
Special Operating Conditions
If you operate your vehicle primarily
in any of the following conditions, you
need to perform extra maintenance
as indicated. If you operate your
vehicle
occasionally under any of
these conditions, it is not necessary
to perform the extra 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 has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30000
miles (48000 kilometers) (for
example, the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor® was reset at 25000
miles [40000 kilometers]).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement.
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Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by inform-
ation display and perform services listed in the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid.Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial
use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by inform-
ation display and perform services listed in the
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure
tread depth.
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Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See
Engine Oil Check (page 267). Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with
regular unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
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Hot climate oil change intervals:
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using
an American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines
(Certification mark) oil of SM or SN
quality, the normal oil change interval
is 5000 miles (8000 kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are
not available, then the oil change
interval is 3000 miles (4800
kilometers). Engine air filter and cabin air filter
replacement: The life of the engine
air filter and cabin air filter is
dependent on exposure to dusty and
dirty conditions. Vehicles operated in
these conditions require frequent
inspection and replacement of the
engine air filter and cabin air filter.
Engine Coolant Change Record
Initial change
: Six years or 100000
miles (160000 kilometers)
(whichever comes first).
After initial change
: Every three
years or 50000 miles (80000
kilometers).
Engine Coolant Change Log 456
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control...............................126
About This Manual..................................7
Protecting the Environment......................7
ABS See: Brakes.................................................. 177
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes....................................................... 178
Accessories...........................................332 Exterior style.............................................. 332
Interior style............................................... 332
Lifestyle....................................................... 332
Peace of mind........................................... 332
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation...................................12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control...196
Active Park Assist...............................186 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space....................................................... 188
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..................................................... 189
Troubleshooting the System...............189
Using Active Park Assist.........................187
Adjusting the Headlamps
................281
Horizontal Aim Adjustment.................282
Vertical Aim Adjustment.......................281
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...........75 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column....................................................... 75
Airbag Disposal
......................................52
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control...............................126
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm...............................73
All-Wheel Drive
.....................................171 Anti-Theft Alarm...................................73
Arming the Alarm.......................................73
Disarming the Alarm.................................73
Appendices...........................................419
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............................................99
Headlamps On Warning Chime...........99
Key in Ignition Warning Chime ..............99
Keyless Warning Alert..............................99
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.......99
Audio Control..........................................76 Seek, Next or Previous..............................76
Audio System........................................122 General Information.................................122
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..........................................123
Autolamps...............................................82
Automatic Climate Control.............126
Automatic High Beam Control
........84
Activating the System..............................85
Manually Overriding the System..........85
Automatic Transmission..................165 Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning................................................... 169
Brake-Shift Interlock Override............168
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow......................................................... 170
Push Button Shift Transmission.........165
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission.......................................... 167
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check....................................................272
6F35/HF35 transmission......................272
6F50/6F55 Transmission.....................272
Autowipers..............................................79
Auxiliary Power Points.......................147 110 Volt AC Power Point..........................147
12 Volt DC Power Point............................147
Locations...................................................... 147
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive.................................171
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Refueling................................................158
Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel
System..................................................... 159
Remote Control.....................................54
Car Finder...................................................... 55
Intelligent Access Key...............................54
Remote Start............................................... 55
Replacing the Battery...............................54
Sounding a Panic Alarm..........................55
Remote Start........................................129 Automatic Settings..................................129
Heated and Cooled Devices.................130
Last Settings.............................................. 130
Removing a Headlamp
....................282
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............................................285
Replacement Parts Recommendation
...............................12
Collision Repairs.......................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................12
Warranty on Replacement Parts...........13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control....................................................57
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)....................................................250
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).....................................................249
Roadside Assistance
........................238
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Getting
Roadside Assistance..........................239
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Using Roadside Assistance..........................239
Vehicles Sold In The U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance.........................238
Vehicles Sold In The U.S. : Using Roadside Assistance.........................238
Roadside Emergencies....................238
Running Out of Fuel...........................156 Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container................................................. 157S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.......36
Safety Belt Minder
................................38
Belt-Minder®............................................... 38
Safety Belts
..............................................31
Principle of Operation................................31
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
...................................37
Conditions of operation...........................37
Safety Precautions
.............................155
Scheduled Maintenance.................440
Engine Coolant Change Record.........456
Exceptions.................................................. 455
General Maintenance Information........................................... 440
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.........................................444
Special Operating Conditions..............451
Seats.........................................................131
Security.....................................................72
Settings...................................................351 Clock.............................................................. 351
Display.......................................................... 351
Settings....................................................... 353
Sound........................................................... 352
Vehicle.......................................................... 352
Side Airbags
...........................................48
Side Curtain Airbags............................49
Sitting in the Correct Position..........131
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains........................319
Special Notices
.......................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...............13
Special Instructions....................................13
Speed Control See: Cruise Control..................................195
Stability Control...................................182 Principle of Operation.............................182
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Under Hood Overview - 3.7L..........266
Universal Garage Door
Opener..................................................142
HomeLink® Wireless Control System...................................................... 142
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.......196 Blocked Sensor.........................................201
Changing the Set Speed.......................199
Detection Issues......................................200
Disengaging the System........................199
Following a Vehicle..................................197
Hilly Condition Usage............................200
Low Speed Automatic
Cancellation.........................................200
Overriding the System............................199
Resuming the Set Speed.....................200
Setting a Speed......................................... 197
Setting the Gap Distance......................198
Switching the System Off....................200
Switching the System On.....................196
Switching to Normal Cruise Control.................................................... 202
System Not Available.............................201
Using All-Wheel Drive.........................171 Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)......................172
Using Cruise Control..........................195 Switching Cruise Control Off...............196
Switching Cruise Control On................195
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.................................................60
Using Snow Chains............................319
Using Stability Control......................183 AdvanceTrac® .......................................... 183
Using Traction Control.......................181 System Indicator Lights and
Messages................................................. 181
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)................247 V
Vehicle Care.........................................284
General Information...............................284
Vehicle Certification Label..............328
Vehicle Identification Number.......327
Vehicle Storage...................................289 Battery.......................................................... 291
Body............................................................. 290
Brakes........................................................... 291
Cooling system........................................290
Engine.......................................................... 290
Fuel system............................................... 290
General........................................................ 290
Miscellaneous............................................ 291
Removing Vehicle From Storage........291
Tires............................................................... 291
Ventilated Seats..................................139 Heated and cooled seat air filter
replacement (if equipped)...............139
Ventilation See: Climate Control...............................126
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number....327
Voice Control
...........................................77
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