Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
Check the engine oil level.
Once a Month
Check the tire inflation pressures.
Inspect the tires for wear.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON DIC message or Code 82 DIC message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life system might not indicate the need for vehicle service for more than a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset. Your trained dealer technician can perform this work.
If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the last service. Reset the oil life system when the oil is changed.
Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ 7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform the following services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. If needed, change engine oil and filter, and reset oil life system.
Check engine coolant level.
Check windshield washer fluid level.
Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear, cracking, or contamination.
Check tire inflation pressures Inspect tire wear.
Visually check for fluid leaks.
Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
Inspect brake system.
Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear.
Check restraint system components.
Visually inspect fuel system for damage or leaks.
Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for loose or damaged parts.
Lubricate body components.
Check starter switch.
Check automatic transmission shift lock control function.
Check ignition transmission lock.
Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism.
Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of the strut. See your dealer if service is required.
Check tire sealant expiration date, if equipped.
Inspect sunroof track and seal, if equipped.
Footnotes Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Normal
(1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality, or areas with high dust levels.
Replacement may also be needed if there is a reduction in air flow, excessive window fogging, or odors.
(2) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace as needed.
(3) Or every four years, whichever comes first.
(4) Or every five years, whichever comes first.
(5) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
(6) Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed.
Footnotes Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Severe
(1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality, or areas with high dust levels.
Replacement may also be needed if there is a reduction in air flow, excessive window fogging, or odors.
(2) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace as needed.
(3) Or every four years, whichever comes first.
(4) Or every five years, whichever comes first.
(5) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
(6) Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed.
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR
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Wipers and Washers
Specifications
Wiper/Washer Schematics
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim
Cover Replacement.
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch
Procedure
Disconnect any elect ...
Reduced Engine Power Light
The reduced engine power light should come on briefly as the engine is started.
If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
This light, along with the malfunction indicator lamp, displays when a noticeable
reduction in the vehicle's performance occurs. Stop the vehic ...