
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent
meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106.
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®,
Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct
SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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 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 irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• 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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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 527

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
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. XX X X X
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs** XX X X X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.XX
Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid. XX
Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid. XX
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. (CVT only) X
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 529

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................360
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............494
Adding Fuel ............................ .413
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .488
Additives, Fuel ...........................411
Airbag ..................................61
Airbag Deployment ........................72
Airbag Light .............................68
Airbag Maintenance ........................73
Airbag, Side ..............................64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................65
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .482
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................484
Air Conditioning ......................... .300
Air Conditioning Controls ...................300
Air Conditioning Filter .....................312
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............313
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................484
Air Conditioning System ....................300 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .387
Alarm Light ............................ .219
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................260
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................493
Capacities ........................... .521
Disposal ............................. .496
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................360
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................216
Appearance Care ........................ .506
Assistance Towing ........................ .125
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................107
Automatic Door Locks ......................32
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........304
Automatic Transaxle ........................12
Fluid Level Check ...................... .503
Overheating .......................... .436
Automatic Transmission ................... .326
546 INDEX

Fluid and Filter Changes..................502
Fluid Level Check ...................... .501
Fluid Type ........................... .500
Gear Ranges .......................... .329
Special Additives ...................... .501
Autostick .............................. .341
Battery ................................ .483
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........25
Belts, Seat ...............................98
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................487
B-Pillar Location ......................... .381
Brake Assist System ...................... .364
Brake Fluid ............................ .523
Brake, Parking .......................... .357
Brakes ................................ .359
Brake System ........................... .359
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .360
Master Cylinder ....................... .498Parking
............................. .357
Warning Light ........................ .217
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................328
Bulb Replacement ........................ .517
Bulbs, Light ............................ .100
Calibration, Compass ..................... .241
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........521
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .521
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .413
Oil (Engine) .......................... .473
Power Steering ........................ .356
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................495
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................97
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .200
Cargo Area Features ...................... .199
Cargo Compartment ...................... .199
Light ............................... .199
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Console............................... .197
Contract, Service ......................... .538
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................... .521
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........495
Cooling System .......................... .491
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............494
Coolant Level ......................... .492
Disposal of Used Coolant .................496
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................492
Inspection ........................... .496
Points to Remember .....................496
Pressure Cap ......................... .495
Radiator Cap ......................... .495
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............493
Corrosion Protection ...................... .506
Cruise Light ............................ .221
Cupholders ............................ .197
Customer Assistance ...................... .535Data Recorder, Event
.......................75
Dealer Service ........................... .478
Defroster, Rear Window .....................206
Defroster, Windshield .......................98
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................171
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................475
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................167
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ .356
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................496
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......34
Door Locks ............................30
KeyFob...............................30
Remote ...............................30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................30
Door Locks, Automatic ......................32
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .177
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Downshifting........................... .326
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... .154
Driving ............................... .345
Off-Pavement ......................... .346
Off-Road ............................ .346
Electrical Power Outlets .....................190
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................108
Electronic Brake Control System ...............363
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................363
Brake Assist System .....................364
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................365
Traction Control System ...................364
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........173
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............369
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......230
Emergency, In Case of Jacking .............................. .438
Jump Starting ......................... .458Towing
............................. .465
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........476
Engine ................................ .473
Air Cleaner .......................... .482
Block Heater ......................... .323
Break-In Recommendations .................95
Checking Oil Level ..................... .479
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................492
Cooling ............................. .491
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................97
Fuel Requirements ..................... .408
Jump Starting ......................... .458
Oil................................. .479
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .473
Oil Selection .......................... .480
Oil Synthetic ......................... .481
Overheating .......................... .435
Temperature Gauge ..................... .220
Enhanced
Accident Response Feature ............71
550 INDEX

Setting the Clock......................... .245
Shift Lever Override ...................... .464
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission .............325
Shoulder Belts ............................43
Side Airbag ..............................70
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ............311
Signals, Turn ........................... .100
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................397
Snow Tires ............................. .390
Spare Tire .............................. .391
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................173
Speedometer ............................ .215
Starting ............................... .320
Automatic Transmission ..................321
Cold Weather ......................... .322
Engine Fails to Start .....................322
Manual Transmission ....................320
Remote ...............................26
Starting Procedures ....................... .320Steering
Power .............................. .355
Tilt Column .......................... .172
Storage ............................... .517
Storage Bin ............................. .195
Storage, Vehicle ...........................311
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .463
Sun Roof .............................. .187
Sun Visor Extension .......................110
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........61
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .481
System, Remote Starting .....................26
Tachometer ............................. .217
Taillights .............................. .520
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........304
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............220
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ....................202
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .172
560 INDEX