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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .......................... 390 Two-Wheel Drive Models............................... 391
Four-Wheel Drive Models.............................. 392Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped .......... 392
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 392
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......................... 392
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING — GASOLINE
ENGINE ................................................................. 393
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 394
SCHEDULED SERVICING — DIESEL
ENGINE ................................................................. 398
Maintenance Plan — Diesel Fuel Up To B5
Biodiesel ....................................................... 399
Additional Maintenance — B6 To B20
Biodiesel ........................................................ 402
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 403
3.6L Engine With Stop/Start ........................ 403
5.7L Engine Without Stop/Start ................... 404
5.7L Engine With Stop/Start ........................ 405
3.0L Diesel Engine ........................................ 406
Checking Oil Level ......................................... 407
Adding Washer Fluid ..................................... 407
Maintenance-Free Battery ............................ 408
Pressure Washing ......................................... 408 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE..................................... 408
Engine Oil — Gas Engine .............................. 409Engine Oil Filter ............................................ 409
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................... 410
Draining Fuel/Water Separator
Filter — Diesel Engine ................................... 412Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter
Replacement — Diesel Engine...................... 413Priming If The Engine Has Run Out
Of Fuel — Diesel Engine ................................ 414Intervention Regeneration Strategy —
Message Process Flow (Diesel Engine) ....... 414
Diesel Exhaust Fluid...................................... 415
Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 415
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 418Body Lubrication ........................................... 418Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 419Exhaust System ............................................ 420
Cooling System ............................................. 421Charge Air Cooler — Inter-Cooler
(Diesel Engine) .............................................. 424
Brake System ............................................... 425
Automatic Transmission .............................. 426Rear Axle And 4x4 Front Driving Axle
Fluid Level...................................................... 427
Transfer Case ................................................ 427Fuses.............................................................. 427
Bulb Replacement......................................... 438 TIRES ..................................................................... 444
Tire Safety Information ................................. 444
Tires — General Information ......................... 451
Tire Types....................................................... 455Spare Tires — If Equipped............................. 455Wheel And Wheel Trim Care......................... 457
Snow Traction Devices ................................. 458
Tire Rotation Recommendations ................ 460
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES .................... 460
Treadwear...................................................... 460
Traction Grades ............................................. 461Temperature Grades..................................... 461
STORING THE VEHICLE ....................................... 461
BODYWORK .......................................................... 461
Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 461
Body And Underbody Maintenance ............. 462
Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 462
INTERIORS ........................................................... 464
Seats And Fabric Parts ................................. 464
Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 465
Leather Surfaces........................................... 465
Glass Surfaces ............................................. 465

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE407
CHECKING OIL LEVEL
To ensure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil
must be maintained at the correct level. Check the
oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel
stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is
about five minutes after a fully warmed up engine
is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground
will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
There are four possible dipstick types:
Crosshatched zone.
Crosshatched zone marked SAFE.
Crosshatched zone marked with MIN at the low
end of the range and MAX at the high end of the
range.
Crosshatched zone marked with dimples at the
MIN and the MAX ends of the range.
NOTE:Always maintain the oil level within the crosshatch
markings on the dipstick.
Adding 1 quart (1.0 liter) of oil when the reading is
at the low end of the dipstick range will raise the oil
level to the high end of the range marking.
ADDING WASHER FLUID
The fluid reservoir is located under the hood and
should be checked for fluid level at regular
intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer
solvent only (not radiator antifreeze). When
refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some
washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and
wipe the wiper blades clean. This will help blade
performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer
system in cold weather, select a solution or mixture
that meets or exceeds the temperature range of
your climate. This rating information can be found
on most washer fluid containers. After the engine has warmed up, operate the
defroster for a few minutes to reduce the
possibility of smearing or freezing the fluid on the
cold windshield. Windshield washer solution used
with water as directed on the container, aids
cleaning action, reduces the freezing point to avoid
line clogging, and is not harmful to paint or trim.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will
cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This
could damage your engine.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer
solvents are flammable. They could ignite and
burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or
working around the washer solution.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE415
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sometimes known
simply by the name of its active component,
UREA—is a key component of Selective Catalytic
Reduction (SCR) systems, which help diesel
vehicles meet stringent emission regulations. DEF
is a liquid reducing agent that reacts with engine
exhaust in the presence of a catalyst to convert
smog-forming Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) into harmless
nitrogen and water vapor.
Refer to Engine Fluids And Lubricants Úpage 473
for further information.
AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized
dealer at the start of each warm season. This
service should include cleaning of the condenser
fins and a performance test. Drive belt tension
should also be checked at this time.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling —
R–1234yf
R–1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a
Hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) that is endorsed by the
Environmental Protection Agency and is an
ozone-friendly substance with a low
global-warming potential. It is recommended that
air conditioning service be performed by an
authorized dealer using recovery and recycling
equipment.
NOTE:Use only the manufacturer approved A/C system
PAG compressor oil, and refrigerants.
WARNING!
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park
over materials that can burn, such as grass or
leaves, and those items that come into contact
with your exhaust system. Do not park or
operate your vehicle in areas where your
exhaust system can contact anything that can
burn.
WARNING!
Use only refrigerants and compressor lubri -
cants approved by the manufacturer for your
air conditioning system. Some unapproved
refrigerants are flammable and can explode,
injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or
lubricants can cause the system to fail,
requiring costly repairs. Refer to Warranty
Information Book, for further warranty infor -
mation.
The air conditioning system contains refrig -
erant under high pressure. To avoid risk of
personal injury or damage to the system,
adding refrigerant or any repair requiring lines
to be disconnected should be done by an
experienced technician.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air
conditioning system as the chemicals can
damage your air conditioning components. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
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482 Bed Divider
...................................................... 97Bed Step.......................................................... 90Bedliner......................................................... 463Belts, Seat..................................................... 368Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 319Bluetooth Connecting To A Particular MobilePhone Or Audio Device After Pairing
..... 276Body Builders Guide........................................ 11Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 418Bodywork....................................................... 461B-Pillar Location............................................. 448Brake Assist System...................................... 313Brake Control System.................................... 313Brake Fluid.......................................... 425, 476Brake System...................................... 425, 466Fluid Check............................................... 425Master Cylinder......................................... 425Parking...................................................... 150Warning Light............................................ 128Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 154Bulb Replacement......................................... 438Bulbs, Light.......................................... 370, 438
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Camera.......................................................... 199Camera, AUX.................................................. 203Camera, Rear................................................ 199Camera, Surround View................................. 200
Camera, Trailer 360...................................... 203Capacities, Fuel............................................ 472Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............................................... 403Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 423Car Washes................................................... 462Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 370Care And Maintenance................................. 461Cargo Light..............................................57, 135CD................................................................. 270Cellular Phone.............................................. 302Center High Mounted Stop Light................... 443Center Seat Storage Compartment.................. 70Charge Air Cooler.......................................... 424Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 445Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)......................... 139Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 368Checks, Safety.............................................. 368Child Restraint.............................................. 354Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 357Child Seat Installation..................... 363, 364How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 362Infant And Child Restraints....................... 356Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 361Lower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren................................................ 359Older Children And Child Restraints......... 357Seating Positions...................................... 358
Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 468CleaningWheels...................................................... 457Climate Control................................................62Automatic....................................................62Manual........................................................65Cold Weather Operation................................ 145Compact Spare Tire...................................... 456Connected Services...................................... 282Connected Services FAQ............................... 297Connected Services Features....................... 286Connected Services, Getting Started............ 284Connected Services, Introduction................. 283Contract, Service........................................... 478Controls........................................................ 262Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 423Cooling System.................................... 130, 421Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 422Coolant Level..........................421, 423, 424Cooling Capacity....................................... 472Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 423Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 422Inspection........................................ 423, 424Points To Remember................................ 424Pressure Cap............................................ 423Radiator Cap............................................. 423Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 422, 472, 473Corrosion Protection..................................... 461

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Cruise Control Accel/Decel
............................................... 177Cancel....................................................... 177Resume..................................................... 177Cruise Control (Speed Control)... 133, 176, 178Cruise Light......................................... 136, 137Customer Assistance..................................... 477Cybersecurity................................................. 233
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Daytime Running Lights................................... 55Dealer Service............................................... 408Defroster, Windshield...................... 62, 65, 368Deleting A Phone........................................... 276Diagnostic System, Onboard......................... 138Diesel Exhaust Fluid...................................... 209Adding....................................................... 209Fill Procedure............................................ 210Storage...................................................... 209Diesel Fuel..................................................... 469Diesel Fuel Requirements............................. 469Bulk Storage Of......................................... 209Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming..................... 414Differential, Limited Slip................................ 173Dimmer Control Switch.................................... 60Disable Vehicle Towing.................................. 390
Disc Drive..................................................... 270Disconnecting............................................... 276DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 423Disturb.......................................................... 279Door Ajar Light..................................... 129, 130Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 32Doors............................................................... 28Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter............ 412Driver Memory Presets................................. 268Driver’s Seat Back Tilt...................................... 35DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or ShallowStanding Water
.................................... 231Driving Tips................................................... 230Dual Rear Wheels......................................... 466
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 313Anti-Lock Brake System............................ 312Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 314, 319Electric Parking Brake................................... 150Electric Power Steering................................. 173Electrical Power Outlets................................... 76Electronic Range Select (ERS)...................... 158Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)........................................... 131, 132, 314
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 129Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.... 160, 162Emergency Braking....................................... 327Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 386Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 389Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 371Jump Starting........................................... 384Emission Control System Maintenance......... 139Engine........................................................... 403Air Cleaner................................................ 410Block Heater............................................. 149Break-In Recommendations..................... 150Compartment............... 403, 404, 405, 406CompartmentIdentification............ 403, 404, 405, 406Coolant (Antifreeze).................................. 473Exhaust Gas Caution................................ 370Fails To Start............................................. 143Flooded, Starting...................................... 143Fuel Requirements.......................... 467, 472Idling......................................................... 147Jump Starting........................................... 384Oil...........................................409, 472, 473Oil Filler Cap............................................. 403Oil Filter.................................................... 409
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.................................... 409, 472Oil Synthetic.............................................. 409Oil Temperature........................................ 130Overheating............................................... 387Starting........................................... 141, 144Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 352, 392Entry System, Illuminated................................ 60Ethanol.......................................................... 468Exhaust Gas Cautions.................................... 370Exhaust System................................... 370, 420Exterior Lights......................................... 54, 370
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Family Alerts.................................................. 296FiltersAir Cleaner................................................. 410Air Conditioning.................................. 68, 416Engine Fuel............................................... 412Engine Oil........................................ 409, 473Engine Oil Disposal................................... 409FlashersTurn Signals.................................... 137, 370Flash-To-Pass.................................................. 55Flat Tire Stowage........................................... 382Fluid Capacities............................................. 472Fluid Leaks.................................................... 370Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 425Fluid, Brake................................................... 476
Fog Lights..................................... 57, 136, 442Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 35Forward Collision Warning.......... 133, 135, 325Four Wheel Drive............... 133, 135, 137, 160Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 371Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................ 389Front Axle (Differential)................................. 427Fuel............................................. 208, 467, 469Adding............................................. 207, 208Additives................................................... 468Clean Air................................................... 468Ethanol..................................................... 468Filter......................................................... 412Gasoline................................................... 467Light......................................................... 132Materials Added....................................... 468Methanol.................................................. 468Octane Rating.................................. 467, 473Requirements......................... 467, 469, 472Specifications........................................... 470Tank Capacity........................................... 472Fuel Saver Technology.................................. 174Fuses............................................................ 427
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..................... 49Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 468Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 468GaugesVoltage..................................................... 146
Glass Cleaning.............................................. 465Grocery Bag Retainer.......................................41Gross Axle Weight Rating.............................. 213Gross Combination Weight Rating................ 213Gross Trailer Weight...................................... 213Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................... 213GuideBody Builders...............................................11GVWR............................................................ 211
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
................... 231Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 371Head Restraints...............................................41Head Rests......................................................41Headlights............................................ 136, 440Cleaning.................................................... 462Delay...........................................................56High Beam......................................... 55, 137High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch..........55Lights On Reminder.....................................56On With Wipers............................................56Passing........................................................55Switch..........................................................54Heads Up Display (HUD)....................... 121, 122Heated Mirrors.................................................49Heated Seats...................................................39Heated Steering Wheel....................................34

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