MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or
mileages specified to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle perfor-
mance and reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for vehicles in severe
operating conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip driving. Inspection and
service should also be done anytime a malfunction is suspected.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km)
or six months, whichever comes first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Checktheengineoillevelaboutfiveminutesafterafullywarmedengineisshutoff.
Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of
the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Checkthewindshieldwashersolventandaddifrequired.
Once A Month
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.Rotatetiresatthefirstsign
of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
•Inspectthebattery,andcleanandtightentheterminalsasrequired.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,powersteering,
and transmission, and add as needed.
•Checkalllightsandallotherelectricalitemsforcorrectoperation.
At Each Oil Change
•Changetheengineoilfilter.
•Inspecttheexhaustsystem.
NOTE:
Also, inspect the exhaust system if you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust
system, or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle.
•Inspectthebrakehoses.
•Inspectthesuspensioncomponents.
•Lubricatedoorhingesandchecksprings.
•Checktheenginecoolantlevel,hoses,andclamps.
•Checkpowersteeringfluidlevel.
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Defects, Reporting...........131Dimmer Control.............23Dimmer Switch, Headlight.......23Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . .99DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....119
ElectronicsYo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n d S y s t e m....36Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Electronic Stability Control(ESC)..............28,103Electronic Stability Control (ESC)OFF Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .104Emergency, In Case OfBrake Warning Light . . . . . . .102Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . .113Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . .104To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 9Emergency Key..............8EngineAir Cleaner.............119Checking Oil Level.........119Compartment............116Coolant (Antifreeze)........118Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119Fuel Requirements.........118Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118, 119Oil Filler Cap...........119Oil Selection . . . . . . . . .118, 119Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . .104Starting................9Stopping...............9Te m p e r a t u r e W a r n i n g L i g h t....101Engine Oil Viscosity..........118Event Data Recorder..........114Exhaust System............119
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 3FiltersAir Cleaner.............119Engine Oil..........118, 119Engine Oil Disposal........119FlashersTu r n S i g n a l............103
Fluid Capacities............118Fluid Level ChecksBrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119Capacities.............118Manual Transmission.......119Power Steering..........119Fluids, Lubricants AndGenuine Parts............118Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .113Frequently Asked Questions......133FuelAdding................30Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . .118Requirements...........118Ta n k C a p a c i t y...........118Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)...94General Maintenance.........119Glass Cleaning.............119
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®)....82HeadlightsAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Cleaning..............119Dimmer Switch...........23High Beam.............22Head Restraints.............17High Beam Indicator..........103High Beam/Low Beam Select(Dimmer) Switch...........22HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener) . . .94Hood Release.............115
Instrument Cluster............6Instrument Cluster WarningLights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99, 103Instrument Panel Cover........119Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . .119Interior And Instrument Lights......5Interior Appearance Care.......119Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . .22Introduction................2iPod®/USB/MP3 ControlBluetooth®Streaming Audio....82
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