Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when
the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is
ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which
you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if
your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the
following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over. 2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
• The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is not readyand you should
not proceed to the I/M station.
• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you place the ignition in the off
position or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is readyand you can proceed
to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system is not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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).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.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 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.
402 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Chains, Tire............................ .280
Change Oil Indicator ...................... .402
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .316
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .258
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .143,
347
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............74
Checks, Safety ............................74
Child Restraint ............................54
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................59
Child Restraints .........................54
Child Seat Installation .....................70
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........67
Infants And Child Restraints ................57
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....65
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................68
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......61Older Children And Child Restraints
..........57
Seating Positions ........................60
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .293
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .379
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................360
Climate Control ......................... .206
Clutch ................................ .372
Clutch Fluid ............................ .372
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............205
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .275
Connector UCI................................ .203
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........203
Contract, Service ......................... .412
Convertible Top Maintenance .................383
Coolant (Antifreeze) ....................397, 398
Cooling System .......................... .366
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............368
422 INDEX
Keys...................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................13
Lane Change Assist ....................... .109
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................29
Latches .................................78
Hood ............................... .104
Lead Free Gasoline .....................292, 293
Leaks, Fluid ..............................78
Life Of Tires ............................ .278
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................25
Light Bulbs .......................... .78, 392
Lights .............................. .78, 106
AirBag .........................51, 76, 143
Anti-Lock ............................ .143
Brake Assist Warning ....................255
Brake Warning ........................ .143
Bulb Replacement ...................... .393
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) .........143Engine Temperature Warning
...............143
Exterior ...............................78
Fog ................................ .143
High Beam ....................... .107, 143
High Beam Indicator .....................143
Low Fuel ............................ .143
Oil Pressure .......................... .143
Park ............................... .107
Passing ............................. .107
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .143
Service .............................. .393
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............143
Traction Control ....................... .255
Turn Signal ........................ .78, 108
Voltage ............................. .143
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......143
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .263
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INDEX 427
LocksAutomatic Door .........................23
Door .................................20
Power Door ............................22
Lubrication, Body ........................ .360
Lug Nuts .............................. .315
Maintenance Free Battery ....................355
Maintenance, General ..................... .350
Maintenance Procedures ....................350
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .402
Maintenance Schedules .....................402
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......347
Manual, Service ......................... .414
Manual Transmission ...................226, 374
Fluid Level Check ...................... .374
Frequency Of Fluid Change ................374
Lubricant Selection ...................374, 400
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................372 Media Hub
..............................95
Mirrors .................................85
Automatic Dimming ......................86
Electric Powered .........................87
Heated ...............................89
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................282
Multi-Function Control Lever .................106
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................73
Occupant Restraints ........................26
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................293
Odometer .............................. .143
Trip ................................ .143
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .160
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................160
Oil, Engine ...................... .350, 397, 398
Capacity ......................... .397, 398
428 INDEX
Tire Safety Information.....................257
Tire Service Kit .......................... .304
To Open Hood .......................... .104
Towing ............................... .299
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .337
Recreational .......................... .299
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........299
Traction ............................ .239, 240
Traction Control ......................... .251
Trailer Towing .......................... .299
Transaxle Automatic .............................11
Transmission ........................... .374
Automatic ........................ .229, 374
Fluid ............................... .374
Manual ............................. .226
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .18
Transporting Pets ..........................73
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .277Trip Odometer
.......................... .143
Turn Signals ......................... .108, 143
UCI Connector .......................... .203
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................415
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .203
Unleaded Gasoline .....................292, 293
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................34
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............7
Vehicle Loading ......................... .264
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............8
Vehicle Storage ....................... .216, 391
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .143
Warnings And Cautions ......................7
Warranty Information ....................4,413
Washer Adding Fluid ......................... .363
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