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Selecting a Drive Mode
..............................178
Drive Modes ...................................................
178
Load Carrying
Load Limit ......................................................
180
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
185
Recommended Towing Weights ...........
186
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
188
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
190
Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance .................
191
Economical Driving ......................................
191
Cold Weather Precautions .......................
192
Breaking-In .....................................................
192
Driving Through Water ...............................
192
Floor Mats ......................................................
193
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
194
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
195
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
195
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
196
Collision, Damage or Fire Event .............
198
Post-Crash Alert System ..........................
199
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
199
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ...............
201
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
202
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
203
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
204
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
204
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature .......................................................................
206 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
.......................................................................
206
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) .......................................................................
206
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
208
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
216
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
218
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............
218
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L .................
220
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L ...................
221
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L .........................
222
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.3L .........................
222
Engine Oil Check .........................................
222
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
223
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.0L ........................................................................\
224
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.3L ....
225
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
226
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
230
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
230
Power Steering Fluid Check .....................
231
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
231
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
233
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
235
Fuel Filter .......................................................
235
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
235
Changing the Front Wiper Blades ........
235
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades ..........
236
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
236
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
238
Cleaning Products ......................................
238
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
239
Waxing ............................................................
240
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 3.0L
MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 3.3L Minimum.
A
Maximum.
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
1. Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N). 2. Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 218).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Under
Hood Overview (page 220).
7. Reinstall the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See Under
Hood Overview
(page 220).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between
the maximum and minimum marks. If
the oil level is at the minimum mark,
add oil immediately. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 279).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
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.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
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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.
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Direction Indicator...............................................
80
Door Ajar................................................................. 80
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 80
Engine Oil................................................................ 80
Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature..................................................... 80
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 80
Front Airbag........................................................... 80
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 80
High Beam............................................................... 81
High Voltage Electric System Failure.............81
Hood Ajar................................................................. 81
Lamps On ................................................................. 81
Liftgate Ajar............................................................. 81
Liftgate Lock Release.......................................... 81
Low Beam Warning.............................................. 81
Low Fuel Level........................................................ 81
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................ 81
Low Washer Fluid.................................................. 81
Police Engine Idle feature.................................. 81
Police Perimeter Alert......................................... 81
Police Pursuit Mode............................................. 81
Powertrain Fault................................................... 82
Pre-Collision Assist............................................. 82
Ready to Drive....................................................... 82
Service Engine Soon........................................... 82
Stability Control.................................................... 82
Stability Control Off............................................ 82
Washer Fluid Check....................................235
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 239
See: Wipers and Washers..................................67
Waxing.............................................................240
What Is Cruise Control................................165 Requirements...................................................... 165
What Is Drive Mode Control......................178
What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................106
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System............................................................114
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 268
Wheels and Tires.........................................246 General Information......................................... 246
Technical Specifications................................. 274
Windows and Mirrors....................................74
Windshield Washers......................................67
Windshield Wipers.........................................67
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 67Wiper Blades
See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 235
Wipers and Washers.....................................67
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