The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To
switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and
release the Trip Odometer button. To reset a trip odom-
eter, display the desired trip odometer to be reset then
push and hold the button until the display resets (ap-
proximately two seconds). Refer to “Trip Odometer But-
ton” for additional information.
Vehicle Warning Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, “DOOR AJAR,”
“TRUNK AJAR,” or “gASCAP” will display in the odom-
eter.
NOTE:If the instrument cluster is equipped with the
optional Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),
then all warnings including “DOOR AJAR” and
“TRUNK AJAR” will only display in the EVIC. (Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in this
section for specific messages).gASCAP
If the vehicle diagnostic system detects a leak or change
in the evaporative system, or the fuel filler cap is loose,
improperly installed, or damaged, the words “gASCAP”
will display in the odometer. If this occurs, tighten the
fuel filler cap properly and press the odometer reset
button to turn off the “gASCAP” message. (Refer to
“Onboard Diagnostic System — OBDII” in Section 7 of
this manual for more information). If the problem con-
tinues, the message will appear the next time the vehicle
is started. See your authorized dealer service center as
soon as possible.
Change Oil
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Change Oil” message will flash in
the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12
seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175
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Maintenance, General..................... 380
Maintenance Procedures................... 380
Maintenance Schedule.................... 434
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 182,378
Manual, Service......................... 447
Map/Reading Lights..................... 131
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 402
Methanol............................. 324
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 186
Mirrors ................................ 85
Automatic Dimming..................... 86
Electric Powered....................... 87
Outside.............................. 88
Rearview............................. 85
Vanity ............................... 89
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 314
Mopar Parts.........................379,446
MP3 Player.........................222,225MTBE/ETBE........................... 324
Navigation Radio........................ 225
Navigation System....................... 225
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 78
Occupant Restraints..................... 59,62
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)......... 40,54,55,59,61
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 323
Odometer............................. 174
Trip .............................174,176
Oil Change Indicator................175,185,434
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............175,185
Oil, Engine.........................380,430
Capacity............................ 429
Change Interval...............175,185,382,434
Checking............................ 380
Dipstick............................. 380
Disposal............................ 384
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