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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 engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding one quart of oil
when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range
will result in an oil level at the top of the “SAFE” range
on these engines.
NOTE:Fill engine oil one quart at a time.
CAUTION!
•Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration
or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your
engine.
•
Operating the engine with the oil levels below the
safe zone, or operating with oil levels that exceed the
top of the safe zone may cause engine damage.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or six months,
whichever occurs first.
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Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Driver Informa-
tion Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance
Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once A Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.•Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering, and add as
needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 597
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About Your Brakes........................425
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .187
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............558
Adding Fuel.............................475
Additives, Fuel...........................473
Adjust
Down...............................144
Forward..........................142, 144
Rearward.........................142, 144
Up .................................144
AirBag.................................67
Advance Front Air Bag.................67, 68
Air Bag Components.....................67
Air Bag Operation.......................70
Air Bag Warning Light....................78
Driver Knee Air Bag......................71
Enhanced Accident Response................78
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................81
FrontAirBag...........................67If A Deployment Occurs...................76
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................71
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............80
Side Air Bags...........................71
Transporting Pets.......................106
Air Bag Deployment........................67
Air Bag Light......................78, 109, 286
Air Bag Maintenance.......................80
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter). . . .535
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................541
Air Conditioning Filter...............377, 536, 542
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips...........375, 378
Air Conditioning Refrigerant..............541, 542
Air Conditioning System.................374, 541
Air Pressure, Tires.........................449
Alarm
Arm The System........................20
Tamper Alert...........................22
Alarm, Panic.............................25
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Maintenance Schedule...................596, 598
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .286, 528
Manual, Service..........................610
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)...............158
Memory Seat............................158
Memory Seats And Radio...................158
Methanol...............................471
Mirrors................................121
Electric Powered........................129
Electric Remote.........................129
Exterior Folding........................128
Heated...............................130
Outside..............................128
Rearview.............................121
Vanity...............................131
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................463
MOPAR® Parts.......................530, 609
MTBE/ETBE............................471Multi-Function Control Lever.................164
Occupant Restraints........................49
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................471
Odometer...............................286
Trip .................................286
Oil, Engine.......................299, 532, 592
Capacity.............................591
Change Interval........................532
Checking.............................532
Disposal..............................534
Filter.............................535, 592
Filter Disposal.........................534
Identification Logo......................533
Materials Added To......................534
Recommendation....................533, 591
Synthetic.............................534
Viscosity......................
.533, 534, 591
Oil Filter, Change.........................535
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