Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick). Consult your
dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings (Four –wheel
drive vehicles).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display).
Refill the diesel exhaust fluid tank.
Inspect the air filter restriction gauge. Replace the filter if necessary.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change
Indicator Reset
(page 358). Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace cabin air filter.
Every
20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km) Replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel
filters.
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Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100,000 mi
(160,000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 2
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Change front axle fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Change rear axle fluid.
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Replace accessory drive belt(s).
Replace fuel pump drive belt (Diesel Only).
Replace timing belt (Diesel Only).
Change engine coolant.
3
At
200,000 mi
(322,000 km)
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and
filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
3 Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every five years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
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
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED
message appearing in the
information display.
• Example 1
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
(for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)). Perform
the engine air filter replacement.
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Setting a Memory Preset................................
456
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........456
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 457
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: Touchscreen Display...............................453
Accessing the Apps Menu.............................. 453
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 453
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............453
Accessing the Phone Features..................... 454
Accessing the Settings Menu....................... 454
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 454
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 454
Changing Radio Stations................................ 454
Listening to the Radio...................................... 454
Playing or Pausing Media............................... 454
Switching Radio Text On and Off................455
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off..........455
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off..........455
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........454
Switching the Display On and Off...............454
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 455
Using the Display Control............................... 455
Using the Number Block................................. 455
Autolamps........................................................94 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 94
Automatic Climate Control......................148 Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents.................................................................. 148
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air Vents.................................................................. 148
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 148
Setting the Temperature................................. 149
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................149
Switching Defrost On and Off....................... 149
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 149
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 150
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 150
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 150
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 149Switching the Climate Control On and
Off....................................................................... 149
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 149
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 150
Automatic High Beam Control.................95 Automatic High Beam Indicator.................... 96
Switching the System On and Off.................96
Automatic Transmission............................212 Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 215
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow................................................................... 217
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission............................. 212
Understanding your SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission............................. 214
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................363
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................185 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................. 186
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 185
Autowipers........................................................91
Auxiliary Power Points................................170 400 Watt AC Power Point............................... 170
DC Power Point.................................................... 170
Locations................................................................. 171
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 366
Bed Access......................................................281 Box Side Step....................................................... 281
Bed Extender....................................................78 Grocery Mode......................................................... 79
Tailgate Mode........................................................ 78
Bed Ramps.....................................................282
Installing the Ramp Holder........................... 284
Stowing the Bed Ramp................................... 283
Using the Bed Ramp......................................... 282
Blind Spot Information System..............262 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow.................................................................... 264
Switching the System On and Off..............266
System Errors...................................................... 266
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 263
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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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Information Contained on the Tire
Sidewall........................................................... 389
Temperature A B C............................................ 388
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 388
Treadwear............................................................. 387
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........403 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System...................................... 404
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..................................... 404
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 386
Towing a Trailer............................................285 Load Placement................................................ 286
Towing Points.................................................331
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................316
Emergency Towing............................................. 316
Recreational Towing.......................................... 316
Towing.............................................................285
Traction Control............................................232
Principle of Operation...................................... 232
Trailer Reversing Aids.................................287 Principle of Operation...................................... 287
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™............................ 287
Setting Up Pro Trailer Backup Assist..........287
Troubleshooting................................................. 292
Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist..................... 291
Trailer Sway Control....................................297
Transfer Case Fluid Check.......................364
Transmission Code Designation.............427
Transmission
...................................................212
Transporting the Vehicle..........................330
Type Approvals.............................................614 China...................................................................... 624
Radio Frequency Certification for Keys and Remote Controls........................................... 624
Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind Spot Information System.......................... 622
Radio Frequency Certifications for Body Control Module.............................................. 624
Radio Frequency Certifications for Cruise Control Module.............................................. 624
Radio Frequency Certifications for Mid Range Radar.................................................... 616
Radio Frequency Certifications for Passive Anti-Theft System......................................... 617Radio Frequency Certifications for Radio
Transceiver Module..................................... 620
Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC 3........................................................................\
... 624
Radio Frequency Certifications for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)................614
Radio Frequency Certifications for Wireless Charging........................................................... 623
Radio Frequency Statement for Audio Unit..................................................................... 625
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™..................................................351
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L Diesel
.............................................................352
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L...................353
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................354
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L..................355
Unique Driving Characteristics................185
Universal Garage Door Opener...............166 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........166
USB Port
.........................................................462
Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............250 Automatic Cancellation.................................. 253
Blocked Sensor................................................... 255
Canceling the Set Speed................................ 253
Changing the Set Speed................................. 253
Detection Issues................................................. 254
Following a Vehicle............................................ 251
Following a Vehicle to a Complete Stop.................................................................... 252
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 254
Overriding the Set Speed................................ 253
Park Brake Application.................................... 254
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 253
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed..............251
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When Your Vehicle is Stationary........................... 251
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 252
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 254
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
251
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........256
System Not Available....................................... 255
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