Service and Maintenance
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Because of the way people use vehicles,
maintenance needs vary. There may need to
be more frequent checks and services. The
Additional Required Services - Normal are for
vehicles that:
Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services -
Severe Service.
wheel alignment. See When It Is Time for
New Tires 0 383 and
Wheel Replacement 0 386.
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Perform Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection.
Warning
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See Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
0 419.
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Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See Vehicle
Load Limits 0 204.
Performing maintenance work can be
dangerous and can cause serious injury.
Perform maintenance work only if the
required information, proper tools, and
equipment are available. If they are not,
see your dealer to have a trained
technician do the work. See Doing Your
Own Service Work 0 334.
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Lubricate body components. See Exterior
Care 0 406.
Extended Idle Use
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Are driven on reasonable road surfaces
within legal driving limits.
Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel (6.2L V8 Engine) 0 295
or Recommended Fuel (2.7L L4 and 5.3L
V8 Engines) 0 294.
When the vehicle is used in a way that
requires extended idle time, one hour of use
shall be deemed the same as 53 km (33 mi).
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0 127 or Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Uplevel) 0 128 for hourmeter,
if equipped.
Maintenance Schedule
Tire Rotation and Required Services
Every 12 000 km (7,500 mi)
Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services -
Normal Service.
Additional Required Services — Normal
Service
The Additional Required Services - Severe are
for vehicles that are:
Tires are rotated to achieve a more uniform
wear for all tires. The first rotation is the
most important.
Every 12 000 km (7,500 mi)
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Mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot
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Check engine oil level and oil
weather.
life percentage. If needed, change engine
oil and filter, and reset oil life system. Or
when the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message displays, have the engine oil and
filter changed within the next 1 000 km/
600 mi. If driven under the best
Anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate the
tires as soon as possible, check for proper
tire inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the unusual
wear continues after the rotation, check the
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Mainly driven in hilly or mountainous
terrain.
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Frequently towing a trailer.
Used for high speed or competitive
driving.
conditions, the engine oil life system may
.
Used for taxi, police, or delivery service.
