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
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Event Data Recorder...........108
Exterior Lights ..............131
FlatTireChanging ............89
Fluid Capacities .............114
Fluids.................. .114
Fog Lights .................31
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........107
Frequently Asked Questions .......135
Fuel Filler Door Emergency Release . . .110
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ........109
Specifications ............114
Fuse...................125
Fuses ..................125
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....73
GPS Navigation (Uconnect® gps) .....56
Headlights Automatic ..............31
Dimmer Switch ............32
HighBeam ..............31
HeatedMirrors ..............41
HeatedSeats...............24
HeatedSteeringWheel..........26
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .................31
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....73
Hood Release ..............109
IdentifyingYourRadio ..........46
Instrument Cluster .............7
Indicators ...............7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....84
Interior and Instrument Lights .......5
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....30
Introduction ................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .......54,60
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio .....61
Jacking Instructions ...........91
Jack Location ..............89
Jack Operation ..............91
JumpStarting..............101
KeyFob...................8 LockTheDoors ............8 Unlock The Doors
...........8
Keyless Enter-N-Go ............10
Lock/Unlock .............10
Starting/Stopping ..........12
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Lock The Vehicle’s Doors .......8
Lane Change Assist ...........30
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ................18
Lights Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .84
Locks Door ..................8
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) ................18
Maintenance Record ........120, 124
Maintenance Schedule .....116, 121, 123
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ............86
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . .28
MemorySeat...............21
Mirrors Heated ................41
MOPAR® Accessories ..........134
Navigation Voice Commands .......
69
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume ....68
New Vehicle Break-In Period .......29
Oil Change Indicator ...........87
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ........87
Oil, Engine Capacity ...............114
Change Interval ...........87
Oil Pressure Light .............86
Outlet Power .................75
Overheating, Engine ...........88
Panic Alarm ................8
Pedals, Adjustable ............27
Phone (Uconnect®) ............62
Placard, Tire and Loading Information. .130
Power Deck Lid Release ...........14
INDEX
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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
INDEX
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