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Owner Checks and
Services
These owner checks and services
should be performed at the intervals
specified to help ensure vehicle
safety, dependability, and emission
control performance. Your
dealer/retailer can assist with these
checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once. Whenever
any fluids or lubricants are added to
the vehicle, make sure they are
the proper ones, as shown in
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-13.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these
underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Notice: It is important to check
the engine oil regularly and
keep it at the proper level. Failure
to keep the engine oil at the
proper level can cause damage to
the engine not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Check the engine oil level and add
the proper oil if necessary. See
Engine Oil on page 5-14.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level
and add DEX-COOL
®
coolant
mixture if necessary. See Engine
Coolant on page 5-22.
Windshield Washer Fluid
Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid
level in the windshield washer
fluid reservoir and add the proper
fluid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make
sure they are inflated to the correct
pressures. Do not forget to check the
spare tire. See Inflation - Tire
Pressure on page 5-49. Check to
make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. See Changing a Flat Tire
on page 5-64.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for
high mileage highway drivers prior to
the Engine Oil Life System service
notification. Check the tires for
wear and, if necessary, rotate the
tires. See Tire Inspection and
Rotation on page 5-56.
6-10 Maintenance Schedule