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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – If
Equipped Use only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4®
fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. We
recommend MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR® Manual Transmission Lubricant meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-9224.
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Axle Differential (Front) We recommend you use MOPAR® Gear & Axle Lubricant (SAE 80W-90)
(API GL-5).
Axle Differential (Rear) 226 RBI (Model 44)– We recommend you use MOPAR® Gear & Axle
Lubricant (SAE 80W-90) (API GL-5) or equivalent. For trailer towing, use
MOPAR® Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant (SAE 75W-140). Models
equipped with Trac-Lok™ require an additive.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703.
If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid +4,
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
634 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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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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
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first. XX
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter if using your ve-
hicle for any of the following: po-
lice, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer
towing. X
Change the automatic transmis-
sion fluid and filter(s). X
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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
Change the manual transmission
fluid if using your vehicle for any
of the following: trailer towing,
snow plowing, heavy loading,
taxi, police, delivery service
(commercial service), off-road,
desert operation or more than
50% of your driving is at sus-
tained high speeds during hot
weather, above 90°F (32°C). XX X X X
Change transfer case fluid if us-
ing your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet, or
frequent trailer towing. XX
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Adding Fluid......................... .608
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................608
Fluid Change ......................... .608
Fluid Level Check ...................... .606
Fluid Type ........................... .605
Special Additives ...................... .606
Autostick .............................. .437
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........185
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................185
Axle Lock .............................. .444
Battery ................................ .588
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........29
Belts, Seat ...............................53
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................593
Brake Assist System ...................... .468
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............467
Brake System ........................... .603
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .465Master Cylinder
....................... .604
Parking ............................. .462
Warning Light ........................ .310
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................429
Bulb Replacement ........................ .627
Bulbs, Light ............................ .107
Calibration, Compass ..................... .326
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .632
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .526
Power Steering ........................ .461
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................601
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................104
Cargo Light ............................ .175
Car Washes ............................ .612
Cellular Phone ...........................118
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............631
Certification Label ........................ .528
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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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Door.................................40
Power Door ............................42
Steering Wheel ..........................17
Lubrication, Body ........................ .593
Lug Nuts .............................. .557
Maintenance Free Battery ....................588
Maintenance Procedures ....................583
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .636
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......319
Manual, Service ......................... .652
Manual Transmission ..................... .422
Fluid Level Check ...................... .609
Lubricant Selection ..................... .609
Shift Speeds .......................... .424
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................604
Methanol .............................. .522
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .322
Mirrors ................................115 Automatic Dimming
.....................116
Electric Powered ........................117
Electric Remote .........................117
Heated ...............................118
Outside ..............................115
Rearview .............................115
Vanity ...............................118
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............9
Modular Hard Top ....................... .206
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................509
MOPAR® Parts .......................... .582
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .522
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................102
Occupant Restraints ........................50
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................521
Odometer .............................. .316
Trip ................................ .314
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