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Exclusive Use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full
with regular unleaded fuel.
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS – 6.2L ENGINE
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.
Towing a Trailer or Using a Camper or Car-top Carrier
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints.
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km)Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
monthsChange engine oil and filter.
*
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
*Reset your oil life monitoring system after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances as in
Heavy Commercial Use (i.e., Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace engine air filter.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km)Inspect brake system.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if
equipped with grease fittings.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
monthsChange engine oil and filter.
*
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
Replace spark plugs.
*Reset your oil life monitoring system after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions Such as Unpaved or
Dusty Roads
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace engine air filter.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km)Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
monthsChange engine oil and filter.
*
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
*Reset your oil life monitoring system after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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Off-road Operation
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect steering linkage, ball joints and
U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings.
Replace engine air filter.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km)Change engine oil and filter.
*
Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
*Reset your oil life monitoring system after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Exclusive Use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles only)
Every oil change If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full
with regular unleaded fuel.
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If you select: You can:
Factory
DefaultsReturn to the factory default settings. This selection
does not erase your indexed information (phonebook,
call history, text messages and paired devices).
1. Press OK to select and then press OK again when
Restore Defaults? appears in the display.
2. Press OK to confirm.
Master ResetCompletely erase all information stored on SYNC
(phonebook, call history, text messages and paired
devices) and return to the factory default settings.
Press OK to select. The display indicates when
complete and SYNC takes you back to the
Advanced menu.
Install
ApplicationInstall applications you have downloaded.
Press OK and scroll to select. Press OK to confirm.
System InfoAccess the Auto Version number as well as the FPN
number.
Press OK to select.
MAP ProfileThis is a Bluetooth component which can further help
your phone with the exchange of text messages.
ReturnExit the current menu.
SYNC APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:In order for the following features to work, your cellular phone
must be compatible with SYNC. To check your phone’s compatibility, visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com, www.SYNCMyRide.ca or www.syncmaroute.ca.
•SYNC Services (if equipped, U.S. only): Provides access to traffic,
directions and information such as travel, horoscopes, stock prices and
more.
•911 Assist: Can alert 911 in the event of an emergency.
•Vehicle Health Report (if equipped, U.S. only): Provides a diagnostic
and maintenance report card of your vehicle.
•
SYNC AppLink™: Allows you to connect to and use certain applications
such as Pandora and Stitcher (if your phone is compatible).
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