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 1tSAE 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 ªEngine Com-
partmentº 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 297
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Fluid Change........................ 315
Fluid Level Check..................... 314
Fluid Type.......................... 333
Shifting............................. 211
Special Additives..................... 315
Autostick..........................213,215
Ball Joints............................ 304
Battery............................... 301
Emergency Starting.................... 282
Jump Starting........................ 282
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 19
Location.........................283,301
Bearings.............................. 315
Belts, Drive........................... 298
Belts, Seat............................. 31
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 304
B-Pillar Location....................... 233
Brake Assist System..................... 223
Brake Control System, Electronic........... 222
Brake, Parking......................... 217
Brake System.......................219,312
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................219,222Fluid Check......................313,333
Hoses.............................. 312
Master Cylinder...................... 313
Parking............................ 217
Warning Light....................139,219
Brakes............................... 219
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 210
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 56
Bulb Replacement...................... 327
Bulbs, Light........................... 326
Calibration, Compass.................... 147
Capacities, Fluid....................... 331
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 257
Oil (Engine)......................... 297
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 309
Car Washes........................... 316
Carbon Monoxide Warning.............57,256
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier...................... 126
Cargo Management System............... 119
Cargo Organizer...................... 124
INDEX 365
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