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Maintenance
7-14
Severe Driving Conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distances of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km)
in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- tances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F (32°C)
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Parking brakeIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/
lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball
joint
IMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Suspension mounting boltsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Drive shafts and bootsIEvery 3,000 miles or 6 monthsC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)RMore frequentlyC, E
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7
Maintenance
7-19
Severe Driving Conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distances of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km)
in freezing temperature
B - Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- tances
C - Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E - Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F (32°C)
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Parking brakeIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/
lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball
joint
IMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Suspension mounting boltsIMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Drive shafts and bootsIEvery 3,750 miles or 6 monthsC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)RMore frequentlyC, E
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I-9
Theft-alarm system .........................................................3-19
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .......................6-9Changing a Tire with TPMS ......................................6-13
Check Tire Pressure......................................................6-9
Low Tire Pressure Position and Tire Pressure Telltale ...............................................6-11
Low Tire Pressure Telltale..........................................6-11
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...............................6-10
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator .............................................6-12
Tire Specification and Pressure Label ............................8-10
Tires and Wheels .....................................................7-40, 8-5 All Season Tires .........................................................7-53
Check Tire Inflation Pressure .....................................7-42
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ..............................................7-54
Radial-Ply Tires ..........................................................7-54
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures.............7-41
Snow Tires ..................................................................7-53
Summer Tires .............................................................7-53
Tire Care .....................................................................7-4\
0
Tire Maintenance ........................................................7-46
Tire Replacement........................................................7\
-44
Tire Rotation...............................................................7-43
Tire Sidewall Labeling ...............................................7-46 Tire Terminology and Definitions ..............................7-50
Tire Traction ...............................................................7-45
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...........................7-44
Wheel Replacement....................................................7-45
Towing ........................................................................\
....6-37 Emergency Towing.....................................................6-38
Towing Service ...........................................................6-37
Trailer Towing...............................................................5-121
Transmission ...................................................................5-14 Automatic Transmission.............................................5-14
Ecoshift Dual Clutch Transmission............................5-18
Good Driving Practices ..............................................5-26
Paddle Shifter .............................................................5-24
Parking........................................................................\
5-26
Shift-Lock Release .....................................................5-25
Shift-Lock System ......................................................5-25
Trip computer..................................................................3-85 Trip modes ..................................................................3-85
Vehicle Certification Label .............................................8-10
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............................8-10
Vehicle Load Limit .......................................................5-116 Tire Loading Information Label ...............................5-117
Volume and Weight ...........................................................8-6
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