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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.
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Cellular Phone...........................115
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............617
Certification Label ........................ .519
Chains, Tire ............................ .499
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .547
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .477
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .315
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............100
Checks, Safety .......................... .100
Child Restraint ............................75
Child Safety Locks .........................42
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .513
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .602
Climate Control ......................... .395
Clock ................................. .341
Cold Weather Operation ....................416
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............394
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .493Compass
.............................. .319
Compass Calibration ...................... .322
Compass Variance ........................ .321
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .319
Connector UCI................................ .386
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........386
Console ............................... .191
Console, Floor .......................... .191
Contract, Service ......................... .636
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........589
Cooling System .......................... .586
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............588
Coolant Capacity ...................... .618
Coolant Level ......................... .591
Disposal of Used Coolant .................590
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................587
Inspection ........................... .587
Points to Remember .....................591
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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
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Jack Operation.......................... .547
Jump Starting ........................... .555
Key-In Reminder ..........................16
Keyless Entry System .......................24
Key, Programming .........................20
Key, Replacement ..........................19
Keys ...................................15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................18
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................305
Lane Change Assist ....................... .171
Lap Belts ................................50
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................50
Latches ............................... .104
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .513
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .104
Life of Tires ............................ .496
Light Bulbs ............................. .103Lights
................................ .103
Airbag ................................73
Alarm .............................. .309
Anti-Lock ............................ .307
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... .307
Automatic Headlights ....................170
Back-Up ............................. .617
Brake Assist Warning ....................472
Brake Warning ........................ .306
Bulb Replacement ...................... .615
Cargo .............................. .174
Center Mounted Stop ....................617
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) .........315
Cruise .............................. .310
Daytime Running ...................... .173
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....472
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ..........318
Exterior ............................. .103
Fog ................................ .172
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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
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