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REGULAR CHECK-UPS
To maintain the safe operation of your vehicle, it is
recommended that you perform the following tasks on a
regular basis (i.e., weekly or whenever the vehicle is
refueled).
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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 will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. See the procedure de-
scribed in Checking Your Engine Oil in the Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel section or under
Engine Oil in the Maintaining Your Vehicle section.
Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or
MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
•Inspect wiper blade condition.
•Check operation of lighting systems.
•Inspect tires for unusual wear, damage, and pressure
(at least every 14 days).
•Mechanical assemblies (e.g., engine, transmission, etc.)
- check for leaks.
Once a Month
•
Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and power steering and add as
needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 103
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 215
Adding Fuel.......................... 166
Aiming Headlights...................... 238
Air Cleaner, Engine..................... 205
Air Conditioning....................121,208
Air Conditioning Filter................... 256
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 209
Air Conditioning System................. 208
Air Pressure, Tires...................153,154
Airbag................................ 28
Airbag Deployment...................... 32
Airbag Light........................31,109
Airbag Maintenance...................... 38
Airbag On/Off Switch..................36,40
Alignment and Balance.................. 163
Antenna.............................. 120
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 243
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 103
Appearance Care....................... 222
Ashtrays and Lighter..................... 63
Automatic Door Locks.................... 13
Automatic Transmission...............135,220Fluid and Filter Changes................ 221
Fluid Level Check..................... 220
Fluid Type.......................... 220
Special Additives..................... 221
Autostick............................. 139
Ball Joints............................ 210
Battery............................104,207
Saving Feature........................ 72
Belts, Drive........................... 205
Belts, Seat............................. 21
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 211
Brake Assist System...................... 85
Brake, Parking......................... 142
Brake System.......................144,217
Anti-Lock........................... 144
Hoses.............................. 218
Master Cylinder...................... 219
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . 46,152
Bulbs, Light........................... 235
Capacities, Fluid....................... 241
Capacity, Cargo Weight.................. 168
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Daytime Running...................... 73
Exterior............................. 73
Exterior Check........................ 47
Fog ................................ 74
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 172
Headlights........................... 73
Instrument Cluster..................... 72
Interior...........................71,235
License............................. 238
Lights On Reminder.................... 73
Malfunction Indicator.................. 110
Map Reading......................... 72
Park.............................73,236
Rear Tail............................ 237
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 104
Turn Signal.......................236,237
Loading Vehicle........................ 268
Capacities........................... 168
Tires ............................... 268
Lubrication, Body....................... 211
Maintenance Free Battery................. 207
Maintenance Procedures.................. 201Maintenance Schedules.................. 249
Malfunction Indicator Light............ 110,199
Manual Override, Convertible Top.......... 189
Manual, Service........................ 263
Manual Transmission.................133,221
Fluid Level Check..................... 221
Frequency of Fluid Change.............. 221
Lubricant Selection.................... 221
Marker Lights, Side..................... 236
Master Cylinder........................ 219
Mirrors............................... 66
Electric Powered....................... 67
Electric Remote....................... 66
Exterior Folding....................... 66
Heated.............................. 66
Outside............................. 66
Rearview............................ 66
Vanity.............................. 68
Monitor, Tire Pressure System...........80,157
Mopar Parts........................200,262
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 75
Occupant Restraints...................... 21
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