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MAINTENANCE PLAN — 2.9L ENGINE
Thousands of miles102030405060708090100110120130140150
Years123456789101112131415
Thousands of kilometers163248648096112128144160176192208224240
SOS backup battery replacement (if equipped).1●●●
Check battery charge status with the proper instrument.
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Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary. Check the tire repair kit recharge condition
and expiration date.
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Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, trunk lid, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.).
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Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels.
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Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic tool).
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Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel system, brakes),
rubber elements (sleeves, bushes, etc.).
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Check position/wear of front windshield wiper blade.●●●●●●●●
Check operation of the windshield wiper/washer system and
adjust nozzles, if necessary.
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Check cleanliness of hood and luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage.
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Visually inspect conditions and wear of front/rear disc brake
pads and operation of pad wear indicators.●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Inspect the CV/Universal joints.
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Visually inspect the brake discs surface and edge.
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Brake pads/brake discs replacement.
3
Vis
ually inspect the condition and tensioning of the
accessory drive belt(s).
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Change engine coolant.
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Change engine oil and replace oil filter.
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Replace transfer case oil (AWD models only).
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Replace accessory drive belt/s.4
Rep
lace air cleaner cartridge.
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Replace the additional fuel filter (if equipped).●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Change the brake fluid.
6
Rep
lace the cabin air filter.
5o●o●o●o●o●o●o●o
Spark plug replacement.
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1. The SOS backup battery must be replaced every five years, regardless of mileage.
2. Top off using the fluids indicated only after checking that the system is intact
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page 252.
3. The actual interval for changing the brake pads and the carbon ceramic brake discs depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signaled by the warning light or message on the instrument panel. After each discs replacement, reset the warning light using the diagnostic socket.
4. Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 36,000 miles (60,000 km). Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 4 years. Dusty areas and/ or demanding use of the vehicle (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 18,000 miles (30,000 km). Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 2 years.
5. If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this engine air cleaner filter must be replaced every 10,000 miles (16,000 km).
6. The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, regardless of the mileage.
7. The spark plug change interval is mileage-based only. Yearly intervals do not apply.
Thousands of miles102030405060708090100110120130140150
Years123456789101112131415
Thousands of kilometers163248648096112128144160176192208224240
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INDEX
Instrument PanelFeatures ................................................... 68
Intelligent Speed Control System..............119
Interior Lights ............................................... 45
Interiors (Cleaning)..................................... 240
J
Jump Starting ............................................. 192
K
Keyless Enter 'n Go™ ................................... 26 Passive Entry ............................................ 26
Keys .............................................................. 19
L
Lane Change And Turn Signals ................... 45
Lane Departure Warning System ..............123
Lane Keep Assist System ..........................125
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................................158
Latches .......................................................182
Leaks, Fluid ................................................182
Life Of Tires.................................................233
Liftgate .......................................................... 62
Light Bulbs ..................................................182 Types Of Bulbs ....................................... 220
Lights .......................................................... 182 Air Bag .................................... 75, 162, 180Automatic Headlights .............................. 44
Brake Warning .................................. 75, 76Courtesy/Reading ............................. 46, 47Daytime Running ..................................... 43 Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator......................................... 76, 80
Exterior ................................................... 182
Fog...................................................... 45, 77
Headlight Switch ............................... 43, 44
Headlights.......................................... 43, 44
High Beam ................................................44
Instrument Cluster ............................ 43, 44
Intensity Control .......................................47
Interior................................................ 46, 47
Low Fuel ....................................................82
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .....................................77
Map ...........................................................46
Oil Temperature........................................ 76
Park .................................................... 45, 78
Reading .....................................................46
Seat Belt Reminder ..................................76
Turn Signals .............................. 45, 78, 182
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions .................................. 78, 80
Loading Vehicle ......................................... 132 Tires........................................................ 227
Locks Automatic Door.........................................28
Child Protection ........................................ 29
M
Maintenance .................................................61
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)....................................... 77, 85
Manual Service ................................................... 258 Memory Feature (Memory Seats) ............... 30
Memory Seat ................................................ 30
Methanol .................................................... 249
Mirrors .......................................................... 38
Automatic Dimming ................................. 38
Electric Powered ...................................... 38
Electric Remote ....................................... 38
Heated...................................................... 39
O
Occupant Restraints .................................. 157
Oil Pressure Light ......................................... 80
Oil, Engine Capacity.................................................. 251
Pressure Warning Light ........................... 80
Recommendation .................................. 251
Viscosity ................................................. 251
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) .............. 40
Operator Manual Owner's Manual ..................................... 258
Outlet Power........................................................ 57
Overheating, Engine .................................. 195
P
Paintwork (Cleaning And Maintenance) ... 239
Panic Brake Assist (PBA) System.............. 143
Park Assist.................................................. 120
ParkSense System ..................................... 120
Passive Entry ................................................ 26
Performance (Top Speed) ......................... 254
Pets ............................................................. 180
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..... 227
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