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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 and
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.
•Check the manual transmission fluid level.
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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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............249,371
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 472
Adding Fuel ........................... 416
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 463
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 465
Air Conditioning ..................... 319,323
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 323
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 324
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 466
Air Conditioning System .................. 323
Air Filter .............................. 463
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 398
Airbag ................................ 50
Airbag Deployment ....................... 58
Airbag Light ....................... 60,77,250
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 60
Airbag, Side ............................ 57
Alarm Light ........................... 250
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle
............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................308,313
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 501
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............371,373
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 249
Appearance Care ........................ 482
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assistance Towing ....................... 103
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 35
Automatic Transmission ................... 478
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 478
Fluid Level Check ..................... 478
Fluid Type ........................... 478
Gear Ranges ......................... 342
Shifting ............................. 341
Special Additives ...................... 480
Torque Converter ...................... 345
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 150
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 150
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Axle Lock.......................... 350,351
Battery ............................... 463
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 23
Belts, Seat ............................ 39,77
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 466
Brake Assist System ...................... 374
Brake Assist Warning Light ................. 259
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 373
Brake System ........................... 476
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 371,373
Master Cylinder ....................... 476
Parking ............................. 369
Warning Light ........................ 248
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 340
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 75
Bulb Replacement ..................... 497,498
Bulbs, Light ............................ 79 Capacities, Fluid
........................ 501
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 416
Power Steering ........................ 368
Car Washes ............................ 483
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............76,415
Cargo Light ............................ 140
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 418
Cellular Phone ........................ 88,317
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 500
Certification Label ....................... 418
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 442
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 389
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ............................. 257,457
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 75
Checks, Safety ........................... 75
Child Restraint .................... 61,62,69,72
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Flooded, Starting...................... 332
Fuel Requirements .................. 41 1,501
Jump Starting ......................... 446
Oil .............................. 460,501
Oil Disposal .......................... 462
Oil Filter ............................ 462
Oil Selection .......................... 501
Overheating .......................... 440
Starting ............................. 331
Temperature Gauge .................... 251
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 462
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 462
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 58
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Event Data Recorder ...................... 60
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 76,415
Exhaust System ....................... 76,468
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 49
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 483 Exterior Lights
.......................... 79
Fabric Care ......................... 485,487
Fabric Top ............................. 487
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 463
Engine Oil ........................... 462
Finish Care ............................ 483
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 440
Turn Signal ................... 79,247,499,500
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 332
Fluid Capacities ......................... 501
Fluid Leaks ............................. 79
Fluid Level Checks ...................... 482
Automatic Transmission ................. 478
Engine Oil ........................... 460
Manual Transmission ................... 481
Power Steering ........................ 368
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Jack Location........................... 442
Jack Operation .................... 442,444,445
Jacking Instructions ...................... 444
Jump Starting .......................... 446
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Key-In Reminder ......................... 13
Keyless Entry System ...................... 19
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 247
Lane Change Assist ...................... 138
Lap Belts .............................. 39
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 39
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ............................ 67,69
Latches ................................ 79 Lead Free Gasoline
....................... 411
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 79
Light Bulbs ............................. 79
Lights .............................. 79,136
Airbag .......................... 60,77,250
Alarm .............................. 250
Anti-Lock ........................... 249
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... 249
Back-Up ............................ 500
Brake Assist Warning ................259,385
Brake Warning ........................ 248
Bulb Replacement ...................... 498
Cargo .............................. 140
Center Mounted Stop ................... 500
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) ........ 257
Cruise .............................. 251
Daytime Running ...................... 139
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 138
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . 259,385
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Maintenance Procedures................... 459
Maintenance Schedule .................... 506
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 257,457
Manual, Service ......................... 531
Manual Transmission .................. 335,480
Fluid Level Check ..................... 481
Lubricant Selection ..................... 480
Shift Speeds .......................... 336
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 476
Mini-Trip Computer ................... 260,261
Mirrors ................................ 86
Outside .............................. 87
Rearview ............................. 86
Vanity ............................... 88
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 8
Modular Hard Top ....................... 160
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 406
Mopar Parts ......................... 458,530
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 136New Vehicle Break-In Period
................ 75
Occupant Restraints ....................... 37
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 411
Odometer ............................. 254
Trip ............................. 252,254
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............ 354
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ............ 354
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 256
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 256
Oil, Engine ............................ 460
Capacity ............................ 501
Dipstick ............................. 460
Filter ............................... 462
Identification Logo ..................... 461
Materials Added to ..................... 462
Pressure Warning Light .................. 247
Recommendation ................... 461,501
Viscosity ......................... 462,501
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