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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, power steering and transmission
(5.7L only) 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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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control). . 208
Adding Fuel ........................... 519
Additives, Fuel ......................... 514
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 590
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 593
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 594
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 594
Air Conditioning System .................. 408
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 416
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ................ 414
Air Filter .............................. 590
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 489
Airbag .............................. 67,76
Airbag Deployment ....................... 77
Airbag Light ................... 74,75,80,99,305
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 79
Airbag, Side ...................... 70,73,75,76
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........71,73,76
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................20,305Alarm, Panic
............................ 26
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................... 450
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 361
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 468
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 302
Anti-Theft System ....................... 305
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 632
Appearance Care ........................ 614
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 474
Assistance Towing ....................... 137
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 43
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 110
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 36
Automatic Headlights .................... 189
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 408
Automatic Transmission .............432,440,611
Adding Fluid ....................... 613
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 611
664 INDEX
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Speedometer........................ 304
Tachometer ......................... 299
Gear Ranges ........................ 433,441
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 573
General Information ............20,29,153,229,510
Glass Cleaning .......................... 618
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............523,526
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............523,525
GVWR ............................... 523
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ............. 123
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 551
Headlights ............................ 627
Bulb Replacement .................... 627
Cleaning ........................... 618
High Beam ......................... 303
On With Wipers ..................... 189
Replacing .......................... 627
Heated Mirrors ......................... 113 Heater, Engine Block
..................... 429
Hill Descent Control ..................... 304
Hill Start Assist ......................... 474
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 530
Holder, Cup ........................... 270
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 250
Hood Release .......................... 186
Ignition ............................... 16
Key ............................. 14,16
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 16
Illuminated Entry ........................ 23
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 18
Infant Restraint ........................ 81,82
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 489
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 309
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 110
Instrument Cluster .................... 298,299
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Bulb Replacement.................... 627
Cargo ............................. 280
Center Mounted Stop .................. 631
Daytime Running .................... 191
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 188
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator. . 477
Exterior ........................... 101
Fog ............................ 303,628
Fuses ............................. 620
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 551
Headlights ......................... 627
Headlights On With Wipers ............. 189
High Beam Indicator .................. 303
Illuminated Entry ..................... 23
Low Fuel .......................... 319
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 300
Map Reading ....................... 194
Reading ........................ 194,248
Rear Servicing ....................... 630 Rear Tail
........................... 630
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 307
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 305
Service ............................ 627
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 300
Side Marker ........................ 630
SmartBeams ........................ 190
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 299
Traction Control ..................... 477
Turn Signal ................ 101,188,628,630
Vanity Mirror ....................... 114
Loading Vehicle ......................... 523
Tires .............................. 484
Locks ................................. 34
Automatic Door ...................... 36
Child Protection ...................... 36
Door .............................. 34
Power Door ......................... 35
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Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH)..................... 85,87
Lubrication, Body ....................... 595
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 284
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 591
Maintenance Procedures ................... 586
Maintenance Schedule .................... 638
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine) ....................... 300,584
Manual, Service ......................... 659
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 182
Memory Seat ........................... 182
Memory Seats and Radio .................. 182
Methanol ............................. 512
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 325
Mirrors ............................... 110
Automatic Dimming .................. 110
Electric Powered ..................... 112 Electric Remote
...................... 112
Exterior Folding ..................... 112
Heated ............................ 113
Outside ........................... 111
Rearview .......................... 110
Vanity ............................ 114
Mode Fuel Saver ......................... 323
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 500
Mopar Parts ......................... 585,658
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 512
Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 465
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 188
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 97
Occupant Restraints ................... 48,73,77
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........70,71,73,76
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Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 589
System, Remote Starting .................... 29
Tachometer ............................ 299
Telescoping Steering Column .............202,203
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 408
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 308
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 85
Text Messaging ......................... 145
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 281
Tilt Steering Column ................... 202,203
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 484
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 482
Tire Markings .......................... 478
Tire Safety Information .................... 478
Tires ........................... 101,488,661
Air Pressure ........................ 489
Chains ............................ 497
Changing .......................... 552 Compact Spare
...................... 492
General Information .................. 488
High Speed ......................... 491
Inflation Pressures .................... 489
Jacking ............................ 552
Life of Tires ........................ 495
Load Capacity .................... 484,485
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 500
Pressure Warning Light ................ 299
Quality Grading ..................... 661
Radial ............................ 491
Replacement ........................ 496
Rotation ........................... 499
Safety ............................. 478
Sizes ............................. 480
Snow Tires ......................... 498
Spare Tire .......................... 554
Spinning ........................... 494
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 494
680 INDEX