NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals 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 meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SM or
SM/CF, and meet the requirements of DaimlerChrysler
Material Standard MS-10725.
The manufacturer recommends the use of a full synthetic
engine oil, such as Mobil 1SAE 0W-40 or equivalent.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
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.The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com-
partment” illustration in this section.
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 its
performance may be impaired by supplemental addi-
tives.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 277
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Shifting............................ 203
Special Additives..................... 295
Autostick ..........................205,207
BallJoints ............................ 284
Battery ............................... 281
Emergency Starting.................... 262
JumpStarting ........................ 262
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 19
Location.........................263,281
Bearings.............................. 295
Belts,Drive ........................... 278
Belts, Seat............................. 30
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 284
B-Pillar Location....................... 225
Brake Assist System..................... 215
Brake Control System, Electronic........... 214
Brake, Parking......................... 210
Brake System....................... 211,292
Anti-Lock (ABS)................... 211,214
Fluid Check......................293,315
Hoses.............................. 292
Master Cylinder...................... 293Parking............................ 210
Warning Light.....................138,211
Brakes............................... 211
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 202
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 55
Bulb Replacement...................... 307
Bulbs,Light ........................... 307
Calibration, Compass.................... 149
Capacities, Fluid....................... 313
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 249
Oil (Engine)......................... 277
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 289
Car Washes........................... 296
Carbon Monoxide Warning............. 56,248
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 181
Catalytic Converter..................... 279
CD (Compact Disc) Player................ 159
Cellular Phone.......................... 66
Chains, Tire........................... 235
Chart,TireSizing ....................... 222
INDEX 347
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