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Additional Maintenance Items
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Replace climate-controlled (heated and
cooled) seat filter (if equipped).
Replace engine air filter.
Every 97500 miles
(156000 km)Replace spark plugs.
Every 105000 miles
(168000 km)Change engine coolant.
*
Inspect accessory drive belt(s).**
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Consult dealer for requirements.
Change front axle fluid (4WD vehicles).
Change rear axle fluid.
Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100000 miles (160000 km).
*Initial replacement at six years or 105000 miles (168000 kilometers),
then every three years or 45000 miles (72000 kilometers).
**If not replaced, inspect every 15000 miles (24000 kilometers).
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS – 3.5L, 3.7L and 5.0L ENGINES
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin any of the following conditions,
you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you
occasionallyoperate 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 hasnotcome on,
but the odometer reads 30000 miles (48000 kilometers); perform the
engine air filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil-Life Monitorwas reset
at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers].)
Towing a Trailer or Using a Camper or Car-top Carrier
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display and perform services listed
in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints.
See axle maintenance items underExceptions.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances as in
Heavy Commercial Use (i.e., Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the
information display and perform services listed
in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace engine air filter.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Replace spark plugs.
Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
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911 Assist™ ......................442, 515
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................227
Accessing and using your
USB port ....................................494
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............432
Accessing your calendar ..........514
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................454
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................433
Accessory belt ...........................385
Accessory delay ..........................97
Active call menu options .........432
Adding (pairing) a phone ........502
Advanced menu options ...440, 461
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................440
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................51
and child safety seats ..............52
description ................................51
disposal ......................................62
driver airbag ..............................51
passenger airbag .......................51
side airbag ...........................51, 58
Air cleaner filter .......328, 330, 392
Air conditioning ................149, 151
manual heating and air
conditioning system .......149, 151
Air filter .....................................330All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................212
Ambient mood/lighting .............521
Ambulance packages ..................15
AM/FM .......................................481
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................316
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................227
Anti-theft system ..................80, 82
arming the system ..............80, 82
disarming a triggered
system .......................................82
AppLink™ .................................449
Armrests ....................................173
Audio system
CD-MP3 ...................................135
Single CD ................134, 139, 143
Audio system
(see Radio) ........134–135, 139, 143
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................203
fluid, adding ............................322
fluid, checking ........................322
fluid, refill capacities ..............386
fluid, specification ..................386
Selectshift (SST) ....................205
Auxiliary Input Jack .................491
Auxiliary input jack
(Line in) ....................................144
Auxiliary powerpoint ................184
A/V inputs ..........................145, 499
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........386
refill capacities ........................386
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Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................296
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................294
D
Defrost .......................149, 151, 153
rear window ............................157
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................322
engine oil .................................315
Display settings .........................519
Drivebelt ....................................385
Driving under special
conditions ..................210, 221, 223
sand .........................................221
snow and ice ...........................224
through water .................222, 279
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........................153
E
Electronic message center .......110
Electronic stability control ......230
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................287
running out of fuel .................195
Emission control system ..........200
End user license agreement ....545
Engine ................................384–385
cleaning ...................................341
coolant .....................................316
fail-safe cooling .......................319
idle speed control ...................324
lubrication specifications .......386refill capacities ........................386
service points ..................311–314
Engine block heater .................191
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............315
dipstick ....................................315
filter, specifications ................392
refill capacities ........................386
specifications ..........................386
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................191
F
Fail safe cooling ........................319
Fleet MyKey programming ........69
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....193
Floor mats .................................280
Fluid capacities .........................386
Fog lamps ....................................92
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......212
description ..............................215
driving off road .......................219
electronic shift ........................213
indicator light .........................212
Fuel
cap ...........................................197
capacity ...................................386
choosing the right fuel ...........194
filler funnel .............................195
filling your vehicle with fuel ..197
filter, specifications ................323
fuel pump shut-off ..................286
octane rating ...........195, 384–385
quality ......................................194
running out of fuel .................195
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................193
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alignment ................................367
care ..........................................353
changing ..........................375, 377
checking the pressure ............363
inflating ...................................361
label .........................................360
replacing ..................................365
rotating ....................................367
safety practices .......................366
sidewall information ...............356
snow tires and chains ............368
spare tire .................................375
terminology .............................354
tire grades ...............................354
treadwear ........................353, 363
Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................530
Towing ...............................259, 274
recreational towing .................275
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............268
trailer towing ..........................259
wrecker ....................................274
Traction control ........................228
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................446
Traffic preferences ...................538
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................268
Trailer sway control ..................260
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................322
Transmission
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................207, 209
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................322fluid, refill capacities ..............386
lubricant specifications ..........386
Turn signal ..................................92
U
Universal garage door opener ..174
USB port ............................145, 494
Using privacy mode ..................432
V
Vehicle health report ........444, 517
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................393
Vehicle loading ..........................244
Ventilating your vehicle ...........191
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................452
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................429
Voice recognition ......................474
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .....105
Washer fluid ..............................323
Water, Driving through .............279
Windows
power .........................................95
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................88
checking and adding fluid .....323
replacing wiper blades ...........327
Wrecker towing .........................274
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