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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 than your
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under
“Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in
your Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road
environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign ofirregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and power steering and fill 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 irregular wear, even if it occurs before your
next scheduled service
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
• 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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SRT Maintenance Chart
Miles:
6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000
20,000 30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000 70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000 130,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X XXXXX X X X X X X
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs be-
fore scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXX X X X X X X
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. XX X X
X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X XXX
Inspect the CV joints. X X X XXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X X X XXX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes. XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: po-
lice, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. XX X XInspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, for cracks or leaks and all
parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
XX X X X X
Replace the engine air cleaner. X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X
NOTE:
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 150,000 miles (240,000 km).
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
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TIRE PRESSURES
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and
inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading
Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE:
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for
more information regarding tire warnings
and instructions.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affectvehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recom-
mended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is
the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component
separation, or “blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock.
Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure.
Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose control of your
vehicle. Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Tire And Loading Information Location (Example)
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Glass Sunroof............42
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .75
Seats .................21
Steering ...............114
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . .28
Preparation for Jacking ..........91
Programmable Electronic Features . .71, 80
Radio Operation .............50
Radio (Sound Systems) ........47, 48
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .......30
Rear Heated Seats ............25
Recreational Towing ............77
Remote Control TrunkRelease .............8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) LockTheDoors ............8
Unlock The Doors ...........8
Remote Starting Enter Remote Start Mode .......10
ExitRemoteStartMode .......10
HowToUseRemoteStart.......10
KeyFob ................10
Remote Starting System .......10
Remote Starting System .........10
Remote Trunk Release ..........14
ReplacementBulbs .......... .131
Reporting Safety Defects ........133
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ......87
Satellite Radio (Uconnect® studios) . . .51
Schedule,Maintenance.......116, 121
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) . .15
Child Restraints ..........15,17
Energy Management Feature .....15
Engage The Automatic Locking
Mode .................19
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..........15
Seat Belt Pretensioner ........15
SeatBeltReminder ..........15
Seats ...................21
Heated ................24
Memory ................21
Power .................21
Ventilated ..............24 Security Alarm
Security Alarm ............14
Shift Lever Override ...........103
Signals, Turn ...............30
SIRIUSTravelLink ............59
SpareTire.................89
SparkPlugs................114
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............33
Mode Setting (ACC Only) .......34
Resume .............33,34
Set ..................32
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......32
SportMode................87
Sport Suspension Indicator ........87
SRTPerformanceFeatures........80
Starting Remote ................10
Steering Tilt Column ..............28
Wheel, Heated ............26
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......60
SunRoof.................42
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag .................16
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ......20
Tilt Steering Column ...........28
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Manual ................28
T
IREFIT..................95
Tires Air Pressure .............130
Changing .............89,91
Flat Changing ............89
Jacking ................91
SpareTire ..............89
Towing...................77 Disabled Vehicle ...........106
Recreational .............77
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . . .77
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ......77
Trailer Weight ...............77
Transmission Fluid .................114
TrunkLid(DeckLid)............14
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