MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
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 thanyour authorized dealer, the message can be reset by refer-
ring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
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
(four-speed only) and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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S482 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
About Your Brakes....................... .327
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................329
Accessory Delay, Power ......................12
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............444
Adding Fuel ............................ .379
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .438
Additives, Fuel .......................... .373
Airbag ..................................57
Airbag Deployment ........................66
Airbag Light .............................63
Airbag Maintenance ........................67
Airbag, Side ..............................60
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................62
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .432
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................435
Air Conditioning ......................... .283
Air Conditioning Controls ...................283
Air Conditioning Filter .....................295
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............296Air Conditioning Refrigerant
.................435
Air Conditioning System ....................283
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .350
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................270
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................443
Disposal ............................. .446
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................329
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................329
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........18
Appearance Care ........................ .454
Ashtray ............................... .204
Assistance Towing ........................ .143
Auto Down Power Windows ..................36
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................125
Automatic Door Locks ......................33
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............225
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........287
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Automatic Transmission....................303
Adding Fluid ......................... .451
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................453
Fluid Level Check ...................... .451
Fluid Type ........................... .450
Gear Ranges .......................... .306
Special Additives ...................... .450
Autostick .............................. .320
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................34
Battery ................................ .433
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........27
Location ............................. .433
Belts, Seat ...............................44
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................437
B-Pillar Location ......................... .344
Brake Assist System ...................... .333
Brake, Parking .......................... .327
Brake System ........................... .448Anti-Lock (ABS)
....................... .329
Fluid Check .......................... .448
Master Cylinder ....................... .448
Parking ............................. .327
Warning Light ........................ .221
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................305
Bulb Replacement ........................ .470
Bulbs, Light ..............................96
Calibration, Compass ..................... .240
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .477
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .379
Oil (Engine) .......................... .423
Power Steering ........................ .326
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................445
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................92
Car Washes ............................ .454
Cellular Phone .......................... .128
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Pressure Cap......................... .445
Radiator Cap ......................... .445
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............443
Corrosion Protection ...................... .454
Cruise Light ............................ .226
Cupholders ............................ .204
Customer Assistance ...................... .491
Customer Programmable Features .............244
Data Recorder, Event .......................69
Daytime Running Lights ....................182
Dealer Service ........................... .427
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................38
Defroster, Rear Window .....................210
Defroster, Windshield .......................94
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................185
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................425
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................180 Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission ..................451
Oil (Engine) .......................... .429
Power Steering ........................ .326
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................418
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................446
Door Locks ..............................32
Door Locks, Automatic ......................33
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .192
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... .171
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .322
E-85 Fuel .............................. .375
Electrical Power Outlets .....................201
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................210
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................126
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INDEX 503
Fog .................................181
Headlights ........................... .178
Headlights On With Wipers ................179
Headlight Switch ...................... .178
High Beam ........................... .180
High Beam Indicator .....................232
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............180
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .178
Interior ............................. .183
License ............................. .477
Lights On Reminder .....................179
Low Fuel ............................ .219
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........230
Map Reading ......................... .183
Oil Pressure .......................... .220
Passing ............................. .181
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .219
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................19Service
.............................. .471
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............227
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............229
Traction Control ....................... .336
Turn Signal ............................96
Voltage ............................. .219
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......218
Loading Vehicle ......................... .382
Capacities ........................... .383
Tires ............................... .344
Locks ..................................32
Automatic Door .........................33
Auto Unlock ...........................34
Door .................................32
Power Door ............................33
Low Tire Pressure System ...................362
Lubrication, Body ........................ .437
Lumbar Support ......................... .170
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Maintenance Free Battery....................433
Maintenance Procedures ....................428
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .482
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......230
Manual, Service ......................... .496
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .183
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................448
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............171
Methanol .............................. .371
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .233
Mirrors ............................... .124
Automatic Dimming .....................125
Electric Powered ....................... .126
Electric Remote ........................ .126
Heated .............................. .127
Outside ............................. .127
Rearview ............................ .124
Vanity .............................. .128
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7Monitor, Tire Pressure System
................362
Mopar Parts ............................ .427
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .371
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................91
Occupant Restraints ........................40
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................60
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................370
Odometer .............................. .222
Trip ................................ .222
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .225
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................225
Oil, Engine ............................. .429
Capacity ............................ .477
Change Interval ....................... .225
Checking ............................ .429
Dipstick ............................. .429
Disposal ............................. .432
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Filter............................... .432
Filter Disposal ........................ .432
Identification Logo ..................... .430
Materials Added to ..................... .432
Recommendation ...................... .430
Synthetic ............................ .432
Viscosity ............................ .431
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .432
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .220
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................425
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ............192
Operating Precautions ..................... .425
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Overheating, Engine ...................... .398
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .454
Panic Alarm ..............................26
Parking Brake ........................... .327Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System)
......171
Passing Light ........................... .181
Personal Settings ......................... .244
Pets ....................................91
Phone, Cellular .......................... .128
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®) ...............128
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........345
Power Accessory Delay.........................12
Deck Lid Release ........................38
Door Locks ............................33
Mirrors ............................. .126
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........201
Seats ............................... .166
Steering ............................. .324
Windows ..............................35
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................57
Preparation for Jacking .....................401
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PretensionersSeat Belts ..............................51
Programmable Electronic Features .............244
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .352
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........445
Radio Operation ......................... .282
Radio Remote Controls .....................280
Rear Cupholder ......................... .205
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .124
Rear Window Defroster .....................210
Rear Window Features .....................210
Recorder, Event Data .......................69
Recreational Towing ...................... .395
Reformulated Gasoline .....................371
Refrigerant ............................. .435
Release, Hood ........................... .175
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................56 Remote Control
Security Alarm ..........................18
Starting System .........................28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........280
Remote Starting System ......................28
Remote Trunk Release .......................38
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .470
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .427
Replacement Tires ........................ .359
Reporting Safety Defects ....................495
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................225
Restraint, Head .......................... .171
Restraints, Child ...........................70
Restraints, Occupant ........................40
Rotation, Tires .......................... .361
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................93
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