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if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi-
nated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under ”Electronic Vehicle
Information Center” in Section 4 of this manual.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level whilethe vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission
(4.7L and 5.7L only) and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
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•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and add as
needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
•Inspect for the presence of water in the fuel filter/
water separator unit.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 309
Adding Fuel........................... 364
Adjustable Pedals....................... 143
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 417
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 419
Air Conditioning........................ 264
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 271
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 420
Air Conditioning System.................. 264
Air Filter.............................. 417
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 336
Airbag................................ 46
Airbag Deployment....................... 53
Airbag Light.......................56,71,186
Airbag Maintenance....................... 55
Alarm, Panic............................ 25
Alarm (Security Alarm).................20,187
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 253Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 456
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............309,312
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 186
Anti-Theft System....................... 187
Appearance Care........................ 436
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 20
Assist, Hill Start........................ 320
Assistance Towing........................ 97
Auto Down Power Windows................ 32
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 78
Automatic Door Locks..................... 30
Automatic Headlights.................... 131
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 264
Automatic Transmission................288,433
Adding Fluid......................... 435
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 433
Fluid Level Check..................... 434
Fluid Type........................... 433
Special Additives...................... 433
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Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 425
Inspection........................... 424
Points to Remember.................... 429
Pressure Cap......................... 427
Radiator Cap......................... 427
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........425,456
Cruise Light........................... 191
Cupholders............................ 167
Customer Assistance..................... 489
Data Recorder, Event...................... 56
Daytime Running Lights................... 133
Dealer Service.......................... 413
Defroster, Rear Window................... 173
Defroster, Windshield................71,263,269
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 410
Diesel Fuel............................ 360
Diesel Fuel Requirements.................. 360
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 137Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 434
Oil (Engine).......................... 414
Power Steering........................ 307
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 401
Disarming, Theft System................... 21
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 417
Used Engine Fluids.................... 417
Door Locks............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30
Door Opener, Garage..................... 154
Driving............................... 301
Off-Pavement......................... 302
Off-Road............................ 302
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™).... 257
E-85 Fuel............................. 361
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 80
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Overheating.......................... 390
Starting............................. 280
Temperature Gauge.................... 189
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 416
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 416
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 54
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 21
Event Data Recorder...................... 56
Exhaust Gas Caution................69,359,422
Exhaust System.......................69,422
Exterior Finish Care...................... 437
Exterior Lights.......................... 71
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 417
Engine Oil........................... 417
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 417
Finish Care............................ 437
Flashers.............................. 390Hazard Warning....................... 390
Turn Signal...................71,185,452,454
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range....................... 363
Engine Oil........................... 363
Fuel Requirements..................361,362
Replacement Parts..................... 364
Starting............................. 363
Flipper Glass, Liftgate..................... 35
Flooded Engine Starting................... 281
Fluid Capacities......................... 456
Fluid Leaks............................. 71
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission..............433,434
Brake.............................. 430
Engine Oil........................... 414
Power Steering........................ 307
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 458
Fog Light Service........................ 453
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Fog Lights.......................135,192,453
Folding Rear Seat........................ 122
Four Wheel Drive....................... 296
Operation........................... 296
Systems............................. 296
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 296
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 390
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 295
Front Axle (Differential)................... 431
Front Heated Seats....................... 118
Fuel................................. 355
Diesel.............................. 360
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 364
Gasoline............................ 355
Gauge.............................. 192
Materials Added....................... 358
Octane Rating......................355,356
Requirements......................... 456
Tank Capacity........................ 456Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution................358,365,367
Fuses................................ 441
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 154
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............364,366,410
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 355
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 356
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 356
Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 189
Fuel............................... 192
Speedometer......................... 184
Tachometer.......................... 187
Gear Ranges........................... 288
General Information...............20,26,110,355
Glass Cleaning.......................... 440
Glow Plug Light........................ 193
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............367,370
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............367,369
GVWR............................... 367
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect)................ 82
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 390
Head Restraints......................... 118
Head Rests............................ 118
Headlights..........................130,450
Bulb Replacement...................... 451
Cleaning............................ 440
On With Wipers....................... 131
Replacing........................... 451
Heated Mirrors.......................... 81
Heated Seats........................ 118,120
Heater, Engine Block..................... 285
High Beam Indicator..................... 185
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 137
Hill Descent Control..................... 323
Hill Start Assist......................... 320Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 372
Holder, Cup........................... 167
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 154
Hood Release.......................... 129
Ignition............................... 15
Key ...............................14,15
Ignition Key Removal..................... 15
Illuminated Entry........................ 21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 17
Infant Restraint........................58,59
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 336
Information Center, Vehicle................. 193
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 78
Instrument Cluster....................182,184
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 181
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 440
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 447
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Interior Appearance Care.................. 439
Interior Fuses.......................... 441
Interior Lighting........................ 137
Interior Lights.......................134,137
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 140
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter, Power......................... 165
Jack Location........................... 392
Jack Operation.......................391,394
Jacking Instructions...................... 394
Jump Starting.......................... 398
Key, Programming........................ 19
Key, Replacement........................ 18
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 17
Key-In Reminder......................... 17
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 14Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 37
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................63,64
Latches................................ 71
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 355
Leaks, Fluid............................ 71
Life of Tires............................ 341
Liftgate................................ 34
Liftgate Flipper Glass...................... 35
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 172
Light Bulbs............................. 71
Lights..............................71,130
Airbag..........................56,71,186
Anti-Lock........................... 186
Automatic Headlights................... 131
Back-Up............................ 454
Battery Saver......................... 135
Brake Assist Warning................... 325
Brake Warning........................ 184
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