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WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
If you have any doubt about your ability to perform
a service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain the maintenance service
recommended by the engineers who designed your ve-
hicle.
Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed
maintenance internals, there are other items that should
operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance.
However, if a malfunction of these items does occur, it
could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance.
These items should be inspected if a malfunction is
observed or suspected.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the
engine oil must be maintained, at the correct level. Check
the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
2.7L Engine Oil Dipstick
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The best time to check the oil level is about 5 minutes
after a fully warmed up engine is shut off or before
starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
3.5L Engine Oil DipstickEngine Oil Dipstick
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Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground also
will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
Maintain the oil level between the MIN and MAX
markings on the dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when
the reading is at the MIN mark will result in a MAX
reading on these engines.
2.7L Engine Oil Fill
3.5L Engine Oil Fill
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Memory Feature......................57,61
Memory Seat........................... 21
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 93
Mirrors............................... 56
Automatic Dimming.................... 56
Electric Remote....................... 57
Heated.............................. 56
Outside............................. 57
Rearview............................ 56
Vanity.............................. 58
Mopar Parts........................193,255
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 68
Occupant Restraints...................... 27
Odometer............................. 111
Oil, Engine........................... 194
Change Interval...................... 197
Checking........................... 194
Dipstick............................ 194
Disposal............................ 199
Filter.............................. 200
Identification Logo.................... 198
Materials Added to.................... 199Quality............................. 198
Recommendation..................... 198
Synthetic........................... 199
Onboard Diagnostic System............191,192
Opener, Garage Door...................76,81
Operator Manuals........................ 4
Overhead Console.....................75,96
Overhead Travel Information Center......... 96
Overheating, Engine..................... 176
Owner’s Manual......................4,257
Paint Care............................ 220
Paint Damage......................... 220
Panic Alarm........................... 20
Parking Brake......................... 156
Parking On Hill........................ 156
Passing Light........................... 69
Pets.................................. 48
Pets, Transporting....................... 48
Power
Distribution Center.................... 224
Door Locks.......................... 14
Outlet.............................. 100
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