Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensiveway to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives youimmediate feedback on the overallcondition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Every 7500 miles (12000 km) or six months (whichever comes first)
Change engine oil and filter.
Rotate tires*, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheelsonly if unusual wear is noted.
Every 15000 miles (24000 km) or 12 months (whichever comes first)
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
Other maintenance items
Replace engine air filter.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. Consultdealer for requirements.Every 60000 miles (96000km)Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seal if non-sealed bearings are used.
Replace spark plugs.Every 97500 miles (156000km)
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About This Manual...........................................3Protecting the Environment................................3ABSSee: Brakes.............................................................33ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..................................................................33AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation..............................................6Adjusting the Steering Wheel......................8Audible Warnings and Indicators..............15Fail-Safe Cooling Warning Chime...................15Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................15Key in Ignition Warning Chime..........................15Parking Brake On Warning Chime...................15Automatic Transmission.............................29Brake-Shift Interlock............................................31If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow....................................................................32Understanding the Positions of YourAutomatic Transmission..............................29Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...............................................................78Adjusting automatic transmission fluidlevels....................................................................79Automatic transmission fluid filter................79Correct fluid level..................................................78High fluid level.......................................................79Low fluid level........................................................78
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Brake Fluid Check...........................................79Hydroboost............................................................80Hydromax...............................................................80Parking brake fluid................................................81Brakes.................................................................33General Information............................................33Breaking-In.......................................................49
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California Proposition 65...............................5
Capacities and Specifications -6.8L..................................................................114Specifications.......................................................115Capacities and Specifications..................110Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior................................86Changing a Fuse.............................................70Fuses.........................................................................70Changing a Road Wheel............................106Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation......................................................106Tire Change Procedure.....................................107Changing the 12V Battery............................82Battery relearn.......................................................83Changing the Engine Air Filter...................84Cleaning the Alloy Wheels..........................87Cleaning the Engine......................................86Cleaning the Exterior....................................86Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts.......................86Exterior Chrome...................................................86Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)..................86Underbody.............................................................86Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check...............................75Cruise Control....................................................8Principle of Operation.........................................35Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control..................................35Customer Assistance...................................55
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Daytime Running Lamps...............................11Direction Indicators..........................................11Driving Hints.....................................................49Driving Through Water.................................50DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps...........................11
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Economical Driving.......................................49Emission Control System............................26On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)......................27Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance(I/M) Testing......................................................27
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