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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 OilChange 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.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•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.
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Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. XX X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, boot seals and replace if
necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace
as necessary. XXX X X X X
Adjust parking brake as neces-
sary XXX X X X X
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning
filter. XXX X X X X
Replace spark plugs
(2.4L Engine). ** XX X X X
Replace spark plugs
(2.4L PZEV Engine Only). ** X
Replace spark plugs
(3.6L Engine). ** X
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first. XX
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter if using your vehicle
for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
XX
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
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WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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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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Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.................95
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................495
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................92
Safety Information, Tire .....................338
Safety Tips ...............................92
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................270
Schedule, Maintenance .....................482
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .459
Seat Belt Reminder .........................56
Seat Belts ................................40
And Pregnant Women .....................57
Child Restraint ..........................70
Extender ..............................57
Front Seat .............................44
Inspection .............................93
Operating Instructions ....................45
Pretensioners ...........................51
Rear Seat ..............................44
Reminder ............................ .219Untwisting Procedure
.....................49
Seats ................................. .165
Adjustment .......................... .165
Easy Entry ........................... .171
Heated .............................. .167
Height Adjustment ..................... .166
Lumbar Support ....................... .170
Memory ............................. .171
Power .............................. .166
Reclining ............................ .169
Seatback Release ....................... .171
Tilting .............................. .166
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............478
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................15
Sentry Key Programming ....................17
Service Assistance ........................ .491
Service Contract ......................... .493
Service Manuals ......................... .496
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