Thousands Of Kilometers 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Replace pollen filter.
Inspect the rear axle fluid (#)
Inspect the front axle fluid – All Wheel Drive Models Only (#).
Inspect the transfer case fluid – All Wheel Drive Models Only (##).
(*) The oil and oil filter replacement
must be carried out when indicated by
a warning light or message on the
instrument panel, or in any case every
12 months.
(**) The spark plug change in Km
based only monthly intervals do not
apply.
(***) Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) at 96 thou-
sands of kilometers or 48 months if
using your vehicle for any of the fol-
lowing: city driving, short (less than
7-8 km) and repeated journeys, or
frequent trailer or caravan towing.
(#) Change the front and rear axle
fluid at 72 thousands of km or 36
months and 144 thousands of km or
72 months if using your vehicle for
any of the following: city driving, short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated
journeys, or frequent trailer or cara-
van towing.
(##) Change the transfer case fluid at
96 thousands of kilometers or 48
months and 192 thousands of kilome-
ters or 96 months if using your vehicle
for any of the following: city driving,
short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated
journeys, or frequent trailer or cara-
van towing.
Periodic Checks
Every
1,000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and, if necessary, restore:
engine coolant;
brake fluid;
power steering fluid;
windshield washer fluid level;
power steering fluid; tire inflation pressure and
condition;
operation of lighting system (head- lights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of windshield washer/ wiper system and positioning/wear
of windshield/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if
required, the engine oil level and au-
tomatic transmission fluid level (four-
speed automatic only).
Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
308
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required
maintenance items may result in
damage to the vehicle.
Thousands Of Kilometers 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (*).
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge.
Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary.
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indi-
cators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passen-
ger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warn-
ing lights, etc.).
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets
if necessary.
Check windshield/rear window wiper blade position/wear.
Check cleanliness of hood and tailgate locks and cleanliness
and lubrication of linkages.
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes),
rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.).
Check conditions and wear of front disc brake pads.
Check conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads.
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes, windshield
washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.).
310
Thousands Of Kilometers 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt/s.
Adjust parking brake shoes as necessary.
Check exhaust gas emissions.
Check engine management system operation (via diagnostic
socket).
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (**).
Replace fuel filter.
Replace accessory drive belt/s.
Replace air filter cartridge.
Inspect the rear axle fluid (#)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months).
Replace pollen filter.
(*) The oil and oil filter replacement
must be carried out when indicated by
a warning light or message on the
instrument panel, or in any case every
12 months.
(**) Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s) at 100 thou-
sands of kilometers or 60 months if
using your vehicle for any of the fol-
lowing: city driving, short (less than
7-8 km) and repeated journeys, or
frequent trailer or caravan towing. (#) Change the rear axle fluid at
72 thousands of km or 36 months and
144 thousands of km or 72 months if
using your vehicle for any of the fol-
lowing: city driving, short (less than
7-8 km) and repeated journeys, or
frequent trailer or caravan towing.
Periodic Checks
Every
1,000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and, if necessary, restore:
engine coolant; brake fluid;
power steering fluid;
windshield washer fluid level;
power steering fluid;
tire inflation pressure and
condition;
operation of lighting system (head- lights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
311
About Your Brakes...........216
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System). . .217
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control)
...........125
Adding Engine Coolant(Antifreeze)
..............281
Adding Fuel...............239
Adding Washer Fluid.........277
Additives, Fuel..............238
Adjustable Pedals............122
Airbag.................38, 43
Airbag Deployment...........44
Airbag Light.......42, 45, 60, 162
Airbag Maintenance...........45
Airbag, Side...........40, 41, 43
Airbag, Window(Side Curtain)
........40, 41, 43
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine AirCleaner Filter)
............274
Air Conditioner Maintenance. . . .275
Air Conditioning Filter.....192, 276
Air Conditioning Refrigerant. . . .275
Air Conditioning System. . .190, 275
Air Pressure, Tires...........225
Alarm Light...............164
Alarm System(Security Alarm)
.........15, 16
All Wheel Drive (AWD). . . .213, 286
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...7
Antifreeze(Engine Coolant)
. . .280, 281, 299
Disposal...............282
Anti-Lock Brake System(ABS)
..............217, 219
Anti-Lock Warning Light......164
Assist, Hill Start.............222
Auto Down Power Windows......26
Automatic Dimming Mirror......70
Automatic Door Locks.........22
Automatic Headlights.........112
Automatic Oil Change Indicator. .171
Automatic Temperature Control(ATC)
..................190
Automatic Transmission. . .202, 207,
284, 285, 286
Adding Fluid.....285, 286, 301
Autostick...............211
Fluid and Filter Changes. .285, 286
Fluid Change........285, 286
Fluid Level Check.........285
Fluid Type..............301
Gear Ranges.............203
Special Additives..........285
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode
..................206
Autostick.................211
Auto Unlock, Doors...........22
Auto Up Power Windows........26
Axle Fluid.................301
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid). . . .301
Battery...................274
Keyless Transmitter Replacement
(RKE)
..................19
Location...............274
Belts, Seat...............31, 60
Body Mechanism Lubrication. . . .276
Brake Assist System..........219
Brake Control System,Electronic
...............219
Brake Fluid................301
Brake, Parking..............216
Brakes...................283
Brake System...............283
Anti-Lock (ABS)..........217
Fluid Check.........283, 301
Master Cylinder..........283
Parking................216
Warning Light...........163
Brake/Transmission Interlock. . . .202
Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle
..................58
Brightness, Interior Lights......117
Bulb Replacement........296, 297
Bulbs, Light.............61, 296
314
Camera, Rear..............142
Capacities, Fluid............299
Caps, FillerRadiator (Coolant Pressure)
. .281
Carbon Monoxide Warning......59
Cargo Area Features..........152
Cargo Compartment..........152
Cellular Phone..............186
Chains, Tire...............231
Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator Light)
...........162
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety. .59
Checks, Safety...............59
Child Restraint..............47
Child Safety Locks............22
Child Seat..................50
Clean Air Gasoline...........238
CleaningWheels
................288
Windshield Wiper Blades. . . .277
Climate Control.............186
Clock....................184
Coin Holder...............150
Cold Weather Operation.......198
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance. .186
Compact Spare Tire..........228
Computer, Trip/Travel.........173
ConnectorUCI
..................184
Universal Consumer Interface
(UCI)
.................184
Conserving Fuel.............172
Console, Floor..............150
Console, Overhead...........143
Coolant Pressure Cap(Radiator Cap)
............281
Cooling System.............279
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze). .281
Coolant Capacity..........299
Coolant Level........280, 282
Disposal of Used Coolant. . . .282
Drain, Flush, and Refill.....280
Inspection..............282
Points to Remember.......282
Pressure Cap............281
Radiator Cap............281
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze)
......280, 299, 300
Corrosion Protection..........286
Cruise Control (Speed Control). . .125
Cupholders............149, 289
Data Recorder, Event..........46
Daytime Brightness, InteriorLights
..................117
Deck Lid, Emergency Release.....28
Deck Lid, Power Release........27
Defroster, Rear Window........153
Defroster, Windshield......60, 189
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers.....118
Diagnostic System, Onboard.....271
Diesel Fuel................238
Dimmer Switch, Headlight......116
DipsticksOil (Engine)
.............272
Disabled Vehicle Towing.......264
DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)
. .282
Engine Oil..............273
Door Locks.................20
Door Locks, Automatic.........22
DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water
.....214
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel
Economy
................172
Electrical Power Outlets.......147
Electric Rear Window Defrost. . . .153
Electric Remote Mirrors.........71
Electronic Brake Control System. .219
Anti-Lock Brake System.....219
Brake Assist System........219
Traction Control System.....219
Electronic Speed Control(Cruise Control)
.......123, 125
315
Electronic Stability Control(ESC)
..................220
Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC)
.............142, 165
Emergency Deck Lid Release.....28
Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck
. .261
Hazard Warning Flasher.....252
Jump Starting............259
Overheating.............252
Towing................264
Emergency Trunk Release.......28
EngineAir Cleaner
.............274
Break-In Recommendations. . .58
Compartment........269, 270
Compartment
Identification
........269, 270
Coolant (Antifreeze). . . .280, 300
Cooling................279
Exhaust Gas Caution........59
Fails to Start............198
Flooded, Starting.........198
Fuel Requirements........236
Jump Starting............259
Oil............272, 299, 300
Oil Change Interval. . . .171, 272
Oil Disposal.............273
Oil Filter...............273
Oil Selection.....272, 273, 299
Oil Synthetic............273
Overheating.............252
Starting................197
Temperature Gauge........165
Enhanced Accident ResponseFeature
..................44
Entry System, Illuminated.......18
Euro Twin Clutch TransmissionFluid Type
..............284
Event Data Recorder...........46
Exhaust Gas Caution..........59
Exhaust System..........59, 278
Exterior Folding Mirrors........70
Exterior Lighting............112
Exterior Lights..............61
Filler Location Fuel..........162
FiltersAir Cleaner
.............274
Air Conditioning......192, 276
Engine Oil..........273, 300
FlashersHazard Warning
..........252
Turn Signal.......61, 115, 160
Flash-To-Pass..............116
Flooded Engine Starting.......198
Floor Console..............150
Fluid, Brake...............301
Fluid Capacities.............299
Fluid Leaks.................62
Fluid Level Checks...........286
Automatic Transmission.....285
Brake.................283
Cooling System...........280
Engine Oil..............272
Transfer Case............286
Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts
...................300
Fog Lights................160
Fog Lights, Rear............115
Folding Rear Seat............108
Forward Collision Warning. .136, 168
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle........261
Fuel.................236, 238
Additives...............238
Conserving..............172
Diesel.................238
Filler Door (Gas Cap)......162
Gasoline...............236
Gauge.................162
Light..................168
Materials Added..........238
Octane Rating........236, 300
Saver Mode.............172
Specifications............300
Tank Capacity...........299
316
Fuel Optimizer..............172
Fuel Saver.................172
Fuses................289, 290
Gasoline, Clean Air...........238
Gasoline (Fuel).............236
Conserving..............172
GaugesCoolant Temperature
.......165
Fuel..................162
Speedometer.............162
Tachometer.............160
Gear Ranges............203, 207
Gear Select Lever Override.....263
General Information.....14, 20, 95
General Maintenance.........271
Glass Cleaning..............289
Gross Axle Weight Rating.......241
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.....240
HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water
.....214
Hazard Warning Flasher.......252
Headlights................297
Automatic..............112
Cleaning...............288
Delay.................113
High Beam/Low Beam Select
Switch
.................116
Lights On Reminder.......114
On With Wipers..........113
Passing................116
Switch.................112
Time Delay.............113
Washers................120
Headlight Washers.......120, 277
Head Restraints.............107
Head Rests................107
Heated Mirrors..............72
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch
..........116
Hill Start Assist.............222
Holder, Coin...............150
IgnitionKey
....................12
Illuminated Entry.............18
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).......14
Infant Restraint..............47
Information Center, Vehicle.....165
Instrument Cluster.......159, 160
Instrument Panel and Controls. . .158
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning. .289
Interior Appearance Care.......288
Interior Lights..............116
Intermittent Wipers (DelayWipers)
.................118
Intervention RegenerationStrategy
................278
Introduction.................4
Jump Starting..............259
Key-In Reminder.............13
Keyless Enter-N-Go.......23, 197
Keyless Entry System..........18
Keyless Go.................12
Key, Programming............14
Key, Replacement.............14
Keys.....................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).......14
Kicker Sound System.........184
Knee Bolster................38
Lane Change and Turn Signals. . .115
Lane Change Assist..........115
Lap/Shoulder Belts............31
Latches...................61
Latch Plate.................31
Lead Free Gasoline...........236
Leaks, Fluid................62
Life of Tires...............230
Light Bulbs.............61, 296
Lights.................61, 112
317
Multi-Function Control Lever. . . .115
Navigation System(Uconnect® gps)
.......142, 183
New Vehicle Break-In Period.....58
Occupant Restraints.....28, 41, 44
Occupant Restraints(Sedan)
............40, 41, 43
Octane Rating, Gasoline(Fuel)
..............236, 300
Odometer.................160
Oil Change Indicator......160, 171
Oil Change Indicator, Reset. .160, 171
Oil, Engine............272, 300
Capacity...............299
Change Interval.......171, 272
Diesel.................273
Dipstick................272
Filter..............273, 300
Materials Added to........273
Recommendation. .272, 273, 299
Synthetic...............273
Viscosity...............299
Oil Filter, Selection...........273
Onboard Diagnostic System.....271
Operating Precautions.........271
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual)...6
Outside Rearview Mirrors.......70
Overdrive.................211
Overdrive OFF Switch.........211
Overhead Console............143
Overheating, Engine......165, 252
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual)...6
Paint Care.................286
Parking Brake..............216
ParkSense System, Rear.......137
Passing Light...............116
Pedals, Adjustable...........122
Pets......................58
PowerDeck Lid Release
..........27
Distribution Center
(Fuses)
............290, 292
Door Locks..............21
Mirrors.................71
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet)
................147
Seats..................103
Steering................215
Sunroof................144
Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Column
................120
Windows................25
Power Steering Fluid..........301
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts. . .38
PretensionersSeat Belts
................35
Programming Transmitters(Remote Keyless Entry)
.......18
Radial Ply Tires.............226
Radiator Cap (Coolant PressureCap)
...................281
Radio Operation.............186
Radio Remote Controls........185
Radio (Sound Systems)........183
Rain Sensitive Wiper System. . . .119
Rear Axle (Differential)........286
Rear Camera...............142
Rear Cupholder.............150
Rear Fog Lights.............115
Rear ParkSense System........137
Rear Seat, Folding...........108
Rear Window Defroster........153
Rear Window Features........153
Recorder, Event Data..........46
Recreational Towing..........250
Refrigerant................275
Reminder, Lights On..........114
Reminder, Seat Belt...........37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).....18
Remote Sound System (Radio)Controls
................185
Remote Trunk Release..........27
319