Malfunction Indicator Light” also flashes when the TCS
is active. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the
accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure
to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road
conditions.
WARNING!
•Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent
the natural laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by
prevailing road conditions. ESC cannot prevent
accidents, including those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or
hydroplaning. ESC also cannot prevent accidents
resulting from loss of vehicle control due to inap-
propriate driver input for the conditions. Only a
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WARNING! (Continued)
safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent acci-
dents. The capabilities of an ESC equipped vehicle
must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the user ’s safety or
the safety of others.
• Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly main-
tain your vehicle, may change the handling charac-
teristics of your vehicle, and may negatively affect
the performance of the ESC system. Changes to the
steering system, suspension, braking system, tire
type and size or wheel size may adversely affect
ESC performance. Improperly inflated and un-
evenly worn tires may also degrade ESC perfor-
mance. Any vehicle modification or poor vehicle
maintenance that reduces the effectiveness of the
ESC system can increase the risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
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MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
SCHEDULE SERVICING .................613
▫ Maintenance Plan .....................615
▫ Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle ...........617
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..........618
▫ Checking Oil Level ....................619
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................619
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............620
DEALER SERVICE ..................... .621
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .622
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .624▫
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................625
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............625
▫ Body Lubrication .....................627
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............627
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .628
▫ Cooling System ..................... .630
▫ Brake System ....................... .636
▫ Automatic Transmission ................637
RAISING THE VEHICLE .................639
TIRES .............................. .639
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Maintenance Plan
Mileage: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 Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends,
and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler
pulley, and replace if necessary X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. XX X XX
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. X X X X X X X
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