. The fluid level should be at the bottom of the fill
hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Change Axle Fluid
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.
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Bulb Number
Rear Stop/Turn LampLED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Side MarkerLED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Backup LampLED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
LicenseLED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
BULB REPLACEMENT
NOTE:Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo-
spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric
conditions change to allow the condensation to change
back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually
accelerate the clearing process.
Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn
Lamp — Models With Halogen Headlamps
1. Open the hood.
NOTE:Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp
assembly on the driver side of the vehicle.
2. Remove the large dust cap from the headlamp hous-
ing by turning it counterclockwise, turn the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.
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Miles:6,00012,00018,00024,00030,00036,00042,00048,00054,00060,00066,00072,00078,00084,00090,00096,000102,000108,00011 4 , 0 0 0120,000126,000132,000138,000144,000150,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
Or Kilometers:10,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,00011 0 , 0 0 0120,000130,000140,000150,000160,000170,000180,000190,000200,000210,000220,000230,000240,000250,000
If using yourvehicle for anyof the following:dusty or off-road condi-tions. Inspectthe engine aircleaner filter;replace if nec-essary.
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Inspect thebrake linings;replace if nec-essary.
XXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the CVjoints.XXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the ex-haust system.XXXXXXXXXXXX
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Miles:6,00012,00018,00024,00030,00036,00042,00048,00054,00060,00066,00072,00078,00084,00090,00096,000102,000108,00011 4 , 0 0 0120,000126,000132,000138,000144,000150,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
Or Kilometers:10,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,00011 0 , 0 0 0120,000130,000140,000150,000160,000170,000180,000190,000200,000210,000220,000230,000240,000250,000
Inspect frontsuspension, tierod ends, andboot seals, forcracks or leaksand all parts fordamage, wear,improper loose-ness or endplay; replace ifnecessary.
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Replace theengine aircleaner filter.XXXXX
Replace the airconditioningfilter.XXXXXXXXXXXX
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About Your Brakes........................403
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................406
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .169
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............512
Adding Fuel.............................455
Adding Washer Fluid......................506
Additives, Fuel...........................453
Adjustable Pedals.........................163
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag....................58
Air Bag Components.....................57
Air bag Operation.......................60
Air Bag Warning Light....................69
Driver Knee Air Bag......................62
Enhanced Accident Response................68
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................72
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
If A Deployment Occurs...................67
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................61
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............71
Side Air Bags...........................62
Transporting Pets........................94
Air bag Deployment........................57
Air bag Light.............................69
Air bag Maintenance........................71
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .500
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................502
Air Conditioning..........................338
Air Conditioning Filter.....................348
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............346
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................502
Air Conditioning System....................345
Air Pressure, Tires.........................430
Alarm
Arm The System........................19
Alarm Light.............................251
Alarm, Panic.............................23
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Jump Starting..........................478
Overheating...........................464
Emergency Trunk Release....................44
Emission Control System Maintenance..........493
Engine.................................491
Air Cleaner...........................500
Block Heater..........................374
Checking Oil Level......................497
Compartment..........................492
Compartment Identification................491
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................510
Cooling..............................509
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................97
Fails to Start...........................372
Flooded, Starting.......................372
Fuel Requirements......................450
Jump Starting..........................478
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..497
Oil Change Interval......................497
Oil Filler Cap..........................497
Oil Selection...........................497
Overheating...........................464
Starting..............................369
Temperature Gauge......................251
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................497
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............68
Entry System, Illuminated....................20
Ethanol................................451
Event Data Recorder........................72
Exhaust Gas Caution........................97
Exhaust System...........................97
Exterior Folding Mirrors....................116
Exterior Lighting..........................145
Exterior Lights...........................100
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................500
Air Conditioning.......................348
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INDEX 577