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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Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.......3146F35/HF35 transmission...................................3146F50/6F55 Transmission..................................315
Autowipers.......................................................85Autowipers Settings.............................................86Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit..........................86
Auxiliary Power Points.................................160110 Volt AC Power Point....................................16012 Volt DC Power Point......................................160Locations...............................................................160
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive...........................................186
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery........................319
Blind Spot Information System.................238Switching the System Off and On..................239System Errors......................................................239Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................238
Body Styling Kits...........................................335Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............302
Booster Seats..................................................30Types of Booster Seats........................................31
Brake Fluid Check.........................................318
Brakes..............................................................195General Information............................................195
Breaking-In.....................................................263Bulb Specification Chart.............................323
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Cabin Air Filter................................................141California Proposition 65...............................12Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L.......380Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates............................................................385Specifications.......................................................381
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L.......387Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................392Specifications......................................................388
Capacities and Specifications...................373Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................327
Catalytic Converter........................................177On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................178Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing......................................................179
Center Console.............................................162Rear Seat Armrest...............................................162
Changing a Bulb...........................................323Replacing Bulbs..................................................323
Changing a Fuse..........................................299Fuses.....................................................................299
Changing a Road Wheel.............................363Changing a Road Wheel Procedure..............365Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................364Stowing the Flat Tire Using the RetainerStrap..................................................................369Stowing the Flat Tire Without the RetainerStrap..................................................................369
Changing the 12V Battery...........................319Changing the Engine Air Filter.................325Changing the Wiper Blades.......................321Checking MyKey System Status.................66MyKey Distance....................................................66Number of Admin Keys.......................................66Number of MyKeys...............................................66
Checking the Wiper Blades........................321Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................44Child Restraint Positioning...........................33Child Safety.......................................................19General Information..............................................19
Child Safety Locks..........................................34Left-Hand Side.......................................................35Right-Hand Side....................................................35
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................332
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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)..........................276Tire Care.........................................................343Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................345Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................344Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................346Temperature A B C.............................................345Traction AA A B C...............................................344Treadwear.............................................................344
Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................336
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............359Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System........................................360Understanding Your Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem .............................................................360
Tire Repair KitSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................336
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................336First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with SealingCompound and Air........................................338General Information...........................................336Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure.........341Tips for Use of the Kit........................................337What to do after the Tire has beenSealed................................................................341
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured............338
TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................336
Towing a Trailer............................................256Load Placement..................................................256
Towing Points................................................272Installing the Recovery Hook..........................272Recovery Hook Location..................................272
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........261Emergency Towing.............................................261Recreational Towing...........................................261
Towing.............................................................256Traction Control.............................................201Principle of Operation........................................201
Transmission Code Designation...............379Transmission...................................................180Transporting the Vehicle.............................271Type Approvals.............................................577RF Certification Logos for Tire PressureMonitoring Sensor(s).....................................577
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Under Hood Overview - 2.0L....................304Under Hood Overview - 3.0L....................306Universal Garage Door Opener................155HomeLink Wireless Control System...............155
USB Port..........................................................397
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................223Automatic Cancellation....................................226Blocked Sensor..................................................228Canceling the Set Speed.................................226Changing the Set Speed..................................226Detection Issues.................................................227Following a Vehicle............................................224Following a Vehicle to a CompleteStop...................................................................225Hilly Condition Usage........................................227Overriding the Set Speed................................226Park Brake Application......................................227Resuming the Set Speed.................................226Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............224Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When YourVehicle is Stationary......................................224Setting the Gap Distance.................................225Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off.........227Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On.........223Switching to Normal Cruise Control..............230System Not Available........................................228
Using All-Wheel Drive..................................186Driving In Special Conditions With All-WheelDrive (AWD)......................................................188Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare orMismatched Tires...........................................188
Using Cruise Control...................................222Switching Cruise Control Off...........................223
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