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•Check brake pedal operation. Drive yourvehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and forth toremove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolant, oiland gas) to make sure there are no leaks,and fluids are at recommended levels.
•If you remove the battery, clean thebattery cable ends and check fordamage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have anyconcerns or issues.
BODY STYLING KITS
The distance between the underside of yourvehicle and the ground is less than that ofother models. Drive with extreme care toavoid damage to your vehicle.
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Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display).
Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.
Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
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Multi-Point Inspection
Steering and linkageExterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure2Fluid levels1; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFor oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operationHalf-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer2If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive wayto perform a thorough inspection of yourvehicle. Your checklist gives you immediatefeedback on the overall condition of yourvehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an IntelligentOil-Life Monitor that determines when youshould change the engine oil based on howyour vehicle is used. By using severalimportant factors in its calculations, themonitor helps reduce the cost of owning yourvehicle and reduces environmental waste atthe same time.
This means you do not have to remember tochange the oil on a mileage-based schedule.Your vehicle lets you know when an oilchange is due by displaying a message inthe information display.
The following table provides examples ofvehicle use and its impact on oil changeintervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oilchange intervals depend on several factorsand generally decrease with severity of use.
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Switching Cruise Control On...........................222
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................66Using Snow Chains......................................358Using Stability Control................................204Using Summer Tires....................................357Using Traction Control.................................201Switching the System Off..................................201System Indicator Lights and Messages.........201Using a Switch.....................................................201Using the Information Display Controls........201
Using Voice Recognition.............................416Audio Voice Commands....................................418Climate Voice Commands.................................419Mobile App Voice Commands........................424Navigation Voice Commands..........................422Phone Voice Commands...................................419SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................424Voice Settings Commands..............................425
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................277
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Vehicle Care..................................................326General Information...........................................326
Vehicle Certification Label.........................378
Vehicle Identification Number...................378Vehicle Storage.............................................333Battery...................................................................334Body.......................................................................333Brakes....................................................................334Cooling system...................................................334Engine....................................................................334Fuel system..........................................................334General..................................................................333Miscellaneous......................................................334Removing Vehicle From Storage....................334Tires.......................................................................334
VentilationSee: Climate Control...........................................137
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............378
Voice Control...................................................83
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................106Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator..................106Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp........106Auto Hold Active.................................................106Auto Hold Unavailable.......................................106Automatic Headlamp High BeamIndicator.............................................................107Battery....................................................................107
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................107Brake System Warning Lamp...........................107Cruise Control Indicator.....................................107Direction Indicator...............................................107Door Ajar................................................................107Electric Park Brake..............................................107Engine Coolant Temperature WarningLamp..................................................................108Engine Oil..............................................................108Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp.......................108Front Airbag..........................................................108Headlamp High Beam Indicator......................108Heads Up Display...............................................108Hood Ajar..............................................................108Lane Keeping Aid Warning Lamp...................108Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp.........................108Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp...................108Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp........109Parking Lamps.....................................................109Powertrain Fault..................................................109Service Engine Soon..........................................109Stability Control...................................................109Stability Control Off............................................109Trunk Ajar..............................................................109
Washer Fluid Check......................................319WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................327See: Wipers and Washers..................................85
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