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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – If Equipped MOPAR ATF+4Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4 product.
Automatic Transmission – If
Equipped MOPAR
ATF+4Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4 product.
Brake Master Cylinder MOPARDOT 3, SAE J1703 or equivalent should be used. If DOT 3 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MOPARHydraulic Fluid or equivalent meeting MS-11655, such as Fuchs
EG ZH 3044 or Pentosin CHF 11s.
Rear Axle – 3.6L Engine MOPARSynthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W140 (API GL-5) or equiva-
lent.
Rear Axle – 5.7L Engine MOPARSynthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W90 (API GL-5) or equivalent
(with MOPAR Friction Modifier — Hypoid Gear Additive).
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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 the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering, 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.
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Overheating, Engine................... 178,349
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,461
Paint Care ............................. 412
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 278
Passing Light ........................... 144
Personal Settings ........................ 199
Pets .................................. 79
Phone, Cellular .......................... 94
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 94
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 296
Power Brakes ............................ 281
Deck Lid Release ..................... 40
Distribution Center (Fuses) .............. 421
Door Locks ......................... 31
Mirrors ............................ 91
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 162Seats
............................. 128
Steering ........................... 277
Sunroof ........................... 159
Windows ........................... 38
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 435
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 55
Preparation for Jacking .................... 363
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 53
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 199
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 303
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 405
Radio Operation ........................ 238
Radio Remote Controls .................... 236
Rear Cupholder ......................... 167
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 136
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Side Airbag............................. 64
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 245
Signals, Turn ...................... 84,143,178
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 273
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 309
Snow Tires ............................ 310
Sound System Kicker ............................ 234
Spare Tire ....................... 304,305,361
Spark Plugs ............................ 434
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 434
Oil ............................... 434
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 149
Speedometer ........................... 176
Starting ............................. 27,252
Automatic Transmission ................ 253
Cold Weather ....................... 257
Engine Fails to Start .................. 258 Remote
............................ 27
Starting and Operating .................... 252
Starting Procedures ...................... 252
Steering Column Controls ..................... 143
Column Lock ....................... 148
Power ............................ 277
Tilt Column ........................ 148
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 148
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 236
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 236
Storage ............................... 426
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 244,426
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 426
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 374
Sun Roof .............................. 159
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 153
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 162
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