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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission or air conditioning. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If a flush is needed because of component malfunc-
tion, use only the specified fluid for the flushing
procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Always
maintain the oil level within the SAFE zone on the
dipstick. Adding 1 quart (0.9 L) of oil when the reading is
at the bottom of the SAFE zone will result in a reading at
the top of the safe zone on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage
your engine.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 661
Page 750 of 772

About Your Brakes........................518
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................519
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .191
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............688
Additives, Fuel...........................582
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag....................66
Air Bag Components.....................65
Air bag Operation.......................69
Air Bag Warning Light....................70
Driver Knee Air Bag......................79
Enhanced Accident Response................87
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................91
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Front Passenger Knee Air bag...............79
If A Deployment Occurs...................85
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................79
Lighter Weight Passengers..................73
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............90
Occupant Classification Module (OCM)........71
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light............89
Side Air Bags...........................80
Transporting Pets.......................115
Air bag Deployment........................65
Air bag Light.............................87
Air bag Maintenance........................90
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .664
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................670
Air Conditioning..........................426
Air Conditioning Controls...................426
Air Conditioning Filter.....................448
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............447
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................670
Air Conditioning System....................426
Air Filter...............................664
Air Pressure, Tires.........................553
748 INDEX
Page 752 of 772

Blind Spot Monitoring......................141
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................675
B-Pillar Location..........................547
Brake Assist System.......................522
Brake Control System, Electronic..............519
Brake Fluid.............................730
Brakes.................................518
Brake System............................518
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................519
Fluid Check...........................693
Master Cylinder........................693
Warning Light.........................331
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................483
Brightness, Interior Lights...................176
Bulb Replacement.........................721
Bulbs, Light.............................120
Camera, Rear............................286
Capacities, Fluid..........................727
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................588
Oil (Engine)...........................655
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................690
Carbon Monoxide Warning..................117
Cargo Area Cover.........................318
Cargo Area Features.......................316
Cargo Compartment.......................316
Cargo Load Floor.........................316
Cargo Tie-Downs.........................316
Car Washes.............................699
Cellular Phone...........................425
Certification Label.........................591
Changing A Flat Tire.......................628
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................542
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .658
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............116
Checks, Safety............................116
Child Restraint............................92
750 INDEX
Page 762 of 772

Heated...............................140
Outside..............................137
Rearview.............................130
Vanity...............................140
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................568
MOPAR® Parts...........................659
MTBE/ETBE............................580
Multi-Function Control Lever.................173
New Vehicle Break-In Period.................116
Occupant Restraints........................52
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................579
Odometer...............................333
Tr i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..333
Oil, Engine..............................661
Capacity.............................727
Change Interval........................662
Checking.............................661
Dipstick..............................661
Disposal..............................664
Filter................................664
Filter Disposal.........................664
Identification Logo......................662
Materials Added to......................663
Recommendation.......................662
Synthetic.............................663
Viscosity.............................663
Oil Filter, Change.........................664
Oil Filter, Selection........................664
Onboard Diagnostic System..................657
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®)............288
Operating Precautions......................657
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors...................137
Overheating, Engine.......................338
760 INDEX