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WARNING!
•Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the
brake fluid catching fire.
•Use of brake fluid that may have a lower initial
boiling point or unidentified as to specification,
may result in sudden brake failure during hard
prolonged braking. You could have an accident.
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed
container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture.
CAUTION!
Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid, all brake seal components could be
damaged causing partial or complete brake failure.
Fuel System Hoses
Electronic Fuel Injection high pressure fuel systems are
designed with hoses and quick connect fittings which
have unique material characteristics to provide adequate
sealing and resist attack by deteriorated gasoline.
You are urged to use only the manufacture specified
hoses with quick connect fittings, or their equivalent in
material and specification, in any fuel system servicing. It
is mandatory to replace any damaged hoses or quick
connect fittings that have been removed during service.
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Procedure For Checking Fluid Level
The fluid level in the automatic transmission should be
checked whenever the vehicle is serviced. Operation with
an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the
transmission and of the fluid.
To properly check the automatic transmission fluid level,
the following procedure must be used:
1. The vehicle must be on level ground.
2. The engine should be running at curb idle speed for a
minimum of 60 seconds.3. Fully apply parking brake.
4. Place the gear selector momentarily in each gear
position ending with the lever in P (PARK). Wipe the area
around the dipstick clean to eliminate the possibility of
dirt entering the transmission.
5. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot
or warm. Hot fluid is approximately 180°F (82°C), which
is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle has
been driven at least 15 miles (24 km). The fluid cannot be
comfortably held between the finger tips. Cold is when
the fluid is below 80°F (27°C).
6. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated.
Remove dipstick and note reading.
a. If the fluid is hot, the reading should be in the
crosshatched area marked “HOT” (between the upper
two holes in the dipstick).
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Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Automatic Transmission MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
AWD Power Transfer Unit MoparGear Lubricant 75W-90 or equivalent.
AWD Rear Carrier MoparGear Lubricant 75W-90 or equivalent.
Brake Master Cylinder MoparDOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. Use only recommended
brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MoparPower Steering Fluid +4 or MoparATF +4 Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid.
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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 bottle, brake master
cylinder and transmission, 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 and front suspension compo-
nents.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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Miles 3, 000 6, 000 9, 000 12, 000 15, 000 18, 000
(Kilometers) (5 000 ) (10 000 ) (14 000) (19 000) (24 000) (29 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXXX
Rotate TiresXXX
Inspect the brake linings.XX
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. *XXX X X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.*X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power
transfer unit fluid. (See note at the end of this
chart)X
Replace the air conditioning filter.X
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Miles 21, 000 24, 000 27, 000 30, 000 33, 000 36, 000
(Kilometers) (34 000) (38 000) (43 000) (48 000) (53 000) (58 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Rotate TiresXX X
Inspect the brake linings.XX
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. *XXX X X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. (Front &
Rear)X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace as necessary.*X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power
transfer unit fluid. (See note at the end of this
chart)X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) rear carrier
fluid. (See the note at the end of this chart)X
Replace the air conditioning filter.XX
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Miles 39, 000 42, 000 45, 000 48, 000 51, 000 54, 000
(Kilometers) (62 000) (67 000) (72 000) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Rotate TiresXX X
Inspect the brake linings.XX
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if
necessary. *XX XX X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.*X
Change the All Wheel Drive power transfer
unit fluid. (See the note at the end of this
chart.)X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) rear car-
rier fluid. (See note at the end of this chart)X
Replace the air conditioning filter.X
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Miles 57, 000 60, 000 63, 000 66, 000 69, 000 72, 000
(Kilometers) (91 000) (96 000) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (115 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXXX
Rotate TiresXXX
Inspect the brake linings.XX
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. *X XXXX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. (Front & Rear)X
Inspect thePCV valve
and replace if necessary.*X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt, replace if necessary. ‡X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.X
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) power transfer unit
fluid. (See note at the end of this chart)XX
Change the All Wheel Drive (AWD) rear carrier fluid.
(See note at the end of this chart)X
Replace the air conditioning filter.XX
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