Oil Change Reminder
Your vehicle comes with an oil change reminder that determines when you should change the engine oil based on how you use your vehicle.
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
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Interval1
| Vehicle Use and Example
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7,500–10,000 mi (12,000–16,000 km)
| Normal
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Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
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5,000–7,500 mi (8,000–12,000 km)
| Severe
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Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
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3,000–5,000 mi (5,000–8,000 km)
| Extreme
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Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Extended engine idling
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1Hybrid vehicles may achieve longer distances between oil changes, but do not exceed the one year maximum oil change interval. Remaining oil life can be accessed through the information display. See
Resetting the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor.
Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display2
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Change the engine oil and filter.3
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Rotate the tires, inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
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Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
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Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level, if applicable with dipstick. Consult your dealer for requirements.
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Inspect the brake pads, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake.
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Inspect the engine coolant level/strength and the hoses.
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Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
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Inspect the rear axle and U-joints - all-wheel drive.
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Inspect the half-shaft boots.
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Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and the U-joints.
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Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
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2Do not exceed one year or
10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
Brake Fluid Maintenance4
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Every 3 Years
| Change the brake fluid.5
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4Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for the interval.
5Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.
Other Maintenance Items6
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Every
20,000 mi (32,000 km)
| Replace the cabin air filter.
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Every
30,000 mi (48,000 km)
| Replace the engine air filter.
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Every
100,000 mi (160,000 km)
| Replace the spark plugs.
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Inspect the accessory drive belt(s).7
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Every
150,000 mi (240,000 km)
| Change the automatic transmission fluid.
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Replace the accessory drive belt(s).8
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At
200,000 mi (322,000 km)
| Change the engine coolant.9
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6Perform 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.
7After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
8If not replaced within the last
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
9Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every five years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).