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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 522
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 523
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 524
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 525
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 533
Opening the Hood ........................... 534
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 535
Oil Check ......................................... 536
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 537
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 538
Engine Coolant ................................ 540
Transmission Fluid ............................ 542
Brake Fluid ....................................... 543
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 544
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 545
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 555Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 559
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 561
Tire Labeling .................................... 561
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 563Wear Indicators................................ 565 Tire Service Life ................................ 565
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 566
Tire Rotation .................................... 567
Winter Tires ..................................... 568
Battery ............................................... 570
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 572
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance ....... 574
Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 575
Exterior Care.................................... 577
Accessories and Modifications ........ 580
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uAdding Engine Oil
Maintenance
Adding Engine Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.1Adding Engine Oil
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil may result in leaks and
engine damage.
If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment components.
Engine Oil Fill Cap
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Index
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................ 536
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 174
Display Setup .................................... 244, 276
Door Mirrors ............................................. 193
Doors ........................................................ 140
Auto Door Locking.................................. 156
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 156
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator ..................................... 40, 41, 93
Keys........................................................ 140
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .................................................... 152
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ................................................. 143
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 151
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 563
Driving ...................................................... 427
Braking ................................................... 507
Continuously Variable Transmission ........ 443
Cruise Control ........................................ 451
Shifting Position .............................. 444, 446
Starting the Engine ......................... 436, 439
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 574
E
ECO Assist® System ..................................... 11
ECON Button ............................................ 450
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 97
Elapsed Time ............................................ 125 Electric Parking Brake
Indicator .................................................... 86
Electric Parking Brake System Indicator ............................................ 86, 606
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ............................................ 94, 605
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 454
Emergency ................................................ 613
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 623
Engine Coolant ................................................... 540
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 598
Number ................................................... 620
Oil ........................................................... 535
Starting ........................................... 436, 439
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 169
Engine Coolant ......................................... 540
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 541
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 540
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 92
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 92
Overheating ............................................ 601
Engine Oil ................................................. 535
Adding .................................................... 537
Checking ................................................. 536
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 525, 529
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 89, 603
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 535
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 81
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 577
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 193
F
Features.................................................... 231
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 574
Oil ........................................................... 538
Flat Tire ..................................................... 586
Floor Mats ................................................. 576
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 543
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ..................................................... 542
Engine Coolant ....................................... 540
Windshield Washer ................................. 544
FM/AM Radio .................................... 245, 282
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 96
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 198
Folding the Rear Seat Up ......................... 199
Foot Brake ................................................ 509
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 55
Front Seats Adjusting ................................................ 194
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 504
Fuel ...................................................... 27, 517
Economy ................................................. 520
Gauge ............................................. 121, 124
Instant Fuel Economy ...................... 120, 125
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 91
Range ............................................. 120, 125
Recommendation .................................... 517
Refueling........................................... 27, 517
Fuel Economy ........................................... 520
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Index
Oil ........................................................... 536
Precautions .............................................. 523
Radiator................................................... 541
Remote Transmitter ................................. 572
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 545
Safety ...................................................... 523
Service Items.................................... 527, 531
Tires ........................................................ 559
Transmission Fluid.................................... 542
Under the Hood....................................... 533
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 89, 604
Map Lights ................................................ 206
Maximum Load Limit ................................ 431
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 117
Mirrors ....................................................... 191
Adjusting ................................................. 191
Door ........................................................ 193
Exterior .................................................... 193
Interior Rearview.............................. 191, 192
Modifications (and Accessories) ............... 580
Moonroof .................................................. 168
MP3 ............................................ 247, 253, 303
Multi-Information Display ........................ 122
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 515
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 620
O
Odometer......................................... 120, 124
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 434
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 535
Adding .................................................... 537
Checking................................................. 536
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 525
Displaying the Maintenance Minder
Information ........................................... 529
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 89, 603
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 535
Viscosity .................................................. 535
Open Source Licenses ............................... 326
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ....... 168
Opening/Closing Hood....................................................... 534
Moonroof ............................................... 168
Power Windows ...................................... 166
Tailgate ................................................... 160
Outside Temperature Display .......... 118, 121
Overheating .............................................. 601
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ........................................ 25, 448, 449
Pandora® ................................................. 301
Panic Mode ............................................... 165
Parking ...................................................... 514
Parking Brake ........................................... 507
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ....... 65Passing Indicators
..................................... 175
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ............... 256, 306
Power Windows ....................................... 166
Precautions While Driving Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 442
Rain ........................................................ 442
Pregnant Women ....................................... 50
Puncture (Tire) ......................................... 586
R
Radiator.................................................... 541
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 245, 282
Radio (SiriusXM ®)..................................... 286
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 246, 284
Range ................................................ 120, 125
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 246, 284
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ...... 623
Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System
TM.................................................. 458
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 186
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 198
Rearview Mirror ............................... 191, 192
Refueling .................................................. 517
Fuel Gauge ..................................... 121, 124
Gasoline ......................................... 517, 618
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 91
Regulations .............................. 462, 563, 621
Remote Transmitter ................................. 148
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Index
Rotation .................................................. 567
Spare Tire ........................................ 586, 619
Summer................................................... 568
Tire Chains .............................................. 568
Wear Indicators ....................................... 565
Winter ..................................................... 568
Tools .......................................................... 584
Towing a Trailer ........................................ 433
Towing Behind a Motorhome ................. 433
Towing Your Vehicle Emergency............................................... 613
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 459
Indicator ............................................ 94, 607
Transmission ...................................... 444, 446
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode .................... 448
Continuously Variable .............................. 443
Fluid ........................................................ 542
Number ................................................... 620
Shift Lever Position Indicator ...... 90, 445, 447
Trip Meter ......................................... 120, 124
Troubleshooting ....................................... 583
Blown Fuse ...................................... 608, 610
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 32
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 32
Emergency Towing .................................. 613
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 595
Noise When Braking .................................. 33
Overheating............................................. 601
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 586
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 32, 155 Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 600
Warning Indicators .................................... 84
Turn Signals .............................................. 174
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 95
U
Unlocking the Doors ........................ 143, 152
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 336
USB Port(s) ................................................ 233
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....... 620
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) .............. 454
Off Button............................................... 455
Off Indicator.............................................. 93
System Indicator ........................................ 93
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 535, 619
Voice Control Operation .......................... 278
Audio Commands ................................... 280
General Commands ................................ 281
Music Search Commands ........................ 281
On Screen Commands............................. 281
Phone Commands ................................... 280
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 279
Voice Recognition ................................... 278
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM) .............. 454
W
Walk away auto lock® ............................ 146
Wallpaper ......................................... 241, 265
Warning and Information Messages ......................................... 103, 104
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 603
Warning Labels .......................................... 82
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 625
Watts ........................................................ 618
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 565
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ... 584, 590
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 313
Window Washers ..................................... 183
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 544
Switch .................................................... 183
Windshield ............................................... 183
Cleaning ......................................... 575, 578
Defrosting/Defogging ............. 187, 219, 223
Washer Fluid ........................................... 544
Wiper Blades........................................... 555
Wipers and Washers ............................... 183
Winter Tires Snow Tires .............................................. 568
Tire Chains.............................................. 568
Wipers and Washers ................................ 183
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ........................................... 555, 557
WMA ......................................... 247, 253, 303
Worn Tires ........................................ 559, 565
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