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•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering, 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.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 131
Bulb Replacement ..................... 372,373
Bulbs, Light .......................... 75,372
Calibration, Compass ..................... 184
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 380
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 302
Oil (Engine) .......................... 337
Power Steering ........................ 259
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 351
Car Washes ............................ 359
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............73,302
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 305
Cellular Phone ........................ 85,231
Certification Label ....................... 305
Chains, Tire ............................ 287
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 273 Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)
............... 333
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 72
Checks, Safety ........................... 72
Child Restraint .................. 62,63,64,67,69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............66,67
Child Safety Locks ........................ 29
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 298
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 360
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 344
Climate Control ......................... 231
Clock ........................ 191,192,196,205
Coin Holder ........................... 153
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 230
Compass .............................. 184
Compass Calibration ..................... 184
Compass Variance ....................... 185
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 178
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DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 352
Engine Oil ........................... 338
Door Locks ............................. 25
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 27
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 140
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 255
Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................. 256
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 226
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 156
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 84
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 149
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 265
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 136
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 267
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 164Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
.... 174
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 36
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 325
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 310
Jump Starting ......................... 321
Overheating .......................... 310
Towing ............................. 327
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 36
Emission Control System Maintenance ......333,384
Engine ............................... 331
Air Cleaner .......................... 338
Block Heater ......................... 245
Break-In Recommendations ................ 71
Checking Oil Level ..................... 336
Compartment ......................... 331
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 349,381
Cooling ............................. 348
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 73,302
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Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transmission ................. 356
Brake .............................. 354
Cooling System ....................... 349
Engine Oil ........................... 336
Power Steering ........................ 259
Fluids ................................ 381
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 381
Fog Lights .......................... 129,167
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 124
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 325
Fuel ................................. 298
Adding ............................. 302
Additives ............................ 300
Clean Air ............................ 298
Ethanol ............................. 299
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 302
Gasoline ............................ 298
Gauge .............................. 163 Materials Added
....................... 300
Methanol ............................ 299
Octane Rating ...................... 298,381
Requirements ......................... 298
Specifications ......................... 381
Tank Capacity ........................ 380
Fuel System Caution ..................... 303
Fueling ............................... 302
Fuses ................................ 364
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 140
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............302,332
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 298
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 298
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 298
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 164
Fuel ............................... 163
Speedometer ......................... 163
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Lights.............................. 75,127
Airbag ...................... 49,55,60,74,165
Anti-Lock ......................... 172,265
Automatic Headlights ................... 127
Brake Assist Warning ................... 271
Brake Warning ..................... 169,262
Bulb Replacement ................... 372,373
Courtesy/Reading ................... 130,139
Cruise .............................. 163
Daytime Running ...................... 128
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............129,130
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 271
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 164
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 166
Exterior .............................. 75
Fog ............................. 129,167
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 310
Headlight Switch ...................... 127
Headlights ........................ 127,375Headlights On Reminder
................. 129
Headlights On With Wipers ............128,134
High Beam ........................ 130,167
High Beam Indicator .................... 167
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 130
Illuminated Entry ....................... 18
Instrument Cluster .................. 127,163
Intensity Control ...................... 131
Interior .......................... 131,139
License ............................. 379
Lights On Reminder .................... 129
Low Fuel ............................ 172
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 173
Map Reading ...................... 130,139
Oil Pressure .......................... 167
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ......... 132
Passing ............................. 130
Reading .......................... 130,139
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 167
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Electric Remote........................ 84
Exterior Folding ........................ 83
Heated .............................. 84
Outside .............................. 82
Rearview ............................. 81
Vanity ............................... 84
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 291
Mopar Parts ......................... 334,406
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 299
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 129
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 71
Occupant Restraints ................... 37,53,57
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............50,53,56
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............298,381
Odometer ............................. 163
Trip ................................ 163 Oil Change Indicator
..................... 178
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 178
Oil, Engine ......................... 336,381
Capacity ............................ 380
Change Interval ....................... 336
Checking ............................ 336
Dipstick ............................. 336
Disposal ............................ 338
Filter ............................ 338,381
Filter Disposal ........................ 338
Materials Added to ..................... 337
Recommendation ................... 337,380
Synthetic ............................ 337
Viscosity ......................... 337,380
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 338
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 338
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............332,333
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 140
Operating Precautions .................... 332
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