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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 216
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . 216
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . 219
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . 223
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . 235
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . 236
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . 239
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . 246
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Tire Pressure for High-SpeedOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . 249
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 250
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . 255
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . 257
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 257
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 258
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 261
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . 272
Towing the Vehicle
Transporting a Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . 274
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
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Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires, including
the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be
inspected for signs of wear or damage
at least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
.The indicators at three or more
places around the tire can be seen.
.There is cord or fabric showing
through the tire's rubber.
.The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut,
or snagged deep enough to show
cord or fabric.
.The tire has a bump, bulge, or split.
.The tire has a puncture, cut, or other
damage that cannot be repaired well
because of the size or location of the
damage.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated according to the
interval specified in the Maintenance
Schedule. SeeMaintenance Schedule
0 287. Tires are rotated to achieve a more
uniform wear for all tires. The first
rotation is the most important.
Anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate
the tires as soon as possible, check for
proper tire inflation pressure, and check
for damaged tires or wheels. If the
unusual wear continues after the
rotation, check the wheel alignment.
See
When It Is Time for New Tires 0255
and
Wheel Replacement 0258.
Use this rotation pattern when rotating
the tires. Do not include the compact spare tire
in the tire rotation.
Adjust the front and rear tires to the
recommended inflation pressure on the
Tire and Loading Information label after
the tires have been rotated. See
Tire
Pressure 0248 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0171.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System.
See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
0 250.
Check that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 295, and “Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire” underTire
Changing 0267.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
cause wheel nuts to become loose
over time. The wheel could come off
and cause a crash. When changing a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
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times as well on the government course
as a tire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance. Warning:
The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire's resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law. Warning:
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned and
balanced at the factory to provide the
longest tire life and best overall
performance. Adjustments to wheel
alignment and tire balancing are not
necessary on a regular basis. Consider an
alignment check if there is unusual tire wear
or the vehicle is significantly pulling to one
side or the other. Some slight pull to the
left or right, depending on the crown of the
road and/or other road surface variations
such as troughs or ruts, is normal. If the
vehicle is vibrating when driving on a
smooth road, the tires and wheels may
need to be rebalanced. See your dealer for
proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked,
or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts
keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the
wheel leaks air, replace it. Some aluminum
wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if
any of these conditions exist.
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Because of the way people use vehicles,
maintenance needs vary. There may need to
be more frequent checks and services. The
Additional Required Services - Normal are for
vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire and
Loading Information label. SeeVehicle
Load Limits 0171.
.Are driven on reasonable road surfaces
within legal driving limits.
.Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel 0211.
Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services -
Normal Service.
The Additional Required Services - Severe are
for vehicles that are:
.Mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot
weather.
.Mainly driven in hilly or mountainous
terrain.
.Frequently towing a trailer.
.Used for high speed or competitive
driving.
.Used for taxi, police, or delivery service. Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services -
Severe Service.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can be
dangerous and can cause serious injury.
Perform maintenance work only if the
required information, proper tools, and
equipment are available. If they are not,
see your dealer to have a trained
technician do the work. See
Doing Your
Own Service Work 0216.
Maintenance Schedule
Tire Rotation and Required Services
Every 12 000 km (7,500 mi)
Tires are rotated to achieve a more uniform
wear for all tires. The first rotation is the
most important.
Anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate the
tires as soon as possible, check for proper
tire inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the unusual
wear continues after the rotation, check the wheel alignment. See
When It Is Time for
New Tires 0255 and
Wheel Replacement 0258.
.Perform Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection.
See Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
0 289.
.Lubricate body components. See Exterior
Care 0277.
Additional Required Services —Normal
Service
Every 12 000 km (7,500 mi)
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change engine
oil and filter, and reset oil life system. Or
when the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message displays, have the engine oil and
filter changed within the next 1 000 km
(600 mi). If driven under the best
conditions, the engine oil life system may
not indicate the need for vehicle service
for up to a year. The engine oil and filter
must be changed at least once a year and
the oil life system must be reset. Your
trained dealer technician can perform this
work. If the engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle within
5 000 km (3,000 mi) since the last service.
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Storage AreasCargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Cargo Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Struts Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
System Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129, 152
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Tires (cont'd)
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248, 249
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Sealant and Compressor Kit,
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 257
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 258
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . 255
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Towing General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Traction
Control System (TCS)/Electronic
Stability Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . 188
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133, 155
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . 301
Transporting
a Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
TTY Users Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
UpdatesSoftware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122, 141
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UsingInfotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
V
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
W
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 85
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83