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, 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.
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.
8
M
A I
N T
E
N A
N CE
S
C
H E
D
U L
E
S458 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Automatic Door Locks..................... 32
Automatic Headlights .................... 158
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........201,213
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 280
Automatic Transaxle ................ 294,297,429
Adding Fluid .................. 431,432,453
Filter ............................. 432
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 432
Fluid Level Check ................. 431,432
Interlock System .................. 299,300
Reset Mode ......................... 303
Selection Of Lubricant ................. 453
Shifting ........................... 297
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ......................... 429
Special Additives ..................... 430
Autostick ............................. 304 B-Pillar Location
........................ 328
Battery ............................... 413
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Location ........................... 413
Belts, Seat ............................ 42,80
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 417
Brake Assist System ...................... 316
Brake System ........................... 427
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 313
Fluid Check ..................... 427,453
Master Cylinder ..................... 427
Parking ........................... 310
Warning Light ....................... 197
Brake, Parking .......................... 310
Brake/Transaxle Interlock .................. 300
Brakes ............................... 427
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 78
Bulb Replacement ..................... 446,447
Bulbs, Light .......................... 83,446
10
INDEX 483
Calibration, Compass..................... 216
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 451
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 361
Oil (Engine) ...................... 403,411
Power Steering ...................... 309
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 424
Car Washes ............................ 433
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............80,357
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 363
Cellular Phone ....................... 11 1,275
Certification Label ....................... 363
Chains, Tire ............................ 341
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 380
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 324
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 406
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 79
Checks, Safety ........................... 79 Child Restraint
.................... 67,69,73,75
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............71,73
Cigar Lighter ........................... 181
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 353
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 435
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 418
Climate Control ......................... 275
Clock ........................ 221,224,243,252
Coin Holder ........................... 183
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 275
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 336
Compass ........................... 208,216
Compass Calibration ..................... 216
Compass Variance ....................... 217
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 214
Connector UCI .............................. 266
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 266
484 INDEX
DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 425
Engine Oil ......................... 412
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 172
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 151
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 306
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 307
E-85 Fuel ............................. 357
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 188
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 109
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 178
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 169
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 319
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 210Emergency Deck Lid Release
................ 38
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 38
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 380
Jump Starting ....................... 390
Overheating ........................ 378
Towing ............................ 397
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 406
Engine ............................... 403
Air Cleaner ......................... 413
Block Heater ........................ 297
Break-In Recommendations .............. 78
Checking Oil Level ................... 409
Compartment ....................... 404
Compartment Identification ............. 404
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 422,452
Cooling ........................... 422
Exhaust Gas Caution ................80,357
Fails to Start ........................ 295
486 INDEX
Fuel Requirements................. 357,359
Maintenance ........................ 361
Replacement Parts .................... 360
Starting ........................... 360
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 295
Floor Console .......................... 183
Fluid Capacities ......................... 451
Fluid Leaks ............................. 83
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle ...............431,432
Brake .......................... 427,453
Cooling System ...................... 422
Engine Oil ......................... 409
Power Steering ................... 309,453
Fluids ................................ 452
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 452
Fog Light Service ........................ 449
Fog Lights .................... 157,160,203,449
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 395 Fuel
................................. 353
Adding ........................... 361
Additives .......................... 355
Clean Air .......................... 353
Ethanol ........................... 354
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............194,361
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 194
Gasoline ........................... 353
Gauge ............................ 194
Light ............................. 195
Materials Added ..................... 355
Methanol .......................... 354
Octane Rating .................... 353,452
Requirements .................... 353,451
Tank Capacity ....................... 451
Fuel System Caution ..................... 362
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 357
Fueling ............................... 361
Fuses ................................ 441
488 INDEX
High Beam/Low Beam Select............ 162
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................... 157
Interior ............................ 163
License ............................ 451
Lights On Reminder .................. 158
Low Fuel .......................... 195
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 206
Map Reading ....................... 163
Oil Pressure ........................ 196
Park ........................... 157,158
Passing ............................ 162
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 195
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............. 18
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 203
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......205,343
Traction Control ..................... 321
Turn Signal ............ 83,157,162,203,449,450
Voltage ............................ 195 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 194
Loading Vehicle ...................... 363,365
Capacities .......................... 365
Tires .............................. 328
Locks ................................. 30
Auto Unlock ......................... 32
Automatic Door ...................... 32
Door .............................. 30
Power Door ......................... 31
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 343
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 71,73
Lubrication, Body ....................... 417
Lumbar Support ........................ 150
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 413
Maintenance Procedures ................... 408
Maintenance Schedule .................... 456
Maintenance, General ..................... 408
492 INDEX
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 206,406
Manual, Service......................... 477
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 163
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 427
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 151
Methanol ............................. 354
Mini-Trip Computer ................... 208,214
Mirrors ............................... 108
Automatic Dimming .................. 108
Electric Powered ..................... 109
Electric Remote ...................... 109
Heated ............................ 110
Outside ........................... 109
Vanity ............................ 110
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 343
Mopar Parts ......................... 407,476
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 354
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 157New Vehicle Break-In Period
................ 78
Occupant Restraints ................... 38,60,63
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...............59,60
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 353
Odometer ............................. 198
Trip ........................... 198,202
Oil Change Indicator .................. 201,213
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............201,213
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 412
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 412
Oil Pressure Light ....................... 196
Oil, Engine ......................... 409,452
Capacity ........................... 451
Change Interval ................ 201,213,410
Checking .......................... 409
Dipstick ........................... 409
Disposal ........................... 412
Filter .......................... 412,452
10
INDEX 493
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 80
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 83
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 476
Safety Information, Tire ................... 322
Safety Tips ............................. 79
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 80
Satellite Radio Antenna .................238,263
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 456
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 437
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 54
Seat Belts .......................... 38,42,80
And Pregnant Women .................. 55
Child Restraint ................. 67,68,69,75
Extender ........................... 55
Front Seat ......................... 42,43
Inspection .......................... 80
Operating Instructions .................. 43
Pretensioners ........................ 49
Rear Seat ........................... 42 Reminder
.......................... 195
Untwisting Procedure .................. 46
Seats ................................. 146
Easy Entry ......................... 151
Heated ............................ 148
Height Adjustment ................... 147
Lumbar Support ..................... 150
Memory ........................... 151
Power ............................ 147
Reclining .......................... 149
Seatback Release ..................... 151
Tilting ............................ 147
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........423,452
Selection of Oil ......................... 410
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 473
Service Contract ......................... 475
496 INDEX