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6.1L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post 6 — Power Steering Fluid
2 — Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center) 7 — Air Cleaner Filter
3 — Coolant Pressure Cap 8 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Coolant Bottle 10 — Washer Fluid Bottle 380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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These items should be inspected if a malfunction is
observed or suspected.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, 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 five
minutes after a fully warmed engine is 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 in the “SAFE” range. Adding 1.0 qt (1.0L) of
oil when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range
will result in an oil level at the top of the “SAFE” range
on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Engine Oil Dipstick
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385
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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......398,429,430
Corrosion Protection..................... 408
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 138
CruiseLight ........................... 175
CupHolder .........................155,412
Customer Assistance..................... 443
Data Recorder, Event...................... 61
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 132
Daytime Running Lights................... 129
Dealer Service.......................... 384
Defroster, Rear Window................... 271
Defroster, Windshield................ 76,259,265
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..............133,269
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 381
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........205,225
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 130
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 385Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 375
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 401
Engine Oil........................... 387
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 28
Door Opener, Garage..................... 143
DriveBelts ............................ 387
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 292
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 293
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 247
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 85
Electrical Power Outlets................... 153
Electronic Brake Control System............. 300
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 413
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 138
456 INDEX
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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