SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS – 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 in the preceding table when specified or within
3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
appearing in the information display.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)
automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on
but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air
filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at
25,000 miles [40,000 km].)
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
information display and perform services listed in
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints
See axle maintenance items underExceptions
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Change manual transmission fluid
Extensive idling and/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
information display and perform services listed in
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Replace spark plugs
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Operating in dusty or sandy conditions such as unpaved or dusty
roads
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Every 5,000 miles
(8,000 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 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) or
6 monthsChange engine oil and filter
Every 50,000 miles
(80,000 km)Change manual transmission fluid
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Displayschapter
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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Accessing Features through the Phone Menu
SYNC’s phone menu allows you to redial a number, access your call
history and phone book and send text messages as well as access phone
and system settings. You can also access advanced features such as 911
Assist™, Vehicle Health Report and SYNC Apps.
1. Press the PHONE hard button.
2. Select from the following:
When you select: You can:
PhoneAccess basic options such as making calls,
ending calls and joining calls.
Phonebook
1Allows you to access your downloaded
phonebook.
SYNC categorizes your contacts alphabetically
in the Quick Sort buttons on the right of the
screen. The buttons are highlighted if there
are contacts stored in that category. Press the
highlighted category to access those listings.
Call History
2Allows you to access any previously dialed,
received or missed calls while your phone has
been connected to the system.
Text MessagingAllows you to send, download and delete text
messages.
SettingsAccess Bluetooth Devices menu listings (add,
connect, set as primary, on/off, delete) as well
as Advanced menu listings (911 Assist,
Vehicle Health Report, factory defaults,
master reset, etc.).
SYNC AppsAccess the SYNC services portal where you
can request various types of information,
traffic reports and directions.
1This is a speed-dependent and phone-dependent feature.
2This is a phone-dependent feature.
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In order to provide the best possible experience, a contact form has been
developed to report any station issues found while listening to a station
broadcasting with HD Radio technology. Every station is independently
owned and operated. These stations are responsible for ensuring all audio
streams and data fields are accurate.
See the following chart for potential station issues.
Potential station issues
Issue Cause Action
Echo, stutter, skip or
repeat in audio.
Increase or decrease
in audio volume.Poor time-alignment
by the radio
broadcaster.None - broadcast
issue.
Sound fading or
blending in and outThe radio is shifting
between analog and
digital audio.None - reception issue
that may clear up as
you continue to drive.
Audio mute delay
when selecting
HD2/HD3, multicast
preset or direct tune.The digital multicast is
not available until the
HD Radio broadcast is
decoded. Once
decoded, the audio is
available.None - this is normal
behavior. Wait until
the audio is available.
Cannot access
HD2/HD3 multicast
channel when recalling
a preset or from a
direct tuneThe previously stored
multicast preset or
direct tune is not
available in your
current reception area.None - the station is
not available in your
current location.
Text information does
not match currently
playing audioData service issue by
the radio broadcaster.Fill out the station
issue form at website
listed below.*
No text information
shown for currently
selected frequencyData service issue by
the radio broadcaster.Fill out the station
issue form at website
listed below.*
HD2–HD7 stations not
found when Scan is
pressed.Pressing Scan disables
HD2–HD7 channel
search.None - this is normal
behavior.
*http://www.ibiquity.com/automotive/report_radio_station_experiences
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Potential satellite radio reception issues
Station overloadWhen you pass a ground-based broadcast
repeating tower, a stronger signal may
overtake a weaker one and result the audio
system muting.
Satellite radio signal
interferenceYour display may show ACQUIRING...to
indicate the interference and the audio
system may mute.
SIRIUStroubleshooting tips
Radio Display Condition Possible Action
Acquiring Radio requires more
than two seconds to
produce audio for the
selected channel.No action required.
This message should
disappear shortly.
Sat Fault/SIRIUS
system failureInternal module or
system failure present.If this message does
not clear shortly, or
with an ignition key
cycle, your receiver
may have a fault. See
your authorized dealer
for service.
Invalid Channel Channel no longer
available.Tune to another
channel or choose
another preset.
Unsubscribed Channel Subscription not
available for this
channel.Contact SIRIUSat
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the
channel, or tune to
another channel.
No Signal Loss of signal from the
SIRIUSsatellite or
SIRIUStower to the
vehicle antenna.The signal is currently
being blocked. When
you move into an open
area, the signal should
return.
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Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................................... 216
Customizing your home
screen ........................................ 365
D
Defrost ............................... 130, 132
rear window ............................ 136
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid .......................................... 236
engine oil ................................. 231
Driving under special
conditions .................................. 168
through water ......................... 204
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ......................... 132
E
Electronic message center ......... 96
Electronic stability control ...... 178
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting .......................... 209
running out of fuel ................. 158
Emission control system .......... 162
End user license agreement .... 412
Engine ........................................ 291
cleaning ................................... 250
fail-safe cooling ....................... 235
idle speed control ................... 238
lubrication specifications ....... 292
refill capacities ........................ 292
service points .................. 229–230
Engine block heater ................. 154Engine oil
checking and adding .............. 231
dipstick .................................... 231
filter, specifications ................ 295
refill capacities ........................ 292
specifications .......................... 292
Event data recording .................. 12
Exhaust fumes .......................... 154
F
Fail safe cooling ........................ 235
Fleet MyKey programming ........ 57
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) .... 156
Floor mats ................................. 205
Fluid capacities ......................... 292
Fuel
calculating fuel economy ......... 97
cap ........................................... 160
capacity ................................... 292
choosing the right fuel ........... 157
filler funnel ............................. 158
filling your vehicle with fuel .. 160
filter, specifications ........ 237, 295
fuel pump shut-off .................. 209
octane rating ................... 157, 291
running out of fuel ................. 158
safety information relating to
automotive fuels ..................... 156
Fuel and distance computer .... 107
outside temperature
indicator .................................. 107
to empty indicator .................. 107
trip distance ............................ 107
trip/reset button ..................... 107
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) ......................................... 156
Fuses .................................. 220–221
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