388 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING — DIESEL ENGINE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil
change indicator system. The oil change
indicator system will remind you that it is time to
take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil
ch
ange indicator message will illuminate. This
means that service is required for your vehicle.
Operating conditions such as frequent
short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold
ambient temperatures will influence when the
“Oil Change Required” message is displayed.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible,
within the next 500
miles (805 km).
An authorized dealer will reset the oil change
in
dicator message after completing the
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change
is performed by someone other than an
authorized dealer, to reset the message
Ú page 115.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change
i
n
tervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
12
months, whichever comes first.
Engine Oil Filter Replacement
Residual oil in the housing may spill from the
ho
using when the new filter is installed if the
residual oil is not either removed from the
housing or enough time has not elapsed to
allow the oil to drain back into the engine. When
servicing the oil filter on this engine, carefully
remove the filter and use a suction gun to
remove any residual oil left in the housing or
wait about 30
minutes for the oil to drain back
in
to the engine.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
Check engine oil level
Check windshield washer fluid level
Check the tire pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir,
brake master cylinder, and fill as needed
Check function of all interior and exterior
lights
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