MAINTENANCE Scheduled maintenance must be completed to provide the best vehicle
performance and reliability. The limited warranties in the warranty booklet DO NOT COVER repairs required
due to improper maintenance. We strongly suggest you keep track of scheduled maintenance and keep receipts
or other documents. Use only recommended Mopar Lubricants and genuine Mopar
® Parts. In the event that a
condition arises between maintenance intervals, please contact your retailer. avoid prolonged periods of idling.
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• 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 accuracy of the oil level reading.
Add oil only when the level is at or below the
ADD or MIN mark.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and add
if required.
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• Check the 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 and
brake master cylinder, add as needed.
• Check all the lights and all other electrical items
for correct operation.
• Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator
for proper fit.
• Check and clean wiper blades. Replace if required.
VISUAL INSPECTIONS –
INSPECT FOR SIGNS OF COMPONENT
DETERIORATION AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
There are two maintenance schedules contained in
your Owner’s Manual. Schedule “B” best describes
operating cond itions in Canada and is the recom
mended service schedule. For your convenience,
the scheduled maintenance intervals outlined in
this booklet follow the Severe Service Schedule
as described in your Owner’s Manual. Schedule
“B” is for vehicles that are operated under one
or more of the following conditions: day or night
temper atures are below 0°C (32°F); stop and
go driving; extensive engine idling; driving in
dusty conditions; short trips of less than 16.2
km (10 mi.); more than 50% of your driving is at sustained
high speeds during hot weather, above
32°C (90°F); trailer towing; taxi, police, or delivery
service (commercial service); off road or desert
driving; if equipped for and operating with E 85
(ethanol) fuel. Schedule “A” is for vehicles that are
not operated under any of the conditions listed
under Schedule “B.”
The performance of all scheduled service work
is required to maintain your vehicle in good
operating condition. DaimlerChrysler Canada
Inc. reserves the right to deny warranty coverage
if the vehicle has not been properly maintained.
While we do not insist that such work be
performed by factory authorized retailers,
we strongly recommend that an authorized
Chrysler, Jeep
® or Dodge Retailer perform this work.
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