When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick). Consult your
dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings (Four –wheel
drive vehicles).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
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Recommended Settings for Cooling..........146
Recommended Settings for Heating..........146
Side Window Defogging in Cold
Weather............................................................. 147
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................203
Home Screen.................................................472
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............317
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................168
In California (U.S. Only).............................301
Information Display Control
.......................83
Information Displays....................................110
General Information........................................... 110
Information Messages
................................126
4WD........................................................................\
140
Active Park............................................................. 127
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 127
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............128
Airbag...................................................................... 128
Alarm and Security............................................ 128
Battery and Charging System........................ 129
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 129
Collision Warning System............................... 130
Doors and Locks................................................. 130
Driver Alert.............................................................. 131
Drivetrain................................................................. 131
Engine....................................................................... 131
Fuel........................................................................\
... 132
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 132
Lane Keeping System........................................ 133
Maintenance......................................................... 133
MyKey...................................................................... 134
Off Road................................................................. 134
Park Aid.................................................................. 135
Park Brake.............................................................. 135
Power Steering.................................................... 136
Pro Trailer Backup Assist................................. 136
Remote Start........................................................ 137
Seats....................................................................... 138
Side-Wind............................................................. 138
Starting System ................................................. 138
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 139
Trailer....................................................................... 139Installing Child Restraints.............................17
Child Seats............................................................... 17
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats.................................................................... 26
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab).................................................... 27
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)...................................... 28
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) ..................................................... 25
Using Inflatable Seatbelts (Rear Seat Outboard Positions)....................................... 22
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)..................................................................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 24
Using Tether Straps............................................. 26
Instrument Cluster
.......................................102
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................88
Interior Lamps
.................................................92
Front Interior Lamps........................................... 92
Rear Interior Lamps............................................. 94
Interior Mirror
...................................................99
Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 99
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................295 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 295
Jump Starting..................................................... 296
Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................295
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 296
K
Keyless Entry...................................................66 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 66
Keyless Starting............................................168 Ignition Modes..................................................... 169
Keys and Remote Controls.........................53
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