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. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and\
perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (AWD only).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy co\
mmercial use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the 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 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Extended Hot and Cold climate operation
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every 5000 miles (8000 km)
* Hot Climates only
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Auxiliary Power Points.................................160
110 Volt AC Power Point....................................160
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................160
Locations...............................................................160
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive...........................................184
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery........................301
Blind Spot Information System.................224 Switching the System Off and On..................226
System Errors......................................................226
System Limitations.............................................226
Using the System...............................................225
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............287
Booster Seats..................................................32
Types of Booster Seats.......................................33
Brake Fluid Check.......................................300
Brakes..............................................................192 General Information............................................192
Breaking-In......................................................251
Bulb Specification Chart.............................307 C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................134
California Proposition 65................................11
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™....................................................357
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates...........................................................362
Specifications......................................................358
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........364 Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates...........................................................369
Specifications......................................................365
Capacities and Specifications....................351
Cargo Nets
.....................................................236
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................
312
Center Console.............................................162 Console Refrigerator and Freezer..................162
Second Row Center Console...........................162
Changing a Bulb...........................................305 Front Direction Indicator Lamp.......................
306
Front Fog Lamp..................................................306
High Intensity Discharge Headlamp.............
306
LED Lamps...........................................................306
License Plate Lamp............................................307
Changing a Fuse..........................................283 Fuses.....................................................................283 Changing a Road Wheel
..............................341
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information........................................................341
Tire Change Procedure....................................343
Changing the 12V Battery...........................301
Changing the Engine Air Filter
..................310
Changing the Wiper Blades......................303 Front Wiper Blades............................................303
Rear Window Wiper Blade...............................
304
Checking MyKey System Status.................69
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................303
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................47
Child Restraint Positioning...........................35
Child Safety.......................................................18 General Information..............................................18
Child Safety Locks..........................................36 Left-Hand Side.......................................................37
Right-Hand Side....................................................37
Cleaning Leather Seats................................317
Cleaning Products..........................................311 Materials.................................................................311
Cleaning the Engine
.....................................313
Cleaning the Exterior....................................312
Exterior Chrome Parts........................................312
Exterior Plastic Parts...........................................313
Stripes or Graphics..............................................313
Underbody............................................................313
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Engine Immobilizer
See: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................81
Engine Oil Check.........................................292 Adding Engine Oil..............................................292
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™/ 3.7L................................................................292
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.....................................................351
Drivebelt Routing.................................................351
Engine Specifications - 3.7L......................352 Drivebelt Routing................................................352
Entertainment................................................405 AM/FM Radio.......................................................407
Apps........................................................................\
418
Bluetooth Stereo or USB...................................416
CD (If equipped)...................................................415
HD Radio ™ Information (If Available)................
411
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated).............407
Sources.................................................................406
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information....................................418
USB Ports..............................................................418
Environment......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks
............................245
Before Towing a Trailer.....................................247
Hitches..................................................................245
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................248 Safety Chains......................................................246
Trailer Brake Controller Connector................247
Trailer Brakes.......................................................246
Trailer Lamps........................................................247
Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with a
Trailer Towing Package and 7–Pin
Connector).......................................................245
When Towing a Trailer.......................................247
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14
Exterior Mirrors
..............................................100
Auto-dimming Feature........................................101
Blind Spot Information System........................
102
Direction Indicator Mirrors ................................101
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................101
Heated Exterior Mirrors .....................................101
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror..............................101
Memory Mirrors ...................................................101
Power Exterior Mirrors.......................................100
Puddle Lamps.......................................................101
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................39
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................42
Seatbelt Locking Modes......................................41
Third Row Seatbelt Stowage.............................40 Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................
40
Floor Mats
......................................................252
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps.........................................96
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals...................................87
Front Fog Lamps.............................................96
Front Passenger Sensing System..............53
Fuel and Refueling
........................................170
Fuel Consumption.........................................176
Calculating Fuel Economy................................176
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................176
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................172
Fuel Quality
......................................................171
Choosing the Right Fuel.....................................171
Fuel Shutoff...................................................255
Fuses...............................................................267
Fuse Specification Chart............................267 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........276
Power Distribution Box.....................................267
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............155
Gauges............................................................105
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