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transmission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle
with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmis-
sion 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
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at
the factory will provide satisfactory lubrication for the
life of the vehicle.
Routine fluid and filter changes are not required. How-
ever, change the fluid and filter if the fluid becomes
contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the transmission is
disassembled for any reason.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped
The all wheel drive system consists of a transfer case and
front differential. The exterior surface of these compo-
nents should be inspected for evidence of fluid leaks.
Confirmed leaks should be repaired as soon as possible.
The transfer case fluid fill/inspection plug is located in
the middle of the rear housing. To inspect the transfer
case fluid level, remove the fill/inspection plug. The
fluid level should be even with the bottom of the hole.
Use this plug to add fluid as required.
The front differential fill plug is located on the outer
cover near the halfshaft attachment. To inspect the differ-
ential fluid level, remove the fill plug. The fluid level
should be even with or slightly below the bottom of the
hole.
538 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X XX
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs.** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years
or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes
first. XX
Inspect the transfer case fluid. Change the transfer
case fluid; if using your vehicle for any of the fol-
lowing: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent
trailer towing. (All Wheel Drive Only). XX
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change the rear axle fluid and on models
equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the
front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent
trailer towing. XX X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
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AlarmArm The System ........................20
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................19, 276
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
All Wheel Drive Towing ............................. .501
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .................394, 538
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............530, 566
Disposal ............................. .532
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................404
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................291
Appearance Care ........................ .539
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............19
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .407
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Door Locks ......................34
Automatic Headlights ..................... .153Automatic High Beams
.....................154
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .......338, 345
Automatic Transmission .................384, 538
Adding Fluid ...................538, 568, 571
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................538
Fluid Change ......................... .538
Fluid Level Check ...................536, 537
Fluid Type ........................ .568, 571
Gear Ranges .......................... .385
Special Additives ...................... .537
Autostick Operation ............................ .391
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................34
Auto Up Power Windows ....................43
AW D Towing ............................. .501
Axle Fluid .......................... .568, 571
Axle Lubrication ..................... .568, 571
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