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Maintenance
At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and hoodhinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather strips.
Lubricate door checker.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate reduction gear linkage and controls.
Check the brake fluid level.
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Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where
none of the following conditions apply. If any of the following conditions apply,
you must follow the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions.
Repeated driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal tem-
perature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freezing temperature
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 condition
Driving in heavy traffic area
Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
Towing a trailer or using a camper, or roof rack
Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
Driving over 170 km/h (106 miles/h)
Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition
If your vehicle is operated under the above conditions, you should inspect, replace or refill more frequently than the following Normal MaintenanceSchedule. After the periods or distance shown in the chart, continue to followthe prescribed maintenance intervals.
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MaintenanceSevere 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 low speed driving for long distances
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
Driveshaft and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Front suspension ball jointsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Parking brakeIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, G, H
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Climate control air filterRReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
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Tires and wheels ......................................................7-29, 8-4
Tire Care .....................................................................7-29
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures.............7-30
Check Tire Inflation Pressure .....................................7-31
Tire Rotation...............................................................7-32
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...........................7-33
Tire Replacement........................................................7-33
Wheel Replacement....................................................7-34
Tire Traction ...............................................................7-34
Tire Maintenance ........................................................7-34
Tire Sidewall Labeling ...............................................7-34
Tire Terminology and Definitions ..............................7-38
All Season Tires .........................................................7-42
Summer Tires .............................................................7-42
Snow Tires ..................................................................7-42
Radial-Ply Tires ..........................................................7-42
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ..............................................7-43
Towing ............................................................................6-24
Towing Service ...........................................................6-24
Removable Towing Hook...........................................6-25
Emergency Towing.....................................................6-26
Trailer Towing...............................................................5-131
Trip Computer .................................................................3-85USB Charger .................................................................3-169
Vehicle Certification Label ...............................................8-7
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...............................8-7
Vehicle Load Limit .......................................................5-126
Tire Loading Information Label...............................5-126
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)............................5-34
Volume and Weight ...........................................................8-5
Washer fluid ....................................................................7-20
Checking the Washer Fluid Level ..............................7-20
Welcome System.............................................................3-99
Windows .........................................................................3-33
Power Windows..........................................................3-34
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging .........................3-158
Auto Defogging System (Additional Feature
with Automatic Temperature Control System) .....3-160
Rear Window Defroster............................................3-161
Winter Driving ..............................................................5-122
Snow or Icy Conditions............................................5-122
Winter Precautions ...................................................5-124
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