1. Release the clips that secure the air
filter cover to the housing.
2. Carefully lift the air filter housing cover.
3. Remove the air filter element from the
air filter housing.
4. Wipe any dirt or debris from the air filter
housing and cover to make sure no dirt
gets in the engine and that you have a
good seal.
5. Install a new air filter element.
6. Install the air filter housing cover. Be careful not to crimp the filter element
edges between the air filter housing
and cover. This could cause filter
damage and allow unfiltered air to
enter the engine if it is not properly
seated.
7. Engage the clips to secure the air filter housing cover to the air filter housing. DRIVE BELT ROUTING - 1.5L
DURATORQ-TDCI DIESEL
DRIVE BELT ROUTING - 2.0L
DURATEC-HE (MI4)/2.0L FLEX
FUEL
The generator and water pump
drive belt is on the first pulley
closest to the engine.
A
The air conditioning drive belt is
on the second pulley furthest
from the engine.
B
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Engine
•
Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected. Brakes
•
Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
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Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 242
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 241
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 241
Roadside Emergencies...............................241
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................224 Maximum Load Weights................................. 224
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 238
Running Out of Fuel.....................................153 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 153
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 153
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................46
Safety Precautions......................................148
Satellite Radio
..............................................359
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 360
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............359
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................359
Troubleshooting................................................ 360
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........424
Scheduled Maintenance
...........................416
Seatbelt Extension........................................38
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................35
Seatbelt Reminder........................................36 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 36
Seatbelts...........................................................32 Principle of Operation......................................... 32
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................36
Conditions of operation..................................... 36
Seats...................................................................115
Security..............................................................70
Selective Catalytic Reductant System..........................................................160
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines................... 160
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank..........160
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Using a Container....................................................... 162
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Using a Fuel Station Pump...................................... 161Selective Catalytic Reductant System
Warning Lamp................................................ 163
Settings...........................................................386 911 Assist................................................................ 391
Ambient Lighting............................................... 398
Bluetooth............................................................. 388
Clock....................................................................... 387
Display................................................................... 399
General.................................................................. 396
Media Player........................................................ 387
Mobile Apps......................................................... 394
Navigation............................................................ 392
Phone
.................................................................... 388
Radio....................................................................... 391
Sound.................................................................... 386
Valet Mode.......................................................... 400
Vehicle................................................................... 398
Voice Control....................................................... 399
Wi-Fi & Hotspot................................................. 396
Side Airbags
.....................................................45
Side Sensing System..................................183 Object Distance Indicator............................... 184
Sitting in the Correct Position...................115
Sliding Door
.....................................................66
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 315
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 320
Special Notices
................................................14
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 14
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector ............................................................ 14
Special Instructions.............................................. 14
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................422
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 195
Speed Limiter
................................................202
Principle of Operation...................................... 202
Using the System.............................................. 202
Stability Control
.............................................177
Principle of Operation........................................ 177
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 134
Starting a Diesel Engine.............................142 Engine Warning Lamps.................................... 143
Failure to Start..................................................... 142
Glow Plug Indicator............................................ 143
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