Other Maintenance Items
1
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Replace accessory drive belt or belts. 4
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 Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every five years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
4 If not replaced within the last
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 message
appearing in the information display
prompting you to change your oil.
• Example 1: The 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 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. Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect front axle.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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experience long periods of idling, during
which engine oil continues to break down
but distance is not accumulated on the
odometer. Engine Idle Hours have been
incorporated into the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Axle and Transfer Case maintenance:
The Transfer case, front and rear axles in
your vehicle do not require an any normal
scheduled maintenance. Vehicles are
electrically monitored and notify the driver
required service by displaying a message
in the information display. The transfer
case, front and rear axles are more likely
to require a fluid change if the vehicle has
experienced extended periods of
extreme/severe duty cycle driving.
Changing or checking the transfer case,
front and/or rear axle lubricant is not
necessary unless the unit has been
submerged in water, shows signs of
leakage, a message indicating required
service displays, or the vehicle has been
used under special operating conditions
such as Driver Training/EVOC. Contact
your authorized dealer for service. California fuel filter replacement: If you
register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. We however, urge you to have
all recommended maintenance services
performed at the specified intervals and
to record all vehicle service.
Hot climate oil change intervals:
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
.
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
3,000 mi (4,800 km)
.
Engine air filter and cabin air filter
replacement
: The life of the engine air
filter and cabin air filter is dependent on
exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
Vehicles operated in these conditions
require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter and
cabin air filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
RECORD
After the scheduled maintenance services
are performed, record the Repair Order #,
Distance and Engine Hours in the boxes
provided.
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check.............................................................229
Auxiliary Power Points.................................115 110 Volt AC Power Point.................................... 115
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 115
USB Port and Power Point Locations..........115
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive......................................... 145
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery....................... 231
Blind Spot Information System..............168 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow..................................................................... 169
Switching the System On and Off.................171
System Errors......................................................... 171
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 168
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........168
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........219
Booster Seats..................................................28 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 28
Brake Fluid Check........................................229 Brake Fluid Service Interval........................... 230
Brakes................................................................152 General Information.......................................... 152
Breaking-In.......................................................191
Bulb Specification Chart
..........................305
C
Canceling the Set Speed...........................167
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L................................................................283
Air Conditioning System................................. 283
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 286
Automatic Transmission................................. 283
Engine Coolant................................................... 284
Engine Oil.............................................................. 285
Front Axle............................................................. 288
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 286
Grease.................................................................... 286
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 287Locks.......................................................................
287
Rear Axle............................................................... 289
Transfer Case...................................................... 288
Washer Reservoir............................................... 289
Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)..............297
Air Conditioning System................................. 298
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 301
Automatic Transmission................................ 298
Engine Coolant................................................... 299
Engine Oil............................................................. 300
Front Axle............................................................. 303
Fuel Tank............................................................... 301
Grease..................................................................... 301
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 302
Locks...................................................................... 302
Rear Axle.............................................................. 304
Transfer Case...................................................... 303
Washer Reservoir.............................................. 304
Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L................................................................290
Air Conditioning System................................. 290
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 293
Automatic Transmission.................................. 291
Engine Coolant................................................... 292
Engine Oil.............................................................. 292
Front Axle............................................................. 296
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 294
Grease.................................................................... 294
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 294
Locks...................................................................... 295
Rear Axle............................................................... 296
Transfer Case...................................................... 295
Washer Reservoir............................................... 297
Capacities and Specifications
.................277
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 240
Catalytic Converter......................................139 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 140
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 140
Center Console
................................................117
Console Mounting Plates.................................. 117
Universal Top Tray................................................ 117
Changing a Bulb...........................................235 LED Lamps........................................................... 236
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