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Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 510).
D.
Brake fluid reservoir.
See Checking the Brake Fluid (page 309).
E.
Air filter assembly.
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 516).
F.
Engine coolant reservoir.
See Checking the Coolant (page 511).
G.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.
H.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.0L DIESEL Engine compartment fuse box.
See Under Hood Fuse Box (page 493).
A.
Battery.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 519).
B.
Engine oil filler cap.
See Checking the Engine Oil Level (page 510).
C.
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 510).
D.
Brake fluid reservoir.
See Checking the Brake Fluid (page 309).
E.
Air filter assembly.
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 516).
F.
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Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 511).
G.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.
H.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.3L Engine compartment fuse box.
See Fuses (page 493).
A.
Battery.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 519).
B.
Engine oil filler cap.
See Checking the Engine Oil Level (page 510).
C.
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 510).
D.
Brake fluid reservoir.
See Checking the Brake Fluid (page 309).
E.
Air filter assembly.
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 516).
F.
Engine coolant reservoir.
See Checking the Coolant (page 511).
G.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.
H.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L ECOBOOST™
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 493).
A.
Battery.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 519).
B.
Engine oil filler cap.
See Checking the Engine Oil Level (page 510).
C.
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 510).
D.
Brake fluid reservoir.
See Brakes (page 308).
E.
Air filter.
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 517).
F.
Engine coolant reservoir.
See Checking the Coolant (page 511).
G.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.
H.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L, HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 493).
A.
Battery.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 519).
B.
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 510).
C.
Engine oil filler cap.
See Adding Engine Oil (page 510).
D.
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Checking the Brake Fluid (page 309).
E.
Air filter.
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 517).
F.
Secondary coolant reservoir. See
Checking the Coolant (page 511).
G.
Engine coolant reservoir. See
Checking the Coolant (page 511).
H.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.
I.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 5.0L
Engine compartment fuse box. See Under Hood Fuse Box (page 493).
A.
Engine oil filler cap.
See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 510).
B.
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview (page 510).
C.
Brake fluid reservoir.
See Checking the Brake Fluid (page 309).
D.
Air filter assembly.
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 517).
E.
Engine coolant reservoir.
See Checking the Coolant (page 511).
F.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.
G.
Battery.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 519).
H.
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ENGINE OIL
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK OVERVIEW
- DIESEL
Minimum.
A
Nominal.
B
Maximum.
C
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK OVERVIEW
- GASOLINE, HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (HEV) Minimum.
A
Nominal.
B
Maximum.
C CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Check the oil level before starting the engine, or switch the engine off after
warming up and wait 10 minutes for
the oil to drain into the oil pan.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth.
4. Reinstall the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
5. Remove the dipstick again to check the
oil level.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
6. If the oil level is at the minimum mark, immediately add oil.
7. Reinstall the dipstick. Make sure it is fully seated.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km).
ADDING ENGINE OIL WARNING: Do not remove the filler
cap when the engine is running. WARNING:
Do not add engine oil
when the engine is hot. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that the
vehicle warranty may not cover.
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
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3. Add engine oil that meets our
specifications. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 574).
4. Reinstall the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Immediately soak up any oil spillage
with an absorbent cloth.
RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL
CHANGE REMINDER - VEHICLES
WITH: 4.2 INCH SCREEN
1. Press the Menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the information display
main menu.
2. Select
Truck Info.
3. Select
Oil Life.
4. Select
Reset Oil Life.
5. Press and hold the OK button until the
system reset confirmation appears.
RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL
CHANGE REMINDER - VEHICLES
WITH: 8 INCH SCREEN/12.3 INCH
SCREEN
Depending on your cluster, there are two
paths to reset the engine oil change
reminder.
Path 1
1. Press the Menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the information display
main menu.
2. Select
Settings.
3. Select
Vehicle Maintenance.
4. Select
Oil Life.
5. Press and hold the OK button until the
system reset confirmation appears. Path 2
1.
Press the Menu button on the steering
wheel to enter the information display
main menu.
2. Select
Truck Info.
3. Select
Engine Information.
4. Press and hold the OK button until the
system reset confirmation appears.
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY AND
SPECIFICATION
For filling information, please refer to the
Capacities and Specifications section of
your owner's manual. See
Engine Oil
Capacity and Specification (page 511).
CHECKING THE COOLANT
When the engine is cold, check the
concentration and level of the coolant at
the intervals listed in the scheduled
maintenance information. See Scheduled
Maintenance
(page 664).
Note: Make sure that the coolant level is
between the minimum and maximum marks
on the coolant reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the
MAX mark.
If the coolant level is at or below the
minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
Maintain coolant concentration within
48% to 50%, which equates to a freeze
point between
-29°F (-34°C) and -35°F
(-37°C). Coolant concentration should be
checked using a refractometer. We do not
recommend the use of hydrometers or
coolant test strips for measuring coolant
concentration.
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Replacing the Halogen High Beam
and Low Beam Bulbs
Low beam headlamp bulb.
A.
Turn signal lamp bulb.
B.
High beam headlamp bulb.
C. 1. Make sure the headlamps are off.
2.
For the high beam and low beam bulbs,
remove the rubber cap to access the
bulbs.
3. Remove the bulb holder from the lamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise and pulling it straight
out.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the electrical
connector.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb
carefully and keep out of children ’s reach.
Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and
do not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the next
time the headlamps are operated.
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