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WHAT IS NOT COVERED
D
AMAGE FROMIMPROPER MAINTENANCE
The warranties in this booklet do not cover repairs required due to improper maintenance, lack of maintenance, use of contaminatedor dirty fuels or failure to use the proper fuels and lubricantsrecommended in the OwnerÕs Manual and herein. E XTRA EXPENSES
The warranties in this booklet do not cover incidental or con -
sequential damages such as loss of use of your vehicle, loss of time, inconvenience, expense for fuel, telephone, travel, rental car,overnight accommodation, loss or damage to your personalproperty, commercial loss, loss of income, etc.N ON -DAIMLERCHR YSLERMODIFICA TIONS
The warranties in this booklet do not cover repairs required because of non-DaimlerChrysler modifications, installation ofspecial equipment or accessories, or use of special materials, fuelsor additives. This includes special bodies, body conversions, fuelsystem conversions, trailer hitches, window tints, sunroofs, theftalarms, etc. Non-DaimlerChrysler modifications do not bythemselves void your warranty, but they are not covered byyour warranty.
N ON -DAIMLERCHR YSLERPAR TS
The warranties in this booklet do not cover parts, equipment,materials or additives not supplied by DaimlerChrysler or notcertified for use on your vehicle. Performance and racing parts areconsidered to be non-DaimlerChrysler parts.
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OPTIONAL DAIMLERCHRYSLER CANADA SERVICE CONTRACTS
I
NELIGIBLE VEHICLES
Vehicles involved in an accident to the extent of becoming an insurance write-off; vehicles not registered in Canada; vehicles placedin taxi, limousine or livery services; vehicles used to plow snow or usedin postal or dump truck services; vehicles used off-road; cab andchassis trucks; vehicles altered or converted from specified originalDaimlerChrysler equipment; vehicles used in emergency services(police, ambulance, towing); and motor homes are not eligible for aDaimlerChrysler Canada Service Contract.
Vehicles used in any competition event, pulling a trailer that
exceeds the rated capacity of the vehicle, or failure to adhere to therequirements for vehicles used to pull a trailer as outlined in theOwnerÕs Manual are not eligible.
W HEN PLAN COVERAGE STAR TS AND ENDS
All new vehicle plans commence from the warranty start date (theoriginal in-service date of the vehicle) and from zero metrage.
Substitute transportation coverage begins on the date the
contract is purchased, subject to acceptance by DaimlerChryslerCanada. Plan expiration is specified in your plan provision. E LIGIBLE VEHICLES
DaimlerChrysler Canada vehicles which have 3/60 Basic and/or 5/100 Powertrain Warranty and are less than three years in service,and have accumulated less than 60,000 kilometres, are eligible forservice contracts.
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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 theoil 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 .
¥ 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
ÒBÓ best describes operating conditions inCanada and is the recommended serviceschedule. For your convenience, the scheduledmaintenance intervals outlined in this bookletfollow the Severe Service Schedule as describedin your OwnerÕ s Manual. Schedule ÒBÓ is for
vehicles that are operated under one or more ofthe following conditions: day or night tempera -
tures are below 0 ¡C; stop and go driving;
extensive engine idling; driving in dustyconditions; short trips of less than 16.2 km; more than 50% of your driving is at sustainedhigh speeds during hot weather
, above 32¡C;
trailer towing; taxi, police, or delivery service(commercial service); off-road or desert driving;if equipped for and operating with E-85(ethanol) fuel. Schedule ÒAÓ is for vehicles thatare not operated under any of the conditionslisted under Schedule ÒB.Ó
The performance of all scheduled servicework is required to maintain your vehicle ingood operating condition. DaimlerChryslerCanada Inc. reserves the right to denywarranty coverage if the vehicle has not beenproperly maintained. While we do not insistthat such work be performed by factory-authorized dealers, we strongly recommendthat an authorized Chrysler , Jeep
¨or Dodge
dealer perform this work.
INTRODUCTION
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