Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
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 InspectionsInspect the CV joints. X X X X XInspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replaceif necessary.
XXX X X X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid(All Wheel Drive Only).
XX X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary. X X X X X X XAdjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel discbrakes.
XXX X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). X X XAdditional MaintenanceReplace engine air filter. X X X X XReplace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X XReplace spark plugs.**
X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
XX
Inspect the transfer case fluid. Change the transfer case fluid;if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet,off-road, or frequent trailer towing. (All Wheel Drive Only).
XX
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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.
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SRT — Maintenance ChartMiles:
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 Kilometers:
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 oiland engine oil filter.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires,rotate at the first signof irregular wear, evenif it occurs beforescheduled mainte-nance.
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If using your vehiclefor any of the follow-ing: dusty or off-roadconditions. Inspectthe engine air cleanerfilter; replace ifnecessary.
XXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the brakelinings; replace ifnecessary.
XXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X X X X X X XInspect the exhaustsystem.
XXXXXXXXXXXX
Adjust the parkingbrake on vehiclesequipped with fourwheel disc brakes.
XXXXX
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
12–10AmpRedAirConditioningClutch
13––Fuse – Spare
14––Fuse – Spare
15–20AmpYellowLeftHID–IfEquipped
16–20AmpYellowRightHID–IfEquipped
18 40 Amp Green –Radiator Fan #2 – If Equipped
19 50 Amp Red –Power Steering #2 / Radiator Fan(6.2L Supercharged)
20 30 Amp Pink –Wiper Motor
21 20 Amp Blue – Headlamp Washers – If Equipped /Police Feed
22 40 Amp Green /20 Amp Blue –Police
–EngineCoolingPump(6.2LSuper-charged) / Police Bat Feed#3–If Equipped
23 20 Amp Blue – Police Bat Feed # 1 – IfEquipped
24 20 Amp Blue – Police Bat Feed # 3 – IfEquipped
28––Fuse – Spare
29–15AmpBlueTransmissionControlModule(LA/LD Police)
30––Fuse – Spare
31–25AmpClearEngine Module
32––Fuse – Spare
33––Fuse – Spare
34–25AmpClearPowertrain #1
35–20AmpYellowPowertrain #2
36–10AmpRedAnti-LockBrakeModule
37–10AmpRedEngineController/RadFanRelays–If Equipped
38–10AmpRedAirbag Module
39–10AmpRedPowerSteeringModule/ACClutchRelay
48–10AmpRedAWDModule/FrontAxleDisconnect(LX) / Adaptive Cruise (LA) –If Equipped
49––Fuse – Spare
50––Fuse – Spare
51–20AmpYellowVacuum Pump
52–10AmpRedAdaptiveCruise(LD/LX)–If Equipped
53––Fuse – Spare
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AccessUconnect®..............65Access, Uconnect®...........65Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . .45Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)..198Adding Washer Fluid..........198Adjustable Pedals............35Air BagAdvanced Front Air Bag.......20Advance Front Air Bag.......20Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Air Bag Warning Light . . . . . . . .20Driver Knee Air Bag.........21Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .20Passenger Knee Air Bag.......21Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Side Impacts.............20Air Bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159Air Bag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Air Cleaner, Engine(Engine Air Cleaner Filter).....198Air Conditioner Maintenance.....198Air Conditioning........56,58,59Air Conditioning Refrigerant......198Air Conditioning System........198AlarmVehicle Security Alarm.......18Alarm (Security Alarm)......18,163Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .194, 198Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Anti-Lock Warning Light........159APPUconnect®Access..........67Appearance Care............198Arming System (Security Alarm)....18Assistance Towing...........159Automatic Headlights..........42Automatic High Beams.........42Automatic Oil Change Indicator....164Automatic Temperature Control(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Automatic Transmission.........53Adding Fluid........196, 197Autostick..............153Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . .196, 197Autostick................153
Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .196, 197Axle Lubrication . . . . . . . . .196, 197
Back-Up Camera............52Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Blind Spot Monitoring..........52Body Mechanism Lubrication.....198Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .196, 197Brakes.................198Brake System.............198Fluid Check.........196, 197Master Cylinder..........198Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . .162Break-In Recommendations,New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Bulb Replacement...........217Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Calibration, Compass.........143Capacities, Fluid............194Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............198Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Changing A Flat Tire..........166Charging System Light.........159Child Restraint..............23Child RestraintsChild Tether AnchorageLocations...............25Lower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23CleaningWheels...............198Windshield Wiper Blades.....198Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . .56, 58Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Clock Setting...............81Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .159Brake Warning Light . . . . . . . .162Charging System Light......159Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . .160Engine Temperature WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161Front Fog Light Indicator . . . . .163High Beam Indicator.......163
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Oil Pressure Warning Light . . . .159Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m(TPMS) Light...........160Tu r n S i g n a l I n d i c a t o r.......163Vehicle Security Light.......163Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Compact Spare Tire..........214Compass Calibration..........143Cooling System.............198Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....198Coolant Capacity.........194Coolant Level...........198Disposal Of Used Coolant.....198Drain, Flush, And Refill......198Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Points To Remember.......198Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . .198Selection Of Coolant(Antifreeze) . . .194, 195, 196, 198Corrosion Protection..........198Cruise Control (Speed Control).....43Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Customer Assistance..........218Customer Programmable Features . .147
Deck Lid, Emergency Release.....18Deck Lid, Power Release........17Defects, Reporting...........219Defroster, Rear Window.........56Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . .56Dimmer Control.............42Dimmer Switch, Headlight.......42Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . .159, 182Disarming, Security System.......19DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....198Door Locks................12Drive Modes...........147, 155
E-85 Fuel................195Electronic Power Distribution Center(Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208ElectronicsYo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n d S y s t e m....62Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . .162Electronic Stability Control (ESC)OFF Indicator . . . . . . . . .163, 164Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142Emergency Deck Lid Release......18Emergency, In Case OfJacking..............166Overheating............165To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . .159, 182Emergency Key.............12Emergency Trunk Release........18EngineAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Break-In Recommendations..38,39Checking Oil Level.........198Compartment............186Coolant (Antifreeze).....195, 196Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Oil . . . . . . . .194, 195, 196, 198Oil Change Interval........164Oil Filler Cap...........198Oil Selection . . . . . . . . .194, 198Overheating............165Starting...............16Stopping..............16Te m p e r a t u r e W a r n i n g L i g h t....161Ethanol.................195Event Data Recorder..........184Exhaust System............198
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 1FiltersAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Engine Oil.......195, 196, 198Engine Oil Disposal........198FlashersTu r n S i g n a l............163Flat Tire Changing...........166Flexible Fuel Vehicles.........195Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . .196, 197Fluid Capacities............194Fluids, Lubricants AndGenuine Parts.........195, 196Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .42, 163
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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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