Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you should change the engine oil based on how you use your vehicle. By using several important factors in its calculations, the monitor helps reduce the cost of owning your vehicle and reduces environmental waste at the same time.
This means you do not have to remember to change the oil on a mileage-based schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when an oil change is due by displaying a message in the information display.
The following table provides examples of vehicle use and its impact on oil change intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil change intervals depend on several factors and generally decrease with severity of use.

When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message  
Interval1   Vehicle Use and Example  
7,500–10,000 mi (12,000–16,000 km)   Normal  
Normal commuting with highway driving   No, or moderate, load or towing   Flat to moderately hilly roads   No extended idling  
5,000–7,500 mi (8,000–12,000 km)   Severe  
Moderate to heavy load or towing   Mountainous or off-road conditions   Extended idling   Extended hot or cold operation  
3,000–5,000 mi (5,000–8,000 km)   Extreme  
Maximum load or towing   Extreme hot or cold operation   Extended engine idling  

1Hybrid vehicles may achieve longer distances between oil changes, but do not exceed the 1 year maximum oil change interval. Remaining oil life can be accessed through the information display.   See   Information Displays. 
Normal Maintenance Intervals

At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display1  
Change the engine oil and filter.  
Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure the tread depth.  
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.  
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level, if your vehicle has a dipstick. Consult your dealer for requirements.  
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake.  
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.  
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.  
Inspect the front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings. Four–wheel drive vehicles.  
Inspect the half-shaft boots.  
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and the U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.  
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.  

1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.

Brake Fluid Maintenance2  
Every 3 Years   Change the brake fluid.3  

2 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for the interval.
3Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.

Other Maintenance Items 1  
Every 20,000 mi (32,000 km)   Replace the cabin air filter.  
Every 30,000 mi (48,000 km)   Replace the engine air filter.  
Every 100,000 mi (160,000 km)   Replace the spark plugs.  
Inspect the accessory drive belt or belts. 2  
Every 150,000 mi (240,000 km)   Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.  
Change the front axle fluid. Four-wheel drive vehicles.  
Change the rear axle fluid.  
Change the transfer case fluid. Four-wheel drive vehicles.  
Replace the accessory drive belt or belts.  
At 200,000 mi (320,000 km)   Change the engine coolant. 3  

1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
3 Initial replacement at 10 years or 200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every five years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km).

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