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Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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 the oil indicator system turns
on.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission
(4-speed only) 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 irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
•Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 605
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Brake Control System, Electronic..............434
Brake Fluid.............................601
Brake, Parking...........................431
Brakes.................................433
Brake System............................433
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................434
Fluid Check...........................568
Master Cylinder........................568
Parking..............................431
Warning Light.........................303
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................415
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........102
Brightness, Interior Lights...................228
Bulb Replacement.........................589
Bulbs, Light.............................107
Camera, Rear............................248
Capacities, Fluid..........................597
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................489
Oil (Engine)...........................541
Power Steering.........................430
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................565
Carbon Monoxide Warning..................104
Cargo Area Cover.........................284
Cargo Area Features.......................280
Cargo Compartment.......................280
Light................................280
Luggage Carrier........................289
Cargo Load Floor.........................282
Cargo Management System..................282
Rollaway Tonneau Cover..................284
Tri-Fold Load Floor......................282
Cargo Tie-Downs.........................283
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)....................282
Car Washes.............................576
CellularPhone...........................372
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Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........565
Cooling System...........................561
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............563
Coolant Capacity.......................597
Coolant Level..........................561
Disposal of Used Coolant.................565
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................562
Inspection............................566
Points to Remember.....................566
Pressure Cap..........................565
Radiator Cap..........................565
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).............562
Corrosion Protection.......................575
Cupholders.............................273
Customer Assistance.......................613
Data Recorder, Event.......................75
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.............229
Daytime Running Lights....................224
Dealer Service............................545
Defroster, Rear Window.....................288
Defroster, Windshield......................106
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..................230
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................543
Dimmer Switch, Headlight...................227
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission..................571
Oil (Engine)...........................547
Power Steering.........................430
Disabled Vehicle Towing....................535
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................565
Door Locks
Door Locks............................28
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Remote...............................28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................28
Door Locks, Automatic......................31
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Rearview.............................115
Vanity...............................120
Mode
Fuel Saver............................316
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................470
MOPAR® Parts...........................545
MTBE/ETBE............................481
Multi-Function Control Lever.................226
New Vehicle Break-In Period.................102
Occupant Restraints........................44
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................480
Odometer...............................300
Oil Change Indicator.......................301
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..................301
Oil, Engine..............................547
Capacity.............................597
Change Interval........................315
Checking.............................547
Dipstick..............................547
Disposal..............................550
Filter................................550
Filter Disposal.........................550
Identification Logo......................548
Materials Added to......................550
Recommendation.......................548
Synthetic.............................549
Viscosity.............................549
Oil Filter, Selection........................550
Onboard Diagnostic System..................543
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®)............253
Operating Precautions......................543
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors...................116
Overhead Console.........................250
Overheating, Engine.......................30610
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Cold Weather..........................411
Engine Fails to Start.....................411
Remote...............................25
Starting and Operating.....................408
Starting Procedures........................408
Steering
Column Controls.......................226
Column Lock..........................234
Power...............................429
Tilt Column...........................234
Wheel, Heated.........................235
Wheel, Tilt............................234
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............370
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .370
Storage, Vehicle...........................400
Stuck, Freeing............................532
Sunglasses Storage........................252
Sun Roof...............................263
Sun Visor Extension.......................120
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........62
Sway Control, Trailer.......................442
Synthetic Engine Oil.......................549
System, Remote Starting.....................25
Tachometer..............................298
Taillights...............................593
Telescoping Steering Column.................234
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant............305
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo....................283
Tilt Steering Column.......................234
Time Delay, Headlight......................224
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........452
Tire Markings............................446
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..107
Aging (Life of Tires).....................466
Air Pressure...........................457
Chains...............................468
Changing.............................514
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