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At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes
after a fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on
level ground will improve the accuracy of the
oil level reading. Add oil only when the level
is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and
add if required. 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 reser-
voir, 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.
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† This maintenance is recommended by the
manufacturer to the owner, but is not required
to maintain emissions warranty.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around
a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for
which you have the knowledge and the right
equipment. If you have any doubt about your
ability to perform a service job, take your
vehicle to a competent mechanic.
Maintenance Schedule – Diesel
Engine
To help you have the best driving experience
possible, the manufacturer has identified the
specific vehicle maintenance service intervals
that are required to keep your vehicle operating
properly and safely.
The manufacturer recommends that these
maintenance intervals be performed at your
selling dealer. The technicians at your dealer-
ship know your vehicle best, and have access
to factory trained information, genuine
MOPARparts, and specially designed elec- tronic and mechanical tools that can help pre-
vent future costly repairs.
The maintenance intervals shown should be
performed as indicated in this section.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 12,500 miles (20 000 km) or
12 months, whichever comes first.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•
Check the engine oil level about 15 minutes
after a fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on
level ground will improve the accuracy of the
oil level reading. Add oil only when the level
is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and
add if required.
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 reser-
voir, brake master cylinder, and power steer-
ing 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.
• Inspect for the presence of water in the fuel
filter/water separator unit.
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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Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)....265,266,301
Gasoline (Fuel) ...............262
Conserving ................173
Gasoline, Clean Air ............263
Gauges Coolant Temperature ..........164
Fuel ....................163
Speedometer ..............163
Tachometer ...............159
Gear Ranges ............. 222,226
Gear Select Lever Override ........290
General Information ........15,20,262
Glass Cleaning ...............318
Gross Axle Weight Rating .........267
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .......267
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .....74
Hazard Warning Flasher .........282
Headlights .................322
Bulb Replacement ...........323
Cleaning .................317
On With Wipers .............106
Replacing ................323
Heated Mirrors ...............68
High Beam Indicator ...........160
Hill Descent Control ............250 Hill Descent Control Indicator
......160
Hill Start Assist ...............249
Holder, Cup ................144
Hood Release ...............104
Ignition ....................13
Key ................... 12,13
Ignition Key Removal ............13
Illuminated Entry ..............17
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ..........14
Infant Restraint .............. 47,49
Inflation Pressure Tires ..........253
Information Center, Vehicle ........164
Inside Rearview Mirror ...........67
Instrument Cluster .............159
Instrument Panel and Controls ......157
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning .....318
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ....318
Interior Appearance Care .........317
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....111
Introduction ..................4
Jack Location ...............283
Jack Operation ............ 283,284
Jacking Instructions ............284
Jump Starting ...............287 Key-In
Reminder
..............14
Key, Programming .............15
Key, Replacement ..............15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ..........14
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........22,176,216
Keyless Entry System ............17
Keyless Go ............... 12,176
Keys .....................12
Lap/Shoulder Belts .............30
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ...................51
Latches ...................58
Lead Free Gasoline ............262
Leaks, Fluid .................58
Liftgate ....................26
Liftgate Flipper Glass ............27
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ......149
Light Bulbs ..................58
Lights .................. 58,105
Airbag ............. 42,45,56,159
Anti-Lock .................163
Automatic Headlights ..........105
Back-Up .................324
Brake Assist Warning ..........251
Brake Warning ..............162
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Vanity Mirrors................69
Variance, Compass ............177
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .....8
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ......8
Vehicle Storage ............ 209,321
Viscosity, Engine Oil ............303
Voice Recognition System (VR) ......91
Warning Flasher, Hazard .........282Warning, Roll Over
..............4
Warnings and Cautions ...........8
Washers, Windshield .........111,307
Washing Vehicle ..............316
Waxing and Polishing ...........316
Wheel and Wheel Trim ..........317
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .......317
Wind Buffeting ........... 26,140,142
Window Fogging ..............208
Windows ...................24 Power
...................24
Windshield Defroster ............57
Windshield Washers ............111
Fluid ...................307
Windshield Wiper Blades .........306
Windshield Wipers .............111
Wipers, Intermittent ............111
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ...........112
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