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Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.
Automatic Transmission MoparATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Transfer Case MoparATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Front Axle SAE 75W-90 Multipurpose Type, GL-5 Gear Lubricant or equivalent.
Rear Axle SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent.
Brake Master Cylinder MoparDOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3
brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recom-
mended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MoparATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387
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Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front suspen-
sion components.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 393
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Miles 48,000 51,000 54,000 57,000 60,000
(Kilometers) (80 000) (85 000) (90 000) (95 000) (100 000)
Inspect auto tension drive belt and replace if re-
quired.X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid,
change filter (3.7L). This applies only if your ve-
hicle is used for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing.X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid and
change main sump filter (4.7L/5.7L only). This ap-
plies only if your vehicle is used for police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing.X
Inspect transfer case fluid (4X4).X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, or
102, 000 miles (170 000 km) whichever comes first.X
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Miles 105,000 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (175 000) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000)
Drain and refill transfer case fluid (4X4). X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid,
change filter (3.7L). This applies only if your
vehicle is used for police, taxi, fleet, or fre-
quent trailer towing.X
Drain and refill automatic transmission fluid
and change main sump filter and spin-on
cooler return filter if equipped. (4.7L/5.7L
only). This applies only if your vehicle is used
for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer tow-
ing.X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (170
000 km).X
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............186,260
Adding Fuel........................287,316
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 346
Air Conditioner Maintenance............223,349
Air Conditioning........................ 222
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 234
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone................ 226
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............349,350
Air Conditioning System................222,349
Air Filter.............................. 346
Air Pressure, Tires....................274,282
Airbag.............................48,191
Airbag Light............................ 61
Alarm, Panic............................ 23
Alarm (Security Alarm).................26,185
Alignment and Balance................... 281
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 219
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........356,357,385
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............146,260Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 186
Anti-Theft System.....................26,185
Appearance Care........................ 366
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 27
Automatic Dimming Mirror...............84,88
Automatic Door Locks..................... 17
Automatic Headlights.................... 133
Automatic Transaxle...................... 245
Automatic Transmission.............242,245,362
Adding Fluid......................... 362
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 363
Fluid Level Check...................... 362
Fluid Type........................363,387
Gear Ranges.......................... 245
Special Additives...................... 364
Torque Converter...................... 249
Axle Fluid............................. 387
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 365
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Engine Oil Disposal.................... 344
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 316
Turn Signal.....................136,183,378
Flat Tire Stowage.....................319,325
Flooded Engine Starting................... 243
Floor Console.......................... 172
Fluid, Brake.........................360,387
Fluid Capacities......................... 385
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 362
Brake............................... 360
Cooling System....................... 354
Engine Oil........................... 340
Power Steering........................ 350
Transfer Case......................... 364
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 386
Fog Lights..........................135,384
Folding Rear Seat..................... 117,120Four Wheel Drive....................... 250
Operation........................... 250
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 316
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 264
Front Axle (Differential)................... 365
Fuel................................. 285
Adding............................. 287
Filter............................... 346
Gauge.............................. 183
Octane Rating......................285,386
Requirements......................285,385
Tank Capacity........................ 385
Fueling............................... 287
Fuses...........................172,370,371
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 162
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............288,337
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge)................... 183
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 285
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Spare Tire........................... 319
Spinning............................ 278
Tread Wear Indicators................... 279
Wheel Mounting....................... 320
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 323
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 299
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 249
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 327
Towing............................... 296
Disabled Vehicle....................... 328
Guide.............................. 299
Recreational.......................... 308
Weight.............................. 299
Traction.............................. 312
Traction Control......................149,187
Trailer Towing.......................... 296
Cooling System Tips.................... 306
Hitches............................. 298
Minimum Requirements................. 300Mirrors............................. 307
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 299
Wiring.............................. 304
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 299
Trailer Weight.......................... 299
Transaxle............................. 245
Automatic........................... 245
Operation........................... 245
Transfer Case........................... 364
Fluid............................... 387
Transmission........................245,362
Automatic........................245,362
Filter............................... 363
Fluid............................363,387
Maintenance.......................... 362
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 162
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