
Other maintenance items
1
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)
Replace accessory drive belt(s). 4
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated
distance for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
4 If not replaced within the last 100000 miles (160000 kilometers).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
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
3,000 mi
(4,800 km) of the message appearing in the
information display prompting you to change
your oil. •
Example 1
: The message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2: The message has not come
on, but the odometer reads
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) (for example, the Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor was reset at
25,000 mi
(40,000 km)). 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 information display and perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Change PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD only). See axle and PTU maintenance items under Exceptions.
Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid.
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) 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 information 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
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Change PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD only). See axle and PTU maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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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 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Change PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD only). See axle and PTU maintenance items under
Exceptions.
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. 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
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.............................................. 105
About This Manual................................................7 Protecting the Environment..................................... 7
ABS See: Brakes................................................................ 150
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes..................................................................... 150
Accessories..........................................................317 Exterior style............................................................... 317
Interior style................................................................ 317
Lifestyle........................................................................\
317
Peace of mind............................................................ 317
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation......11
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................. 167
Active Park Assist..............................................158 Automatic Steering into Parking Space..........159
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature...............160
Troubleshooting the System................................ 161
Using Active Park Assist........................................ 158
Adaptive Headlamps.........................................75
Adjusting the Headlamps.............................258 Horizontal Aim Adjustment................................ 259
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................... 258
Adjusting the Pedals.........................................68 Adjusting the Steering Wheel........................65
Easy Entry and Exit Feature................................... 65
End of Travel Position.............................................. 65
Memory Feature........................................................ 65
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps...................................... 75
Airbag Disposal...................................................45
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.............................................. 105
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.................. 262
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm............................................. 64
All-Wheel Drive..................................................143
Ambient Lighting
.................................................77
Anti-Theft Alarm................................................64 Arming the Alarm...................................................... 64
Disarming the Alarm................................................ 64
Appendices.........................................................352
Audible Warnings and Indicators..................87 Headlamps On Warning Chime........................... 88
Keyless Warning Alert.............................................. 87
Parking Brake On Warning Chime...................... 88
Audio Control
.......................................................65
MEDIA........................................................................\
.... 66
Seek, Next or Previous............................................ 66
Audio System
......................................................313
General Information................................................ 313
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD................................................................314
Autolamps.............................................................72 Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps..........72 Automatic Climate Control
...........................105
Automatic High Beam Control.......................74 Activating the System.............................................. 74
Manually Overriding the System.......................... 75
Automatic Transmission
................................140
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.................................................................. 142
Brake-Shift Interlock................................................ 141
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow........................................................................\
142
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission............141
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission.................................. 140
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.................................................................250
6F50/6F55 Transmission................................... 250
Autowipers............................................................69
Auxiliary Power Points.....................................124 110 Volt AC Power Point......................................... 124
12 Volt DC Power Point........................................... 124
Locations..................................................................... 124
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive............................................... 143
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery........................... 255
Blind Spot Information System
....................179
Switching the System Off and On..................... 181
System Errors............................................................. 181
Using the System.................................................... 180
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Fuel Filler Funnel Location.............................133
Fuel Filter.............................................................255
Fuel Quality..........................................................132
Choosing the Right Fuel........................................ 132
Fuel Shutoff
.........................................................212
Fuses.....................................................................223
Fuse Specification Chart...............................223 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel..............231
Power Distribution Box.......................................... 223
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.................. 119
Gauges....................................................................84
General Information on Radio Frequencies
.......................................................46
Intelligent Access...................................................... 46
General Maintenance Information..............321 Multi-Point Inspection.......................................... 324
Owner Checks and Services............................... 322
Protecting Your Investment................................. 321
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?................................ 321
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?............................................................ 321
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada...............................................................219
Getting the Services You Need....................216 Away From Home.................................................... 216
Global Opening and Closing...........................79 Closing the Windows............................................... 79
Opening the Windows............................................. 79H
Handbrake
See: Parking Brake.................................................... 151
Hazard Warning Flashers................................212
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................... 258
Headlamp Exit Delay
.........................................73
Head Restraints.................................................109
Adjusting the Head Restraint............................... 110
Tilting Head Restraints ........................................... 111
Heated Steering Wheel
.....................................67
Heated Windows and Mirrors.......................107
Heated Exterior Mirror............................................ 107
Heated Rear Window............................................. 107
Heating See: Climate Control.............................................. 105
Hill Start Assist
....................................................151
Switching the System On and Off..................... 152
Using Hill Start Assist.............................................. 151
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..............................................................106
Cooling the Interior Quickly.................................. 107
General Hints............................................................ 106
Heating the Interior Quickly.................................. 107
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...............107
Recommended Settings for Heating................107
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.................................................................. 107
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.................................................................150 Hood Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood...............240
I
In California (U.S. Only)...................................217
Information Display Control
............................67
Information Displays.........................................89
General Information................................................. 89
Information Messages
......................................95
Adaptive Cruise Control.......................................... 95
AdvanceTrac ™........................................................... 95
Alarm........................................................................\
..... 96
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................... 96
AWD........................................................................\
....... 96
Battery and Charging System............................... 97
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...................................................................... 97
Brake System.............................................................. 98
Collision Warning System...................................... 98
Doors and Locks........................................................ 99
Fuel........................................................................\
......... 99
Keys and Intelligent Access................................... 99
Lane Keeping System............................................ 100
Maintenance............................................................... 101
MyKey........................................................................\
... 102
Park Aid....................................................................... 102
Power Steering......................................................... 103
Seats........................................................................\
..... 103
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...................... 104
Transmission............................................................. 104
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S
Safety Canopy
™.................................................42
Safety Precautions............................................132
Scheduled Maintenance Record................332
Scheduled Maintenance
.................................321
Seatbelt Height Adjustment............................31
Seatbelt Reminder
.............................................33
Belt-Minder™............................................................. 33
Seatbelts................................................................28 Principle of Operation.............................................. 28
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...................................................................32
Conditions of operation.......................................... 32
Seats
......................................................................109
Security...................................................................63
Side Airbags...........................................................41
Sitting in the Correct Position......................109
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains...................................... 285
Special Notices
.....................................................12
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.............................. 12
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)............................ 12
Special Instructions................................................... 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...................................................328
Exceptions................................................................. 330
Speed Control See: Cruise Control................................................. 166
Stability Control
.................................................154
Principle of Operation............................................ 154Starting a Gasoline Engine
............................128
Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................. 129
Failure to Start.......................................................... 129
Fast Restart................................................................ 128
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes..................... 130
Important Ventilating Information.................... 130
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving.................................................................... 130
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.............................................................. 129
Starting and Stopping the Engine
...............127
General Information................................................ 127
Steering................................................................186 Electric Power Steering......................................... 186
Steering Wheel....................................................65
Storage Compartments
..................................126
Sunroof See: Moonroof............................................................ 82
Sun Shades
............................................................81
Sun Visors...............................................................81
Illuminated Vanity Mirror......................................... 81
Supplementary Restraints System..............37 Principle of Operation.............................................. 37
Symbols Glossary..................................................7
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.................296
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)............................218 Tire Care...............................................................270
Glossary of Tire Terminology............................... 271
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading................................................................... 270
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall.................................................................. 272
Temperature A B C................................................... 271
Traction AA A B C..................................................... 271
Treadwear.................................................................. 270
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...............286 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System................................................................... 287
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System .................................................................. 287
Tires See: Wheels and Tires........................................... 270
Towing a Trailer
..................................................201
Load Placement....................................................... 201
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........206 Emergency Towing................................................. 206
Recreational Towing.............................................. 207
Towing...................................................................201
Traction Control
.................................................153
Principle of Operation............................................ 153
Transmission Code Designation..................301
Transmission......................................................140
Transmission See: Transmission................................................... 140
Transporting the Vehicle...............................206
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