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
203
MirrorsHeated . . . . . . . . . . . . .57, 60MOPAR®Accessories.........220
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . .100, 127New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . .38, 39
Occupant Restraints...........22Octane Rating, Gasoline(Fuel).............195, 196Oil Change Indicator..........164Oil Change Indicator, Reset......164Oil, Engine.........195, 196, 198Capacity..............194Change Interval.......164, 198Checking..............198Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Filter..........195, 196, 198Filter Disposal...........198Materials Added To........198Recommendation......194, 198Viscosity...........194, 198Oil Filter, Selection...........198Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . .159OutletPower...............151Overheating, Engine..........165
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Pedals, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . .35Performance..............143Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®)...132Phone (Uconnect®)..........132Placard, Tire And LoadingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . .213PowerDeck Lid Release..........17Distribution Center (Fuses)....210Glass Sunroof............60Outlet(Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)....151Seats................28Ti 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..37Power Steering Fluid. . . . . . .196, 197Preparation For Jacking........168
Programmable ElectronicFeatures............147, 155Purchase AppsUconnect®Access..........68
Radio...................64Radio (Sound Systems).........64Rain Sensitive Wiper System......41Rear Camera...............52Rear Cross Path.............52Rear ParkSense System.........52Recreational Towing..........152Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Remote ControlTr u n k R e l e a s e . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Lock The Doors...........12Unlock The Doors..........12Remote StartingEnter Remote Start Mode......13Exit Remote Start Mode......13How To Use Remote Start......13Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Remote Starting System......13Remote Starting System........13Remote Trunk Release..........17Replacement Bulbs..........217Reporting Safety Defects.......219Resetting Oil Change Indicator....164Restraint, Head.............27
Schedule, Maintenance.....198, 203Seat Belt Maintenance........198Seat Belts................19Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . .19Pretensioners............19Seat Belt Warning..........19Seats...................28Head Restraints...........27Heated...............32Memory...............29Power................28Security Alarm.............163Security Alarm............18Selection Of Coolant(Antifreeze)..........195, 196
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