MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — GASOLINE ENGINE
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 service 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 than your
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Instru-
ment 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 the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering andtransmission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required maintenance.
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 the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• 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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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LightsHeadlights ..............30
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ..............8
Locks Liftgate, Tailgate ...........10
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ........125
Maintenance Record ...........164
Maintenance Schedule ..........161
Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine)............133
MemorySeat...............21
Mirrors AutomaticDimming .........33
Heated ................43
MOPAR® Accessories ..........172
Navigation ..............82,102
New Vehicle Break-In Period .......30
OilChangeIndicator...........136
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .......136
Oil, Engine Capacity...............159
Outlet Power ................121
Overheating, Engine ...........137
PanicAlarm................10
ParkSense® System, Rear ........45
Phone (Pairing)............85,106
Placard, Tire and Loading Information. .168
Power
Folding Third Row Head Restraints. .26
GlassSunroof ............46
Inverter ...............120
Lift Gate ...............10
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .121
Seats .................21
Steering ............159,160
Preparation for Jacking .........141
Programmable Electronic Features . . .116
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .......32
RearCamera...............45 RearCrossPath..............46
Rear Heated Seats
............27
Rear ParkSense System .........45
Rear Seat, Folding ............24
Reclining Front Seats ...........23
Recreational Towing ...........126
Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ..............128
Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ..............130
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ............14
Disarm The Alarm ...........15
LockTheDoors ............10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .....10
Unlock The Doors ...........10
Remote Starting System ........10,11
Replacement Bulbs ...........169
Reporting Safety Defects .........171
Roll Over Warning .............4
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ........125
Schedule, Maintenance .........161
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
Seat Belt Reminder ..........15
Seats .................21,22 Adjustment ..............22
Folding Front Passenger .......23
Heated ................26
Manual ................22
Memory ................21
Power .................21
Rear Folding ...........24,25
Ventilated ..............26
Security Alarm Arm The System ...........14
Disarm The System ..........15
Security Alarm ............14
Signals, Turn ...............31
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