On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change
Required” will be displayed in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicating that
an oil change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster
odometer and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
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 Emergen-
cies” in this guide or “Instrument Cluster Descriptions” or “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the
Owner’s Manual on your 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, powersteering 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 mainte-
nance 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 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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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 warn-
ings and instructions.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure,affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-
inflation increases tire flexing and can result in over-heating and tire failure.
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. Always drive with each tire
inflated to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
Tire And Loading Information Location (Ex- ample)
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 80
How do I change a flat tire? pg. 87
How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 94
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 110
What type of oil do I use? pg. 104
How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 105
What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 112
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118
Air BagAdvanceFrontAirBag ......14
AirBags ...............14
AirBagWarningLight .......14
Driver Knee Air Bag ........14
FrontAirBag ............14
Rollover ...............14
SideImpacts ............14
AirbagLight ..............84
Air Conditioning ............31
Air Recirculation ..........30,31
Alarm Arm The System ..........12
Disarm The System ........12
Vehicle Security Alarm ......12
Alarm,Panic ..............10
Alarm (Security Alarm) .........12
Anti-Lock Warning Light ........84
Assistance Towing ...........80
Audio Jack ........38,42,46,51
Audio Settings ........37,40,44
Audio Systems (Radio) .........36
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............31
Automatic Transmission ........29
FluidType ............104
Overheating ............86
AxleFluid...............104
Battery ..................94
Brake Fluid ..............104
Brake System WarningLight ...........82
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ................24
BulbReplacement ..........113
Calibration,Compass .........69
CD (Compact Disc) Player .........38,42,46,50
ChangeOilIndicator..........85
ChangingAFlatTire..........87
Charging System Light .........83
Child Restraints CarSeat ...............15
Child Restraints ..........15
ChildSeatInstallation ....16,17 Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt
.....16,17
LATCH Positions ..........15
Locating The LATCH
Anchorages.............15
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ............15,16
Using The Top Tether Anchorage..16
ChildSeat................16
Climate Control .............30
Clock Setting .......37,40,44,48
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .84
Brake Warning Light ........82
Charging System Light ......83
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light ................80
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light ...........84
Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL).............83
Oil Pressure Warning Light ....84
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Light ............80
Compass Calibration ..........69
Cooling System Coolant Capacity .........104
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....27
CruiseLight...............27
Customer Assistance .........114
Defects, Reporting ..........115
DimmerControl.............25
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ......25
Disabled Vehicle Towing ........80
Disarming, Security System ......12
Discharged Battery ...........94
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound
System .............34,35
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................27
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . .80
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light.................84
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119
Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter(EVIC) ............69
Average Fuel Consumption ....68
Distance Traveled .........68
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center(EVIC) ............68
ExitMenu ..............68
Language (Selecting The
Language) ..............69
Travel Time .............68
Trip Functions ...........68
Units (Set Units) ..........69
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ...............87
Jump Starting ...........94
Overheating ............85
Towing ...............80
Engine Break-In Recommendations . . .24
Compartment ...........102
Jump Starting ...........94
OilSelection ...........104
Overheating ............85
Event Data Recorder .........100
Exterior Lights .............113
Flash-To-Pass ..............25
FlatTire.................87
Fluid Capacities ............104
Fluids .................104
FogLights .............25,26
FoldingFrontPassengerSeat.....20
FoldingRearSeat ...........21
Four Wheel Drive Operation ......76
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........99
Front Heated Seats ...........22
Front Wipers Mist .................26
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ........85
Specifications ..........104
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®) . .71
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .......85
GPS Navigation (Uconnect
®gps) . . .56
Hard Drive (HDD) ............51
Headlights ................25 Dimmer Switch
..........25
HighBeam .............26
Heated Mirrors ...........30,31
Heated Seats ..............22
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ........25,26
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener) . .71
Hood Release .............101
Instrument Cluster Indicators ..............9
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . .8
Interior and Instrument Lights . . .6, 7
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .26
Introduction ...............2
Inverter Outlet (115V) .........74
Inverter, Power .............74
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ........62
Bluetooth®Streaming Audio . . .68
Jacking Instructions ..........88
Jack Location ..............87
Jack Operation ...........87,88
Jump Starting ..............94
KeyFob.................10 Arm The Alarm ...........12
Disarm The Alarm .........12
Lock The Doors ...........10
Panic Alarm ............10
Remote Start ............11
Unlock The Doors .........10
Key Fob Programmable Features . . .69
LaneChangeandTurnSignals....26
Lane Change Assist ..........26
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ..........15,16
Lights Engine Temperature Warning . . .82
Headlights .............25
Park .................25
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)..80
Transmission Warning .......84
TurnSignal ..........25,26
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) .............8
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120
LocksLiftgate, Tailgate ..........10
Lumbar Support ............20
Maintenance Record .........109
MaintenanceSchedule........105
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)................83
MediaCenterRadio........43,47
MOPAR
®Accessories .........116
Navigation ................54
Navigation System (Uconnect
®
gps)..................55
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume . . .55
New Vehicle Break-In Period .....24
OilChangeIndicator..........85
Oil, Engine Capacity ..............104
Oil Pressure Light ...........84
Outlet Power ................75
Overheating, Engine ..........85
Panic Alarm ...............10
Phone (Uconnect
®) ..........63
Placard, Tire and Loading Information .............112
Power Inverter ...............74
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ...............75
Seats ................18
Steering ..............104
Power Sunroof .............32
Preparation for Jacking ........88
Programmable Electronic Features . .69
Radio Operation .....37,40,44,49
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....26
Rear Seat, Folding ...........21
Rear Wiper/Washer ...........26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ...........12
Disarm The Alarm .........12
Lock The Doors ...........10
Panic Alarm ............10 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . .10
Unlock The Doors
.........10
Remote Starting How To Use Remote Start .....11
KeyFob ...............11
Remote Starting System .....11
Remote Starting System ........11
Replacement Bulbs ..........113
Reporting Safety Defects .......115
RollOverWarning ............4
Satellite Radio (Uconnect
®
studios) ...........39,41,45
Schedule,Maintenance .......105
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) ................13
Child Restraints ........13,15
Energy Management Feature . . .13
Engage The Automatic
Locking Mode ...........16
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........13
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......13
Seat Belt Reminder ........13
Seats ................18,19
Adjustment .............19
Folding Front Passenger .....20
Heated ...............22
Height Adjustment ........19
Manual ...............19
Power ................18
Rear Folding ............21
Security Alarm Arm The System ..........12
Disarm The System ........12
Security Alarm ...........12
Shift Lever Override ..........97
Signals, Turn ..............26
SIRIUS Travel Link ...........57
SpareTire................87
SparkPlugs..............104
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............28
Cancel ...............28
Resume ...............28
Set .................27
Starting Remote ...............11
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121
SteeringTiltColumn .............23
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....61
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ................14
Tilt Steering Column ..........23
Tires ...................87
Air Pressure ...........112
Changing ..............87
Jacking ...............87
SpareTire .............87
Touchscreen Radio Audio Settings ...........48
Cleaning Your Touchscreen
Radio................54
Towing..................78 Disabled Vehicle ..........98
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome..............79
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ....78
Trailer Weight ..............78 Transmission
Automatic .............29
Fluid ................104
TurnSignals...............26
Uconnect
®VoiceCommand......65
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming . .12
Voice Command ............65
Voice Prompt Volume Navigation ..............55
Volume Navigation Voice Prompt .....55
Warning,RollOver............4
Washer Rear .................27
Washers, Windshield ..........26
WheelandWheelTrimCare.....113
Wind Buffeting .............33
WindshieldWashers ..........26
WindshieldWipers...........26
Wiper,Rear...............27
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