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
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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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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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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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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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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Weight.............................. .387
Towing Assistance ........................ .143
Traction ............................... .321
Trailer Towing .......................... .384
Cooling System Tips .....................394
Hitches ............................. .386
Minimum Requirements ..................389
Tips................................ .392
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................388
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .387
Trailer Weight ........................... .387
Transmission ........................... .450
Automatic ........................... .303
Filter ............................... .453
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .27
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .192
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........21
Transporting Pets ..........................91 Tread Wear Indicators
..................... .358
Trip Computer .......................... .233
Trip Odometer .......................... .222
Trip Odometer Reset Button ..................226
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .......................38
Trunk Release Remote Control .................38
Turn Signals ............................ .180
UCI Connector .......................... .273
Uconnect® (Hands-Free Phone) ...............128
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ...........216
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................497
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .273
Universal Transmitter ..................... .192
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .370
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................49
Upholstery Care ......................... .457
Vanity Mirrors .......................... .128
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