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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.
Rear Axle
For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not
required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons
the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be
inspected. If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect the
fluid level. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on the
axle. The fluid level should be at the bottom of the fill
hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Change Axle Fluid
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.
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Bulb Number
Rear Stop/Turn Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Side Marker LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Backup Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
License LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
BULB REPLACEMENT
NOTE:Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo-
spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric
conditions change to allow the condensation to change
back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually
accelerate the clearing process.
Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn
Lamp — Models With Halogen Headlamps
1. Open the hood.
NOTE: Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp
assembly on the driver side of the vehicle.
2. Remove the large dust cap from the headlamp hous- ing by turning it counterclockwise, turn the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.
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Miles:6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000 114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
Or Kilometers:
10,000
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
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
If using your vehicle
for any of the follow-
ing: dusty or off-
road conditions. In-
spect the engine air
cleaner filter; re-
place if necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the brake
linings; replace if
necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the CV
joints. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the exhaust
system. XXXXXXXXXXXX
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Miles:6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000 114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
Or Kilometers:
10,000
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
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
Inspect front sus-
pension, tie rod
ends, and boot
seals, for cracks or
leaks and all parts
for damage, wear,
improper looseness
or end play; replace
if necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Replace the engine
air cleaner filter. XXXXX
Replace the air con-
ditioning filter. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect and replace
the PCV Valve if
necessary X
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About Your Brakes.....................432, 435
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .174
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............546
Adding Fuel ............................ .486
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .541
Additives, Fuel .......................... .483
Adjust Down .............................. .135
Forward ............................. .134
Rearward ............................ .134
Up ................................ .135
AirBag.............................. .60, 61
Advance Front Air Bag .................61, 62
Air Bag Operation .......................63
Air Bag Warning Light ....................72
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................64
Enhanced Accident Response ................71
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................75
FrontAirBag ........................60, 61 If A Deployment Occurs
...................70
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................64
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............74
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............73
Side Air Bags ...........................65
Transporting Pets ........................97
Air Bag Deployment ........................60
Air Bag Light ..................... .72, 101, 258
Air Bag Maintenance .......................74
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .534
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................536
Air Conditioning ......................... .362
Air Conditioning Filter ..................372, 538
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...........371, 373
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..........536, 537, 538
Air Conditioning System .................369, 536
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .462
Alarm Arm The System ........................19
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Electric Remote Mirrors.....................122
Electronic Brake Control System ...............435
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................436
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................447
Traction Control System ...................442
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......562
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control). . .170, 171, 174
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............442
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........265
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................45
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................513
Jump Starting ...................... .508, 511
Overheating .......................... .494
Emergency Trunk Release ....................45
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........527
Engine ............................. .524, 525
Air Cleaner .......................... .534
Block Heater ......................... .403Checking Oil Level
..................... .531
Compartment ......................... .525
Compartment Identification ................524
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............544, 583, 584
Cooling ............................. .544
Exhaust Gas Caution .................100, 485
Fails To Start ......................... .402
Flooded, Starting ...................... .402
Fuel Requirements ..................... .481
Jump Starting ...................... .508, 511
Oil....................... .531, 581, 583, 584
Oil Change Interval ..................... .531
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .531
Oil Filter ............................ .533
Oil Selection ...................... .531, 581
Overheating .......................... .494
Starting ............................. .399
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .531
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............71
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INDEX 615
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Entry System, Illuminated....................21
Ethanol ............................... .482
Event Data Recorder ........................75
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................100, 485
Exhaust System ...................... .100, 541
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................120
Exterior Lighting ......................... .152
Exterior Lights .......................... .103
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .534
Air Conditioning ....................372, 538
Engine Oil .....................533, 583, 584
Engine Oil Disposal .....................533
Flashers ............................... .494
Hazard Warning ....................... .494
Turn Signal .....................103, 157, 282
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .158
Flooded Engine Starting ....................402 Floor Console
........................... .243
Fluid, Brake ......................... .583, 585
Fluid Capacities ......................... .581
Fluid Leaks ............................ .104
Fluid Level Checks ....................... .554
Automatic Transmission ..................553
Brake ............................... .550
Cooling System ........................ .544
Engine Oil ........................... .531
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........583
Fog Lights ............................. .156
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .144
Forward Collision Warning ..................201
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................513
Fuel .................................. .481
Additives ............................ .483
Clean Air ............................ .482
Ethanol ............................. .482
Gasoline ............................. .481
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