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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap
0.043 in [1.1 mm]).
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
* PZEV = Partial Zero Emission Vehicle
Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Fail-
ure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or
performance of your transmission. We recommend
MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE
J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4
is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid
+4, MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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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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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Exterior Lights............................96
Fabric Care ............................. .457
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .218
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .432
Air Conditioning ...................... .295
Automatic Transmission ..................453
Engine Oil ........................... .432
Engine Oil Disposal .....................432
Flashers ............................... .398
Hazard Warning ....................... .398
Turn Signal ............................96
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .181
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .378
Engine Oil ........................... .377
Fuel Requirements ..................... .375
Maintenance .......................... .378Replacement Parts
...................... .378
Starting ............................. .378
Fluid Capacities ......................... .477
Fluid Leaks ..............................96
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................451
Brake ............................... .448
Cooling System ........................ .442
Engine Oil ........................... .429
Power Steering ........................ .326
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........478
Fog Lights ............................. .181
Fog Light Service ........................ .475
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................416
Fuel .................................. .370
Adding ............................. .379
Additives ............................ .373
Clean Air ............................ .371
Ethanol ............................. .371
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