
Check Every Six Months
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,it is important to have the systems on yourvehicle checked regularly. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance interval tohelp make sure your vehicle keeps runninggreat.
Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operationAccessory drive belt(s)
Horn operationBattery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioning hosesEngine air filter
Suspension components for leaks or damageExhaust system
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Power......................................................................134Recirculated Air....................................................133Right-hand Temperature Control.....................133
Automatic High Beam Control.....................91Automatic High Beam Indicator........................92Switching the System On and Off....................92
Automatic Transmission...............................177Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning............................................................182Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................181If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................182Push Button Shift Transmission........................177SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission.............179
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................296Auto-Start-Stop..............................................163Disabling Auto-Start-Stop..................................164Enabling Auto-Start-Stop...................................163
Autowipers.......................................................85Autowipers Settings.............................................85
Auxiliary Power Points.................................154110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................15412 Volt DC Power Point......................................154USB Port and Power Point Locations.............154
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive...........................................183
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.......................297
Blind Spot Information System.................226Switching the System Off and On..................228System Errors......................................................228Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................227
BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..............226
Body Styling Kits............................................314Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............287
Booster Seats..................................................28Types of Booster Seats.......................................29
Brake Fluid Check.......................................296Brakes..............................................................188General Information............................................188
Breaking-In......................................................251Bulb Specification Chart.............................363
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Cabin Air Filter...............................................136Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L.......350Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................355
Specifications.......................................................351
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L.......356Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................362Specifications......................................................358
Capacities and Specifications...................344Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................306
Catalytic Converter.......................................174On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................175Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing......................................................176
Center Console.............................................156Changing a Bulb............................................301Front Direction Indicator..................................302High Intensity Discharge Headlamp.............302LED Lamps...........................................................302License Plate Lamp...........................................302
Changing a Fuse..........................................284Fuses.....................................................................284
Changing a Road Wheel.............................336Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................337Tire Change Procedure....................................338
Changing the 12V Battery..........................297Changing the Engine Air Filter.................302Changing the Wiper Blades......................299Front Wiper Blades............................................299
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Rear Window Wiper Blade...............................300
Checking MyKey System Status.................62MyKey Distance....................................................62Number of Admin Keys.......................................63Number of MyKeys...............................................63
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................299Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance...................................................41Child Restraint Positioning............................31Child Safety......................................................20General Information.............................................20
Child Safety Locks..........................................32Left-Hand Side.......................................................33Right-Hand Side....................................................33
Cleaning Leather Seats................................311Cleaning Products.......................................305Materials...............................................................305
Cleaning the Engine....................................308Cleaning the Exterior..................................306Cleaning the Headlamps.................................306Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................307Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................307Stripes or Graphics.............................................307Underbody...........................................................307Under Hood.........................................................307
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.............................311
Cleaning the Interior...................................309Cleaning Black Label or PresidentialInterior..............................................................309
Cleaning the Wheels....................................312Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................308Clearing All MyKeys.......................................62Climate............................................................420Accessing Rear Climate Controls..................422Accessing the Climate Control Menu...........420Directing the Airflow..........................................420Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator.............423Setting the Blower Motor Speed.....................421Setting the Temperature....................................421Switching Auto Mode On and Off...................421Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........421Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On andOff......................................................................422Switching Maximum Defrost On andOff......................................................................422Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off........423Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........422Switching the Air Conditioning On andOff.......................................................................421Switching the Climate Controlled Seats Onand Off...............................................................421Switching the Climate Control On andOff.......................................................................421
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On andOff......................................................................422Switching the Heated Rear Window On andOff......................................................................422Switching the Heated Seats On and Off......422Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On andOff......................................................................422Switching the Rear Climate Controlled SeatsOn and Off.......................................................423Switching the Rear Heated Seats On andOff......................................................................423Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On andOff......................................................................423Switching the Ventilated Seats On andOff......................................................................422
Climate Control..............................................132Climate Controlled Seats.............................147Cooled Seats........................................................147
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................292
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........53Creating a MyKey............................................61Programming or Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................62
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................228Blocked Sensors..................................................231Switching the System Off and On...................231System Errors.......................................................231
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Windshield Wipers..........................................84Intermittent Wipe..................................................84Speed Dependent Wipers..................................84
Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades...................299
Wipers and Washers......................................84
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