•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 as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•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.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
• Lube the front drive shaft fitting.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............463
Adding Fuel ............................ .385
Additives, Fuel .......................... .383
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .166
Airbag ..................................64
Airbag Deployment ........................70
Airbag Light .............................68
Airbag Maintenance ........................71
Airbag, Side ..............................67
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................67
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .454
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................456
Air Conditioning ......................... .269
Air Conditioning Controls ...................269
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............288
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................456
Air Conditioning System ....................269
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .357
Alarm Light ............................ .205Alarm, Panic
.............................27
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................21
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................21
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................462
Capacities ........................... .503
Disposal ............................. .466
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................333
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................200
Appearance Care ........................ .477
Ashtray ............................... .180
Auto Down Power Windows ..................45
Automatic Door Locks ......................37
Automatic Headlights ..................... .151
Automatic High Beams .....................153
Automatic Transmission ....................474
Adding Fluid ......................... .476
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................477
Fluid Level Check ...................... .475
526 INDEX
Fluid Type........................... .474
Shifting ............................. .300
Special Additives ...................... .474
Axle Fluid ............................. .471
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................471
Battery ................................ .455
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........28
Belts, Seat ...............................50
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................457
B-Pillar Location ......................... .351
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............333
Brake Fluid ............................ .469
Brake System ........................... .330
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .331
Fluid Check .......................... .469
Master Cylinder ....................... .469
Parking ............................. .328Warning Light
........................ .202
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................300
Bulb Replacement ........................ .496
Bulbs, Light .............................114
Cab Top Clearance Lights ...................501
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........503
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .503
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .453
Power Steering ........................ .327
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................465
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................110
Cargo Light ............................ .159
Car Washes ............................ .478
Cellular Phone .......................... .268
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............499
Center Lap Belts ...........................59
Center Seat Storage Compartment .............187
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Certification Label........................ .387
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .345
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .200
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............110
Checks, Safety ............................110
Child Restraint ............................74
Child Restraints Child Seat Installation .....................98
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......82
Cigar Lighter ........................... .180
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .381
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .480
Climate Control ......................... .268
Cold Weather Operation ....................295
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............267
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .362
Console, Overhead ....................... .174
Contract, Service ......................... .519Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)
...........465
Cooling System .......................... .461
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............463
Coolant Capacity ...................... .503
Coolant Level ......................... .461
Disposal of Used Coolant .................466
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................462
Inspection ........................... .466
Points to Remember .....................468
Pressure Cap ......................... .465
Radiator Cap ......................... .465
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............462
Corrosion Protection ...................... .477
Cupholders ............................ .182
Customer Assistance ...................... .517
Data Recorder, Event .......................73
Daytime Running Lights ....................152
Dealer Service ........................... .449
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Alarm.............................. .205
Anti-Lock ............................ .200
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... .332
Automatic Headlights ....................151
Brake Assist Warning ....................341
Brake Warning ........................ .202
Bulb Replacement ...................... .495
Cap Top Clearance ..................... .501
Cargo .............................. .159
Center Mounted Stop ....................499
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) .........200
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .157
Daytime Running ...................... .152
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....341
Exterior ..............................114
Fog ................................ .155
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ................315
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................420
Headlights ........................... .151High Beam
........................... .161
High Beam Indicator .....................204
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............161
Illuminated Entry ........................23
Instrument Cluster ..................... .200
Interior ............................. .156
Oil Pressure .......................... .205
Passing ............................. .161
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .204
Security Alarm ........................ .205
Service .............................. .495
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............206
Traction Control ....................... .341
Transfer Case ......................... .315
Turn Signal ............................114
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......200
Limited-Slip Differential ....................322
Loading
Vehicle ......................... .387
Tires ............................... .351
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Locks..................................35
Automatic Door .........................37
Child Protection .........................38
Door .................................35
Power Door ............................37
Low Tire Pressure System ...................372
Lubrication, Body ........................ .457
Lug Nuts .............................. .420
Maintenance Free Battery ....................455
Maintenance Procedures ....................450
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .508
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......448
Manual, Service ......................... .522
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ...................... .473
Memory Seat ........................... .143
Methanol .............................. .382
Mirrors ................................119 Electric Powered
....................... .128
Heated .............................. .129
Memory ............................. .143
Outside ............................. .126
Rearview .............................119
Trailer Towing ........................ .131
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................372
Mopar Parts ............................ .449
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .382
Multi-Function Control Lever .................160
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................108
Occupant Restraints ........................47
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................67
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................380
Oil, Engine ............................. .451
Capacity ............................ .503
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