Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and the tire-rod ends.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 12,500 mi (20,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter change\
s.
See Engine Oil Check (page 361).
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Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change the brake fluid. 2
Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorize\
d dealer. Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every 20,000 mi
(32,186 km)
Replace the engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,280 km)
Change the engine coolant and motor electronics coolant. 2
At
200,000 mi
(322,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km)
Inspect the accessory drive belt or belts. 3
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km)
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ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
WARNING: Do not place objects or
mount equipment on or near the airbag
cover, on the side of the front or rear
seatbacks, or in areas that may come into
contact with a deploying airbag. Failure to
follow these instructions may increase the
risk of personal injury in the event of a
crash. WARNING:
Do not fasten antenna
cables to vehicle wiring, fuel pipes and
brake pipes. WARNING: Keep antenna and power
cables at least
4 in (10 cm) from any
electronic modules and airbags.
Note: We test and certify your vehicle to
meet electromagnetic compatibility
legislation. It is your responsibility to make
sure that any equipment an authorized
dealer installs on your vehicle complies with
applicable local legislation and other
requirements. Installation of some
aftermarket electronic devices could
degrade the performance of vehicle
functions, which use radio frequency signals
such as broadcast radio receiver, tire
pressure monitoring system, push button
start, Bluetooth connectivity or satellite
navigation. Note:
Any radio frequency transmitter
equipment in your vehicle (such as cellular
telephones and amateur radio transmitters)
must keep to the parameters in the following
illustrations and table. We do not provide
any other special provisions or conditions
for installations or use.
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3
360 Degree Camera...................................264
Front Camera......................................................265
Side Camera........................................................266
Using the System...............................................265
9
911 Assist...........................................................62
A
A/C See: Climate Control..........................................160
About This Manual
............................................9
ABS See: Brakes..........................................................235
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...............................................................236
Accessories.....................................................517
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation......17
Active Park Assist
.........................................256
Using Active Park Assist...................................257 Adaptive Cruise Control.............................269
Adaptive Cruise Control –
Troubleshooting.............................................279
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering
.................................276
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go.......................................277
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Intelligent Adaptive Cruise
Control..........................................................277
System Warnings................................................277
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering.................................270
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go........................................271
Sensor Limitations...............................................271
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering.................................269
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go......................................269
Hilly Condition Usage.......................................270
When Following a Vehicle...............................270 Adaptive Cruise Control –
Troubleshooting.........................................279
Adaptive Cruise Control – Information Messages.........................................................279
Adaptive Headlamps...................................109 About Adaptive Headlamps.............................109
Camera Detects Lane Markings.......................110
Camera Detects Traffic Signs.............................111
Steering Around a Curve...................................
110
Switching Adaptive Headlamps On or Off........................................................................\
.111
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................373 Vertical Aim Adjustment....................................373
Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance.........278
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column
............................................................97
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column
............................................................97
End of Travel Position..........................................98
Memory Feature....................................................98
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps................................109
Airbag Disposal
................................................61
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control..........................................160
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Air Filter
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter..............363
Air Suspension...............................................314 Switching the systems on or off......................314
Using Cargo Loading..........................................314
Using Easy Entry..................................................314
Using the Service Mode....................................314
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm..........................................95
All-Wheel Drive.............................................228
Ambient Lighting............................................112 Adjusting the Brightness....................................113
Changing the Color..............................................113
Switching Ambient Lighting Off........................113
Switching Ambient Lighting On........................113
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................95 Arming the Alarm..................................................95
Disarming the Alarm............................................96
Using the System..................................................95
Appendices....................................................554
Apps................................................................495 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................496
Using Apps on an Android Device................496
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................495
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android
Device...............................................................496
At a Glance........................................................21 Audible Warnings and Indicators..............129
Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................
129
Keyless Warning Alert........................................129
Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................129
Audio Control
..................................................99
You can operate the following functions with
the control:.........................................................99
Audio System
................................................445
General Information...........................................445
Audio Unit
......................................................446
Accessing the Source Menu............................447
Adjusting the Volume........................................446
Changing Radio Stations..................................446
Locking the Rear Audio Controls....................447
Playing or Pausing Media.................................447
Rear Audio Control Lock Message................448
Rear Passenger Audio Controls......................447
Selecting a Preset..............................................447
Selecting the Audio Modes..............................447
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off..............447
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off..............447
Switching the Audio Control On and
Off......................................................................448
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off............447
Switching the Display On and Off..................447
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.......447
Auto Hold
.......................................................239
Auto Hold Indicator............................................240 Switching Auto Hold On and Off....................239
Using Auto Hold.................................................239
Autolamps
.......................................................107
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps.......107
Automatic Climate Control
.........................160
Accessing Rear Climate Controls...................160
Accessing the Air Distribution Controls........160
Accessing the Climate Control Menu............160
Setting the Blower Motor Speed....................160
Setting the Temperature.....................................161
Switching Auto Mode On and Off....................161
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................163
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.......163
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off..........163
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................162
Switching the Climate Control On and Off.......................................................................162
Automatic High Beam Control
....................114
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators.......................................................115
Automatic Transmission
.............................223
Automatic Return to Park.................................224
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or
Snow.................................................................227
Manual Park Release (MPR).............................226
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission............225
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Stay in Neutral Mode.........................................224
Understanding Your Transmission Selector
Positions...........................................................223
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................369
Auto-Start-Stop.............................................208 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop................................209
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop..................................208
Autowipers......................................................103 Autowipers Settings...........................................104
Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit.........................104
Auxiliary Power Points..................................197
110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................197
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................197
USB Port and Power Point Locations.............197
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive..........................................228
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery........................
371
Blind Spot Information System.................289 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow.....................................................................291
Switching the System On and Off..................293
System Errors......................................................293 Using the Blind Spot Information
System..............................................................289
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..............289
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............358
Booster Seats...................................................37 Types of Booster Seats.......................................37
Brake Fluid Check........................................369 Brake Fluid Service Interval.............................370
Brakes.............................................................235 General Information...........................................235
Breaking-In.....................................................324
Bulb Specification Chart.............................437
C
Canceling the Set Speed...........................268
Capacities and Specifications...................426 Air Conditioning System...................................426
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates............................................................430
Automatic Transmission....................................427
Engine Coolant...................................................428
Engine Oil.............................................................429
Front Axle.............................................................434
Fuel Tank..............................................................432
Grease...................................................................432 Hydraulic Brake System...................................432
Locks......................................................................433
Rear Axle..............................................................435
Transfer Case.......................................................434
Washer Reservoir...............................................436
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................
379
Catalytic Converter......................................220 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................221
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) Testing.....................................................222
Center Console
.............................................201
Changing a Bulb...........................................377 LED Lamps............................................................377
Changing a Fuse..........................................355 Fuses.....................................................................355
Changing a Road Wheel...............................411 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.......................................................412
Tire Change Procedure.....................................
413
Changing the 12V Battery...........................371 Battery Management System..........................372
Remove and Reinstall the Battery..................373
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................363
Changing the Front Wiper Blades - Vehicles With: Heated Wiper
Blades...........................................................376
Replacing the Rubber Insert............................376
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Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........58
Driving Aids...................................................282
Driving Hints..................................................323
Driving Through Water................................324
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps......108
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)....................108
E
Economical Driving
......................................323
Electric Parking Brake.................................236 Applying the Electric Parking Brake..............236
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking
Brake.................................................................237
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.................................................................237
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge..............................................................238
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..................554
Emergency Call Limitations..........................63
Emergency Call Requirements....................62
Emergency Door Release............................86 Emission Law
..................................................219
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance............220
Tampering With a Noise Control System...............................................................219
End User License Agreement...................559 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................559
Engine Block Heater
...................................206
Using the Engine Block Heater......................207
Engine Coolant Check................................364 Adding Coolant...................................................365
Coolant Change..................................................367
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management...................................................368
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................367
Recycled Coolant...............................................366
Severe Climates..................................................367
Engine Emission Control
.............................219
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................94
Engine Oil Check...........................................361 Adding Engine Oil..............................................362
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................361
Engine Specifications...................................421 Drivebelt Routing................................................422
Entertainment................................................470 AM/FM Radio........................................................471 Apps.......................................................................482
Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................480
CD (If equipped)..................................................479
HD Radio
™ Information (If Available)..............
475
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)..........471
Sources.................................................................470
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information...................................482
USB Ports.............................................................482
Environment.....................................................20
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................236
Essential Towing Checks.............................319 Before Towing a Trailer.....................................320
Hitches...................................................................319
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................320
Safety Chains.......................................................319
Trailer Brakes........................................................319
Trailer Lamps.......................................................320
When Towing a Trailer......................................320
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................12
Export Unique Options
...................................19
Exterior Mirrors................................................117 360-Degree Camera...........................................119
Auto-dimming Feature........................................119
Auto-Folding Exterior Mirrors............................118
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Headrest
See: Head Restraints...........................................171
Head Restraints...............................................171
Adjusting the Head Restraint............................171
Tilting Head Restraints ......................................173
Head Up Display
...........................................156
Configuring The Head Up Display..................156
Head Up Display Overview..............................158
Maintaining Your Head Up Display.................159
Heated Exterior Mirrors
...............................167
Heated Rear Window...................................167
Heated Seats..................................................185 Front Seats............................................................185
Second Row Heated Seats...............................186
Heated Steering Wheel................................101
Heating See: Climate Control..........................................160
Hill Descent Control....................................248
Hill Descent Control Indicator...................249
Hill Start Assist..............................................238 Switching the System On and Off..................239
Using Hill Start Assist........................................238
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................163
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................164
General Hints........................................................163
Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................164 Quickly Heating the Interior.............................164
Recommended Settings for Cooling..............
164
Recommended Settings for Heating..............164
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..........................................................236
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............358
Horn...................................................................101
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work.....................................269
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
...............................................................189
I
In California (U.S. Only)...............................334
Information Display Control.........................101
Information Displays.....................................130 General Information............................................130
Information Messages..................................134 Active Park............................................................134
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................135
Adaptive Headlamps..........................................135
Adaptive Steering................................................136
AdvanceTrac ™ and Traction Control................136
Alarm.......................................................................137
Automatic Engine Shutdown............................137
AWD........................................................................\
138 Battery and Charging System..........................139
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert
System...............................................................140
Doors and Locks...................................................141
Driver Alert............................................................142
Fuel........................................................................\
.142
Hill Descent Control............................................143
Hill Start Assist.....................................................143
Keys and Intelligent Access..............................
144
Lane Keeping System........................................145
Maintenance.........................................................145
MyKey.....................................................................147
Park Aid..................................................................148
Park Brake.............................................................149
Power Steering....................................................150
Pre-Collision Assist..............................................151
Remote Start..........................................................151
Seats........................................................................\
151
Starting System ...................................................152
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................152
Trailer
......................................................................153
Transmission.........................................................154
Installing Child Restraints.............................26 Child Seats.............................................................26
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts...........................26
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................30
Using Tether Straps..............................................32
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