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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering (2500/3500 Models
Only) and automatic transmission (six-speed only)
and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
•
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
• Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4)
models only). 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 825
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Break-In Recommendations................113
Compartment ......................... .744
Compartment Identification .........744, 745, 746
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................817
Exhaust Gas Caution .................114,632
Flooded, Starting ...................... .445
Fuel Requirements ...................627, 815
Jump Starting ......................... .725
Oil .......................... .751, 815, 817
Oil Filler Cap ...................... .753, 754
Oil Selection ...................... .752, 815
Oil Synthetic ......................... .754
Overheating .......................... .679
Engine Oil Viscosity ....................753, 754
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................753
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............78
Entry System, Illuminated ....................24
Ethanol ............................... .629
Event Data Recorder ........................81 Exhaust Gas Caution
....................114,632
Exhaust System .......................114,768
Exterior Lighting ......................... .165
Exterior Lights ...........................117
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .755
Engine Oil ........................ .754, 817
Engine Oil Disposal .....................754
Flashers Turn Signal .....................117, 175, 285
Flat Tire Stowage ..................... .698, 719
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .635
Engine Oil ........................... .634
Fuel Requirements ...................633, 634
Maintenance .......................... .636
Replacement Parts ...................... .635
Starting ............................. .635
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Occupant Restraints........................49
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................627
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ...........526, 549
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ...........526, 549
Oil, Engine ......................... .751, 817
Capacity ............................ .815
Change Interval ....................... .752
Dipstick ............................. .751
Disposal ............................. .754
Filter ............................ .754, 817
Filter Disposal ........................ .754
Identification Logo ..................... .752
Recommendation ....................752, 815
Synthetic ............................ .754
Viscosity ...................... .753, 754, 815
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .754
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................747
Operating Precautions ..................... .747
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4Outside Rearview Mirrors
...................134
Overdrive .......................... .474, 485
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................474, 485
Overhead Console ........................ .209
Overheating, Engine ...................... .679
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,837
Paint Care ............................. .786
Panic Alarm ..............................28
Parking Brake ........................... .572
ParkSense® System, Rear ................189, 198
Passing Light ........................... .176
Passive Entry .............................42
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .183
Personal Settings ..................... .319, 346
Pets ...................................112
Pets, Transporting .........................112
Pickup Box ...................... .248, 251, 268
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........598
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