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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine/Intercooler Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT coolant conforming to MS.90032.
Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operat-
ing conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine
oils.
The manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil UltraTM 0W-40 or
equivalent MOPAR® engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma-
terial Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.
Engine Oil Filter MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection We recommend you use Premium Unleaded 91 Octane or higher.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523
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Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Driver Informa-
tion Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance
Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once A Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. •
Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering, and add as
needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 529
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Maintenance Chart
Miles:6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000 114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or
Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
Or Kilo-
meters:
10,000
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
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
Change
the engine
oil and
engine oil
filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Engine............................. .465, 466
Air Cleaner .......................... .475
Block Heater ......................... .348
Checking Oil Level ..................... .471
Compartment ......................... .466
Compartment Identification ................465
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................485, 523
Cooling ............................. .485
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................92, 429
Fails to Start .......................... .346
Flooded, Starting ...................... .346
Fuel Requirements ..................... .426
Jump Starting ......................... .451
Oil .......................... .471, 522, 523
Oil Change Interval ..................... .471
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .472
Oil Selection ...................... .472, 522
Oil Synthetic ......................... .473
Overheating .......................... .438Starting
............................. .341
Temperature Gauge ..................... .221
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .472
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............64
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................... .427
Event Data Recorder ........................67
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................92, 429
Exhaust System ....................... .92, 482
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................109
Exterior Lighting ......................... .134
Exterior Lights ............................95
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .430
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .475
Air Conditioning ....................320, 479
Engine Oil ........................ .475, 523
Engine Oil Disposal .....................474
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Map/Reading Lights...................141, 195
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................492
Methanol .............................. .427
Mirrors ............................... .103
Electric Remote .........................110
Exterior Folding ....................... .109
Heated ...............................111
Outside .......................... .109, 110
Rearview ............................ .103
Vanity ...............................111
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................419
MOPAR® Parts ...................... .469, 547
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .427
Multi-Function Control Lever .................139
Occupant Restraints ........................41
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............426, 523
Odometer .............................. .221Trip ................................
.221
Oil, Engine ...................... .233, 471, 523
Capacity ............................ .522
Change Interval ....................... .471
Checking ............................ .471
Dipstick ............................. .471
Disposal ............................. .474
Filter ............................ .475, 523
Filter Disposal ........................ .474
Materials Added to ..................... .473
Recommendation ....................472, 522
Synthetic ............................ .473
Viscosity ......................... .472, 522
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .475
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................467
Operating Precautions ..................... .467
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................109
Overhead Console ........................ .194
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