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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
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Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first
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144 105
168 135
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At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
At every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) up to 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or every 6 months, then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
See timing belt on page for replacement information under special driving conditions. Follow this schedule for rear differential fluid replacement if you use your vehicle for off-highway driving, trailer towing, mainly in stop-and-go driving. Otherwise, use
the fluid replacement schedule in the Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, middle column, page . Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first
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Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 254)
Check front and rear brake wear
Inspect the following items: Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components, Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls/vehicle underbody
Inspect drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace transfer fluid
Replace air cleaner element
Inspect valve clearance
Replace VTM-4 rear differential fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt , and inspect water pump
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid 1:
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions

CONT INUED
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Keys .79
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Side Airbag Of f .60
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Seat Belt .60
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SRS .60
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Tire Pressure Monitor . 66
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TPMS System .66
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .62
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VSA Activation .65
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VSA System .65
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VTM- 4 .64
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Washer Level .63
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Individual Map Lights . 100
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Inf ant Restraint .40
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Inf ant Seats .40
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 252
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Inside Mirror .95
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Inspection, Tire .253
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Instrument Panel .4 ,59
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 76
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Interior Lights .99
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Introduction .i .................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 264
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Jack, Tire .261
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Jump Starting .268
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Label, Certif ication .282
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Lane Change, Signaling . 74
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16,21
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Light Control Switch .99
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .245
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Indicator .60
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Interior .99
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Parking .74
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Turn Signal .74
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Load Limit .194, 213
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 81............................
Fuel Fill Door .187
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Glove Box .102
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Lockout Prevention . 82
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Power Door .82
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Low Coolant Level .190
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Low Fuel Indicator .63
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,272
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 284
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Luggage, .193
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Maintenance .227
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .230
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Record .233-235
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Required Indicator .67
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Saf ety .228
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Schedule .229-232
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 60,273
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Manual Seat Adjustments . 87
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Memory, Driving Position . 97
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Meters, Gauges .68
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Mirrors, Adjusting .95storing (cargo)
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XM Satellite Radio .118
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .259
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 286
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Unleaded Gasoline .186
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 239
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Vanity Mirror .103
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 194
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Vehicle Dimensions .284
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 282
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .211
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VSA System Indicator . 65,211
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VSA Activation Indicator . 65,211
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VSA Of f Switch .214
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Vehicle Storage .258
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Ventilation .108
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VIN .282
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Viscosity, Oil .237
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VTM-4 Lock .204 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 55
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Warranty Coverages .297
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 241
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Level Indicator .63
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Operation .71
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 78
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Wrench .263
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 92
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Rear, Def ogger .77
Windshield ...................................
Def roster .109
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Washers .71
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .250
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Operation .71
Rear Windshield Wiper and .....................................
Washer .73
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Worn Tires .253
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 274: U.S. and Canada only
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