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WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.
Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in
pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine in
your new vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55
mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown in Section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT
OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE
USED.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69
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NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change in-
tervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
whichever comes first.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only
recommends full synthetic engine oils that are API rated
as SM/CF and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler
Material Standard MS-10725. Use Mopar or an equivalent
oil meeting the specification MS-10725.
The manufacturer recommends the use of a full synthetic
engine oil, such as Mobil 1SAE 0W-40 or equivalent.
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart
The proper SAE viscosity grade of engine oil should be
selected based on the following recommendation and be
within the operating temperature shown in the engine oil
viscosity chart.
Materials Added to Engine Oil
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and
it’s performance may be impaired by supplemental ad-
ditives.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 303
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Temperature Gauge..................... 180
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 303
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 303
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 56
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 16
Event Data Recorder...................... 57
Exhaust Gas Caution................70,271,313
Exhaust System......................... 313
Exterior Finish Care...................... 325
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 305
Engine Fuel.......................... 305
Engine Oil........................... 304
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 304
Finish Care............................ 325
Flashers.............................. 288
Hazard Warning....................... 288
Turn Signal.....................176,337,339Flipper Glass, Liftgate..................... 27
Flooded Engine Starting................... 235
Fluid Capacities......................... 341
Fluid Leaks............................. 72
Fluid Level Checks
Brake............................... 321
Cooling System....................... 314
Engine Oil........................... 301
Power Steering........................ 310
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 342
Fog Light Service........................ 338
Fog Lights.......................124,183,338
Folding Rear Seat........................ 109
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 288
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 238
Fuel................................. 268
Additives............................ 270
Clean Air............................ 269
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 272
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Memory Seat........................... 112
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 112
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 192
Mirrors................................ 78
Automatic Dimming..................... 78
Electric Powered....................... 80
Electric Remote........................ 80
Exterior Folding........................ 79
Heated.............................. 80
Outside.............................. 79
Vanity............................... 81
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 265
Mopar Parts.........................299,369
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 120
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 69
Occupant Restraints....................... 32Odometer............................. 181
Trip ................................ 181
Oil, Engine............................ 301
Capacity............................ 341
Change Interval....................... 302
Checking............................ 301
Disposal............................ 304
Filter............................... 304
Filter Disposal........................ 304
Materials Added to..................... 303
Pressure Warning Light.................. 178
Recommendation...................303,341
Viscosity............................ 341
Onboard Diagnostic System..............297,298
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 150
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 79
Overhead Console....................... 149
Overheating, Engine...................180,289
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......... 370
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Vanity Mirrors........................... 81
Variance, Compass....................... 196
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 7
Vehicle Loading......................... 253
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 8
Vehicle Storage.......................229,334
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 214
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 303
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 288
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 369
Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 169
Washers, Windshield..................126,312
Washing Vehicle......................... 325
Waxing and Polishing..................... 325
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 264
Wheel Bearings......................... 324Wind Buffeting.......................31,159
Window Fogging........................ 229
Windows
Power............................... 29
Windshield Defroster...................71,226
Windshield Washers...................... 126
Fluid............................... 312
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 312
Windshield Wipers....................... 126
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 312
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 127
Wipers, Rain Sensitive.................... 128
INDEX 389
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