Maintenance schedule
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). Your 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 your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in- formation.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level • Check windshield washer fluid level
• 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.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission (four-speed only) and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals. Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter. • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system. • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals and replace if necessary. X X X X X X X Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary. X X X X X X X Adjust parking brake as necessary X X X X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
Replace spark plugs (2.4L Engine). ** X X X X X Replace spark plugs (2.4L PZEV Engine Only). ** X Replace spark plugs (3.6L Engine). ** X Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. X X Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. X Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve- hicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance. This could cause an accident.