MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — DIESEL ENGINE
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 in the instrument clus-
ter. This means that service is required for your vehicle.
Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer
tow, and extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures will
influence when the “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).
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 otherthan your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 18,500 miles (29,773 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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Disposal............................. .106
Filter ............................ .106, 120
Filter Disposal ........................ .106
Materials Added To ..................... .106
Pressure Warning Light ....................28
Recommendation ....................104, 119
Viscosity ......................... .105, 119
Oil Pressure Light ..........................28
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .123
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ........112,115
Schedule, Maintenance .....................126
Seat Belts Reminder ..............................18
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............120
Signals, Turn .............................44
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................11Starting
.................................53
Engine Block Heater ......................61
Starting Procedures .........................53
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) .............53
Ti re s Pressure Warning Light ....................32
Trailer Towing ..........................95
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................92
Towing .................................88
Guide ................................92
Weight ...............................92
Trailer Towing ............................88
Cooling System Tips ......................99
Hitches ...............................91
Minimum Requirements ...................93
Tips .................................98
Trailer And Tongue Weight .................92
Wiring ................................96
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