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At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Engine Oil” under
“Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir and brake
master cylinder, and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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About Your Brakes....................295,297
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............297,301
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 399
Adding Fuel........................... 341
Adding Rear Washer Fluid................. 270
Adding Washer Fluid...............135,270,396
Additives, Fuel......................... 339
Adjustable Pedals....................... 137
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 388
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 392
Air Conditioning.....................258,260
Air Conditioning Controls................. 258
Air Conditioning Filter.................267,393
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 268
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............392,393
Air Conditioning System.............258,260,392
Air Pressure, Tires....................182,317
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment..................... 55,58Airbag Light..................... 56,61,76,178
Airbag Maintenance....................... 60
Airbag, Side.......................... 50,56
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............. 50,56
Alarm, Panic............................ 22
Alarm (Security Alarm)................. 18,181
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 323
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 243
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........398,399,429
Disposal............................ 401
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............297,301
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............184,299
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System....................... 181
Appearance Care........................ 408
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Assistance Towing....................... 100
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Brake, Parking.......................... 295
Brake System........................297,403
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................297,301
Fluid Check.......................405,431
Hoses.............................. 404
Master Cylinder....................... 405
Parking............................. 295
Warning Light.....................180,297
Brakes.............................297,403
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 284
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 73
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 132
Bulb Replacement.....................420,421
Bulbs,Light .......................... 77,420
Calibration, Compass..................... 195
Capacities, Fluid........................ 429
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 341Oil (Engine).......................... 386
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 400
Car Washes............................ 408
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 74,340
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 165
Cargo Management System................. 158
Cargo Organizer....................... 163
Rollaway Tonneau Cover................. 161
Tri-Fold Load Floor..................... 159
Waterproof Liner...................... 163
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 164
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................158,344
Catalytic Converter...................... 389
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............205,225
Cellular Phone..................... 87,225,226
Certification Label....................... 344
Chains, Tire............................ 323
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 309
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Bulb Replacement...................420,421
Courtesy/Reading...................131,142
Cruise .............................. 175
Daytime Running...................... 129
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............129,130
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 307
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 176
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 178
Exterior.............................. 77
Fog .............................129,179
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 364
Headlight Switch...................... 126
Headlights........................126,423
Headlights On Reminder................. 129
Headlights On With Wipers............128,134
High Beam........................130,179
High Beam Indicator.................... 179
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 130
Illuminated Entry....................... 20Instrument Cluster..................126,175
Intensity Control....................... 132
Interior..........................131,142
License............................. 428
Lights On Reminder.................... 129
Low Fuel............................ 184
LowTire ............................ 182
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 184
Map Reading......................131,142
Oil Pressure.......................... 179
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).......... 132
Passing............................. 131
Reading..........................131,142
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 179
Service...........................420,421
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 184
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........182,327
Traction Control....................... 307
Turn Signal................... 77,129,130,177
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Vanity ............................... 86
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 327
Mopar Parts.........................384,446
MP3 Player.........................205,225
MTBE/ETBE........................... 338
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 129
Navigation Radio........................ 225
Navigation System....................... 225
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 73
Occupant Restraints....................... 38
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............337,430
Odometer............................. 175
Trip ................................ 175
Oil, Engine.........................385,430
Capacity............................ 429Change Interval....................... 386
Checking............................ 385
Dipstick............................. 385
Disposal............................ 387
Filter ............................387,430
Filter Disposal........................ 387
Materials Added to..................... 387
Recommendation...................386,429
Viscosity..........................386,429
Oil Filter, Change........................ 387
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 387
Onboard Diagnostic System..............381,382
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 143
Operating Precautions.................... 381
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 84
Overhead Console....................... 142
Overheating, Engine...................... 364
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......... 447
464 INDEX