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WHAT IS NOT COVERED
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
DAMAGE FROMMISUSE ORACCIDENT
The warranties in this booklet do not cover repairs required due to fire, accidents, abuse, negligence, objects striking your vehicle,carrying corrosive materials (such as chemicals, acids andfertilizers), misuse (such as driving over curbs, overloading,spinning wheels, etc.), racing or participating in a racing event,improper disconnection of components, modifying the exhaustsystem, tampering or making adjustments which do not complywith DaimlerChrysler specifications.
Disconnecting, tampering with or changing the reading of the
odometer will void your warranties. D AMAGE FROMTHEENVIRONMENT
The warranties in this booklet do not cover fading or deterioration caused by exposure to the elements, or repairs required due toairborne fallout, acid rain, chemicals, tree sap, insects, bird or insectdroppings, salt, sand, gravel, road hazards, hail, windstorms,lightning, floods or any other event of nature. Road salt, car washes, scuffs and scratches, and everyday
abrasion from sand and dirt can affect the appearance of a vehicleÕs wheels (steel, chrome and aluminum) and other undercarriageparts. Some surface corrosion with use is normal; it is not a defectand is not covered by any warranty. N ORMAL MAINTENANCE ANDWEAR
The warranties in this booklet do not cover normal maintenance services, such as oil and filter changes, generallubrication, tire rotation, alignments, engine tune-ups and replacing spark plugs, light bulbs and fuses. Requiredmaintenance services are described in detail in your OwnerÕsManual and herein. The warranties also do not cover worn wiperblades, clutch discs, brake rotors, pads, linings or drums,windshield and rear window (unless they are defective, see
page 7).
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MAINTENANCE Scheduled maintenance must be completed to provide the best vehicle
performance and reliability . The limited warranties in the warranty booklet DO NOT COVER repairs
required due to improper maintenance. W e strongly suggest you keep track of scheduled maintenance and
keep receipts or other documents. Use only recommended Mopar lubricants and genuine Mopar parts.
NOTE: WHERE TIME (MONTHS) AND METRAGE ARE INDICA TED, FOLLOW THE INTERVAL
THA T OCCURS FIRST .
AT EACH STOP FOR FUEL
¥ Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after
a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground willimprove the accuracy of the oil level reading.
Add oil only when the level is at or below the
ADD or MIN mark.
¥ Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required.
ONCE A MONTH
¥ Check the tire pressure and look for unusualwear or damage.
¥ Inspect the battery and clean and tighten theterminals as required.
¥ Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir , brake
master cylinder , power steering and transmission
and add as needed.
¥ Check all the lights and all other electrical itemsfor correct operation.
¥ Check rubber seals on each side of the radiatorfor proper fit (all except Pacifica ).
¥ Check and clean wiper blades. Replace if required.
VISUAL INSPECTIONS Ð
INSPECT FOR SIGNS OF COMPONENT
DETERIORA TION AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
There are two maintenance schedules contained in your OwnerÕ s Manual. Schedule
ÒAÓ lists the scheduled maintenance to beperformed under normal operating conditions.Schedule ÒBÓ is for vehicles that are operatedunder one or more of the following conditions:day or night temperatures are below 0 ¡C; stop
and go driving; extensive engine idling; drivingin dusty conditions; short trips of less than 16.2 km; more than 50% of your driving is atsustained high speeds during hot weather ,
above 32 ¡C; trailer towing; taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service); off-roador desert driving; if equipped for and operatingwith E-85 (ethanol) fuel. Schedule ÒBÓ bestdescribes operating conditions in Canada and isthe recommended service schedule. For yourconvenience, the scheduled maintenanceintervals outlined in this booklet follow theSevere Service Schedule as described in yourOwnerÕ
s Manual.
The performance of all scheduled service workis required to maintain your vehicle in goodoperating condition and to keep your warrantyvalid throughout the warranty period. Thespecified services are available at yourauthorized Chrysler , Dodge or Jeep
¨dealer
.
DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. reserves theright to deny warranty coverage if the vehiclehas not been properly maintained.
INTRODUCTION
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