Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate the tires1
, inspect tires for wear and measure the
tread depth.
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Perform a multi-point inspection.
1 Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted.
2 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. See
Oil
Change Indicator Reset (page 168). Exclusive Use of E85 - Flex Fuel Vehicles Only
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Axle(s) and transfer case, four-wheel drive
vehicles, fluid changes or level checks are
not required unless a leak is suspected or
the assembly has been submerged in
water. Contact an authorized dealer for
service. California fuel filter replacement: If you
register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. We however, urge you to have
all recommended maintenance services
performed at the specified intervals and
to record all vehicle service.
Hot climate oil change intervals
:
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
.
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Fuel Consumption.........................................90
Advertised Capacity........................................... 90
Fuel Economy....................................................... 90
Fuel Filter.........................................................180
Fuel Quality - E85..........................................86 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 86
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline.........87
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................88 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 88
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................145
Fuel Tank Capacity......................................228
Fuses.................................................................155
Fuse Specification Chart...........................155 Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 155
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............160
G
Gauges...............................................................59 2.3 Inch Display..................................................... 59
8 Inch Display........................................................ 60
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............61
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge................................ 61
Fuel Gauge............................................................... 61
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................... 61
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 96
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................42
General Maintenance Information.........251 Multi-point Inspection..................................... 253
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 252
Protecting Your Investment............................ 251
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?........................... 251
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 251
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................152
Getting the Services You Need...............149 Away From Home ............................................... 149
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 102
Hazard Flashers
............................................145 Headlamp Adjusting
See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 179
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp............................ 181
Headrest See: Head Restraints........................................... 77
Head Restraints
...............................................77
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 74
Hill Start Assist..............................................103 Switching the System On and Off...............103
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 103
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate............................................................75
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................... 76
General Hints......................................................... 75
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 76
Quickly Heating the Interior.............................. 75
Recommended Settings for Cooling.............76
Recommended Settings for Heating............75
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................... 76
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
............................................................102
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........165
Horn....................................................................50
Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid Capacity and Specification
......................................233
I
Ignition Switch
.................................................82
In California (U.S. Only).............................150
Information Display Control
......................50
Information Displays.....................................65
General Information............................................ 65
Information Messages.................................69 Battery and Charging System......................... 69
Doors and Locks................................................... 69
Driver Alert.............................................................. 69
Engine....................................................................... 70
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 70
Lane Departure Warning System................... 70
Maintenance.......................................................... 70
Power Steering....................................................... 71
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