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(o) Recommended operations
(●) Mandatory operations
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front/rear disc
brake pads and operation of pad wear indicators●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect the condition and tensioning of the
accessory drive belt(s)
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Change engine coolant
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Replace transfer case oil (AWD models only)
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Replace accessory drive belt(s)●
Replace air cleaner cartridge
5●●●●●
Replace the additional fuel filter (if equipped)
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Change the brake fluid
6
Replac

e the passenger compartment cleaner
7o●o●o●o●o●o●o●o
Spark plug replacement
8●●
1. The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signaled by the warning light or message in the instrument panel. In all cases, never exceed 1 year/10,000 miles (16,000 km).
2. The SOS backup battery must be replaced every five years, regardless of mileage.
3. Top up using the fluids indicated, only after checking that the system is intact

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4. If oil degradation ratio (data collectible from diagnostic device) is more than 80% (oil quality less than 20%), engine oil and filter replacement is recommended.
5. If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this engine air cleaner filter must be replaced every 10,000 miles (16,000 km).
6. The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, regardless of the mileage.
7. If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner filter must be replaced every 10,000 miles (16,000 km). 8. The spark plug change interval is mileage-based only. Yearly intervals do not apply.
Thousands of miles102030405060708090100110120130140150
Years123456789101112131415
Thousands of kilometers163248648096112128144160176192208224240
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Maintenance Plan (2.9L Engine)
Thousands of miles102030405060708090100110120130140150
Years123456789101112131415
Thousands of kilometers163248648096112128144160176192208224240
SOS backup battery replacement (if equipped)1●●●
Check battery charge status with the proper instrument
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Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary. Check the tire repair kit recharge condition
and expiration date
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Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, trunk lid, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
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Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels
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Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic
tool)
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Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system, brakes), rubber elements (sleeves, bushes, etc.)
●●●●●●●
Check position/wear of front windshield wiper blade●●●●●●●●
Check operation of the windshield wiper/washer system
and adjust nozzles, if necessary
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Check cleanliness of hood and luggage compartment
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkage
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Visually inspect conditions and wear of front/rear disc
brake pads and operation of pad wear indicators●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
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Inspect the CV/Universal joints●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect the brake discs surface and edge
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Brake pads/brake discs replacement
3
Visually

inspect the condition and tensioning of the
accessory drive belt(s)
●●●●●●●●●●●●
Change engine coolant
●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Replace transfer case oil (AWD models only)
●
Replace accessory drive belt/s4
Replace

air cleaner cartridge
5●●●●●●●
Replace the additional fuel filter (if equipped)●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Change the brake fluid
6
Replace

the cabin air filter
7 o●o●o●o●o●o●o●o
Spark plug replacement
8●●●●●
1. The SOS backup battery must be replaced every five years, regardless of mileage.
2. Top off using the fluids indicated only after checking that the system is intact
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3. The actual interval for changing the brake pads and the carbon ceramic brake discs depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signaled by the warning light or message on the instrument panel. After each discs replacement, reset the warning light using the diagnostic socket.
4. Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 36,000 miles (60,000 km). Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 4 years. Dusty areas and/ or demanding use of the vehicle (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 18,000 miles (30,000 km). Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 2 years.
5. If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this engine air cleaner filter must be replaced every 10,000 miles (16,000 km).
6. The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, regardless of the mileage.
7. If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner filter must be replaced every 10,000 miles (16,000 km). 8. The spark plug change interval is mileage-based only. Yearly intervals do not apply.
Thousands of miles102030405060708090100110120130140150
Years123456789101112131415
Thousands of kilometers163248648096112128144160176192208224240
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INDEX
Door Opener, Garage ................................... 39
Doors............................................................. 24
Drive Train Control (DTC) System ..............146
Driving Modes .............................................. 98
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) System ... 146
E
Electric Park Brake....................................... 90
Electric Remote Mirrors ............................... 38
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) .......................................................104
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ........................................................146
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light... 79
Emergency In Case Of ......................................192, 198
SOS Emergency Call .............................. 192
Emergency, In Case Of Jump Starting .........................................201
Overheating ............................................ 204
Towing.....................................................206
Emission Control System Maintenance...... 85
Engine ......................................................... 254 Block Heater............................................. 89
Engine Coolant Level .............................216
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................190, 191
Fuel Requirements ................................ 260Oil ............................................................262
Oil Selection ...........................................262
Overheating ............................................ 204
Starting ................................................... 204
Engine Compartment .................................214
Engine Compartment (Washing) ...............250
Engine Oil Level Check ............................................ 215 Enhanced Accident Response
Feature .............................................. 175, 207
Ethanol ....................................................... 260
Exhaust Gas Cautions ...................... 190, 191
Exhaust System ......................................... 190
Exterior Lighting .....................................42, 43
Exterior Lights ..................................... 42, 190
F
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................................... 192
Turn Signals ..............................44, 78, 190
Fluid Capacities ......................................... 262
Fluid Leaks ................................................. 190
Fluids And Lubricants ................................ 263
Fog Lights, Rear ........................................... 44
Forward Collision Warning ........................ 156
Fuel Additives................................................. 261
Clean Air ................................................. 260
Ethanol ................................................... 260
Light .......................................................... 80
Materials Added .................................... 261
Methanol ................................................ 260
Tank Capacity ........................................ 262
G
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............... 39
Gasoline, Clean Air .................................... 260
Gasoline, Reformulated ............................ 260
Gross Axle Weight Rating .......................... 137
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................... 137
GVWR .......................................................... 136 H
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 192
Head Restraints............................................35
Head Rests ...................................................35
Headlights
Switch ................................................ 42, 43
Headlights (Cleaning) ................................ 250
Heated Mirrors..............................................39
Heated Seats ................................................34
Heated Steering Wheel ................................29
Heater, Engine Block.................................... 89
Hill Decent Control (HDC) System ............ 147
Hill Start Assist (HSA) System ................... 148
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................................ 137
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ................39
Hood Closing ......................................................61Opening.....................................................61
I
Identification Data ..................................... 253
Ignition ..........................................................20 Switch .......................................................20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ..............................20
In Case Of Emergency ............................... 192
Installing Electrical/Electronic Devices......... 4
Instrument Cluster .......................................67 Descriptions..............................................78
Display ......................................................69
Instrument Panel Features....................................................67
Interior Lights................................................44
Interiors (Cleaning) .................................... 251
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