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service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating
temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only
be checked once a month.
When additional coolant is needed to maintain the
proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do
not overfill.
Points To Remember
NOTE:
When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles of
operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front
of the engine compartment. This is normally a result of
moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulat-
ing on the radiator and being vaporized when the
thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant to enter the
radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
²Do not overfill the coolant bottle.
²Check coolant freeze point in the system.
²If frequent coolant additions are required, or if the
level in the recovery bottle does not drop when the
engine cools, the cooling system should be pressure
tested for leaks.
²Maintain coolant concentration at 50% ethylene glycol
antifreeze (minimum) in water for proper corrosion
protection of your engine that contains aluminum
components.
²Make sure that the radiator and coolant bottle hoses
are not kinked or obstructed.
²Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas
mileage, and increased emissions.
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence
of heat and mechanical damage. Hard or soft spots,
brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and exces-
sive swelling indicate deterioration of the rubber.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)19 Gallons 72 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.4 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified Engine Oil) 5 Qts 4.7 Liters
4.0 Liter Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified Engine Oil) 6 Qts 5.7 Liters
Cooling System *
2.4 Liter Engine (MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000
Mile Formula)9 Qts 8.5 Liters
4.0 Liter Engine (MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000
Mile Formula)10.5 Qts 9.9 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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Hoses.............................. 243
Master Cylinder...................... 244
Parking............................ 175
Warning Light....................... 119
Brakes............................... 177
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 166
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 39
Bulb Replacement...................... 257
Calibration, Compass..................... 47
Capacities, Fluid....................... 258
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 200
Power Steering....................... 236
Car Washes........................... 249
Carpeting............................. 252
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 148
Cassette Tape Player.........126,130,132,140,142
Catalytic Converter..................... 232
Caution, Exhaust Gas..................... 40
CD Changer........................133,138
CD Player......................128,135,137
CD Player Maintenance.................. 149Cellular Phone......................... 149
Chains, Tire........................... 196
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 213
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 185
Check Engine Light..................... 118
Child Restraint.....................29,33,36
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 33
Cigar Lighter........................... 62
Climate Control........................ 149
Clock................................ 120
Clutch Interlocking Ignition System......160,165
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 149
Compact Disc Player.................... 140
Compass.............................. 46
Compass Calibration..................... 47
Compass Variance....................... 48
Console............................... 65
Console, Floor.......................... 65
Contract, Service....................... 282
Converter, Catalytic..................... 232
Cooling System........................ 239
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 241
Coolant Capacity..................... 258
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