
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions
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Capacities, Fluid......................... .547
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .503
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................517
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................96
Cargo Area Features ...................... .291
Cargo Compartment ...................... .291
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................452
Car Washes ............................ .526
Cellular Phone .......................... .346
Certification Label ........................ .453
Chains, Tire ............................ .428
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .471
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .410
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .305
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............95
Checks, Safety ............................95
Child Restraint ............................72
Child Safety Locks .........................32 Clean Air Gasoline
....................... .442
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .527
Climate Control ......................... .347
Clock ................................. .342
Coin Holder ............................ .286
Cold Weather Operation ....................367
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............346
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .423
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .324
Connector UCI................................ .343
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........343
Conserving Fuel ......................... .321
Console, Floor .......................... .286
Contract, Service ......................... .563
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........517
Cooling System .......................... .514
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............516
572 INDEX

Electrical Power Outlets.....................278
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................292
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................111
Electronic Brake Control System ...............401
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................401
Brake Assist System .....................402
Traction Control System ...................401
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......530
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........219
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............402
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......257
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................43
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................485
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................470
Jacking .............................. .471
Jump Starting ......................... .481
Overheating .......................... .470
Towing ............................. .490Emergency Trunk Release
....................43
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........497
Engine ................................ .496
Air Cleaner .......................... .504
Block Heater ......................... .368
Break-In Recommendations .................94
Checking Oil Level ..................... .501
Compartment ......................... .495
Compartment Identification ................495
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................514
Cooling ............................. .514
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................96
Fails to Start .......................... .367
Flooded, Starting ...................... .367
Fuel Requirements ..................... .441
Jump Starting ......................... .481
Oil................................. .501
Oil Change Interval ..................... .320
Oil
Filler Cap ......................... .503
574 INDEX

Fluid Capacities......................... .547
Fluid Leaks ..............................99
Fluid Level Checks ....................... .524
Automatic Transmission ..................523
Brake ............................... .520
Cooling System ........................ .514
Engine Oil ........................... .501
Transfer Case ......................... .524
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........548
Fog Lights ............................. .201
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .189
Forward Collision Warning ..................245
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................485
Fuel .................................. .441
Additives ............................ .444
Clean Air ............................ .442
Conserving ........................... .321
Ethanol ............................. .442
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................306 Gasoline
............................. .441
Gauge .............................. .306
Light ............................... .317
Materials Added ....................... .444
Methanol ............................ .442
Octane Rating ......................... .441
Requirements ......................... .441
Saver Mode .......................... .321
Specifications ......................... .548
Tank Capacity ......................... .547
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .446
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .321
Fuel Saver ............................. .321
Fuses ................................. .530
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .442
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .441
Conserving ........................... .321
Gasoline,
Reformulated .....................442
576 INDEX

Leaks, Fluid..............................99
Life of Tires ............................ .426
Light Bulbs ..............................99
Lights ..................................99
Airbag ................................65
Alarm .............................. .307
Anti-Lock ............................ .307
Automatic Headlights ....................198
Brake Assist Warning ....................407
Brake Warning ........................ .308
Bulb Replacement ...................... .543
Daytime Running ...................... .200
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................202
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....407
Exterior ...............................99
Fog ................................ .201
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................470
Headlights ........................... .197
Headlights On Reminder ..................201 Headlights On With Wipers
................198
Headlight Switch ...................... .197
High Beam ........................... .203
High Beam Indicator .....................302
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............203
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .197
Intensity Control ....................... .206
Interior ............................. .206
License ............................. .546
Lights On Reminder .....................201
Low Fuel ............................ .317
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........305
Map Reading ......................... .204
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........208
Passing ............................. .203
Reading ............................. .204
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .310
Security
Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............307
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Service.............................. .542
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .305
SmartBeams .......................... .199
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............307
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............303
Traction Control ....................... .407
Turn Signal ............................99
Vanity Mirror ..........................112
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......302
Loading Vehicle ......................... .452
Capacities ........................... .454
Tires ............................... .414
Load Leveling System ..................... .295
Locks ..................................29
Automatic Door .........................31
Auto Unlock ...........................31
Child Protection .........................32
Door .................................29
Power Door ............................30 Low Tire Pressure System
...................431
Lubrication, Body ........................ .510
Maintenance Free Battery ....................505
Maintenance Procedures ....................500
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .552
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......305
Manual, Service ......................... .566
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................520
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............190
Memory Seat ........................... .190
Memory Seats and Radio ....................190
Methanol .............................. .442
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .324
Mirrors ............................... .108
Electric Powered ........................111
Electric Remote .........................111
Exterior Folding ....................... .109
Heated ...............................112
580 INDEX

Outside............................. .109
Vanity ...............................112
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... .321
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................431
Mopar Parts ............................ .499
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .442
Multi-Function Control Lever .................202
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................94
Occupant Restraints ........................43
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................61
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................441
Odometer .............................. .302
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .303
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................303
Oil, Engine ............................. .501Capacity
............................ .547
Change Interval ....................... .320
Checking ............................ .501
Dipstick ............................. .501
Disposal ............................. .504
Filter ............................... .504
Filter Disposal ........................ .504
Identification Logo ..................... .502
Materials Added to ..................... .504
Recommendation ...................... .502
Synthetic ............................ .503
Viscosity ............................ .503
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .504
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................497
Operating Precautions ..................... .497
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................109
Overdrive .............................. .387
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .387
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