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NOTE:
The TPMS is not intended to replace normal 
tire care and maintenance or to provide 
warning of a tire failure or condition.
The TPMS should not be used as a tire pres -
sure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire 
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to 
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel 
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect 
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire 
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsi -
bility to maintain correct tire pressure using 
an accurate tire pressure gauge, even if 
under-inflation has not reached the level to 
trigger illumination of the TPMS Warning 
Light.
Seasonal temperature changes will affect 
tire pressure, and the TPMS will monitor the 
actual tire pressure in the tire  Ú page 265.
Base System
This is the TPMS warning indicator 
located in the instrument cluster.
The TPMS uses wireless technology with wheel 
rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire 
pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each 
wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire 
pressure readings to the Receiver Module.
NOTE:
It is particularly important for you to check the 
tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle 
regularly and to maintain the proper pressure.
The TPMS consists of the following 
components:
Receiver Module
Four Tire Pressure Monitoring sensors
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning 
Light
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure 
Warnings
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning 
Light will illuminate in the instrument cluster, an 
audible chime will be activated, and the “Check 
tire pressure” text message will display when 
one or more of the four active road tire 
pressures are low. Should this occur, you 
should stop as soon as possible, check the 
inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle, 
and inflate each tire to the vehicle’s 
recommended cold placard pressure value. The 
system will automatically update and the Tire 
Pressure Monitoring Light will extinguish once 
the updated tire pressures have been received. 
The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 
20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) to receive 
this information.
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Check TPMS Warnings
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Warning Light will 
flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on 
solid when a system fault is detected, an 
audible chime will be activated and a proper 
text message will be displayed. If the ignition 
key is cycled, this sequence will repeat 
providing the system fault still exists. The Tire 
Pressure Monitoring Warning Light will turn off 
when the fault condition no longer exists. A 
system fault can occur with any of the following 
scenarios:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or 
driving next to facilities emitting the same 
radio frequencies as the TPM sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window  tinting that affects radio wave signals.
3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel  housings. 4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM 
sensors.
NOTE:
Your vehicle can be equipped with either a Tire 
Service Kit, a compact spare tire or a regular 
size spare tire (with or without original TPMS 
sensor).
1. Tire Service Kit (original tire sealant – if  equipped): After fixing the punctured tire 
with original tire sealant, the original 
situation will be restored, so system will 
turn off the telltale during the normal drive.
2. Compact Spare Tire – if equipped: The  compact spare wheel is not equipped with a 
TPMS sensor. So when mounted, during the 
normal drive the system will turn on the 
telltale (flashing for approximately 
75 seconds then remains solid). This 
condition persists until a wheel equipped 
with original TPMS sensor has been 
mounted on the vehicle. 3. Regular size spare tire (not equipped with 
TPMS sensor): When mounted, during the 
normal drive the system will turn on the 
telltale (flashing for approximately 
75 seconds then remains solid). This 
condition persists until a wheel equipped 
with original TPMS sensor has been 
mounted on the vehicle. Then the system 
will be restored and the telltale will turn off 
during the normal drive.
4. Regular size spare tire (equipped with TPMS  sensor): When mounted, the telltale will 
turn off during the normal drive.
5. In all the above cases, please check the  replacement tire inflation pressure before 
driving your vehicle.
6. In case of tire replacement, if the vehicle is  driven for short periods of time, then the 
system can take a while to be restored.
NOTE:
For a correct Tire Pressure Monitoring behavior, 
please wait for about 20 minutes in key-off 
during each tire substitution.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING 
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil 
change indicator system. The oil change 
indicator system will remind you that it is time to 
take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil 
change indicator message will illuminate. This 
means that service is required for your vehicle. 
Operating conditions such as frequent 
short-trips, trailer tow, extended engine idle 
time, extremely hot or cold ambient 
temperatures will influence when the “Oil 
Change Required” message is displayed. 
Severe Operating Conditions can cause the 
change oil message to illuminate as early as 
3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have 
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, 
within the next 500 miles (805 km).
An authorized dealer will reset the oil change 
indicator message after completing the 
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change 
is performed by someone other than an 
authorized dealer, to reset the message  
Úpage 46. NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change 
intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), 
350 hours of engine run time or 12 months, 
whichever comes first. The 350 hours of engine 
run or idle time is generally only a concern for 
fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Vehicles that are operated in a dusty and 
off-road environment, or predominately at idle 
or very low engine RPM are known as Severe 
Duty vehicles. It is recommended that you 
change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or 
350 hours of engine run time.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
Check engine oil level.
Check windshield washer fluid level.
Check tire pressure and look for unusual 
wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign 
of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the 
oil indicator system turns on.
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir 
and brake master cylinder, fill as needed.
Check function of all interior and exterior 
lights.
Maintenance Plan
Refer to the maintenance schedule for the 
required maintenance intervals. More frequent 
maintenance may be needed in severe 
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short 
trip driving. In some extreme conditions, 
additional maintenance not specified in the 
maintenance schedule may be required.
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Heated Seats
................................................... 20Heater, Engine Block....................................... 59Hill Start Assist.............................................. 148Hitches Trailer Towing.............................................. 78Hood Prop........................................................ 37Hood Release.................................................. 37
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Ignition............................................................ 12Key....................................................... 10, 12Switch......................................................... 12Ignition Key Removal....................................... 12Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................................. 12Inside Rearview Mirror..................................... 25Instrument Cluster.................................... 43, 44Descriptions................................................ 55Display........................................................ 44Display Controls.......................................... 45Engine Oil Reset.......................................... 46Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning.................... 253Interior And Instrument Lights......................... 29Interior Appearance Care............................... 253Interior Lights.................................................. 29iPod Control..................................................... 40iPod/USB/MP3 Control................................... 40Bluetooth Streaming Audio......................... 40
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Jack Location................................................ 194Jack Operation.............................................. 194Jacking And Tire Changing............................ 194Jump Starting............................................... 204
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Key FobProgramming Additional Key Fobs
............... 11Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)............................................................... 11Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)............................................................... 11Keys................................................................. 10Replacement............................................... 11Sentry (Immobilizer).................................... 12
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Lane Change Assist......................................... 28Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 155Latches......................................................... 187Hood............................................................ 37Leaks, Fluid.................................................. 187Life Of Tires................................................... 245Light Bulbs........................................... 187, 213Lights............................................................ 187Air Bag................................................49, 186Brake Assist Warning............................... 147
Brake Warning.............................................49Bulb Replacement.................................... 213Cruise..........................................................55Daytime Running.........................................27Engine Temperature Warning......................51Exterior.............................................. 27, 187Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 188Headlights...................................................27Interior.........................................................29Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)..........54Park......................................................28, 55Passing........................................................28Seat Belt Reminder.....................................52Service...................................................... 213Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).............. 149Traction Control........................................ 147Turn Signals....................................... 55, 187Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions.....................................51, 55Loading Vehicle......................................... 75, 76Capacities....................................................76Tires.......................................................... 239LocksPower Door..................................................14Low Tire Pressure System............................. 149Lubrication, Body.......................................... 225Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 25511
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