Axle and PTU Maintenance
The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and rearaxle (AWD only) in your vehicle does notrequire any normal scheduled maintenanceunless the vehicle has experiencedextended periods of extreme/severe dutycycle driving or the PTU and/or the rearaxle has been submerged in water.Checking the PTU and rear axle fluid is notnecessary unless the unit shows signs ofleakage. Contact an authorized dealer forservice.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. We however, urge you to haveall recommended maintenance servicesperformed at the specified intervals andto record all vehicle service.
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air FilterReplacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin airfilter is dependent on exposure to dustyand dirty conditions. Vehicles operated inthese conditions require frequentinspection and replacement of the engineair filter and cabin air filter.
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Tampering with emissionscontrol systems includingrelated sensors or the DieselExhaust Fluid system can result in reducedengine power and the illumination of theservice engine soon light.
Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem
Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
•Removal or rendering inoperative byany person other than for purposes ofmaintenance.
•Repair or replacement of any device orelement of the design incorporated intoa new vehicle for the purpose of noisecontrol prior to its sale or delivery tothe ultimate purchaser or while it is inuse.
•The use of the vehicle after any personremoves or renders inoperative anydevice or element of the design.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencymay presume to constitute tampering asfollows:
•Removal of hood blanket, fender apronabsorbers, fender apron barriers,underbody noise shields or acousticallyabsorptive material.
•Tampering or rendering inoperative theengine speed governor, to allow enginespeed to exceed manufacturerspecifications.
If the engine does not start, runs rough,experiences a decrease in engineperformance, experiences excess fuelconsumption or produces excessiveexhaust smoke, check for the following:
•A plugged or disconnected air inletsystem hose.
•A plugged engine air filter element.
•Water in the fuel filter and waterseparator.
•A clogged fuel filter.
•Contaminated fuel.
•Air in the fuel system, due to looseconnections.
•An open or pinched sensor hose.
•Incorrect engine oil level.
•Incorrect fuel for climatic conditions.
•Incorrect engine oil viscosity forclimactic conditions.
Note:Some vehicles have a lifetime fuelfilter that is integrated with the fuel tank.Regular maintenance or replacement is notneeded.
Note:If these checks do not help youcorrect the concern, have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Noise Emissions Warranty,Prohibited Tampering Acts andMaintenance
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulationbecame effective governing the noiseemission on trucks over 10,000 lb(4,536 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR). The preceding statementsconcerning prohibited tampering acts andmaintenance, and the noise warrantyfound in the Warranty Guide, areapplicable to complete chassis cabs over10,000 lb (4,536 kg) GVWR.
EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS
For your particular global region, yourvehicle may be equipped with features andoptions that are different from the featuresand options that are described in thisOwner’s Manual. A market uniquesupplement may be supplied thatcomplements this book. By referring to themarket unique supplement, if provided,you can properly identify those features,recommendations and specifications thatare unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s
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Calculating the Load Limit.......................259Canceling the Set Speed..........................204Capacities and Specifications................363Catalytic Converter......................................180Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting............................................180Catalytic Converter Precautions............180Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting........................................180Catalytic Converter – WarningLamps................................................................180Center Console..............................................153Opening the Center Console..........................153Changing a Flat Tire....................................354Changing a Road Wheel...........................354Changing the 12V Battery..........................315Changing the 12V Battery - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV).............................318Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.0LEcoBoost™..................................................313Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.5L,Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)...............314Changing the Fuel Filter.............................315Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Push Button Start.........64Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles Without: Push ButtonStart.................................................................63Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password...................................381Charging a Device.........................................147Charging a Wireless Device.......................152Checking MyKey System Status..............69Checking the Brake Fluid...........................192Checking the Coolant................................309Checking the Seatbelts...............................48Checking the Tire Pressures....................346Checking the Wiper Blades........................89Children and Airbags.....................................53Child Restraint Anchor Points....................32Locating the Child Restraint Lower AnchorPoints...................................................................32Locating the Child Restraint Top TetherAnchor Points...................................................33What Are the Child Restraint AnchorPoints...................................................................32Child Restraints...............................................33Child Restraint Position Information.............33
Child Restraints Recommendation...............34Child Safety.......................................................31Child Restraint Anchor Points..........................32Child Restraints.....................................................33Installing Child Restraints.................................34Child Safety Locks..........................................41Child Safety Precautions..............................31Cleaning Products........................................327Cleaning the Exterior..................................328Cleaning Camera Lenses andSensors.............................................................329Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or StainlessSteel...................................................................328Cleaning Headlamps and RearLamps...............................................................328Cleaning Stripes or Graphics.........................329Cleaning the Engine Compartment............329Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............328Cleaning the Underbody.................................329Cleaning Wheels................................................328Cleaning Windows and WiperBlades...............................................................328Cleaning the Interior...................................329Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats.................331Cleaning Displays and Screens....................330Cleaning Fabric...................................................330Cleaning Leather................................................330Cleaning Moonroof Tracks..............................331Cleaning Plastic.................................................330Cleaning Seatbelts.............................................331Cleaning Storage Compartments................331Cleaning the Instrument Panel....................329Cleaning Vinyl.......................................................331Clearing All MyKeys.......................................69Climate Control.............................................125Auto Mode.............................................................126Climate Control Hints.................................128Cold Weather Precautions.......................278Configuring the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 4.2 Inch Screen...............................120Connected Vehicle.......................................377Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.............................................................377Connected Vehicle Data..............................24Connected Vehicle Limitations...............377Connected Vehicle Requirements.........377Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: Modem............................378
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Preparing Your Vehicle forStorage.........................................................333Programming a MyKey................................69Programming the Remote Control.........66Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats..........................................53PunctureSee: Changing a Flat Tire................................354Push Button Ignition Switch.....................157
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Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...........................................................463Blind Spot Information SystemSensors.............................................................463Body Control Module.......................................469Cruise Control Module.....................................473Keys and Remote Controls.............................477Radio Transceiver Module..............................482SYNC......................................................................483Telematics Control Unit..................................487Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemSensors............................................................488Wireless Accessory ChargingModule.............................................................496Rear Exterior....................................................30Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.......................................................146Rear Occupant Alert SystemIndicators......................................................146Rear Occupant Alert SystemLimitations...................................................145Rear Occupant Alert SystemPrecautions..................................................145Rear Occupant Alert System...................145Rear Parking Aid.............................................211Locating the Rear Parking AidSensors..............................................................212Rear Parking Aid Audible Warnings..............212Rear Parking Aid Limitations...........................211What is the Rear Parking Aid...........................211Rear Seats.......................................................142Manual Seats.......................................................142Rear View Camera Guide Lines...............214Rear View Camera Object DistanceIndicators......................................................215Rear View Camera Precautions..............214
Rear View Camera........................................214Rear View Camera Settings............................215Rear View Camera Settings......................215Switching Rear View Camera Delay On andOff........................................................................216Zooming the Rear View Camera In andOut.......................................................................215Recovery Towing..........................................289Accessing the Front Towing Point...............289Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Gasoline, AWD...........................................292Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Gasoline, FWD...........................................292Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)..............292Refueling..........................................................174Manually Opening the Fuel Filler Door........177Refueling System Overview............................174Refueling Your Vehicle.......................................174Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge...........................................................195Remote Control Limitations.......................61Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle............................................................122Remote Start Limitations..........................122Remote Start Precautions.........................122Remote Start Remote ControlIndicators......................................................123Remote Start..................................................122Remote Start Settings................................123Removing and Installing theTailgate............................................................82Removing the Key Blade - Vehicles With:Push Button Start.......................................62Removing Your Vehicle FromStorage.........................................................334Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............332Replacement PartsRecommendation....................................502Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................65Replacing the Cabin Air Filter...................134Replacing the Front Wiper Blades..........89Reporting Safety Defects inCanada..........................................................461Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates.............................................................461
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