Page 621 of 666
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent
meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106.
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine
oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 619
Page 625 of 666

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
• Inspect all door latches for presence of grease,
reapply if necessary.
8
M
A I
N T
E
N
A
N
C E
S
C
H E
D
U L
E
SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 623
Page 646 of 666

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................307
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............588
Adding Fuel ............................ .517
Additives, Fuel .......................... .515
Airbag ..................................62
Airbag Deployment ........................71
Airbag Light .............................73
Airbag Maintenance ........................72
Airbag, Side ..............................70
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .577
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................579
Air Conditioning ......................... .395
Air Conditioning Controls ...................395
Air Conditioning Filter .....................407
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............408
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................579
Air Conditioning System ....................395
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .489
Alarm Light ............................ .309Alarm (Security Alarm)
......................21
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............9
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................357
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................588
Disposal ............................. .590
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................459
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................307
Appearance Care ........................ .600
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ...........22
Assistance Towing ........................ .130
Auto Down Power Windows ..................44
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................113
Automatic Door Locks ......................41
Automatic Headlights ..................... .170
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............329
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........399
Automatic Transaxle Interlock System .........................17
644 INDEX
Page 651 of 666

Extender, Seat Belt.........................61
Exterior Lights .......................... .103
Fabric Care ............................. .603
Fabric Top ............................. .604
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .577
Air Conditioning ...................... .407
Engine Oil ........................... .576
Engine Oil Disposal .....................576
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .546
Turn Signal .......................... .103
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .172
Flooded Engine Starting ....................416
Fluid Capacities ......................... .618
Fluid Leaks ............................ .104
Fluid Level Checks ....................... .599
Engine Oil ........................... .574Manual Transmission
....................598
Power Steering ........................ .456
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........619
Fog Lights ............................. .172
Fog Light Service ........................ .616
Fold and Tumble Rear Seat ..................163
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .165
Folding Windshield ....................... .290
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................546
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .433
Four Wheel Drive Operation .................433
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................559
Front Axle (Differential) .....................599
Fuel .................................. .513
Adding ............................. .517
Additives ............................ .515
Clean Air ............................ .513
Ethanol ............................. .514
Filler
Cap (Gas Cap) .....................517
10
INDEX 649
Page 656 of 666

Maintenance Schedule..................... .622
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......315
Manual, Service ......................... .638
Manual Transmission ..................... .418
Fluid Level Check ...................... .598
Lubricant Selection ..................... .597
Shift Speeds .......................... .419
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................593
Methanol .............................. .514
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .319
Mirrors .................................111
Automatic Dimming .....................113
Electric Powered ........................114
Electric Remote .........................114
Heated ...............................114
Outside ..............................112
Rearview .............................111
Vanity ...............................115
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............9Modular Hard Top
....................... .206
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................501
Mopar Parts ............................ .572
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .514
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................99
Occupant Restraints ........................47
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................513
Odometer .............................. .312
Trip ................................ .310
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .315
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................315
Oil, Engine ............................. .574
Capacity ............................ .618
Change Interval ....................... .329
Dipstick ............................. .574
Disposal ............................. .576
Filter ............................... .576
654 INDEX
Page 657 of 666

Filter Disposal........................ .576
Identification Logo ..................... .575
Materials Added to ..................... .576
Pressure Warning Light ...................305
Recommendation ...................... .575
Synthetic ............................ .576
Viscosity ............................ .576
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .577
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .305
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................570
Operating Precautions ..................... .570
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............6
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................112
Overdrive .............................. .432
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .432
Overheating, Engine ...................... .309
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............6Paint Care
............................. .600
Panic Alarm ..............................26
Parking Brake ........................... .456
Passing Light ........................... .172
Personal Settings ......................... .335
Pets ....................................98
Pets, Transporting ..........................98
Phone, Cellular ...........................115
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®) ...............115
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........483
Power Door Locks ............................40
Inverter ............................. .188
Mirrors ..............................114
Steering ............................. .455
Windows ..............................43
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................61
10
INDEX 655