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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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 659
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
674 INDEX
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
676 INDEX
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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Lock The Vehicle’s Doors..................24
Passive Entry ...........................36
Passive Entry Programming .................36
Remote Control .........................36
Unlock From The Driver’s Side ..............23
Unlock From The Passenger Side .............23
Keyless Entry System .......................22
Keyless Go ...............................12
Keys ...................................12
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................165
Lane Change Assist ....................... .166
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................50
Latches ................................113
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .531
Leaks, Fluid .............................113
Life of Tires ............................ .514
Light Bulbs ..............................113
Light Replacement ....................... .637Lights
.................................113
Airbag ................................82
Anti-Lock ............................ .328
Automatic Headlights ....................160
Battery Saver ......................... .170
Brake Assist Warning ....................491
Brake Warning ........................ .323
Bulb Replacement ...................... .639
Daytime Running ...................... .163
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................165
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....491
Exterior ..............................113
Fog ................................ .164
Front Replacement ..................... .644
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................549
Headlights ........................... .159
Headlights On Reminder ..................163
Headlights On With Wipers ................161
Headlight Switch ...................... .159
684 INDEX
Manual, Service......................... .670
Marker Lights, Side ....................... .642
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................615
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............153
Memory Seat ........................... .153
Memory Seats and Radio ....................153
Methanol .............................. .532
Mirrors ............................... .122
Electric Powered ....................... .131
Electric Remote ........................ .131
Exterior Folding ....................... .130
Heated .............................. .132
Outside ............................. .129
Rearview ............................ .122
Vanity .............................. .132
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................519
MOPAR® Parts .......................... .593
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .532Multi-Function Control Lever
.................165
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................108
Occupant Restraints ........................47
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................531
Odometer .............................. .332
Trip ................................ .332
Oil, Engine ............................. .595
Capacity ............................ .651
Change Interval ....................... .596
Checking ............................ .595
Dipstick ............................. .595
Disposal ............................. .598
Filter ............................... .598
Filter Disposal ........................ .598
Identification Logo ..................... .596
Materials Added to ..................... .597
Recommendation ...................... .596
686 INDEX
Synthetic............................ .597
Viscosity ............................ .597
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .598
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .598
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................591
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ............281
Operating Precautions ..................... .591
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................129
Overhead Console ........................ .277
Overheating, Engine ...................... .331
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .619
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ........................... .475
ParkSense® System, Rear ....................221
Passing Light ........................... .166
Pets .................................. .108Placard, Tire and Loading Information
..........500
Power Brakes .............................. .481
Deck Lid Release ........................45
Door Locks ............................32
Mirrors ............................. .131
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........299
Sunroof ............................. .290
Windows ..............................41
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................57
Preparation for Jacking .....................565
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................57
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .507
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........613
Radio Operation ......................... .399
Radio Remote Controls .....................398
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................397
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