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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses)7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
2 — Battery 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 9 — Air Cleaner Filter
4 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (Under Engine Cover) 10 — Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Engine Oil Fill 11 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
6 — Brake Fluid Reservoir
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper lubrication of your vehicle’s engine, the
engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. The
engine oil level should be checked five minutes after a
warmed up engine has been shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always
maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the
dipstick. Adding 1 U.S. Quart (0.95L) of oil when the
reading is at the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a
reading at the top of the safe zone on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
your engine.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the
air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may
cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro-
longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this
section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain
the transmission fluid at the correct level using the
recommended fluid.
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of driving. At normal operating temperature, the fluid
cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips.
Use the following procedure to check the transmission
fluid level properly:
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the engine cover by pulling it up off themounting studs.
3. Run the engine at idle speed and normal operating temperature.
4. Fully apply the parking brake, and press the brake pedal.
5. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi- tion (allowing time for the transmission to fully en-
gage in each position), ending with the transmission in
PARK. 6. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until
seated.
7. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on both sides. The fluid level reading is only valid if there
is a solid coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick.
Note that the holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid
if the actual level is at or above the hole. The fluid level
should be between the HOT (upper) reference holes on
the dipstick at normal operating temperature. If the
fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick tube
to bring it to the proper level. Do not overfill.Use
ONLY the specified fluid (refer to Fluids, Lubricants,
and Genuine Parts for fluid specifications). After
adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube,
wait a minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully
drain into the transmission before rechecking the fluid
level.
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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 automatic trans-
mission, 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 automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................311
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............599
Adding Fuel ............................ .526
Additives, Fuel .......................... .524
Airbag.................................65
Air bag Deployment ........................74
Air bag Light .............................77
Air bag Maintenance ........................76
Air bag, Side .............................73
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .587
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................589
Air Conditioning ......................... .400
Air Conditioning Controls ...................400
Air Conditioning Filter .....................411
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............412
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................589
Air Conditioning System ....................400
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .496
Alarm Light ............................ .313Alarm (Security Alarm)
......................21
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............9
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................360
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................598
Disposal ............................. .601
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................465
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................311
Appearance Care ..........................611
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............22
Assistance Towing ........................ .133
Auto Down Power Windows ..................46
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................116
Automatic Door Locks ......................43
Automatic Headlights ..................... .171
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............332
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........404
Automatic Transaxle Interlock System .........................18
Automatic Transmission ....................429
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Engine Oil Viscosity...................... .586
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................586
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............74
Entry System, Illuminated ....................23
Ethanol ............................... .522
Event Data Recorder ........................78
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................... .104
Exhaust System .......................... .104
Extender, Seat Belt .........................65
Exterior Lights .......................... .107
Fabric Care ............................. .614
Fabric Top ............................. .616
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .587
Air Conditioning ........................411
Engine Oil ........................... .587
Engine Oil Disposal .....................586 Flashers
Hazard Warning ....................... .556
Turn Signal .......................... .107
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .173
Flooded Engine Starting ....................420
Fluid Capacities ......................... .632
Fluid Leaks ............................ .107
Fluid Level Checks ........................611
Engine Oil ........................... .584
Manual Transmission ....................609
Power Steering ........................ .461
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........633
Fog Lights ............................. .173
Fog Light Service ........................ .630
Fold and Tumble Rear Seat ..................164
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .167
Folding Windshield ....................... .293
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................556
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .439
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