Maintenance I
• Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil. An Emission Control Service.
• Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolant (4.6L Engine) or Engine Coolant (3.9L Engine).
• Windshield washer fluid level check. See Windshield Washer Fluid.
• Tire inflation check. See Inflation - Tire Pressure.
• Tire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection and Rotation.
• Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation.
• Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). A leak in any system must be repaired and the fluid level checked.
• Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in dusty conditions only). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
• Brake system inspection (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
See also:
Headlamps
The exterior lamps
knob is located on your
instrument panel to
the left of the steering
wheel.
(Off): Turn the knob to
this symbol and
release it to turn off the Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL ...
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
Take off the wheel cover or center cap, if the vehicle has one, to reach the wheel bolts.
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat for more information.
2. Turn the wh ...
Cold Temperature Operation
If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature
falls below −20°F (−29°C), use either an SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 engine oil. Both provide
easier cold starting ...
