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NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
Normal scheduled maintenance
Every 7500 miles
(12000 km) or six
months (whichever
comes first)Change engine oil and filter.
Rotate tires
*, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Perform multi-point inspection
(recommended).
Every 15000 miles
(24000 km) or
12 months (whichever
comes first)Inspect automatic transmission fluid level.
Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums,
brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system strength and
hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints,
suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and
U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings.
*Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels
when specified; rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin one of the more demanding
conditions listed below, you need to have some items maintained more
frequently. If you onlyoccasionallyoperate your vehicle under 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 car-top carrier
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints, if equipped with
grease fittings.
See axle maintenance items underExceptions.
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, if equipped with
grease fittings.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease
seals if non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Replace spark plugs.
*Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels
when specified; rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted.
Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as in
heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or
livery)
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.
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Radio ..................................266–267
Single CD ........................266–267
Radio reception .........................264
Rear window defroster .........82–83
Receiving a text message .........288
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ........................................23
Relays ................................159–160
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................53
locking/unlocking doors ...........51
replacing the batteries .............49
Roadside assistance ..................145
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............37
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................34
Safety defects, reporting ..........158
Safety information ....................276
Safety restraints ..............31–32, 34
Belt-Minder® ............................35
extension assembly ..................34
for adults .............................31–32
for children ...............................23
safety belt maintenance ...........37
seat belt maintenance ..............37
warning light and chime ..........35
Safety seats for children ............23
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................257Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............343
Seats
child safety seats ......................23
front seats ...........................87, 89
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................55
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) .........308
Setting the clock ...............266–267
SOS Post Crash Alert .................39
Spark plugs,
specifications .............248–249, 255
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............14
utility-type vehicles ..................14
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................250
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .........96
Starting your vehicle ............94, 96
jump starting ..........................148
Steering wheel ............................58
tilting .........................................58
Sun visor ......................................67
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................40
SYNC® AppLink™ ...................303
SYNC® customer support ........276
SYNC® Services ........................300
T
Temperature control (see
Climate control) ....................82–83
Text messaging .........................287
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Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....288, 290
Tilt steering wheel ......................58
Tires ...........................213–214, 239
alignment ................................230
care ..........................................213
changing ..........................239, 242
checking the pressure ............223
inflating ...................................221
label .........................................221
replacing ..........................227, 244
rotating ....................................230
safety practices .......................229
sidewall information ...............215
snow tires and chains ............232
spare tire .........................239–240
terminology .............................214
tire grades ...............................214
treadwear ........................213, 226
Towing ...............................126, 137
recreational towing .................138
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............131
trailer towing ..........................126
wrecker ....................................137
Traction control ........................115
Traction-lok rear axle ...............112
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................300
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................131
Transmission .............................108
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....110
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................177fluid, refill capacities ..............250
lubricant specifications ..........250
Turn signal ..................................62
U
Upfitter controls .......................259
USB port ....................................273
Using privacy mode ..................284
V
Vehicle health report ................298
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................256
Vehicle loading ..........................119
Ventilating your vehicle .............96
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................306
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................282
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......70
Washer fluid ..............................186
Water, Driving through .............142
Windows
power .........................................63
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................59
checking and adding fluid .....186
replacing wiper blades ...........190
Wrecker towing .........................137
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