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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
2.4L Engine...........................248
4.0L Engine...........................249
Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II........250
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs............................251
Replacement Parts......................252
Dealer Service.........................252
Maintenance Procedures..................253
▫Engine Oil..........................253▫Drive Belts — Check Condition And Tension . . 257
▫Spark Plugs.........................258
▫Catalytic Converter....................258
▫Engine Timing Belt — 2.4L Engine.........260
▫Ignition Wiring System — 2.4L Engine......260
▫Crankcase Emission Control System........260
▫Fuel Filter..........................260
▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter................260
▫Maintenance-Free Battery................261
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Engine Timing Belt — 2.4L Engine
Replace the engine timing belt at the intervals described
in the appropriate maintenance schedule.
Ignition Wiring System — 2.4L Engine
Replace the ignition cables at the intervals described in
the appropriate maintenance schedule.
Crankcase Emission Control System
Proper operation of this system depends on freedom
from sticking or plugging due to deposits. As vehicle
mileage builds up, the PCV valve and passages may
accumulate deposits. If a valve is not working properly,
replace it with a new valve. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
CLEAN THE OLD PCV VALVE!
Check ventilation hose for indication of damage or
plugging deposits. Replace if necessary.
Fuel Filter
A plugged fuel filter can cause hard starting or limit the
speed at which a vehicle can be driven. Should an
excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the fuel tank,
frequent replacement of the fuel filter which is mounted
in the fuel tank may be necessary.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
Under normal driving conditions, replace the air filter at
the intervals shown on “Maintenance Schedule A.” If,
however, you drive the vehicle frequently under dusty or
severe conditions, the filter element should be inspected
periodically and replaced if necessary at the intervals
shown on “Maintenance Schedule B.”
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)19 Gallons 71.9 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 (MoparAntifreeze/Engine Coolant 5 Year/
100,000 Mile Formula)9 Qts 8.5 Liters
4.0 Liter Engine (MoparAntifreeze/Engine 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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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-
ganic Additive Technology)
Engine Oil API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil is recommended for the 2.4L engine. API
Certified SAE 10W-30 Engine Oil is recommended for the 4.0L engine. Meets
the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine compart-
ment.
Oil Filter (2.4L Engine) MoparOil Filter (P/N 4105409)
Oil Filter (4.0L Engine) MoparOil Filter (P/N 05281090)
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
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Oil Filter............................ 257
Oil Pressure Gauge..................... 145
Oil Selection.......................... 295
Overheating.......................... 237
Starting............................. 178
Temperature Gauge..................... 145
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 256
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 256
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 17
Exhaust Gas Caution...................44,225
Exhaust System......................... 266
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 26
Exterior Finish Care...................... 280
Fabric Care.........................280,283
Fabric Top............................. 280
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 260
Engine Fuel.......................... 260Engine Oil........................... 257
Finish Care............................ 280
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 236
Turn Signal.....................143,292,294
Flooded Engine Starting................... 179
Fluid Capacities......................... 295
Fluid Level Checks...................... 278
Automatic Transmission................. 274
Engine Oil........................... 253
Manual Transmission................... 276
Power Steering........................ 263
Fog Light Service........................ 292
Fog Lights...........................63,292
Folding Rear Seat........................ 57
Folding Windshield...................... 130
Four Wheel Drive....................... 190
Shifting............................. 192
Four Wheel Drive Operation.............190,191
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Front Axle............................. 278
Fuel................................. 222
Filler Cap............................ 226
Filter............................... 260
Gasoline............................ 222
Gauge.............................. 148
Materials Added....................... 224
Octane Rating........................ 223
Requirements......................... 295
Tank Capacity........................ 295
Fuel System Caution...................224,227
Fuses................................ 286
GasCap .............................. 226
Gasoline.............................. 222
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 223
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 223
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 145Fuel................................ 148
Odometer........................... 146
Oil Pressure.......................... 145
Speedometer......................... 144
Tachometer.......................... 143
Voltmeter............................ 143
Gear Ranges........................183,185
Glass Cleaning.......................... 283
Glove Compartment...................... 71
HardTop .............................. 86
Hard Top Removal....................... 87
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 236
Headlights
Bulb Replacement...................... 291
Dimmer Switch........................ 63
Replacing............................ 291
Switch............................... 62
Heater............................... 169
INDEX 337
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