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NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you
have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If you
have any doubt about your ability to perform a service
job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain therequiredmaintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed your
vehicle.
Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed
maintenance intervals, there are other items that should
operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance.However, if a malfunction of these items does occur, it
could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance.
These items should be inspected if a malfunction is
observed or suspected.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the
engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check
the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5
minutes after a fully warmed engine has been shut off, or
before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the ADD and SAFE markings on the
dipstick. Adding 1 U.S. Quart (0.95L) of oil when the
reading is at the ADD mark will result in a SAFE reading
on these engines.
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To check the automatic transmission fluid level properly,
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. Apply the brakes and shift the transmission into P
(Park).
5. The fluidMUSTbe checked with the transmission in
P (Park) to be sure that the fluid level is accurate.
6. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated.
Remove dipstick and note reading.
At normal operating temperature (approximately 180° F
(82° C), the fluid level is correct if it is in the HOT region(cross-hatched area) on the oil level indicator. The fluid
level indicator should be in the COLD region at 70° F (21°
C) fluid temperature.
If the fluid level is low, add sufficient fluid to bring to the
proper level. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts for correct fluid type.
Fluid is added through the dipstick tube.
NOTE:To prevent dirt and water from entering the
transmission after checking or replenishing fluid, make
certain that the dipstick cap is properly reseated.
Special Additives
The manufacturer recommends against the addition of
any additives to the transmission. Exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid
leaks.
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Radiator Cap......................... 336
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........334,366
Temperature Gauge..................... 169
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 327
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 123
CruiseLight ........................... 170
CupHolder ............................ 152
Customer Assistance..................... 392
Daytime Running Lights................... 118
Dealer Service.......................... 319
Defroster, Rear Window................... 158
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 121
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 317
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 119
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 320
Power Steering........................ 330
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 311Disarming, Theft System................... 20
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 323
Used Engine Fluids..................... 323
Door Locks........................... 26,28
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 29
Door Opener, Garage..................... 143
DriveBelts ............................ 323
Driving ............................... 235
Off-Pavement......................... 235
Off-Road............................ 235
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 83
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 150
Electrical Power Outlets................... 150
Electronic Brake Control System............. 125
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 123
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 129
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 174
INDEX 403
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Lubricant Selection..................... 344
Shift Speeds.......................... 218
Map/Reading Lights..................... 134
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 341
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 139
Mirrors ................................ 81
Automatic Dimming..................... 82
Electric Remote........................ 83
Exterior Folding........................ 83
Heated.............................. 84
Outside.............................. 82
Rearview............................. 81
Vanity ............................... 84
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 262
Mopar Parts.........................319,395
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 117
Navigation Radio........................ 191Navigation System....................... 191
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 74
Occupant Classification System (OCS).......... 56
Occupant Restraints....................... 36
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 273
Odometer............................. 170
Trip ................................ 170
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)..........235,347
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)..........235,347
Oil, Engine............................ 320
Capacity............................ 366
Change Interval....................... 321
Checking............................ 320
Dipstick............................. 320
Disposal............................ 323
Filter Disposal........................ 323
Identification Logo..................... 322
Materials Added to..................... 323
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