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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance Schedule — Gasoline
Engine
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in
this manual must be done at the times or
mileages specified to protect your vehicle war-
ranty and ensure the best vehicle performance
and reliability. More frequent maintenance may
be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short
trip driving. Inspection and service should also
be done anytime a malfunction is suspected.
The oil change indicator system will remind you
that it is time to take your vehicle in for sched-
uled maintenance.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “CHANgE
OIL” will flash in the instrument cluster odom-
eter and a single chime will sound, indicating
that an oil change is necessary.
The oil change indicator message will illuminate
approximately 7,000 miles (11,200 km) after the
most recent oil change was performed. Have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible,
within 500 miles (800 km). However, an earlieroil change at 4,500 miles (7,500 km) may be
required if the vehicle is operated under “Se-
vere Duty Conditions” later in this section.
NOTE:
•The oil change indicator message will not
monitor the time since the last oil change.
Change your vehicle’s oil if it has been 12
months since your last oil change even if
the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you
drive your vehicle off-road for an ex-
tended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil
change intervals exceed 7,500 miles
(12,000 km) or 12 months, whichever
comes first.
Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil
change. If this scheduled oil change is per-
formed by someone other than your dealer, the
message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Instrument ClusterDescription/Odometer/Trip Odometer” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes
after a fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on
level ground will improve the accuracy of the
oil level reading. Add oil only when the level
is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and
add if required.
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual
wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign
of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the
oil indicator system turns on.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the
terminals as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir,
automatic transmission, brake master cylin-
der and power steering and fill as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for
correct operation.
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating........213
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect)........67
Hazard Warning Flasher...........227
Head Restraints................92
Headlights...................279
Cleaning.................273
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . .98
Leveling..................98
Passing..................98
Replacing................279
Switch...................96
Heated Mirrors.................66
Heated Seats.................89
Heater.....................150
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch....................98
Hill Descent Control..........138, 195
Hill Start Assist................189
Hood Release.................95
Ignition.....................12
Key .....................12
Ignition Key Removal.............12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)...........13
Information Center, Vehicle.........139
Inside Rearview Mirror............65Instrument Cluster........126, 127, 136
Instrument Panel And Controls.......119
Instrument Panel Cover...........274
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning......274
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)......275
Interior Appearance Care..........272
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).....100
Introduction...................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control
Bluetooth Streaming Audio.....87, 148
Jack Location.................229
Jack Operation.............228, 230
Jacking Instructions.............230
Jump Starting.................241
Key-In Reminder................13
Key, Programming...............14
Key, Replacement...............14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)
...........13
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)........16
Keys......................12
Lane Change And Turn Signals.......280
Lane Change Assist..............98
Lap/Shoulder Belts..............28
Latches.....................60Hood....................95
Lead Free Gasoline.............210
Leaks, Fluid..................60
Leveling, Headlight..............98
Life Of Tires..................201
Liftgate (Sedan)................25
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer.......113
Light Bulbs................60, 279
Lights....................60, 96
AirBag ..............44, 59, 123
Back-Up.................280
Brake Assist Warning..........193
Brake Warning..............124
Bulb Replacement............279
Cargo...................111
Center Mounted Stop..........280
Daytime Running.............97
Dimmer Switch, Headlight......96, 98
Engine Temperature Warning......126
Exterior..................60
Fog ..................97, 279
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator.......134
Hazard Warning Flasher........227
Headlight Leveling............98
Headlight Switch.............96
Headlights.................96
High Beam................98
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Chains..................202
Changing.................228
Compact Spare.............199
General Information........195, 199
High Speed...............197
Inflation Pressures............196
Jacking..................228
Life Of Tires...............201
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . .204
Pressure Warning Light.........130
Radial...................197
Replacement...............201
Rotation.................203
Safety...................195
Snow Tires................198
Spare Tire..........199, 200, 229
Spinning.................200
Tread Wear Indicators..........200
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight........216
Towing.....................213
Disabled Vehicle.............247
Guide...................215
Recreational...............223
Weight..................215
Towing Eyes.................245
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome. . . .223
Traction Control................191Trailer Towing.................213
Cooling System Tips..........222
Minimum Requirements.........216
Trailer And Tongue Weight.......216
Wiring...................218
Trailer Towing Guide.............215
Trailer Weight.................215
Transaxle
Automatic.................12
Manual..................165
Transmission
Automatic........168, 169, 267, 268
Fluid................267, 268
Manual..................166
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)....................18
Transporting Pets...............57
Tread Wear Indicators............200
Turn Signals............97, 136, 280
UCI Connector................145
Uconnect
Advanced Phone Connectivity......76
Operation..................68
Phone Call Features............72
Phone Features..............73Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect Phone..............77
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone)........67
Understanding Your Instrument Panel . . .119
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)
Connector.................145
Unleaded Gasoline..............210
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.......31
Vanity Mirrors.................66
Variance, Compass..............143
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)......8
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations........8
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) .14, 15
Vehicle Storage.............158, 278
Voice Command
Commands.................86
Voice Recognition System (VR).......85
Warning, Roll Over...............4
Warnings And Cautions.............8
Washer
Adding Fluid...............261
Washers, Windshield.............101
Washing Vehicle...............271
Wheel And Wheel Trim...........272
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care........272
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