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*Cavities 11, 12, and 13 contain self-resetting fuses (circuit
breakers) that are only serviceable by an authorized
dealer. The cluster and the driver seat switch are fused by
the 25 Amp circuit breaker in cavity 11. The passenger
seat switch is fused by the 25 Amp circuit breaker in
cavity 12. The door modules, the driver power window
switch, and the passenger power window switch are
fused by the 25 Amp circuit breaker in cavity 13. If you
experience temporary or permanent loss of these sys-
tems, see your authorized dealer for service.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days, you may want to take these steps to protect your
battery.
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. •
Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass
cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved
and should not be used for replacement.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this
manual must be done at the times or mileages specified
to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving. Inspection and service should also be done
anytime a malfunction is suspected.
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that serviceis required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE:
•
The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s oil
if it has been six months since your last oil change,
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
• Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
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Lubrication, Body........................ .426
Maintenance Free Battery ....................421
Maintenance Procedures ....................417
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .468
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......220
Manual, Service ......................... .494
Manual Transmission ..................... .300
Fluid Level Check ...................... .439
Shift Speeds .......................... .302
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .164
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................436
Methanol .............................. .376
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .226
Mirrors ............................... .106
Automatic Dimming .....................106
Electric Powered ....................... .108
Electric Remote ........................ .108
Exterior Folding ....................... .107Heated
.............................. .109
Outside ............................. .107
Vanity .............................. .109
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................368
Mopar Parts ............................ .416
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .376
Multi-Function Control Lever .................163
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................93
Occupant Restraints ........................45
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................62
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................375
Odometer .............................. .210
Trip ................................ .210
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .225
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................225
Oil, Engine ............................. .418
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