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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 your next scheduled service.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering (if equipped) 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 irregular
wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled
service
•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 SCHEDULES 533
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Brake Fluid.............................530
Brake, Parking...........................361
Brakes.................................363
Brake System............................363
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................364
Fluid Check...........................497
Master Cylinder........................497
Parking..............................361
Warning Light.........................263
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................344
Brightness, Interior Lights...................155
Bulb Replacement.........................521
Bulbs, Light..............................98
Camera, Rear............................223
Capacities, Fluid..........................527
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)...........................479
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................494
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................95
Cargo Area Features.......................254
Cargo Compartment.......................254
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)....................424
Car Washes.............................502
Cellular Phone...........................303
Certification Label.........................424
Chains, Tire.............................399
Changing A Flat Tire.......................445
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................377
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .263
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............94
Checks, Safety............................94
Child Restraint............................71
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................76
Center Seat LATCH......................85
Child Restraints.........................71
Child Seat Installation.....................90
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Electric Rear Window Defrost.................255
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................114
Electronic Brake Control System...............364
Brake Assist System.....................367
Traction Control System...................366
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses)......509
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........168
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............367
Emergency Deck Lid Release..................42
Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................459
Hazard Warning Flasher..................442
Jacking...............................445
Jump Starting..........................455
Overheating...........................442
Towing..............................463
Emergency Trunk Release....................42
Emission Control System Maintenance..........473
Engine.................................472
Air Cleaner...........................481
Block Heater..........................342
Break-In Recommendations.................93
Checking Oil Level......................477
Compartment..........................471
Compartment Identification................471
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................491
Cooling..............................490
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................95
Fails To Start..........................340
Flooded, Starting.......................340
Fuel Requirements......................413
Jump Starting..........................455
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..477
Oil Filler Cap..........................479
Oil Selection...........................478
Oil Synthetic..........................480
Overheating...........................442
Starting..............................337
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Temperature Gauge......................263
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................479
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................479
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............66
Entry System, Illuminated....................19
Ethanol................................414
Event Data Recorder........................70
Exhaust Gas Caution........................95
Exhaust System...........................95
Exterior Folding Mirrors....................112
Exterior Lighting..........................145
Exterior Lights............................98
Filler Location Fuel........................263
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................481
Air Conditioning.......................314
Engine Oil............................480
Engine Oil Disposal.....................480
Flashers
Hazard Warning........................442
Turn Signal............................98
Flash-To-Pass............................152
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range.........................420
Engine Oil............................419
Fuel Requirements......................417
Maintenance...........................420
Replacement Parts.......................420
Starting..............................419
Flooded Engine Starting....................340
Floor Console............................249
Fluid, Brake.............................530
Fluid Capacities..........................527
Fluid Leaks..............................98
Fluid Level Checks........................501
Automatic Transmission..................500
Brake................................497
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Outside..............................112
Rearview.............................106
Vanity...............................115
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................402
MOPAR® Parts...........................475
MTBE/ETBE............................414
Multi-Function Control Lever.................151
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................93
Occupant Restraints........................42
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................413
Odometer...............................263
Oil, Engine..............................274
Capacity.............................527
Change Interval........................478
Checking.............................477
Dipstick..............................477
Disposal..............................480
Filter................................480
Filter Disposal.........................480
Identification Logo......................478
Materials Added To......................480
Recommendation.......................478
Synthetic.............................480
Viscosity.............................479
Oil Filter, Selection........................480
Onboard Diagnostic System..................473
Operating Precautions......................473
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors...................112
Overheating, Engine.......................442
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............4
Paddle Shifters...........................352
Paddle Shift Mode........................352
Paint Care..............................501
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