Off-Road Driving
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance, as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician. Examples offrequent conditions that would qualify are:
•Example 1: Continuous deep sand ordune driving for more than 25 minutesin a 4-wheel drive state using morethan 50% throttle at elevated ambienttemperatures (above 90°F (32°C).
•Example 2: Continuous off-road highspeed (above 55 mph (88.5 km/h) orconsistently using more than 50%throttle) desert running operation formore than 60 minutes in a 4-wheeldrive state at elevated ambienttemperatures (above 90°F (32°C).
•Example 3: Continuous on-road highspeed driving (90 mph (145 km/h) ormore) for more than 30 minutes in a4-wheel drive state at elevatedambient temperatures (above 90°F(32°C).
Off-road Operation
Inspect the steering linkage, the ball joints and the U-joints.Lubricate the grease fittings, if applicable.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace the engine air filter.
Change the engine oil and filter.1Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six monthsInspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate the tires, inspect the tires for wear and measurethe tread depth.
Change the Front Axle Fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km) or two yearsChange the Transfer Case Fluid.
1Reset your oil change reminder after each engine oil and filter change. See Resettingthe Engine Oil Change Reminder (page 324).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule.
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case, four-wheel drivevehicles, fluid changes or level checks arenot required unless a leak is suspected orthe assembly has been submerged inwater. Contact an authorized dealer forservice.
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General Operation
•Voice Command Control: Certainfunctions within the SYNC® systemmay be accomplished using voicecommands. Using voice commandswhile driving helps you to operate thesystem without removing your handsfrom the wheel or eyes from the road.
•Prolonged Views of Screen: Do notaccess any function requiring aprolonged view of the screen while youare driving. Pull over in a safe and legalmanner before attempting to access afunction of the system requiringprolonged attention.
•Volume Setting: Do not raise thevolume excessively. Keep the volumeat a level where you can still hearoutside traffic and emergency signalswhile driving. Driving while unable tohear these sounds could cause anaccident.
•Navigation Features: Any navigationfeatures included in the system areintended to provide turn by turninstructions to get you to a desireddestination. Please make certain allpersons using this system carefullyread and follow instructions and safetyinformation fully.
•Distraction Hazard: Any navigationfeatures may require manual(non-verbal) setup. Attempting toperform such set-up or insert datawhile driving can distract your attentionand could cause an accident or otherserious injury. Stop the vehicle in a safeand legal manner before attemptingthese operations.
•Let Your Judgment Prevail: Anynavigation features are provided onlyas an aid. Make your driving decisionsbased on your observations of localconditions and existing trafficregulations. Any such feature is not a
substitute for your personal judgment.Any route suggestions made by thissystem should never replace any localtraffic regulations or your personaljudgment or knowledge of safe drivingpractices.
•Route Safety: Do not follow the routesuggestions if doing so would result inan unsafe or illegal maneuver, if youwould be placed in an unsafe situation,or if you would be directed into an areathat you consider unsafe. The driver isultimately responsible for the safeoperation of the vehicle and therefore,must evaluate whether it is safe tofollow the suggested directions.
•Potential Map Inaccuracy: Mapsused by this system may be inaccuratebecause of changes in roads, trafficcontrols or driving conditions. Alwaysuse good judgment and common sensewhen following the suggested routes.
•Emergency Services: Do not rely onany navigation features included in thesystem to route you to emergencyservices. Ask local authorities or anemergency services operator for theselocations. Not all emergency servicessuch as police, fire stations, hospitalsand clinics are likely to be contained inthe map database for such navigationfeatures.
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