Oils and Fluids
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair.
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Normal Maintenance Intervals Annually or Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Change the oil and filter.
Inspect the tires and check the tire pressures.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses, brake cooling duct hoses and check the parking
brake function. Check the brake fluid level.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses. Check the coolant level.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the accessory drive belts.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and the tie-rod ends.
Inspect the wiper blades. Check the washer fluid level.
Inspect the hinges and latches. Lubricate if needed.
Inspect the vehicle battery and the state of charge.
Check the hydraulic fluid level.
Check the operation of all the lights.
Check the operation of warning indicators inside the instrument cluster.
Check for any fluid leaks.
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Hydraulic Power Steering, Active
Suspension, and Active Aero
System............................................................... 214
Locks........................................................................\
213
Transmission Gear............................................. 210
Transmission Wet Clutch.................................. 211
Washer Reservoir................................................ 215
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior................................ 173
Catalytic Converter.....................................100
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 101
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 101
Changing a Bulb
...........................................168
LED Lamps........................................................... 168
Changing a Fuse............................................152 Fuses........................................................................\
152
Changing a Road Wheel...........................203 Important Information for Lifting or
Jacking.............................................................. 203
Changing the 12V Battery
..........................164
Battery Charger and Maintainer................... 164
Battery Management System....................... 166
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................158
Changing the Wiper Blades......................167
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................167
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................33
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................26
Child Safety.......................................................19
General Information............................................. 19
Cleaning Leather Seats...............................177
Cleaning Products
.........................................172
Materials................................................................. 172
Cleaning the Engine.....................................174
Cleaning the Exterior....................................173 Exterior Plastic Parts.......................................... 174
Matte Paint Finish............................................... 173
Raising the Rear Wing....................................... 174
Standard Paint Finish........................................ 173
Underbody............................................................. 174
Under Hood........................................................... 174
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................176
Cleaning the Interior.....................................175 Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber Cloth............175
Cleaning the Wheels....................................177 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades
.............................................................175
Climate Control..............................................83
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 158
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
.........41
Cruise Control..................................................57
Principle of Operation........................................ 118
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 118
Cup Holders
.....................................................88
Customer Assistance..................................137
D
Data Recording
..................................................7
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data........................................................................\
9
Event Data................................................................. 8
Service Data.............................................................. 7
Services That Third Parties Provide.................9
Services That We Provide.................................... 9
Vehicles With a Modem....................................... 9
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System................................................................. 10
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 10
Daytime Running Lamps.............................63
Declaration of Conformity.......................308
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.............................................308
Radio Frequency Statement........................ 308
Direction Indicators
.......................................64
Doors and Locks.............................................50
Drive Mode Control.......................................58 Active Aerodynamics ........................................ 123
Damper Comfort Mode.................................... 123
Drive Mode Selection......................................... 119
Front Lift................................................................. 123
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37 Children and Airbags........................................... 37
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 37
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags
.........41
Driving Aids......................................................119
Driving at High Speed................................203
Tire Pressure - Speeds Greater Than
........................................................................\
..... 203
Driving Hints
.....................................................131
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