
At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.
** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 200). Other maintenance items
1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every 20000 miles (32000
km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change engine coolant.2
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 3
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).
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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
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of a
message indicating that an oil change is
required appears in the information display.
•
Example 1
: The oil change required
message comes on at 28751 miles
(46270 kilometers). Perform the
30000-mile (48000-kilometer)
automatic transmission fluid
replacement.
• Example 2
: The oil change required
message has not come on, but the
odometer reads 30000 miles (48000
kilometers) (for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers]).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement. 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 Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
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 the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* This is an optional feature. 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 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.*
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine
Oil Check (page 200).
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A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 96
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 134
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.................................................................134
Accessories....................................................384 Exterior Style....................................................... 384
Interior Style........................................................ 384
Lifestyle................................................................. 384
Peace of Mind..................................................... 384
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................211 Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 212
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................... 211
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................60
Airbag Disposal...............................................45
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 96
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............218
Appendices...................................................406
Apps.................................................................356 ........................................................................\
.......... 356
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 358
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............82 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime.................................................................. 83
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 82
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 82
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 83
Audio Control..................................................60
Audio Input Jack...........................................275
Audio System
.................................................261
General Information.......................................... 261
Audio Troubleshooting
..............................276
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio..............................267
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................265 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/
FM...................................................................262
AUX Button.......................................................... 265
Clock Button........................................................ 264
Frequency Band Buttons................................ 264
Menu Button........................................................ 265
Sound Button...................................................... 264
Station Preset Buttons.................................... 264
Station Tuning Buttons................................... 264
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................269
Autolamps........................................................67 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 67
Automatic Climate Control........................97 Mono Mode............................................................ 98
Switching Mono Mode Back On..................... 99
Switching Mono Mode Off............................... 99
Temperature Control.......................................... 98
Automatic Transmission.............................131 Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 132
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 133
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission.................................................... 131
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission.............................. 131
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................206
Autowipers.......................................................63
Auxiliary Power Points.................................113 12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 113
Locations................................................................. 113
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 206
Blind Spot Information System..............146 Switching the System Off and On...............148
System Errors....................................................... 148
Using the System............................................... 146
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........197
Booster Seats..................................................24 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 25
Brake Fluid Check
.......................................206
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Brakes...............................................................134
General Information.......................................... 134
Breaking-In......................................................170
Bulb Specification Chart............................217
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................101
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications................257 Alternative Engine Oil for Extreme Cold
Climates........................................................... 259
Capacities............................................................. 257
Specifications..................................................... 258
Cargo Nets
......................................................154
Installing the Net................................................ 154
Removing the Net............................................... 155
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 220
Catalytic Converter
......................................128
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 129
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 129
Center Console...............................................115
Changing a Bulb............................................212 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp.............215
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 214
Headlamp.............................................................. 212
Interior Lamps...................................................... 215
License Plate Lamp........................................... 215
Rear Lamps........................................................... 215
Side Direction Indicator.................................... 214
Changing a Fuse...........................................195 Fuses....................................................................... 195
Changing a Road Wheel...........................248 Changing a Road Wheel................................. 250
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly Information..................................................... 249
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire...................... 252
Changing the 12V Battery.........................206
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................218
Changing the Wiper Blades
....................208
Front Wiper Blades........................................... 209
Rear Window Wiper Blades.......................... 209
Service Position................................................. 208
Checking MyKey System Status................51
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................208 Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance.................................................35
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................26
Child Safety.......................................................16 General Information............................................. 16
Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Left-Hand Side..................................................... 28
Right-Hand Side................................................... 28
Cigar Lighter
.....................................................113
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................223
Cleaning Products........................................219
Cleaning the Engine
.....................................221
Cleaning the Exterior..................................220
Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 220
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 220
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 220
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 220
Underbody............................................................. 221
Under Hood........................................................... 221
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................222
Cleaning the Interior....................................222
Cleaning the Wheels
..................................224
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades.............................................................221
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................50
Climate Control..............................................96 Principle of Operation........................................ 96
Clock...................................................................86 Type 1........................................................................\
86
Type 2....................................................................... 86
Cold Weather Precautions..........................171
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 202
Cornering Lamps............................................69
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......44
Creating a MyKey
...........................................49
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 49
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................148 False Alerts............................................................. 151
Switching the System Off and On................151
System Errors........................................................ 151
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 150
System Limitations............................................ 150
Using the System............................................... 148
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