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SCHEDULED SERVICING
This 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 the vehicle.
Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips,
trailer tow, and extremely hot or cold ambient
temperatures will influence when the “Change Oil”
or “Oil Change Required” message is displayed.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible,
within the next 500 miles (805 km).The “Oil Change Required” message will be
displayed in the instrument cluster and a single
chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is
necessary.
An authorized dealer will reset the oil change
indicator message after completing the scheduled
oil change.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km),
12 months or 350 hours of engine run time,
whichever comes first. The 350 hours of engine
run or idle time is generally only a concern for fleet
customers.
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 irreg
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ular wear, even if it occurs before your next
scheduled service.
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir,
brake master cylinder, and power steering (if
equipped) and fill as needed.
Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
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MAINTENANCE PLAN
Required Maintenance Intervals:
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
Change oil and filter.
Rotate the tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
Inspect the CV/Universal joints.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions, replace engine air cleaner filter if necessary.
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Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive
50 miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a
rapid loss of inflation pressure. This rapid loss of
inflation is referred to as the Run Flat mode. A Run
Flat mode occurs when the tire inflation pressure is
of/or below 14 psi (96 kPa). Once a Run Flat tire
reaches the run flat mode it has limited driving
capabilities and needs to be replaced immediately.
A Run Flat tire is not repairable. When a run flat tire
is changed after driving with underinflated tire
condition, please replace the TPMS sensor as it is
not designed to be reused when driven under run
flat mode 14 psi (96 kPa) condition.
NOTE:TPMS Sensor must be replaced after driving the
vehicle on a flat tire condition.
It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at
full capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the
run flat mode.
See the Tire Pressure Monitoring System section
for more information.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions,
do not spin your vehicle's wheels above 30 mph
(48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds
continuously without stopping.
For further information Úpage 206.
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment
tires to help you in determining when your tires
should be replaced.
Tire Tread
These indicators are molded into the bottom of the
tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the
tread depth becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm).
When the tread is worn to the tread wear
indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying
factors including, but not limited to:
Driving style.
Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pres
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sures can cause uneven wear patterns to
develop across the tire tread. These abnormal
wear patterns will reduce tread life, resulting in
the need for earlier tire replacement.
Distance driven.
Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V
or higher, and Summer tires typically have a
reduced tread life. Rotation of these tires per
the vehicle scheduled maintenance is highly
recommended.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces
generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause tire damage or failure. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)
for more than 30 seconds continuously when
you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a
spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after
six years, regardless of the remaining tread.
Failure to follow this warning can result in
sudden tire failure. You could lose control and
have a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
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Lane Change And Turn Signals
........................ 47Lane Change Assist......................................... 47LaneSense.................................................... 114Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 162Latches.......................................................... 191Hood........................................................... 65Lead Free Gasoline........................................ 264Leaks, Fluid................................................... 191Life Of Tires................................................... 252Light Bulbs........................................... 191, 238Lights............................................................. 191Air Bag.......................................77, 168, 190Automatic Headlights.................................. 46Brake Assist Warning................................ 149Brake Warning................................... 77, 263Bulb Replacement..................................... 238Cruise................................................... 82, 83Daytime Running......................................... 45Dimmer Switch, Headlight........................... 45Engine Temperature Warning...................... 78Exterior...................................................... 191Fog.............................................................. 47Hazard Warning Flasher............................ 193Headlight Switch......................................... 44Headlights................................... 44, 47, 240Headlights On With Wipers.......................... 46
High Beam................................................... 45High Beam/Low Beam Select...................... 45Instrument Cluster....................................... 44Intensity Control.......................................... 49Interior......................................................... 48License..................................................... 242Lights On Reminder..................................... 47Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).......... 80Map............................................................. 48Park...................................................... 46, 83Passing........................................................ 46Reading....................................................... 48Seat Belt Reminder..................................... 78Security Alarm............................................. 79Service..................................................... 238Traction Control........................................ 149Turn Signals.........................45, 47, 83, 191Vanity Mirror................................................ 37Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions..................................... 78, 83Load Shed Battery Saver On............................ 75Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction.............. 75Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor............... 75Loading Vehicle................................... 119, 120Capacities................................................. 120Tires......................................................... 247
LocksAuto Unlock.................................................25Automatic Door............................................25Child Protection...........................................25Power Door..................................................22Low Tire Pressure System............................. 157Lubrication, Body.......................................... 221Lug Nuts........................................................ 263
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Maintenance Free Battery............................ 216Maintenance Schedule........................ 210, 211Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).....80ManualPark Release............................................ 205Service...................................................... 273Media Hub.......................................................58Memory Feature (Memory Seats).....................30Memory Seat....................................................30Memory Seats And Radio.................................30Methanol....................................................... 265Mirrors.............................................................37Electric Powered..........................................38Electric Remote...........................................38Heated.........................................................39Outside........................................................38Rearview............................................ 37, 193Vanity...........................................................37
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Recreational Towing
...................................... 126Reformulated Gasoline.................................. 265Refrigerant.................................................... 219Release, Hood................................................. 65Reminder, Lights On........................................ 47Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 161Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm............................................. 19Unlatch The Trunk....................................... 13Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 18
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features.... 18
Uconnect Settings....................................... 18Remote Trunk Release.................................... 65Replacement Bulbs....................................... 238Replacement Keys........................................... 14Replacement Tires......................................... 253Reporting Safety Defects............................... 272Restraints, Child............................................ 176Restraints, Head....................................... 35, 36Rocking Vehicle When Stuck......................... 206Rotation, Tires............................................... 258
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle......................... 189Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...................... 191Safety Defects, Reporting.............................. 272Safety Information, Tire................................. 242
Safety Tips.................................................... 189Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 191Schedule, Maintenance....................... 210, 211Seat Belt Reminder.......................................... 78Seat Belts............................................ 161, 189Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 164Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 164
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage.. 164
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 166Child Restraints........................................ 176Energy Management Feature................... 166Extender................................................... 165Front Seat............................... 161, 162, 163Inspection................................................. 189Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 163Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 164Lap/Shoulder Belts.................................. 162Operating Instructions.............................. 163Pregnant Women...................................... 165Pretensioners........................................... 166Rear Seat................................................. 162Reminder.................................................. 161Seat Belt Extender.................................... 165Seat Belt Pretensioner............................. 166Untwisting Procedure............................... 164Seat Belts Maintenance............................... 261
Seats.................................................. 30, 32, 33Adjustment...........................................30, 32Easy Entry....................................................33Head Restraints....................................35, 36Heated.........................................................33Height Adjustment.......................................31Power...........................................................31Rear Folding................................................30Seatback Release........................................30Tilting....................................................30, 31Vented.........................................................35Ventilated....................................................35Security Alarm.................................... 19, 20, 79Arm The System...........................................19Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).................. 268Sentry Key (Immobilizer)..................................15Sentry Key Replacement..................................14Service Assistance........................................ 270Service Contract............................................ 271Service Manuals........................................... 273Shifting.............................................................91Automatic Transmission....................... 91, 92Shoulder Belts.............................................. 162Side View Mirror Adjustment............................38Signals, Turn................................... 47, 83, 191Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................ 257Snow Tires.................................................... 254Spare Tires..................................198, 254, 255
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