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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only MOPAR® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic
Transmission Fluid, or equivalent.
Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or
performance of your transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 Brake Fluid,
SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only
recommended brake fluids.
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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and
brake master cylinder, 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 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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Maintenance Chart
Mileage: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
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends,
and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. XX X XX
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs – 2.4L Engine ** X
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About Your Brakes....................... .481
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................482
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .182
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............611
Additives, Fuel .......................... .533
Airbag.................................60
Air Bag Advance Front Air Bag ....................61
Air Bag Components .....................60
Air bag Operation .......................64
Air Bag Warning Light ....................65
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................75
Enhanced Accident Response ................81
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................85
FrontAirBag...........................60
Front Passenger Knee Air bag ...............75
If A Deployment Occurs ...................80
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................74
Lighter Weight Passengers ..................69 Maintaining Your Air Bag System
............84
Occupant Classification Module (OCM) ........66
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............83
Side Air Bags ...........................75
Transporting Pets ...................... .108
Air bag Deployment ........................60
Air bag Light .............................82
Air bag Maintenance ........................84
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .598
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................601
Air Conditioning ......................... .400
Air Conditioning Controls ...................400
Air Conditioning Filter .....................421
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............420
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................601
Air Conditioning System ....................400
Air Filter .............................. .598
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .506
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AlarmArm The System ........................19
Disarm The System .......................19
Rearming The System .....................18
Tamper Alert ...........................20
Vehicle Security Alarm ....................18
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....................331
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .....................470
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................610
Disposal ............................. .613
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................482
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................328
Appearance Care ........................ .619
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .490
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Door Locks ......................33
Automatic Headlights ..................... .160Automatic High Beams
.....................162
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........419
Automatic Transaxle ...................... .457
Automatic Transmission ....................460
Adding Fluid ......................... .619
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................619
Fluid Change ......................... .619
Fluid Level Check ...................... .617
Fluid Type ........................... .617
Special Additives ...................... .618
Autostick .............................. .468
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................34
Auto Up Power Windows ....................43
Axle Lubrication ......................... .655
Battery ................................ .599
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........25
Remote Battery Replacement ................25
Transmitter Battery Replacement .............25
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Belts, Seat...............................111
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................605
B-Pillar Location ......................... .499
Brake Assist System ...................... .486
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............482
Brake Fluid ............................ .655
Brake System ........................... .481
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .481
Fluid Check .......................... .615
Master Cylinder ....................... .615
Warning Light ........................ .323
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................459
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................168
Bulb Replacement ........................ .637
Bulbs, Light .............................113
Camera, Rear ........................... .274
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .651Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................ .539
Oil (Engine) .......................... .589
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................613
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................110
Cargo Area Features ...................... .310
Cargo Compartment ...................... .310
Car Washes ............................ .620
Cellular Phone .......................... .399
Certification Label ........................ .542
Chains, Tire ............................ .516
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .562
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .494
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .592
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............109
Checks, Safety .......................... .109
Child Restraint ............................86
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................91
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DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .472
E-85 Fuel .............................. .535
Electrical Power Outlets .....................299
Electric Parking Brake ..................... .475
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................314
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................131
Electronic Brake Control System ...............482
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..............485
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........178
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............487
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......274
Change Engine Oil ..................... .345
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .333
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup
Menu ............................... .333
EVIC Display ......................... .333EVIC Messages
........................ .346
Selectable Menu Items ....................349
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................46
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................549
Jacking .............................. .562
Jump Starting ......................... .576
Overheating .......................... .549
Towing ............................. .584
Emergency Trunk Release ....................46
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........592
Engine ................................ .589
Air Cleaner .......................... .598
Block Heater ......................... .456
Break-In Recommendations ................108
Checking Oil Level ..................... .595
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................652
Cooling ............................. .609
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................110
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Replacement Parts...................... .539
Starting ............................. .538
Flooded Engine Starting ....................450
Floor Console ........................... .306
Fluid, Brake ............................ .655
Fluid Capacities ......................... .651
Fluid Leaks .............................113
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................... .615
Engine Oil ........................... .595
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........652
Fog Lights ............................. .164
Fog Light Service ........................ .645
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .152
Forward Collision Warning ..................209
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................580
Front Position Light ...................... .644
Fuel .................................. .531
Additives ............................ .533Clean Air
............................ .531
Ethanol ............................. .532
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................539
Gasoline ............................. .531
Gauge .............................. .329
Materials Added ....................... .533
Methanol ............................ .532
Octane Rating ......................... .531
Requirements ......................... .531
Specifications ......................... .652
Tank Capacity ......................... .651
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .535
Fuses ................................. .625
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ............281
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................539
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .531
Gasoline,
Reformulated .....................531
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