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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure 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 engine is shut off. Checking engine oil level
when the engine is cold will give you an incorrect
reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of
the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the
range markings on the dipstick. Either the range mark-
ings consist of a crosshatch zone marked SAFE or a
crosshatch zone marked with MIN at the low end of the
range and MAX at the high end of the range. Adding
1.0 qt (1.0 l) of oil when the reading is at the low end of
the range marking will raise the oil level to the high end
of the range marking.
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7. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert it until seated.Then, remove the dipstick and note the fluid level on
both sides. The fluid level reading is only valid if there
is a solid coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick.
Note that the holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid
if the actual level is at or above the hole.
• If the fluid is hot, the fluid level should be in the
crosshatched area marked “HOT” (between the up-
per two holes in the dipstick).
• If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between
the lower two holes in the area marked “COLD.”
If the fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick
tube to bring it to the proper level. Do not overfill. After
adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube, wait
at least two minutes for the oil to fully drain into the
transmission before rechecking the fluid level. NOTE:
If it is necessary to check the transmission below
the operating temperature, the fluid level should be
between the two COLD (lower) holes on the dipstick
with the fluid at approximately 80°F (27°C). If the fluid
level is correctly established at 80°F (27°C), it should be
between the HOT (upper) reference holes when the
transmission reaches 180°F (82°C). Remember it is best to
check the level at the normal operating temperature.
8. Check for leaks. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION!
•Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in
transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and
filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genu-
ine Parts” in this section for fluid specifications.
(Continued)
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Parking............................. .434
Warning Light ........................ .307
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................419
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........106
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................230
Bulb Replacement ........................ .594
Bulbs, Light .............................111
Camera, Rear ............................251
Capacities, Fluid ..........................602
Caps, Filler Fuel .................................492
Oil (Engine) .......................... .545
Power Steering ........................ .434
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................570
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................108
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .287
Cargo Area Features .......................284
Cargo Compartment .......................284 Light
............................... .284
Luggage Carrier ........................293
Cargo Load Floor ........................ .285
Cargo Management System ..................285
Rollaway Tonneau Cover ..................287
Tri-Fold Load Floor ..................... .285
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .286
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................285
Car Washes ............................ .580
Cellular Phone .......................... .375
Certification Label ........................ .494
Chains, Tire ............................ .471
Changing A Flat Tire .......................518
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .451
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .302
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............107
Checks, Safety .......................... .107
Child Restraint ............................80
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Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........239
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............443
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......251
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................537
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................515
Jacking ...............................518
Jump Starting ..........................532
Overheating .......................... .515
Towing ............................. .539
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........548
Engine .................................106
Air Cleaner .......................... .554
Block Heater ..........................417
Break-In Recommendations ................106
Checking Oil Level ..................... .551
Compartment ..........................545
Compartment Identification ................546
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................567 Cooling
............................. .566
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................46
Fails to Start .......................... .415
Flooded, Starting .......................415
Fuel Requirements ..................... .483
Jump Starting ..........................532
Oil..................................551
Oil Change Interval ..................... .320
Oil Filler Cap ..........................545
Oil Selection .......................... .552
Oil Synthetic ..........................554
Operation ............................ .106
Overheating .......................... .515
Starting ............................. .412
Temperature Gauge ..................... .310
Engine Oil Viscosity .......................553
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................553
Enhanced Accident

Response Feature............76
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
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Oil Change Indicator.......................305
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................305
Oil, Engine ............................. .551
Capacity ............................ .602
Change Interval ........................320
Checking ............................ .551
Dipstick ............................. .551
Disposal ............................. .554
Filter ............................... .554
Filter Disposal ........................ .554
Identification Logo ..................... .552
Materials Added to ..................... .554
Recommendation .......................552
Synthetic ............................ .554
Viscosity ............................ .553
Oil Filter, Selection ........................554
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................547
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ............256Operating Precautions
..................... .547
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................120
Overhead Console ........................ .253
Overheating, Engine .......................310
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .580
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ............................434
ParkSense System, Rear .....................243
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) ......219
Passing Light ............................230
Pets .................................. .106
Pets, Transporting ........................ .106
Phone (Pairing) .......................... .155
Phone (Uconnect®) ........................124
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........456
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