•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 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this
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” in Section 4 of this manual.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•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, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission
(5.7L engine) and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 413
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 269
Adding Fuel ........................... 318
Adjustable Pedals ........................ 117
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 366
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 368
Air Conditioning ........................ 226
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 235
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ................ 233
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 369
Air Conditioning System .................. 226
Air Filter .............................. 366
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 295
Airbag .............................. 49,57
Airbag Deployment ....................... 58
Airbag Light ................... 50,56,61,75,163
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 60
Airbag, Side .......................... 55,57
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........51,55,57
Alarm, Panic ............................ 24 Alarm (Security Alarm)
.................19,163
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 216
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 407
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............269,272
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 163
Anti-Theft System ....................... 163
Appearance Care ........................ 387
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 19
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 280
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 82
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 29
Automatic Headlights .................... 105
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 226
Automatic Transmission ................248,383
Adding Fluid ......................... 385
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 383
Fluid Level Check ................... 384,385
442 INDEX
Heated Seats.......................... 90,91
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 245
High Beam Indicator ..................... 161
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 111
Hill Descent Control ..................... 283
Hill Start Assist ......................... 280
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 327
Holder, Cup ........................... 145
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 130
Hood Release .......................... 103
Ignition ............................... 15
Key ............................... 14,15
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 15
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 17
Infant Restraint ........................ 63,64
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 295
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 170 Inside Rearview Mirror
.................... 82
Instrument Cluster .................... 159,160
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 158
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 391
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 398
Interior Appearance Care .................. 390
Interior Fuses .......................... 392
Interior Lighting ........................ 111
Interior Lights ....................... 109,111
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 114
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter, Power ......................... 143
Jack Location ........................... 344
Jack Operation ....................... 343,346
Jacking Instructions ...................... 346
Jump Starting .......................... 351
Key, Programming ........................ 18
Key, Replacement ........................ 18
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Headlight Switch...................... 105
Headlights ........................... 401
Headlights On With Wipers ............... 106
High Beam Indicator .................... 161
Illuminated Entry ....................... 20
Instrument Cluster .................. 105,109
Interior ........................... 109,111
Lights On Reminder .................... 110
Low Fuel ............................ 170
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 162
Oil Pressure .......................... 164
Passing ............................. 111
Reading ............................. 111
Rear Servicing ........................ 404
Rear Tail ............................ 404
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 168
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 163
Service ............................. 401
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 162 Side Marker
.......................... 404
SmartBeams .......................... 106
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 164
Tow/Haul Indicator .................... 167
Traction Control ....................... 285
Turn Signal ................ 76,104,110,402,404
Vanity Mirror .......................... 85
Voltage ............................. 169
Load Floor, Cargo ....................... 147
Loading Vehicle ......................... 320
Tires ............................... 290
Locks ................................. 28
Automatic Door ........................ 29
Child Protection ........................ 30
Door ................................ 28
Power Door ........................... 29
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 68,69
Lubrication, Body ....................... 369
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Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 150
Lumbar Support ......................... 87
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 367
Maintenance Procedures ................... 362
Maintenance Schedule .................... 412
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 162,360
Manual, Service ......................... 437
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .............. 98
Memory Seat ........................... 98
Memory Seats and Radio ................... 98
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 176
Mirrors ................................ 82
Automatic Dimming ..................... 82
Electric Powered ....................... 84
Electric Remote ........................ 84
Exterior Folding ........................ 83
Heated .............................. 84
Outside .............................. 83
Rearview ............................. 82 Vanity
............................... 85
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... 176
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 303
Mopar Parts ......................... 362,436
Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 271
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 104
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 73
Occupant Restraints ................... 38,55,58
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............51,55,57
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 314
Odometer .......................... 167,168
Trip ................................ 167
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ..........261,386
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ..........261,386
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 175
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 175
452 INDEX
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 289
Tire Markings .......................... 286
Tire Safety Information .................... 286
Tires ............................ 76,294,439
Air Pressure .......................... 295
Chains .............................. 301
Changing ............................ 343
Compact Spare ........................ 297
General Information .................... 294
High Speed .......................... 297
Inflation Pressures ..................... 295
Jacking ............................. 343
Life of Tires .......................... 300
Load Capacity ........................ 290
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 303
Pressure Warning Light .................. 164
Quality Grading ....................... 439
Radial .............................. 297
Replacement ......................... 300 Rotation
............................ 302
Safety .............................. 286
Sizes ............................... 287
Spare Tire ........................... 344
Spinning ............................ 298
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 299
Wheel Mounting ...................... 349
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 329
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 254
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 353
Tow/Haul Indicator Light ................. 167
Towing ............................ 323,354
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 354
Guide .............................. 328
Recreational .......................... 336
Weight .............................. 328
Traction Control ......................... 273
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 280
Trailer Towing .......................... 323
458 INDEX