MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — SRT
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or
mileages specified to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle perfor-
mance and reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for vehicles in severe
operating conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip driving. Inspection and
service should also be done anytime a malfunction is suspected.
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in forscheduled maintenance.
A“OilChangeRequired”messagewillbedisplayedintheDIDandasinglechimewillsound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.This means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon aspossible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE:
•Theoilchangeindicatormessagewillnotmonitorthetimesincethelastoilchange.Change your vehicle's oil if it has been six months since your last oil change, even if theoil change indicator message is NOT illuminated.
•Changeyourengineoilmoreoftenifyoudriveyourvehicleoff-road/trackusageforanextended period of time.
•Undernocircumstancesshouldoilchangeintervalsexceed6,000miles(10,000km)or six months, whichever comes first.
Yo u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r w i l l r e s e t t h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r m e s s a g e a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h escheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than yourauthorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under“Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or“Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in yourOwners Manual on the DVD for further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Checktheengineoillevel.Referto“MaintenanceProcedures/EngineOil”in“Main-taining Your Vehicle” for further information.•Checkthewindshieldwashersolventandaddifrequired.
Once A Month
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.
•Inspectthebattery,andcleanandtightentheterminalsasrequired.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpowersteering
(6.2L Only), and add as needed.
•Checkalllightsandotherelectricalitemsforcorrectoperation.
At Each Oil Change
•Changetheengineoilfilter.
•Inspectthebrakehosesandlines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Forward Collision Warning........49Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .183Frequently Asked Questions......221FuelEthanol..............195Filler Door Emergency Release . .216Filler Door (Gas Cap).......215Octane Rating . . . . . . . .195, 196Specifications........195, 196Ta n k C a p a c i t y...........194Fuel, Flexible..............195Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)..148General Maintenance.........198Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®). . . .132HeadlightsAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Cleaning..............198Dimmer Switch...........42High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Head Restraints.............27Head Rests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Heated Mirrors...........57,60Heated Seats..............32Heated Steering Wheel.........34High Beam Indicator..........163High Beam/Low Beam Select(Dimmer) Switch...........41HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener)...148Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Instrument Cluster............8Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights . .163Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . .159Instrument Panel Cover........198Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . .198Interior And Instrument Lights......7Interior Appearance Care.......198Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . .41Introduction................3In Vehicle FeaturesUconnect®Access..........72
iPod®/USB/MP3 ControlBluetooth®StreamingAudio........83,97,124, 132
Jacking Instructions..........168Jack Location..............166Jack Operation.............168Jump Starting.............178
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Lock The Doors...........12Unlock The Doors..........12Keyless Enter-N-Go...........14Lock/Unlock.............14Starting/Stopping..........16Keyless Enter-N-Go™Lock The Vehicle’s Doors......12
Lane Change Assist...........41LaneSense................51Lap/Shoulder Belts...........19Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217LightsFog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163High Beam Indicator.......163Low Fuel..............159Security Alarm...........163Service...............217Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g(TPMS)..............160LocksDoor.................12Lubrication, Body...........198
Maintenance Free Battery.......198Maintenance, General.........198Maintenance Procedures.......198Maintenance Record.......202, 207Maintenance Schedule...198,203,204Malfunction Indicator Light(Check Engine)...........163ManualTi l t / Te l e s c o p i n g S t e e r i n g C o l u m n..36Master Cylinder (Brakes)........198Memory Seat...............29
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