WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the
system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD,
for further warranty information.
• The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced technician.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-
carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-
ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by authorized dealer or other
service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system
sealers, stop leak products, seal conditioners, compressor
oil, and refrigerants.
A/C Air Filter
The filter is located in the fresh air inlet under the hood,
behind a removable panel in the cowl on the passenger
side of the vehicle, next to the windshield wipers. When
installing a new filter, ensure its proper orientation.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505
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.
550 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Caps, FillerOil (Engine) .......................... .501
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................514
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................96, 462
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................466
Car Washes ............................ .522
Cellular Phone .......................... .372
Certification Label ........................ .466
Chains, Tire ............................ .449
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .429
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ............314, 496
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............95
Checks, Safety ............................95
Child Restraint ............................74
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .458
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .524Climate Control
......................... .373
Coin Holder ............................ .302
Cold Weather Operation ....................394
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............372
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .444
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .332
Connector UCI................................ .369
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........369
Conserving Fuel ......................... .331
Console, Floor .......................... .302
Contract, Service ......................... .570
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........514
Cooling System ...........................511
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............513
Coolant Capacity ...................... .543
Coolant Level ..................... .512, 515
Disposal of Used Coolant .................515
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................512
580 INDEX
Inspection........................... .515
Points to Remember .....................516
Pressure Cap ......................... .514
Radiator Cap ......................... .514
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......512, 543, 544
Corrosion Protection ...................... .522
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................241
Cupholders ......................... .298, 527
Customer Assistance ...................... .567
Data Recorder, Event .......................73
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............226
Daytime Running Lights ....................220
Dealer Service ........................... .498
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................45
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................44
Defroster, Rear Window .....................305
Defroster, Windshield ....................97, 379
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................227 Diagnostic System, Onboard
.................496
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................222
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .499
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................515
Door Locks ..............................30
Door Locks, Automatic ......................33
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .410
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......331
Electrical Power Outlets .....................293
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................305
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................111
Electronic Brake Control System ...............418
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................418
Brake Assist System .....................419
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INDEX 581
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)...............210
Memory Seat ........................... .210
Memory Seats and Radio ....................210
Methanol .............................. .459
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .332
Mirrors ............................... .108
Automatic Dimming .....................108
Electric Powered ........................111
Electric Remote .........................111
Exterior Folding ........................110
Heated ...............................112
Outside ............................. .109
Rearview ............................ .108
Vanity ...............................112
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... .331
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................451
Mopar Parts ......................... .498, 571MTBE/ETBE
........................... .459
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................94
Occupant Restraints ...................46, 66, 70
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............63, 66, 69
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............458, 544
Odometer ...............................311
Oil Change Indicator ...................312, 329
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...............312, 329
Oil, Engine ......................... .499, 544
Capacity ............................ .543
Change Interval .....................329, 500
Checking ............................ .499
Dipstick ............................. .499
Filter ............................ .501, 544
Materials Added to ..................... .501
Recommendation ....................500, 543
Synthetic ............................ .501
588 INDEX
Radial Ply Tires......................... .441
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........514
Radio Operation ......................... .372
Radio Remote Controls .....................370
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................229
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................521
Rear Camera ........................... .276
Rear Cupholder ......................... .300
Rear Park Sense System .....................268
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .208
Rear Window Defroster .....................305
Rear Window Features .....................305
Recorder, Event Data .......................73
Recreational Towing ...................... .469
Reformulated Gasoline .....................458
Refrigerant ............................. .505
Reminder, Lights On ...................... .220
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................58 Remote Control
Starting System .........................26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........370
Remote Starting System ......................26
Remote Trunk Release .......................44
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .537
Replacement Keys .........................17
Replacement Parts ........................ .498
Replacement Tires ........................ .447
Reporting Safety Defects ....................571
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ............312, 329
Restraint, Head .......................... .206
Restraints, Child ...........................74
Restraints, Occupant ........................46
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................487
Rotation, Tires .......................... .450
590 INDEX
Storing Your Vehicle...................... .536
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .487
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .280
Sun Roof .............................. .289
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........59
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .501
System, Remote Starting .....................26
Tachometer ..............................311
Telescoping Steering Column ..............231, 232
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........382
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ........320, 473
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................18
Theft System (Security Alarm) .................18
Tilt Steering Column ....................231, 232
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .219
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........434
TIREFIT ............................... .473
Tire Markings ........................... .427Tires............................
.99, 438, 573
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................447
Air Pressure .......................... .438
Chains .............................. .449
Compact Spare ........................ .444
General Information .....................438
High Speed .......................... .440
Inflation Pressures ...................... .439
Life of Tires .......................... .447
Load Capacity ..................... .434, 435
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............451
Pressure Warning Light ...................312
Quality Grading ....................... .573
Radial .............................. .441
Replacement .......................... .447
Rotation ............................. .450
Safety ........................... .427, 438
Sizes ............................... .429
Snow
Tires ........................... .442
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INDEX 593