NOTE:
•The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s
oil if it has been six months since your last oil change,
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In-
strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance
Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
•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.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 427
About Your Brakes.................... 273,276
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............276,279
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 392
Adding Fuel ........................... 319
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 386
Additives, Fuel ......................... 317
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 382
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 384
Air Conditioning ........................ 232
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 232
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 239
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............384,385
Air Conditioning System ................232,384
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 297
Airbag .............................. 47,56
Airbag Deployment ....................... 57
Airbag Light ..................... 55,60,73,168
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 59
Airbag, Side .......................... 53,56Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........50,53,56
Alarm Light ........................... 174
Alarm, Panic ............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 225
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............391,421
Disposal ............................ 394
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............276,279
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............176,278
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 401
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assistance Towing ....................... 100
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 33
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 81
Automatic Door Locks ................... 30,31
454 INDEX
Bulb Replacement..................... 414,415
Bulbs, Light .......................... 75,414
Calibration, Compass ..................... 187
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 421
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 319
Oil (Engine) .......................... 380
Power Steering ........................ 272
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 393
Car Washes ............................ 402
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............72,318
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 322
Cellular Phone ........................ 85,232
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 419
Certification Label ....................... 322
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 351
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 288 Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)
............... 375
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 71
Checks, Safety ........................... 71
Child Restraint .................... 61,63,66,68
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............65,66
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 315
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 403
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 386
Clock ........................ 193,194,198,208
Cold Weather Operation ................... 250
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 231
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 299
Compass .............................. 186
Compass Calibration ..................... 187
Compass Variance ....................... 187
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 182
456 INDEX
ConnectorUCI ................................ 218
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 218
Conserving Fuel ........................ 182
Console .............................. 156
Console, Floor .......................... 156
Console, Overhead ....................... 141
Contract, Service ........................ 447
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 393
Cooling System ......................... 390
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 392
Coolant Capacity ...................... 421
Coolant Level ...................... 390,394
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 394
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 391
Inspection ........................... 394
Points to Remember .................... 394
Pressure Cap ......................... 393
Radiator Cap ......................... 393 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)
......391,421,422
Corrosion Protection ..................... 401
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 137
Cruise Light ........................... 165
Cupholders ......................... 155,406
Customer Assistance ..................... 445
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 60
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 133
Daytime Running Lights ................... 129
Dealer Service .......................... 377
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 35
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 34
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 158
Defroster, Windshield ................... 73,234
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 134
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 374
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 131
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High Beam Indicator.................... 169
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 131
Illuminated Entry ....................... 20
Instrument Cluster .................. 127,165
Intensity Control ...................... 133
Interior .......................... 133,141
License ............................. 420
Lights On Reminder .................... 129
Low Fuel ............................ 176
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 176
Map Reading ...................... 132,141
Oil Pressure .......................... 169
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ......... 133
Passing ............................. 131
Reading .......................... 132,141
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 169
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 174
Service ........................... 414,415
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 176 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)
.............. 174
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........174,305
Traction Control ....................... 286
Turn Signal ...................... 75,130,167
Vanity Mirror .......................... 84
Voltage ............................. 165
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 165
Loading Vehicle ...................... 322,323
Capacities ........................... 323
Tires ............................... 292
Locks ................................. 29
Auto Unlock .......................... 31
Automatic Door ........................ 30
Door ................................ 29
Power Door ........................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 305
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 65,66
Lubrication, Body ....................... 385
464 INDEX
Lumbar Support........................ 121
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 382
Maintenance, General ..................... 377
Maintenance Procedures ................... 377
Maintenance Schedule .................... 426
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 152
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 176,375
Manual, Service ......................... 449
Manual Transmission ...............253,398,401
Fluid Level Check ................... 398,401
Map/Reading Lights .................. 132,141
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 396
Methanol ............................. 315
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 182
Mirrors ................................ 81
Automatic Dimming ..................... 81
Electric Powered ....................... 83
Electric Remote ........................ 83 Exterior Folding
........................ 82
Heated .............................. 83
Outside .............................. 82
Vanity ............................... 84
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... 182
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 305
Mopar Parts ......................... 376,448
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 315
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 130
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 70
Occupant Restraints ................... 36,53,57
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............50,53,56
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............314,422
Odometer .......................... 165,170
Trip ............................. 165,170
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