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Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five 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 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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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 201
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 491
Adding Fuel........................... 440
Additives, Fuel......................... 438
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 481
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 482
Air Conditioning System.................. 361
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 367
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 419
Airbag.............................. 67,76
Airbag Deployment....................... 78
Airbag Light..................... 75,80,97,284
Airbag Maintenance....................... 79
Airbag, Side........................ 70,73,76
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)........... 71,73,76
Alarm (Security Alarm)................. 18,292
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 347Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 400
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 291
Anti-Theft System....................... 292
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............490,517
Disposal........................... 492
Appearance Care........................ 499
Assistance Towing....................... 125
Auto Down Power Windows................ 41
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 108
Automatic Door Locks..................... 33
Automatic Headlights.................... 180
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 361
Automatic Transmission................382,498
Autostick.......................... 389
Fluid Level Check.................... 499
FluidType ......................... 498
Special Additives..................... 498
Autostick............................. 389
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)...... 258
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Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 258
B-Pillar Location........................ 414
Battery............................... 480
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 24
Belts, Seat............................ 51,97
Blind Spot Monitoring.................... 146
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 482
Brake Assist System...................... 401
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 400
Brake System........................... 494
Anti-Lock (ABS)..................... 400
Fluid Check........................ 494
Master Cylinder..................... 494
Parking........................... 397
Warning Light....................... 289
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 382
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 94
Bulb Replacement..................... 511,512Bulbs,Light ............................ 99
Calibration, Compass..................... 316
Camera, Rear........................... 237
Capacities, Fluid........................ 517
Caps, Filler
Fuel.............................. 440
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............. 492
Car Washes............................ 500
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 96,439
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 443
Cargo Area Cover....................... 271
Cargo Area Features...................... 268
Cargo Compartment...................... 268
Light ............................. 269
CargoLight ............................ 269
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 272
Cellular Phone....................... 111,361
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 516
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Certification Label....................... 443
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 410
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)................................ 473
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 95
Checks, Safety........................... 95
Child Restraint.................... 82,83,87,90
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 86,87
Child Safety Locks........................ 33
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 436
Cleaning
Wheels............................ 502
Climate Control......................... 361
Clock .............................327,336
Cold Weather Operation................... 379
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 360
Compact Spare Tire...................... 422
Compass.............................. 314
Compass Calibration..................... 316Compass Variance....................... 315
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 311
Connector
UCI .............................. 350
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)....... 350
Conserving Fuel........................ 309
Console, Overhead....................... 240
Contract, Service........................ 541
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 492
Cooling System......................... 489
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 491
Coolant Capacity..................... 517
Coolant Level....................489,493
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 492
Drain, Flush, and Refill................ 490
Inspection.......................... 493
Points to Remember.................. 493
Pressure Cap........................ 492
Radiator Cap....................... 492
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LightBulbs ............................. 99
Lights.............................. 99,179
Airbag...................... 75,80,97,284
Anti-Lock.......................... 291
Automatic Headlights................. 180
Back-Up........................... 514
Brake Assist Warning.................. 407
Brake Warning...................... 289
Bulb Replacement.................... 512
Cargo ............................. 269
Center Mounted Stop.................. 516
Daytime Running.................... 182
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............. 179
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 407
Exterior............................ 99
Fog ............................286,513
Fuses............................. 504
Hazard Warning Flasher............... 460
Headlights......................... 512Headlights On With Wipers............. 180
High Beam Indicator.................. 286
Hill Descent Control Indicator........... 286
Illuminated Entry..................... 21
Low Fuel.......................... 304
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 284
Map Reading....................... 186
Reading........................186,240
Rear Servicing....................... 514
Rear Tail........................... 514
Seat Belt Reminder................... 289
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............ 292
Service............................ 512
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction
Indicator).......................... 284
Side Marker........................ 514
SmartBeams........................ 181
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)......... 287
Tow/Haul Indicator.................. 286
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Traction Control..................... 407
Turn Signal................. 99,179,513,514
VanityMirror ....................... 110
Loading Vehicle......................... 443
Tires .............................. 414
Locks................................. 31
Automatic Door...................... 33
Child Protection...................... 33
Door.............................. 31
Power Door......................... 32
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................ 86,87
Lubrication, Body....................... 482
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 480
Maintenance Procedures................... 475
Maintenance Schedule.................... 522
Maintenance Schedules.................... 522
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 284,473Manual, Service......................... 543
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 173
Memory Seat........................... 173
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 173
Methanol............................. 436
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 311
Mirrors ............................... 108
Automatic Dimming.................. 108
Electric Powered..................... 109
Electric Remote...................... 109
ExteriorFolding ..................... 109
Heated............................ 110
Outside........................... 109
Vanity ............................ 110
Mode
Fuel Saver......................... 309
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 428
Mopar Parts.........................474,542
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