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 “Driver Informa-
tion Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance
Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once A Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.•Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering, and add as
needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 597
About Your Brakes........................425
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .187
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............558
Adding Fuel.............................475
Additives, Fuel...........................473
Adjust
Down...............................144
Forward..........................142, 144
Rearward.........................142, 144
Up .................................144
AirBag.................................67
Advance Front Air Bag.................67, 68
Air Bag Components.....................67
Air Bag Operation.......................70
Air Bag Warning Light....................78
Driver Knee Air Bag......................71
Enhanced Accident Response................78
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................81
FrontAirBag...........................67If A Deployment Occurs...................76
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................71
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............80
Side Air Bags...........................71
Transporting Pets.......................106
Air Bag Deployment........................67
Air Bag Light......................78, 109, 286
Air Bag Maintenance.......................80
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter). . . .535
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................541
Air Conditioning Filter...............377, 536, 542
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips...........375, 378
Air Conditioning Refrigerant..............541, 542
Air Conditioning System.................374, 541
Air Pressure, Tires.........................449
Alarm
Arm The System........................20
Tamper Alert...........................22
Alarm, Panic.............................25
614 INDEX
Alarm (Security Alarm)..................19, 286
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............9
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...............558, 591
Disposal..............................560
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................426
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................286
Appearance Care.........................568
Auto Down Power Windows..................42
Automatic Door Locks......................34
Automatic Headlights......................166
Automatic High Beams.....................166
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).......366, 374
Automatic Transmission.................407, 568
Adding Fluid..........................568
Autostick.............................414
Fluid And Filter Changes..................568
Fluid Change..........................568
Fluid Level Check...................566, 567
Fluid Type.........................566, 593Gear Ranges...........................409
Special Additives.......................567
Autostick...............................414
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)........259
Auxiliary Power Outlet.....................259
Axle Fluid..............................593
Battery.................................540
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........26
Belts, Seat...............................109
Blind Spot Monitoring......................132
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................546
B-Pillar Location..........................443
Brake Assist System.......................427
Brake Control System, Electronic..............426
Brake Fluid..........................563, 593
Brake System.........................425, 562
Anti-Lock (ABS).....................425, 426
Fluid Check...........................563
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INDEX 615
Master Cylinder........................563
Parking..............................423
Warning Light.........................286
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................405
Bulb Replacement......................583, 585
Bulbs, Light.............................111
Camera, Rear............................237
Capacities, Fluid..........................591
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)........................533, 534
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................560
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............108, 474
Cargo Area Cover.........................272
Cargo Area Features.......................270
Cargo Compartment.......................270
Light................................271
Cargo Light.............................271
Cargo Tie-Downs.........................274Car Washes.............................569
Cellular Phone...........................364
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............590
Certification Label.........................479
Chains, Tire.............................460
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................437
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .528
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............107
Checks, Safety...........................107
Child Restraint............................82
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................87
Child Restraints.........................82
Child Seat Installation....................101
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........98
Infants And Child Restraints................85
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint....97
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt..................................99
616 INDEX
Fails To Start..........................402
Flooded, Starting.......................402
Fuel Requirements...................471, 591
Jump Starting..........................514
Oil ...........................532, 591, 592
Oil Change Interval......................532
Oil Filler Cap.......................533, 534
Oil Filter.............................535
Oil Selection.......................533, 591
Oil Synthetic..........................534
Overheating...........................500
Starting..............................399
Temperature Gauge......................286
Engine Oil Viscosity....................533, 534
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............78
Entry System, Illuminated....................22
Ethanol................................471
Event Data Recorder........................81
Exhaust Gas Caution...................108, 474Exhaust System.......................108, 554
Exterior Lights...........................111
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................535
Air Conditioning.................377, 536, 542
Engine Oil.........................535, 592
Engine Oil Disposal.....................534
Flashers................................500
Hazard Warning........................500
Turn Signal..................111,286, 587, 588
Flooded Engine Starting....................402
Fluid, Brake.............................593
Fluid Capacities..........................591
Fluid Leaks.............................112
Fluid Level Checks
Brake................................563
Cooling System.........................556
Engine Oil............................532
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INDEX 619
Jump Starting............................514
Key Fob
Arm The Alarm.........................20
Panic Alarm............................25
Programming Additional Key Fobs.........19, 26
Programming Additional Transmitters.......19, 26
Unlock Liftgate.........................45
Key-In Reminder..........................16
Keyless Enter-N-Go.....................36, 400
Keyless Enter-N-Go™.......................36
Passive Entry...........................36
Passive Entry Programming.................36
Unlock Liftgate.........................45
Keyless Entry System.......................22
Keyless Go...............................13
Key, Replacement..........................18
Keys...................................13Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................17
Lane Change Assist........................174
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................52
Latches................................112
Lead Free Gasoline........................471
Leaks, Fluid.............................112
Life Of Tires.............................458
Liftgate.................................45
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer...............276
Light Bulbs..............................111
Lights..............................111,164
AirBag ........................78, 109, 286
Anti-Lock.............................286
Automatic Headlights....................166
Back-Up..............................588
Brake Assist Warning....................433
Brake Warning.........................286
Bulb Replacement.......................585
622 INDEX
Oil Filter, Selection........................535
Onboard Diagnostic System..................528
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®)............242
Operating Precautions......................528
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............6
Outside Rearview Mirrors...................128
Overhead Console.........................240
Overheating, Engine.......................500
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)..........6,610
Paint Care..............................568
Panic Alarm..............................25
Parking Brake............................423
ParkSense® System, Rear................218, 227
Passing Light............................175
Passive Entry.............................36
Pets...................................106
Placard, Tire And Loading Information..........444Power
Brakes...............................425
Distribution Center (Fuses)................575
Door Locks............................33
Inverter..............................263
Lift Gate..............................47
Mirrors..............................129
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........259
Seats.............................142, 144
Steering..............................422
Sunroof...........................251, 254
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column............180
Windows..............................41
Power Seats
Down...............................144
Forward..........................142, 144
Rearward.........................142, 144
Up .................................144
Power Steering Fluid.......................593
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INDEX 625