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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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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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Drain, Flush, and Refill...................598
Inspection ........................... .597
Points to Remember .....................602
Pressure Cap ......................... .601
Radiator Cap ......................... .601
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............598
Corrosion Protection .......................611
Cruise Light ............................ .314
Cupholders ............................ .191
Customer Assistance ...................... .647
Data Recorder, Event .......................78
Daytime Running Lights ....................174
Dealer Service ........................... .582
Defroster, Rear Window .....................300
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .105
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................178
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................580
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................173 Dipsticks
Oil (Engine) .......................... .584
Power Steering ........................ .461
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................574
Disarming, Security System ...................22
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................601
Door Locks ..............................40
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......44
Door Locks ............................40
KeyFob...............................40
Remote ...............................40
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................40
Door Locks, Automatic ......................43
Doors ..................................34
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... .157
Driving ............................... .447
Dual Top .............................. .194
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Oil Change Indicator...................... .319
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................319
Oil, Engine ............................. .584
Capacity ............................ .632
Change Interval ....................... .332
Dipstick ............................. .584
Disposal ............................. .586
Filter ............................... .587
Filter Disposal ........................ .586
Identification Logo ..................... .585
Materials Added to ..................... .586
Pressure Warning Light ...................309
Recommendation ...................... .585
Synthetic ............................ .586
Viscosity ............................ .586
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .587
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .309
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................580
Operating Precautions ..................... .580Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)
.............6
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................115
Overdrive .............................. .436
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .436
Overheating, Engine ...................... .313
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............6
Paint Care ..............................611
Panic Alarm ..............................27
Parking Brake ........................... .462
Passing Light ........................... .173
Personal Settings ......................... .339
Pets .................................. .102
Pets, Transporting ........................ .102
Phone, Cellular ...........................118
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®) ...............118
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........491
Power Door Locks ............................42
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