CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not
require adjustment under normal operating conditions.
Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the
transmission filler tube is capped and no dipstick is
provided. Your authorized dealer can check your trans-
mission fluid level using special service tools. If you
notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, visit
your authorized dealer immediately to have the trans-
mission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle with
an improper fluid level can cause severe transmission
damage.
CAUTION!
If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho-
rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam-
age may occur. Your authorized dealer has the proper
tools to adjust the fluid level accurately.
Fluid And Filter Changes
Refer to the#Maintenance Schedule#for the proper
maintenance intervals. In addition, change the fluid and
filter if the fluid becomes contaminated (with water, etc.),
or if the transmission is disassembled for any reason.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497
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 will influence when the
“Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions 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).
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
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 “Instrument Clus-
ter Descriptions” or “Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (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.
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
520 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Transmission
Automatic............................322
Fluid................................494
Manual..............................319
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .178
Transporting Pets..........................97
Tread Wear Indicators......................388
Trip Computer...........................228
Trip Odometer...........................223
Trip Odometer Reset Button..................221
Turn Signals.............................165
UCI Connector...........................287
Uconnect®
Advanced Phone Connectivity..............129
Operation.............................113
Phone Call Features.....................121
Phone Features.........................124
Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect® Phone.......................130
Uconnect® 130
Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode........270
Operating Instructions CD Mode............265
Operating Instructions Radio Mode..........261
Playing MP3 Files.......................267
Uconnect® 130 With Satellite Radio
Multimedia Satellite Radio.................257
Operating Instructions CD Mode............277
Operating Instructions Radio Mode..........270
Playing MP3 Files.......................279
Uconnect® (Hands-Free Phone)...............111
Understanding Your Instrument Panel...........212
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................535
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .287
Universal Transmitter......................178
Unleaded Gasoline........................403
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................5110
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