ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L/2.4L
1 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 — Battery
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Coolant Pressure Cap
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Integrated Power Module 10 — Engine Coolant ReservoirMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3457
The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not
check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat
overnight. Checking engine oil level when the engine is
cold will give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of
the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the
range markings on the dipstick. The range markings will
consist of a crosshatch zone that says SAFE or a cross-
hatch zone that says MIN at the low end of the range and
MAX at the high end of the range. Adding 1 qt (1L) of oil
when the reading is at the low end of the indicated range
will result in the oil level at the full end of the indicator
range.CAUTION!
Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine as
indicated by the range markings, as described above,
on the engine oil dipstick will cause oil aeration,
which can lead to loss of oil pressure and an increase
in oil temperature. This could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for
recommended engine oil change intervals.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection for all
engines under all types of operating conditions, the
manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer-
tified and meet the requirements of Chrysler Material
Standard MS-6395.
350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Customer Assistance..................... 409
Data Recorder, Event...................... 58
Dealer Service.......................... 349
Defroster, Rear Window................... 155
Defroster, Windshield...................70,238
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 128
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 346
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 124
Dipsticks
Power Steering........................ 266
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 362
Engine Oil........................... 352
Door Locks............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 28
Door Opener, Garage..................... 134
Downshifting.......................... 255
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 114Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 262
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 263
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 77
Electrical Power Outlets................... 144
Electronic Brake Control System............. 272
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 272
Brake Assist System.................... 273
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 274
Electronic Stability Program............... 275
Traction Control System................. 272
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 131
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 275
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 175
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 332
Jump Starting......................... 338
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