Maintenance
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Follow the Normal Maintenance
Schedule if the vehicle is usually
operated where none of the following
conditions apply. If any of the following
conditions apply, follow the
Maintenance Under Severe Usage
Conditions.
Repeatedly driving short distancesof less than 5miles (8 km) in nor-
mal temperature or less than 10
miles (16 km) in freezing tempera-
ture.
Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances.
Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread
roads.
Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold
weather.
Driving in heavy dust conditions.
Driving in heavy traffic areas. Driving on uphill, downhill, or
mountain roads repeatedly.
Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.
Driving for patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing.
Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h).
Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions.If your vehicle is operated in any ofthe prior listed conditions, you shouldinspect, replace or refill more fre-quently, using the severe usagemaintenance schedule instead of thenormal usage maintenance sched-ule.
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Maintenance
Severe driving conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distances of less than 5 miles (8km) 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 heavy dust conditions
F - Driving in heavy traffic areas
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
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
Drive shafts and bootsIEvery 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 monthsC, D, E, F,G, H, I, J
Climate control air filterRMore frequentlyC, E, G
Index
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Tire rotation ................................................................7-41
Tire sidewall labeling ..................................................7-44
Tire traction ................................................................7-44
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-42
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-43
Towing ........................................................................\
..6-24 Emergency towing ......................................................6-26
Removable towing hook ............................................6-25
Towing service ............................................................6-24
Trailer Towing..............................................................5-139
Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-5
Vehicle certification label ................................................8-8
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ............1-6
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..............................8-8
Vehicle load limit ........................................................5-140 Certification label......................................................5-143
Tire and loading information label ..........................5-140
Vehicle modifications ......................................................1-5
Vehicle weight ............................................................5-144 Base curb weight ......................................................5-144
Cargo weight ............................................................5-144
GAW (Gross Axle Weight) ......................................5-144
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ........................5-144
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ..................................5-144 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ....................5-144
Vehicle curb weight ..................................................5-144
Warning and indicator lights..........................................4-84 Indicator lights ............................................................4-92
Warning lights ............................................................4-84
Washer fluid ..................................................................7-26 Checking the washer fluid level..................................7-26
Welcome system ..........................................................4-117 Headlight (Headlamp) escort function......................4-117
Interior light ..............................................................4-117
Pocket lamp ..............................................................4-117
Windows ........................................................................\
4-24 Power windows ..........................................................4-25
Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-134 Automatic climate control system ............................4-134
Defogging logic ........................................................4-135
Winter driving ..............................................................5-136 Carry emergency equipment ....................................5-139
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary ..............5-138
Check battery and cables ..........................................5-138
Check spark plugs and ignition system ....................5-138
Don't let your parking brake freeze ..........................5-139
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath ........5-139
Snowy or icy conditions ..........................................5-136
To keep locks from freezing ....................................5-139
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