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Using Adaptive Cruise Control
................191
Driving Aids
Driver Alert .....................................................
198
Lane Keeping System ................................
199
Blind Spot Information System ............
204
Cross Traffic Alert .......................................
207
Steering ...........................................................
210
Pre-Collision Assist ......................................
211
Load Carrying
Load Limit .......................................................
215
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ................
219
Load Retaining Fixtures .............................
219
Towing
Towing a Trailer .............................................
221
Trailer Sway Control ...................................
222
Recommended Towing Weights ...........
222
Essential Towing Checks .........................
224
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
227
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
230
Economical Driving ....................................
230
Cold Weather Precautions .......................
231
Off-Road Driving ..........................................
231
Driving Through Water ..............................
232
Floor Mats ......................................................
233
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
234
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
235
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
235
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
236
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
238
Towing Points ...............................................
238Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
.............
240
In California (U.S. Only) .............................
241
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
242
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
243
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
243
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
245
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
245
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
245
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ....................................
247
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
248
Changing a Fuse .........................................
260
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
262
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
263
Under Hood Overview ..............................
264
Engine Oil Dipstick .....................................
265
Engine Oil Check .........................................
265
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
266
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
267
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
268
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
.
272
Brake Fluid Check ........................................
272
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
273
Fuel Filter ........................................................
273
Charging the 12V Battery ..........................
273
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
274
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
276
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
276
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
276
Adjusting the Headlamps .........................
277
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
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 263).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Under
Hood Overview (page 264).
7. Reinstall the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level. See
Engine Oil Dipstick
(page 265). 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 328).
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 add engine oil
when the engine is hot. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury. 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. 265
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Engine Oil.............................................................
330
Front Axle.............................................................. 333
Fuel Tank................................................................ 331
Grease..................................................................... 331
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 332
Locks....................................................................... 332
Rear Axle............................................................... 333
Transfer Case....................................................... 332
Washer Reservoir............................................... 334
Cargo Lamps....................................................82
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 284
Catalytic Converter
.......................................157
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 158
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 159
Center Console..............................................139
Changing a Bulb...........................................278 Approach Lamp and Side Direction
Indicator........................................................... 280
Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............282
Front Fog Lamps............................................... 280
Front Side Marker Bulb.................................... 279
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 282
Rear Lamps......................................................... 280
Replacing LED Fog Lamp Bulbs.................. 280
Replacing the Headlamp Bulbs ................... 278
Changing a Fuse..........................................260 Fuses...................................................................... 260
Changing a Road Wheel
.............................312
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information....................................................... 312
Installing a Road Wheel.................................. 320
Jacking and Lifting Points................................ 318
Removing a Road Wheel................................. 319
Spare Wheel......................................................... 317
Stowing the Flat Tire........................................ 320
Stowing the Tool Kit - SuperCrew...............322
Stowing the Vehicle Jack and Tool Kit - SuperCab.......................................................... 321
Stowing the Vehicle Jack - SuperCrew........................................................ 321
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 313
Vehicle Jack........................................................... 314
Changing the 12V Battery..........................274 Remove and Reinstall the Battery...............275
Changing the Engine Air Filter................266 Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Name or Password
....................................341
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................276 Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades................................................................ 276
Charging the 12V Battery...........................273 Battery Management System....................... 273
Checking MyKey System Status..............60 MyKey Distance.................................................... 60
Number of Admin Keys....................................... 61
Number of MyKeys............................................... 61
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................276
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................38
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................30
Child Safety.......................................................19
General Information............................................. 19
Child Safety Locks...........................................31 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 32
Right-Hand Side................................................... 32
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................287
Cleaning Products
.......................................283
Materials............................................................... 283
Cleaning the Engine....................................285
Cleaning the Exterior..................................284 Cleaning the Exterior Lamps......................... 284
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............284
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 284
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 284
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 284
Underbody........................................................... 285
Under Hood......................................................... 285
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................287
Cleaning the Interior...................................286 Mirrors.................................................................... 286
Cleaning the Wheels..................................288
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................286
Clearing All MyKeys......................................60
Climate............................................................382 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................384
Accessing the Climate Control Menu.........382
Directing the Airflow......................................... 382
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........384
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................383
Setting the Temperature................................ 383
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...............383
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Low Washer Fluid Level Warning
Lamp.................................................................... 94
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............................. 94
Parking Lamps...................................................... 94
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........94
Service Engine Soon........................................... 94
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator.............................................................. 95
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp.................................................. 95
Tow Haul Indicator.............................................. 95
Trail Control............................................................ 95
Washer Fluid Check....................................276
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 284
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 75
Waxing.............................................................285
What Is 911 Assist...........................................49
What Is a Connected Vehicle..................336
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System............................................................131
What Is Trail Control....................................182
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel......................... 312
Wheels and Tires..........................................291 General Information.......................................... 291
Technical Specifications................................. 322
Windows and Mirrors
....................................83
Windshield Washers......................................76
Windshield Wipers.........................................75
Intermittent Wipe................................................. 75
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 75
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 276
Wipers and Washers.....................................75
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