Maintenance
9-16
ENGINE OIL
Suspension Mounting Bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
Steering Gear box, Linkage &
Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint
With the vehicle stopped and the engine
off, check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel. Check the linkage for
bends or damage. Check the dust boots
and ball joints for deterioration, cracks,
or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive Shafts and Boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if
necessary, repack the grease.
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
1. Follow all of the oil manufacturer’s
precautions.
2. Be sure the vehicle is on the level
ground in P (Park) with the parking
brake set and the wheels blocked.
3. Turn the engine on and allow the
engine to reach normal operating
temperature.
4. Turn the engine off and wait about 10
minutes for the oil to return to the oil
pan.
5. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and
re-insert it fully.
2.5L T-GDI
ORG3090004L
3.5L T-GDI
ORG3090006
6. Pull the dipstick out again and check
the level. The level should be between
F (Full) and L (Low).
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Electronic Control Suspension
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...6-41
Electronically Controlled Suspension with Road Preview
............................6-41
Limitations of the System
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.......6-42
System Malfunction
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................6-41
System Malfunction
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................6-42
Emission Control System
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............9-72
Crankcase Emission Control System
..............................................................9-72
Evaporative Emission Control System Including Onboard Refueling Vapor
Recovery (ORVR)
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...................9-72
Exhaust Emission Control System
..................................................................9-73
Engine
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............................................2-8
Engine Compartment
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.....................9-3
Engine Compartment
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.....................2-7
Engine Number
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............................2-15
Engine Oil
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....................................9-16
Changing Coolant ........................................................................\
.................... 9-20
Checking the Coolant Level
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....9-18
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter
.................................................................9-17
Checking the Engine Oil Level
.......................................................................9-16
Engine Coolant/Liquid-Cooled Intercooler Coolant
.......................................9-18
Engine Start/Stop Button
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...............6-5
Engine Stop/Start Button Positions
...................................................................6-6
Remote Start
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..............................6-9
Smart Key Slot - Emergency Starting
...............................................................6-8
Starting the Engine
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....................6-7
Turning Off the Engine
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.............6-8
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items
....................................................9-14
Exterior Features
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..........................5-62
Fuel Filler Door
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.......................5-73
Hood
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........................................5-62
Non-Powered Trunk
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...............5-63
Power Trunk
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...........................5-65
Smart Trunk
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............................5-70
Exterior Overview (I)
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....................2-2
Exterior Overview (II)
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...................2-3