Miles 84,000 90,000 96,000 102, 000
(Kilometers) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (163 000)
[Months] [84] [90] [96] [102]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if nec-
essary.X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary.LX
Replace the spark plugs.X
Lubricate the steering linkage joints and outer tie rod
ends.XXXX
Lubricate the steering and suspension ball joints. X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not re-
quired if previously replaced.XX
Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60
months.X
Inspect the transfer case fluid. X
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Miles 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120]
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if necessary.X
Replace the ignition cables (2.4L Only).X
Inspect the PCV Valve, and replace if necessary.LX
Replace the spark plugs.X
Lubricate the steering linkage joints and outer tie rod ends. X X X
Lubricate the steering and suspension ball joints. X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Replace the timing belt (2.4L Only). X
Inspect the drive belt, and replace as needed. Not required if pre-
viously replaced.X
Drain and refill the transfer case fluid. X
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.LThis maintenance is recommended by the manufac-
turer to the owner, but is not required to maintain
emissions warranty.
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About Your Brakes...................... 177
Add-A-Trunk........................... 65
Adding Washer Fluid.................... 155
Air Cleaner, Engine..................... 234
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 235
Air Conditioning....................... 151
Air Conditioning Controls................ 152
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 154
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 236
Air Filter............................. 234
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 192
Airbag................................ 22
Airbag Deployment...................... 27
Airbag Light........................29,118
Airbag Maintenance...................... 29
Airbag On/Off Switch.................... 26
Alignment and Balance.................. 195
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 147
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 258
Anti-Lock Brake System.................. 179
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 119
Appearance Care....................... 248Ashtray............................... 62
Ashtrays and Lighter..................... 62
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 46
Automatic Transmission...............165,245
Adding Fluid........................ 246
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 245
Fluid Level Check..................... 245
Fluid Type.......................... 245
Gear Ranges......................... 166
Shifting............................ 165
Special Additives..................... 246
Torque Converter..................... 170
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet................. 63
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 63
Battery............................... 234
Emergency Starting.................... 216
Voltmeter........................... 116
Belts, Drive........................... 231
Belts, Seat............................. 17
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 237
Brake System.......................... 243
Anti-Lock........................... 179
288 INDEX
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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Coolant Level........................ 241
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 240
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 239
Inspection........................... 239
Points to Remember................... 242
Pressure Cap........................ 241
Selection of Coolant................240,258
Temperature Gauge.................... 118
Corrosion Protection.................... 248
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 234
Cruise Control.......................... 60
Cruise Light........................... 116
Cup Holder............................ 64
Customer Assistance.................... 280
Daytime Running Lights.................. 58
Dealer Service......................... 227
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 154
Defroster, Windshield.................151,153
Delay Wipers........................... 58
Deploying, Airbag....................... 27
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 225
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 57Dipsticks
Oil (Engine)......................... 228
Disabled Vehicle Towing................. 219
Disposal
Engine Oil.......................... 231
Used Coolant........................ 240
Door Locks............................ 15
Doors................................ 15
Drive Belts............................ 231
Driving.............................. 181
Off-Pavement........................ 181
Off-Road........................... 181
On Hills............................ 182
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 181
When to Use Low Range............... 181
Dual Top.............................. 66
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary................. 63
Electrical Power Outlets................... 63
Electronic Speed Control.................. 60
Emergency Brake....................... 175
Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light................... 119
290 INDEX
Hood Release.......................... 55
Hoses............................242,243
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid.................. 246
Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Infant Restraint.......................29,30
Inflation Pressure Tires................... 192
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 46
Instrument Cluster...................... 115
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 114
Interior Appearance Care................. 252
Interior Fuses.......................... 254
Interior Lights.......................... 56
Intermittent Wipers...................... 58
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 211
Jack Operation......................... 214
Jacking Instructions..................... 214
Jump Starting......................... 216Key, Programming....................... 13
Key Release Button...................... 11
Key, Replacement....................... 13
Key, Sentry............................ 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keys................................. 11
Lane Change and Turn Signals............. 116
Lap Belts.............................. 17
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 17
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren)........................... 33
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 197
Lighter, Cigar.......................... 62
Lights................................ 56
Airbag...........................29,118
Anti-Lock........................... 119
Anti-Lock Warning.................... 119
Brake Warning....................... 119
Check Engine........................ 118
Check Gauges........................ 118
Cruise.............................. 116
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Mopar Parts........................227,284
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 56
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 39
Occupant Restraints...................... 16
Octane Rating, Gasoline.................. 197
Odometer............................. 119
Trip ............................... 119
Off-Pavement Driving................... 181
Off-Road Driving....................... 181
Oil, Engine........................... 228
Capacity............................ 258
Dipstick............................ 228
Filter.............................. 231
Identification Logo.................... 230
Materials Added to.................... 231
Recommendation..................230,258
Viscosity............................ 258
Onboard Diagnostic System............225,226
Outside Rearview Mirrors................. 49
Overheating, Engine..................... 210
Owner's Manual....................... 285Paint Care............................ 248
Paint Damage......................... 248
Parking Brake......................... 175
Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch............ 26
Passing Light........................... 57
PCV Valve............................ 234
Pets.................................. 39
Pets, Transporting....................... 39
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 188
Polishing and Waxing................... 249
Power
Distribution Center.................... 256
Steering............................ 236
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 21
Preparation for Jacking................... 213
Pressure Gauge, Oil..................... 117
Radial Ply Tires........................ 193
Radio.......................122,130,135,140
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 121
Radio Operation..................130,135,149
Radio, Satellite......................... 145
Rear Axle............................. 248
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