When the oil change message appears in
the information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil
change within two weeks or 500 mi
(800 km) of the message appearing. Make
sure you reset the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor after each oil change. See
Oil
Change Indicator Reset (page 358).
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at
six months or
5,000 mi (8,000 km) from
your last oil change. Never exceed one year
or
10,000 mi (16,000 km) between oil
change intervals.
You can drive high performance vehicles
in such a way that may lead to higher oil
consumption this includes extended time
at high engine speeds, high loads, engine
braking, hard cornering maneuvers, track
and off-road usage. Under these
conditions, oil consumption of
approximately 1 quart per 500 miles (1 liter
per 800 km) is possible. As a result, you
need to check the engine oil level at every
refueling and adjust to maintain proper
levels to avoid engine damage.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex, performance
systems. Every manufacturer develops
these systems using different
specifications and performance features.
That is why it is important to rely upon your
dealership to properly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
We have recommended maintenance
intervals for various parts and component
systems based upon engineering testing.
We rely upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information. We strongly recommend the use of only
our genuine or our authorized
re-manufactured replacement parts
engineered for your vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and our Workshop
Manual list the recommended additives
and chemicals for your vehicle. We do not
recommend using chemicals or additives
not approved by us as part of your vehicle
’s
normal maintenance. Please consult your
warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle ’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using our approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals.
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Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular
Cab..................................................................193
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/ SuperCrew...................................................193
Fuel Filter - Diesel........................................365
Fuel Filter - Gasoline..................................366
Fuel Quality - Diesel
....................................188
Biodiesel................................................................ 189
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 190
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required .........189
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands And Other Locales) ...................... 188
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................191 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 191
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................ 192
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................192 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 192
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................327
Fuses................................................................339
Fuse Specification Chart..........................339 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel................................................................. 345
Power Distribution Box.................................... 339
G
Garage Door Opener
...................................166
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........166
Gauges..............................................................107 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge................110
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........109
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................. 109
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 109
Information Display............................................ 110
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................ 109
Turbo Boost Gauge........................................... 109
Type 1 and 2........................................................... 107
Type 3..................................................................... 108Gearbox
See: Transmission............................................... 212
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................58
Intelligent Access................................................. 58
General Maintenance Information.......562 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 565
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 563
Protecting Your Investment........................... 562
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 562
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 562
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................335
Getting the Services You Need...............332 Away From Home.............................................. 332
H
Hazard Flashers............................................327
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 369
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 155
Head Restraints.............................................155 Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 156
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................153
Heated Rear Window..................................153
Heated Seats.................................................163 Rear Heated Seats............................................. 163
Heated Steering Wheel...............................89
Heated Windshield.......................................153 Windshield Wiper De-Icer................................ 153
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 147
Hill Descent Control
...................................236
Principle of Operation...................................... 236
Hill Start Assist.............................................230 Switching the System On and Off................231
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 231
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................150
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 152
General Hints....................................................... 150
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 152
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 151
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........152
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Recommended Settings for Heating...........151
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................229
Home Screen................................................492
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........350
I
Ignition Switch................................................174
In California (U.S. Only).............................333
Information Display Control......................89
Information Displays
....................................116
General Information........................................... 116
Information Messages
................................128
4WD........................................................................\
. 145
Active Park............................................................ 129
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 129
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............130
Airbag...................................................................... 130
Alarm and Security.............................................. 131
Battery and Charging System......................... 131
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 132
Diesel Messages.................................................. 132
Doors and Locks.................................................. 135
Driver Alert............................................................. 135
Drivetrain................................................................ 136
Engine..................................................................... 136
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 136
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 137
Lane Keeping System....................................... 138
Maintenance........................................................ 138
MyKey...................................................................... 139
Off Road................................................................. 139
Park Aid.................................................................. 140
Park Brake............................................................. 140
Power Steering..................................................... 141
Pre-Collision Assist............................................. 141
Pro Trailer Backup Assist................................. 142
Remote Start........................................................ 143
Seats........................................................................\
143
Side-Wind.............................................................. 143
Starting System ................................................. 144
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................144
Trailer...................................................................... 144
Installing Child Restraints...........................22 Child Seats.............................................................. 22Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower
Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats.................................................................... 30
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab).................................................... 31
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)....................................... 32
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outermost Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) .................................................... 30
Using Inflatable Seatbelts (Rear Seat Outermost Positions).................................... 26
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 22
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 24
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 29
Using Tether Straps............................................ 30
Instrument Cluster
.......................................107
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................94
Instrument Panel
............................................18
Interior Lamps.................................................97
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 97
Rear Interior Lamps............................................ 98
Interior Mirror
.................................................104
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................. 105
Manual Dimming Mirror................................... 104
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................328 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 328
Jump Starting...................................................... 329
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 328
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 329
K
Keyless Entry....................................................73 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD............................................................... 73
Keyless Starting
.............................................175
Ignition Modes...................................................... 175
Keys and Remote Controls.........................58
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