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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 380
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 381Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 382
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 383
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 387Opening the Hood ........................... 388
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 389
Oil Check ......................................... 390
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 391
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 392
Engine Coolant ................................ 394
Transmission Fluid ............................ 396
Brake Fluid ....................................... 397
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 398
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 399
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 407
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 411
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 412
Tire Labeling .................................... 412
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 414Wear Indicators................................ 416 Tire Service Life ................................ 416
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 417
Tire Rotation .................................... 418
Winter Tires ..................................... 419
Battery ............................................... 420
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 422
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance ....... 424
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 425
Exterior Care.................................... 427
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.1Adding Engine Oil
If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment components.
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil can result in leaks and
engine damage.
Engine Oil Fill Cap
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Index
Fluid ....................................................... 397
Foot Brake .............................................. 365
Indicator (Amber) ...................................... 72
Indicator (Red) .................................. 72, 453
Parking Brake.......................................... 363
Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............... 72
Brake System Indicator (Red) .................... 72
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ... 134
Bulb Replacement .................................... 399
Back-Up Light ......................................... 404
Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights........... 405
Fog Lights ............................................... 401
Front Side Marker Lights ......................... 401
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights .............. 400
Headlights .............................................. 399
High-Mount Brake Light.......................... 405
Rear License Plate Lights ......................... 406
Rear Turn Signal Lights............................ 403
Side Turn Signal, Emergency Indicator Lights .................................................... 402
Bulb Specifications ................................... 466
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 69
Cargo Floor Box ....................................... 155
Carrying Cargo ................................. 315, 317
CD Player .......................................... 191, 214
Certification Label ................................... 468
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 399
Charging System Indicator ................ 75, 451Child Safety
................................................. 57
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 108
Child Seat .................................................... 57
Booster Seats ............................................. 68
Child Seat for Infants ................................. 59
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 60
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt.......................................................... 64
Larger Children .......................................... 67
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 59
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 61
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 108
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 427
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 425
Climate Control System ............................ 165
Synchronized Mode ................................. 172
Clock ............................................................ 94
Coat Hook ................................................. 157
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 434, 467
Continuously Variable Transmission ....... 333
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode .................... 338
Creeping ................................................. 333
Fluid ........................................................ 396
Kickdown ................................................ 333
Operating the Shift Lever ........... 21, 335, 337
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 448
Shifting ........................................... 334, 336
Controls ....................................................... 93
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 394
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 395
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 394 High Temperature Indicator ....................... 77
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 77
Overheating ............................................ 449
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 333
Cruise Control ........................................... 344
Indicator.................................................... 82
Cup Holders .............................................. 153
Customer Service Information ................. 476
D
Daytime Running Lights.......................... 131
Dead Battery ............................................. 446
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 164, 168
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 469
Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 127
Rearview Mirror....................................... 138
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 390
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 127
Display Setup .................................... 188, 210
Door Mirrors ............................................. 139
Doors ........................................................... 96
Auto Door Locking .................................. 109
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 109
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ........ 34, 78
Keys .......................................................... 96
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from
the Inside .............................................. 105
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Index
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .............................................. 99
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 104
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 414
Driving ....................................................... 313
Braking .................................................... 363
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 333
Cruise Control ......................................... 344
Shifting Gear ........................... 334, 336, 340
Starting the Engine .......................... 325, 328
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 424
E
ECO Assist System......................................... 9
ECON Button ............................................. 343
ECON Mode Indicator ................................. 81
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator .................................................... 73
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator ............................................ 73, 454
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 78, 453
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 354
Emergency ................................................. 461
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 471
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 394
Jump Starting .......................................... 446
Number ................................................... 468
Oil ........................................................... 389 Starting ........................................... 325, 328
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 122
Engine Coolant ......................................... 394
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 395
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 394
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 77
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 77
Overheating ............................................ 449
Engine Oil ................................................. 389
Adding .................................................... 391
Checking................................................. 390
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 383
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 451
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 389
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................. 69
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 427
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 139
F
Features.................................................... 175
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 424
Oil ........................................................... 392
Flat Tire ..................................................... 434
Floor Mats ................................................. 426
Fluids Brake ...................................................... 397
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 396
Engine Coolant ....................................... 394 Manual Transmission .............................. 396
Windshield Washer ................................. 398
FM/AM Radio ................................... 189, 211
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 80
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 147
Folding the Rear Seat Up ........................ 148
Foot Brake ................................................ 365
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .......... 347
Indicator ................................................... 83
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 47
Front Seats ................................................ 140
Adjusting ................................................ 140
Fuel ..................................................... 22, 374
Economy................................................. 376
Gauge ...................................................... 91
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 76
Recommendation.................................... 374
Refueling .......................................... 22, 374
Fuel Economy ........................................... 376
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 22, 375
Message ................................................. 452
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 22, 375
Fuses ......................................................... 456
Inspecting and Changing ........................ 460
Locations ................................................ 456
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy................................................. 376
Gauge ...................................................... 91
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Index
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 468
O
Odometer................................................... 90
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 323
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 389
Adding ................................................... 391
Checking ................................................ 390
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 383
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 75, 451
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 389
Viscosity.................................................. 389
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ...... 121
Opening/Closing
Hood ...................................................... 388
Moonroof ............................................... 121
Power Windows...................................... 119
Tailgate................................................... 113
Overheating ............................................. 449
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ....................................... 21, 338, 339
Pandora ®.................................................. 221
Panic Mode ............................................... 118
Parking ..................................................... 371
Parking Brake ........................................... 363 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
................. 55
Passing Indicators ..................................... 127
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 200, 225
Power Windows ........................................ 119
Precautions While Driving ....................... 332
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle .................................................. 332
Rain ......................................................... 332
Pregnant Women ....................................... 42
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 434
R
Radiator.................................................... 395
Radio (FM/AM) .................................. 189, 211
Radio Data System (RDS) .................. 190, 212
RDS (Radio Data System) .................. 190, 212
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 471
Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System
TM.................................................. 358
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
Button ..................................................... 135
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ....................... 147
Rearview Mirror ........................................ 138
Refueling ................................................... 374
Fuel Gauge ................................................ 91
Gasoline .......................................... 374, 466
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 76
Regulations ............................... 361, 414, 469
Remote Transmitter ................................... 99 Replacement
Battery .................................................... 422
Bulbs ....................................................... 399
Fuses ............................................... 456, 458
Tires ........................................................ 417
Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 407, 409
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 470
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 90
S
Safe Driving................................................ 29
Safety Check ............................................... 34
Safety Labels ............................................... 70
Safety Message ............................................. 1
Seat Belts .................................................... 35
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor.................. 40
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 37
Checking................................................... 43
Detachable Anchor.................................... 41
Fastening .................................................. 38
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 64
Pregnant Women ...................................... 42
Reminder .................................................. 36
Warning Indicator ............................... 36, 76
Seat Heaters .............................................. 160
Seats .......................................................... 140
Adjusting ................................................ 140
Front Seats .............................................. 140
Rear Seats ............................................... 146
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Index
Turn Signals.............................................. 127
Indicators (Instrume nt Panel) ..................... 80
U
Unlocking the Doors .......................... 99, 105
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 237
USB Port(s) ................................................ 177
V
Vanity Mirrors .............................................. 7
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...... 468
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) ................. 354
Off Button .............................................. 355
Off Indicator ............................................. 78
System Indicator ....................................... 78
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 389, 467
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) ................. 354
W
Wallpaper......................................... 185, 207
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 451
Warning Labels .......................................... 70
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 473
Watts ........................................................ 466
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 416
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ... 432, 438Window Washers
...................................... 132
Adding/Refilling Fluid ............................... 398
Switch ..................................................... 132
Windshield ................................................ 132
Cleaning .......................................... 425, 428
Defrosting/Defogging .............. 136, 164, 168
Washer Fluid ........................................... 398
Wiper Blades ........................................... 407
Wipers and Washers ................................ 132
Winter Tires .............................................. 419
Snow Tires ............................................... 419
Tire Chains .............................................. 419
Wipers and Washers ................................. 132
Checking and Replacing Wiper
Blades............................................ 407, 409
WMA ................................. 191, 197, 214, 222
Worn Tires ......................................... 411, 416
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