than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•
Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance
Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for further information.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once A Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
• Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required. •
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering, and add as needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 569
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .196
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............532
Adding Fuel ............................ .464
Additives, Fuel .......................... .462
Airbag ..................................68
Airbag Deployment ........................81
Airbag Light .............................77
Airbag Maintenance ........................82
Airbag, Side ..............................72
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................73
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .519
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................521
Air Conditioning Filter .....................385
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............386
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................521
Air Conditioning System ....................382
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .440
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................19 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle
...............9
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................531
Disposal ............................. .534
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................418
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................296
Appearance Care ........................ .542
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Headlights ..................... .172
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........382
Automatic Transmission ....................399
Adding Fluid ......................... .541
Autostick ............................ .407
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................541
Fluid Change ......................... .541
Fluid Level Check ...................... .540
Fluid Type ........................... .540
Gear Ranges .......................... .401
Special Additives ...................... .540
Autostick .............................. .407
596 INDEX
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............562
Certification Label ........................ .467
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .429
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light). . .512
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............112
Checks, Safety ............................112
Children Too Large For Booster Seats ............90
Child Restraint ............................85
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .460
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .544
Climate Control ......................... .374
Cold Weather Operation ....................395
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............373
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .444
Console, Overhead ....................... .250
Contract, Service ......................... .589
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........534Cooling System
.......................... .530
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............532
Coolant Capacity ...................... .563
Coolant Level ......................... .530
Disposal of Used Coolant .................534
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................531
Inspection ........................... .535
Points to Remember .....................535
Pressure Cap ......................... .534
Radiator Cap ......................... .534
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............531
Corrosion Protection ...................... .542
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................196
Cupholders ............................ .276
Customer Assistance ...................... .587
Data Recorder, Event .......................84
Daytime Running Lights ....................175
Dealer Service ........................... .514
598 INDEX
Seat Belt Reminder..................... .296
Security Alarm ........................ .304
Service .............................. .557
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .297
Side Marker .......................... .560
SmartBeams .......................... .173
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............301
Traction Control ....................... .426
Turn Signal ............................116
Vanity Mirror ......................... .135
Loading Vehicle ......................... .467
Tires ............................... .434
Locks ..................................32
Child Protection .........................34
Door .................................32
Power Door ............................33
Lubrication, Body ........................ .524
Lug Nuts .............................. .485Maintenance Free Battery
....................520
Maintenance Procedures ....................515
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .568
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......297
Manual, Service ......................... .592
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............164
Memory Seat ........................... .164
Memory Seats and Radio ....................164
Methanol .............................. .460
Mirrors ............................... .125
Electric Powered ....................... .133
Electric Remote ........................ .133
Exterior Folding ....................... .132
Heated .............................. .134
Outside ............................. .131
Rearview ............................ .125
Vanity .............................. .135
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............9
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Monitor, Tire Pressure System................451
Mopar Parts ............................ .514
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .460
Multi-Function Control Lever .................171
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................111
Occupant Restraints ........................49
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................72
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................459
Odometer .............................. .303
Trip ................................ .303
Oil, Engine ............................. .516
Capacity ............................ .563
Change Interval ....................... .516
Checking ............................ .516
Disposal ............................. .518
Filter ............................... .519
Filter Disposal ........................ .518Identification Logo
..................... .517
Materials Added to ..................... .518
Recommendation ...................... .517
Synthetic ............................ .518
Viscosity ............................ .518
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .519
Older Children And Child Restraints ............89
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................512
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ............252
Operating Precautions ..................... .512
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............6
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................131
Overhead Console ........................ .250
Overheating, Engine ...................... .299
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............6
Paint Care ............................. .542
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ........................... .415
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ParkSense System, Rear.....................228
Passing Light ........................... .182
Pets ...................................110
Pets, Transporting .........................110
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........434
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ................548
Door Locks ............................33
Inverter ............................. .274
Lift Gate ..............................46
Mirrors ............................. .133
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........270
Seats ............................... .146
Steering ............................. .414
Sunroof ............................. .262
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............188
Windows ..............................41
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................67
Preparation for Jacking .....................490 Pretensioners
Seat Belts ..............................62
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry). . .22
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .441
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........534
Radio Operation ......................... .374
Radio Remote Controls .....................372
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................186
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................538
Rear Camera ........................... .247
Rear Cross Path ......................... .142
Rear Cupholder ......................... .276
Rear ParkSense System .....................228
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .162
Rear Window Features .....................287
Rear Wiper/Washer ....................... .287
Reclining Front Seats ...................... .151
Recorder, Event Data .......................84
606 INDEX
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............372
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .372
Storage ............................... .278
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .384
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .555
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .252
Sun Roof .............................. .262
Sun Visor Extension ...................... .135
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........68
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .427
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .518
System, Remote Starting .....................28
Tachometer ............................. .296
Telescoping Steering Column .................187
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........382
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............299
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................285
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .187Tire and Loading Information Placard
...........434
Tire Markings ........................... .428
Tires ..................................116 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................448
Air Pressure .......................... .438
Compact Spare ........................ .444
General Information .....................438
High Speed .......................... .441
Inflation Pressures ...................... .440
Life of Tires .......................... .448
Load Capacity ........................ .434
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............451
Pressure Warning Light ...................301
Quality Grading ....................... .593
Radial .............................. .441
Replacement .......................... .448
Rotation ............................. .450
Safety .............................. .428
Sizes ............................... .429
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