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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.
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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
SCHEDULE “B” 399
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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.
404 SCHEDULE “B”
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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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Ball Joints............................. 351
Battery............................... 348
Charging............................ 325
Emergency Starting..................... 325
Gas Caution.......................... 325
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 26
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 132
Belts, Drive............................ 345
Belts, Seat.............................. 37
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 351
B-Pillar Location........................ 269
Brake Assist System...................139,147
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 146
Brake Fluid............................ 387
Brake System........................260,360
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................146,260
Disc Brakes.......................... 360
Fluid Check.......................... 360
Hoses.............................. 361Master Cylinder....................... 360
Parking............................. 258
Warning Light.....................186,189
Brakes............................... 260
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 245
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 74
Bulb Replacement....................... 377
Bulbs, Light............................ 376
Calibration, Compass..................... 159
Capacities, Fluid........................ 385
Caps, Filler
Fuel.............................287,288
Oil (Engine).......................... 343
Power Steering........................ 350
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 354
Car Washes............................ 367
Carbon Monoxide Warning............75,163,290
Cargo Management System................. 176
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Points to Remember.................... 358
Radiator Cap......................... 357
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......356,385,386
Temperature Gauge..................... 183
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 142
Cup Holder............................ 173
Customer Assistance..................... 412
Data Recorder, Event...................... 62
Daytime Running Lights................... 134
Dealer Service.......................... 340
Defroster, Rear Window................... 238
Defroster, Windshield................76,225,230
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 137
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 337
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 184
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 362
Oil (Engine).......................... 340Power Steering........................ 350
Disarming, Theft System................... 27
Disc Brakes............................ 360
Disposal
Used Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 355
Door Ajar Light......................... 188
Door Locks............................. 15
Door Opener, Garage..................... 162
Drive Belts............................ 345
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 351
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 215
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 86
Electrical Power Outlets................... 170
Electronic Brake Control System............. 146
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 142
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)......139,150,189
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 264
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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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Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 67
Lubricating Oil......................... 365
Lubrication, Body....................... 351
Lug Nuts............................. 323
Luggage Carrier......................... 174
Lumbar Support........................ 113
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 348
Maintenance Procedures................... 340
Maintenance Schedule.................... 391
Schedule “A”......................... 405
Schedule “B”......................... 394
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 190,338
Manual, Service......................... 416
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Selection..................... 387
Map/Reading Lights..................... 155
Memory Seat........................... 125Mirrors................................ 84
Automatic Dimming...................84,88
Electric Powered....................... 86
Heated.............................. 87
Memory............................. 125
Outside.............................. 85
Rearview............................. 84
Trailer Towing........................ 307
Vanity............................... 87
Mopar Parts.........................339,415
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 135
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 74
Occupant Classification System (OCS).......... 52
Occupant Restraints....................... 36
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 285
Oil, Engine.........................340,386
Capacity............................ 385
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