72GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Window Fogging
Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild, rainy,
and/or humid weather. To clear the windows, select
Defrost or Mix mode and increase the front blower speed.
Do not use the Recirculation mode without A/C for long
periods, as fogging may occur.
Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the
windshield, is free of obstructions, such as leaves. Leaves
collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they
enter the air distribution box, they could plug the water
drains. In Winter months, make sure the air intake is clear
of ice, slush, and snow.
Cabin Air Filter
The Climate Control system filters out dust and pollen
from the air. Contact an authorized dealer to service your
cabin air filter, and to have it replaced when needed.
Stop/Start System — If Equipped
While in an Autostop, the Climate Control system may
automatically adjust airflow to maintain cabin comfort.
Customer settings will be maintained upon return to an
engine running condition.
Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped
The Windshield Wiper De-Icer is a heating element located
at the base of the windshield.
It operates automatically once the following conditions are
met:
Activation By Front Defrost
The Windshield Wiper De-Icer activates automatically
during a cold weather manual start with full defrost,
and when the ambient temperature is below 33°F
(0.6°C) .
Activation By Rear Defrost
The Windshield Wiper De-Icer activates automatically
when the Rear Defrost is operating and the ambient
temperature is below 33°F (0.6°C) .
Activation By Remote Start Operation
When Remote Start is activated and the outside
ambient temperature is less than 33°F (0.6°C) the
Windshield Wiper De-Icer will activate. Exiting Remote
Start will resume its previous operation. If the Wind -
shield Wiper De-Icer was active, the timer and opera -
tion will continue.
Operating Tips Chart
WEATHER CONTROL SETTINGS
Hot Weather And Vehicle Interior Is Very Hot Set the mode control to
(Panel Mode), (A/
C) on, and blower on high.
Roll down the windows for a minute to flush out the
hot air. Adjust the controls as needed to achieve comfort.
Warm Weather Turn (A/C) on and set
the mode control to (Panel Mode).
Cool Sunny Operate in (Bi-Level
Mode).
Cool & Humid Conditions Set the mode control to
(Mix Mode) and turn (A/C) on to keep
windows clear.
Cold Weather Set the mode control to
(Floor Mode). If
windshield fogging starts
to occur, move the control
to (Mix Mode).
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Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if
using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road
or frequent trailer towing. X
X X XX XX
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake
function. X
X X XX XX
Inspect transfer case fluid. XX XXX
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. XX XXX
Replace the cabin air filter. To be replaced every 12,000 miles (19,000 km).
Replace spark plugs (3.0L Engine).
1X X Replace spark plugs (5.7L Engine).
1
X Replace spark plugs (6.4L Engine).
1
X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first. X
X
Mileage Or Time Passed (Whichever
Comes First)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
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Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling —
R–1234yf
R–1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a Hydrofluo -
roolefin (HFO) that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-friendly substance with
a low global-warming potential. The manufacturer
recommends that air conditioning service be performed by
an authorized dealer using recovery and recycling
equipment.
NOTE:Use only manufacturer approved A/C system PAG
compressor oil, and refrigerants.
Cabin Air Filter Replacement
The cabin air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind
the glove compartment. Perform the following procedure
to replace the filter:
1. Open the glove compartment and remove all contents.
2. With the glove compartment door open, remove the glove compartment tension tether and tether clip by
sliding the clip toward the face of the glove
compartment door. Lift the clip out of glove
compartment door and release into dash panel.
Left Side Of Glove Compartment
3. Pull the right hand side of the glove compartment door toward the rear of the vehicle to disengage the
glove compartment door from its hinges.
NOTE:When disengaging the glove compartment door from its
hinges, there will be some resistance. 4. There are glove compartment travel stops on both
sides of the glove compartment door, angle the glove
compartment in order to allow each side travel stop
to release the glove compartment from the dash
panel.
Glove Compartment
1 — Tension Tether
2 — Glove Compartment Door
1 — Glove Compartment Travel Stops
2 — Glove Compartment Door
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5. Pull out on the access door release tab and then pull
down from the top to remove the cabin air filter
access door from the vehicle.
Cabin Air Filter Access Door
6. Push the outside retaining tabs towards the cabin air filter cover to release the cover from the HVAC
housing.
Cabin Air Filter Cover
7. Remove the cabin air filter by pulling it straight out of the housing.
Cabin Air Filter
8. Install the cabin air filter with the arrow on the filter pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter
cover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage into
the HVAC housing.
9. Align the lower tabs on the access panel and then push the top in to lock it securely back into the dash
panel.
10. Angle the door to get the glove compartment travel stops back inside the dash panel.
11. Reinstall the glove compartment door on the door hinge.
12. Reattach the glove compartment tension tether by inserting the tether clip in the glove compartment and
sliding the clip away from the face of the glove
compartment door.
NOTE:Ensure the glove compartment door hinges and glove
compartment travel stops are fully engaged.
1 — Access Door Release Tab
2 — Cabin Air Filter Access Door
1 — Cabin Air Filter Cover
2 — Retaining Tabs
1 — Cabin Air Filter
CAUTION!
The cabin air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate
airflow direction through the filter. Failure to properly
install the filter will result in the need to replace it more
often.
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