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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 13.6 Gallons51.5 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.0L and 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts4.26 Liters
Cooling System *
2.0L and 2.4L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/Antifreeze
5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 7.2 Quarts
6.8 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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Once A Month
•Check the 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 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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Fluid and Filter Changes............... 439
Fluid Level Check .................... 438
Fluid Type ......................... 438
Gear Ranges ........................ 307
Special Additives ..................... 438
Autostick ............................. 312
B-Pillar Location ........................ 337
Battery ............................... 423
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Belts, Seat .............................. 89
Beverage Cooler ........................ 192
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 425
Brake Assist System ...................... 325
Brake Fluid ............................ 457
Brake System ........................ 321,435
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 322,325
Master Cylinder ..................... 435
Parking ........................... 319 Warning Light
....................... 204
Brake, Parking .......................... 319
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 306
Brakes ............................. 321,435
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 86
Bulb Replacement ..................... 449,450
Bulbs, Light .......................... 91,449
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 455
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 455
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 367
Oil (Engine) ................... 413,414,421
Power Steering ...................... 318
Car Washes ............................ 440
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............88,367
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 187
Cargo Area Features ...................... 185
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Cargo CompartmentLight ............................. 185
Cargo Light ............................ 185
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 189
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 189
Cellular Phone ....................... 101,279
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 454
Chains, Tire ............................ 351
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 390
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 333
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ............................. 212,416
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 87
Checks, Safety ........................... 87
Child Restraint ........................ 76,78
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 80
Child Safety Locks ........................ 34
Child Seat .............................. 81
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 363 Cleaning
Wheels ............................ 442
Climate Control ......................... 280
Clock ........................... 227,247,256
Clutch ............................... 435
Clutch Fluid ........................... 435
Coin Holder ........................... 184
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 279
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 345
Connector UCI .............................. 270
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 270
Console .............................. 184
Contract, Service ........................ 479
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................... 455,456
Cooler, Beverage ........................ 192
Cooling System ......................... 430
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 431
Coolant Level .................... 430,433
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