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SCHEDULED SERVICING — GAS ENGINE
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. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot
or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the "Oil Change Required" message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as
3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. 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 "Instru-
ment Cluster Display" in "Getting To Know Your Instru-
ment Panel".
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Change oil and filter.
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Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
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Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
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Inspect the CV/Universal joints.
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Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and parking brake.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 8,000 miles (13,000 km), 12 months 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.
Severe Duty All Models
NOTE:
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or
350 hours of engine run time if the vehicle is operated
in a dusty and off road environment or is operated pre-
dominantly at idle, or only very low engine RPM. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
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Check engine oil level
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Check windshield washer fluid level
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Check tire pressure 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.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
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Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and automatic
transmission (six-speed only) and fill as needed
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Check function of all interior and exterior lights
MAINTENANCE PLAN — GASOLINE
ENGINE
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Plan on the following pages
for required maintenance. More frequent maintenance
may be needed in severe conditions, such as dusty
areas and very short trip driving. In some extreme con-
ditions, additional maintenance not specified in the
maintenance schedule may be required.
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