If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions, you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you occasionally operate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in the following tables when specified or within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the information display.
Example #1:
The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at 28751 miles (46270 kilometers); perform the 30000 mile (48000 kilometer) automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:
The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has not come on, but the odometer reads 30000 miles (48000 kilometers); perform the engine air filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers].)
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. See the Instrument Cluster chapter.
Special Operating Condition Log
Normal scheduled maintenance and log
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor that
determines when the engine oil needs to be changed based on how your
vehicle is used. By using seve ...
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They are listed
below:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear axles and power take-off
(PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equ ...
Other materials:
General Procedures
Valve Clearance Check
Remove the RH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer
to Section 501-02.
Remove the valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve
Cover in this section.
NOTE: Turn the engine clockwise only, and only use the crankshaft
...
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)
HomeLink® wireless control system
WARNING: Make sure that the garage door and security device
are free from obstruction when you are programming. Do not
program the system with the vehicle in the garage.
WARNING: Do not use the system with any garage door opener
that does not have the safety s ...
In-Vehicle Repair
Upper Intake Manifold
Removal
NOTICE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper
engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake
manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake
manifold. Failure to follow these instructions c ...
