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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The ªScheduledº maintenance services, listed inbold
typemust be done at the times or mileages specified to
assure the continued proper functioning of the emission
control system. These, and all other maintenance services
included in this manual, should be done to provide best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.
Inspection and service also should be done any time a
malfunction is suspected.
NOTE:Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis-
sion control devices and systems on your vehicle may be
performed by any automotive repair establishment or
individual using any automotive part, which has been
certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of Califor-
nia, California Air Resources Board regulations.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles ªOil Change Requiredº will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles ªChange Oilº will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions the oil change
indicator message will illuminate, this means that service
is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced
as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
420 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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NOTE:
²The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil
if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi-
nated.
²Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
²Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message
after completing the scheduled oil change. If this sched-
uled oil change is performed by someone other than your
dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under ªOil Change Requiredº in ªUse FactorySettingsº of the EVIC section in this manual or under
ªOdometer/Trip Odometerº in the ªInstrument Cluster
Descriptions section of this manual.
At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check 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 accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
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Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 362
Fuel................................. 325
Adding............................. 329
Additives............................ 327
Clean Air............................ 326
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 329
Gasoline............................ 325
Gauge.............................. 188
Hoses.............................. 397
Octane Rating......................325,417
Requirements......................325,416
Tank Capacity........................ 416
Fuel System Caution..................... 327
Fueling............................... 329
Fuses................................ 407
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 146
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............329,330,373
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 326Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 325
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 326
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 187
Fuel................................ 188
Odometer........................... 191
Speedometer......................... 188
Tachometer.......................... 191
Gearshift.............................. 281
General Information...............18,25,114,324
Glass Cleaning.......................... 405
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 128
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............332,335
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............332,334
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ).............. 89
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 292
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Maintenance Free Battery.................. 382
Maintenance Procedures................... 376
Maintenance Schedule.................... 420
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 172
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 193,373
Manual, Service......................... 432
Map/Reading Lights..................... 168
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 129
Memory Seat.........................89,129
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 208
Mirrors................................ 86
Automatic Dimming..................... 86
Electric Remote........................ 88
Exterior Folding........................ 87
Heated.............................. 89
Memory............................. 129
Outside.............................. 87
Rearview............................. 86
Vanity............................... 89Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 314
Mopar Parts.........................375,431
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 136
Navigation System....................166,244
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 77
Occupant Restraints....................... 38
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 325
Odometer............................. 191
Trip ................................ 191
Oil Change Indicator..................192,202
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............192,202
Oil, Engine.........................376,417
Capacity............................ 416
Change Interval..................192,202,377
Checking............................ 376
Disposal............................ 379
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Disabled Vehicle....................... 363
Guide.............................. 338
Recreational.......................348,365
Weight.............................. 338
Traction Control......................154,190
Traction Control Switch................... 154
Trailer Towing.......................... 334
Cooling System Tips.................... 348
Hitches............................. 338
Minimum Requirements................. 342
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 341
Wiring.............................. 345
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 338
Trailer Weight.......................... 338
Transaxle
Automatic.........................12,278
Autostick......................145,281,282
Overdrive........................... 281
Selection of Lubricant................398,418Transmission........................... 398
Automatic........................... 398
Filter............................... 400
Fluid............................... 398
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 146
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 24
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
Transporting Pets........................ 77
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 309
Trip Odometer.......................... 191
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 191
Turn Signals...................139,188,413,415
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 89
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 434
Universal Joints......................... 386
454 INDEX