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Normal scheduled maintenance*
At every oil change
interval as indicated by
the information displayChange engine oil and filter.**
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth.
Perform multi-point inspection
(recommended).
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if
equipped with dipstick). 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 rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (All-wheel drive
vehicles).
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped).
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints,
suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and
U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
*Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between
service intervals.
**Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter
change. See the Instrument Cluster chapter.
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as inheavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services
listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as required Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) Replace spark plugs.
Operating in dusty or sandy conditions such as unpaved or
dusty roads
Inspect frequently,
service as required Replace cabin air filter (if equipped).
Replace engine air filter.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
months Change engine oil and filter.
*
Perform multi-point inspection.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid.
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter
change. See the Instrument Cluster chapter.
Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
Every oil change If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel.
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H
Hazard flashers .........................258
HD Radio™ ...............................449
Headlampsaiming ......................................303
bulb specifications ..................308
flash to pass ..............................89
high beam ...........................89, 92
replacing bulbs .......................305
Head restraints .........................143
Heated steering wheel ..............499
Heating ..............130–131, 133, 135
Help ............................................498
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................156
Hood ..........................................281
How to use voice commands ...442
I
Ignition ...............................165, 356
Illuminated visor mirror ...100–101
Information displays .................110
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................182
Instrument panel cleaning ...................................313
cluster ......................................105
Intelligent Access Key ................57
J
Jack ............................................339 positioning ...............................339 storage .....................................339
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....398
Jump-starting your vehicle ......260
K
Keyless entry system autolock .....................................71
keypad .......................................73
locking and unlockingd oors ....74
programming entry code .........73
Keys .......................................57, 77 positions of the ignition .........165
L
Lamps bulb replacement
specifications chart ................308
headlamps, flash to pass ..........89
interior lamps ...........................95
replacing bulbs .......................305
Lane keeping system ................224
LATCH anchors ...........................28
Lights, warning and
indicator ....................................105
Listening to music ....................446
Load limits .................................239
Locks autolock .....................................71
childproof ..................................32
doors ..........................................68
Lubricant specifications ...........358
Lug nuts ....................................355
Index 553
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