
some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and
wipe clean the wiper blades; this will help blade perfor-
mance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
containers.
WARNING!
Commercial windshield washer solvents are flam-
mable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must be
exercised when filling or working around the washer
solution.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;
or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, have the
exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
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of driving. At normal operating temperature, the fluid
cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips.
Use the following procedure to check the transmission
fluid level properly:
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the engine cover by pulling it up off the
mounting studs (two in the front and two in the rear).
3. Run the engine at idle speed and normal operating
temperature.
4. Fully apply the parking brake, and press the brake
pedal.
5. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi-
tion (allowing time for the transmission to fully en-
gage in each position), ending with the transmission in
PARK.
6. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until
seated.
7. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on
both sides. The fluid level reading is only valid if there
is a solid coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick.
Note that the holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid
if the actual level is at or above the hole. The fluid level
should be between the HOT (upper) reference holes on
the dipstick at normal operating temperature. If the
fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick tube
to bring it to the proper level.Do not overfill.Use
ONLY the specified fluid (refer to#Fluids, Lubricants,
and Genuine Parts#for fluid specifications). After
adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube,
wait a minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully
drain into the transmission before rechecking the fluid
level.
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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 service
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 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 displayed 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.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 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
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
652 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Auto Down Power Windows..................45
Automatic Dimming Mirror..................112
Automatic Door Locks......................41
Automatic Headlights......................168
Automatic Oil Change Indicator...............331
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........404
Automatic Transmission....................431
Adding Fluid..........................622
Fluid and Filter Changes..................622
Fluid Change..........................622
Fluid Level Check.......................620
Fluid Type............................619
Special Additives.......................620
Autostick...............................439
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)........183
Auxiliary Power Outlet.....................183
Axle Fluid..............................649
Axle Lock...............................446
Battery.................................596
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........27
Belts, Seat...............................101
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................601
B-Pillar Location..........................493
Brake Assist System.......................471
Brake Control System, Electronic..............469
Brake Fluid.............................649
Brakes.................................468
Brake System............................468
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................469
Master Cylinder........................618
Parking..............................466
Warning Light.........................307
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................431
Bulb Replacement.........................641
Bulbs, Light.............................103
Calibration, Compass......................32510
INDEX 673

Emission Control System Maintenance..........585
Engine
Air Cleaner...........................591
Block Heater..........................424
Break-In Recommendations.................98
Compartment..........................583
Compartment Identification................583
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................647
Cooling..............................611
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................100
Fails to Start...........................422
Flooded, Starting.......................422
Fuel Requirements......................525
Jump Starting..........................570
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..588
Oil Change Interval......................331
Oil Selection...........................589
Oil Synthetic..........................590
Overheating...........................560
Starting..............................420
Temperature Gauge......................312
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................590
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................590
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............72
Entry System, Illuminated....................22
Ethanol................................526
Event Data Recorder........................75
Exhaust Gas Caution.......................100
Exhaust System...........................100
Exterior Lights...........................103
Fabric Care..............................628
Fabric Top..............................630
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................591
Air Conditioning.......................413
Engine Oil............................591
Engine Oil Disposal.....................59010
INDEX 677

Engine Block Heater.....................424
Engine Fails to Start.....................422
Manual Transmission....................420
Remote...............................29
Steering
Power...............................464
Tilt Column...........................178
Wheel, Tilt............................178
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............396
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .396
Storage................................640
Storage, Behind the Seat....................191
Storage, Vehicle...........................412
Storing Your Vehicle.......................640
Stuck, Freeing............................574
Sunrider................................252
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........64
Sway Bar Disconnect, Electronic...............447
Swing Gate, Rear..........................47
Synthetic Engine Oil.......................590
System, Remote Starting.....................29
Tachometer..............................310
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........404
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant............312
Tilt Steering Column.......................178
Tip Start................................421
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........493
Tire Markings............................487
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..103
Aging (Life of Tires).....................508
Air Pressure...........................498
Chains...............................510
Changing.............................563
Compact Spare.........................505
General Information.....................498
High Speed...........................501
Inflation Pressures.......................500
688 INDEX