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.
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Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required.
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Check the tire pressure and look for unusual
wear or damage.
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Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the
terminals as required.
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Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and add as needed.
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Check all the lights and all other electrical items
for correct operation.
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Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator
for proper fit.
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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 reco mmended 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 tempera
tures 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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