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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106.
Engine OilWe recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine
Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12991.
Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil FilterWe recommend you use a MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter.
Spark PlugsWe recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection87 Octane Acceptable – 91 Octane Recommended.
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CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
ible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling
system in an emergency, the cooling system will
need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh
OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au-
thorized dealer as soon as possible.
(Continued)
CAUTION!(Continued)
•Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.
•This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (anti-
freeze) is not recommended.
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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
Check engine oil level
Check windshield washer fluid level
Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and brake
master cylinder as needed
Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
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 irregular
wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator sys-
tem turns on.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and
park brake.
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road
conditions.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 393
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years:2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Replace engine air filter.XXXXX
Replace the spark plugs. **XXXXX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 yearsor 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comesfirst.XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.X
Replace the timing belt.X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 395
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............360
Adding Fuel.............................300
Adding Washer Fluid......................355
Additives, Fuel...........................298
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Air Bag
Air bag Operation.......................42
Air Bag Warning Light....................52
Driver Knee Air Bag......................44
Enhanced Accident Response................50
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................55
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
If A Deployment Occurs...................48
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................43
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............54
Air bag Deployment........................39
Air bag Light.............................52
Air bag Maintenance........................54
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .346
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................349
Air Conditioning..........................212
Air Conditioning Controls...................212
Air Conditioning Filter.....................350
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............220
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................349
Air Conditioning System....................212
Air Pressure, Tires.........................273
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................359
Capacities............................387
Disposal..............................362
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................252
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................148
Appearance Care.........................369
Automatic Dimming Mirror...................90
Automatic Door Locks......................23
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........215
Automatic Transaxle........................11
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Automatic Transmission....................233
Adding Fluid..........................368
Fluid and Filter Changes..................369
Fluid Change..........................369
Fluid Level Check.......................368
Fluid Type............................390
Gear Ranges...........................237
Special Additives.......................368
Autostick...............................242
Battery.................................347
Jump Starting..........................327
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........18
Belts, Seat...............................79
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................353
B-Pillar Location..........................267
Brake Assist System.......................254
Brake Fluid.............................388
Brake, Parking...........................248
Brakes.................................364
Brake System............................252
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................252
Master Cylinder........................364
Parking..............................248
Warning Light.........................148
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................235
Bulb Replacement.........................382
Bulbs, Light..............................81
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..........387
Capacities, Fluid..........................387
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................300
Oil (Engine)...........................345
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................78
Cargo Area Features.......................137
Car Washes.............................370
CD (Compact Disc) Player...................182
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Cellular Phone...........................211
Chains, Tire.............................284
Changing A Flat Tire.......................320
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................262
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .148
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............77
Checks, Safety............................77
Child Restraint............................56
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................60
Child Restraints.........................56
Child Seat Installation.....................73
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........69
Infants And Child Restraints................58
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint.....68
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt..................................70
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......63
Older Children And Child Restraints..........59
Seating Positions........................62
Clean Air Gasoline........................296
Cleaning
Wheels...............................371
Climate Control..........................211
Clutch.................................364
Clutch Fluid.............................364
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............210
Compact Spare Tire........................279
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..208
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........208
Contract, Service..........................400
Coolant (Antifreeze).......................387
Cooling System...........................358
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............360
Coolant Level..........................359
Disposal of Used Coolant.................362
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................359
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Inspection............................363
Points to Remember.....................362
Pressure Cap..........................362
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).............359
Corrosion Protection.......................369
Cruise Light.............................148
Cupholders.............................135
Customer Assistance.......................398
Data Recorder, Event.......................55
Daytime Running Lights....................110
Dealer Service............................342
Defroster, Windshield.......................79
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................340
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission..................368
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................362
Door Locks..............................20
Door Locks, Automatic......................23
Downshifting............................232
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................245
Electrical Power Outlets.....................132
Electric Remote Mirrors......................91
Electronic Brake Control System...............252
Brake Assist System.....................254
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........118
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............256
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......161
Exit Trip..............................167
New Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..167
Start Of Trip Procedure...................167
Trip Computer.........................166
Trip Functions.........................167
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