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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING 
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 cluster. 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 “Change Oil” or “Oil Change 
Required” message is displayed. Have your vehicle 
serviced as soon as possible, within the next 
500 miles (805 km).An authorized dealer will reset the oil change 
indicator message after completing the scheduled 
oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed 
by someone other than an authorized dealer, the 
message can be reset by referring to the steps 
described under Instrument Cluster Display  
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page 77.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change 
intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), one 
year or 350 hours of engine run time, whichever 
comes first. The 350 hours of engine run or idle 
time is generally only a concern for fleet 
customers.
NOTE:The Oil Change Indicator will not illuminate under 
these conditions. 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. Rotate tires at the first 
sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 
the oil indicator system turns on.
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, 
and brake master cylinder reservoir, and fill as 
needed.
Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
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