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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)10,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers16,00032,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Inspect the rear differentialfluid level.•• •
Replace spark plugs (1.4LTurbo engine). (**)••• • •
Replace spark plugs (2.4L en-gine). (**)•
Replace engine air filter. (#)••• • •
Change brake fluid.•••• • • •
Replace cabin filter.○•○•○•○•○•○•○•○
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)10,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers16,00032,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Replace the timing belt (1.4LTurbo Engine).•
%Recommend replacement.
•Mandatory service
(#) The air cleaner cartridge must be changed every
15,000 miles if used in dusty areas.
(*) The oil and oil filter replacement must be carried out
when indicated by a warning light or message on the
instrument panel, or in any case should not exceed 1 year
or 10,000 miles.
(**) The spark plug change is distance based only, yearly
intervals do not apply. The following are essential to
ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to
the engine:
•Only use spark plugs of the same make and type
which are specially certified for such engines (refer to
“Engine Information” in “Technical Data” for further
information).
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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 For-
mula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil – 1.4L Turbo En-
gine
We recommend you use SAE 5W-40 API Certified Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12991 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®,
and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 2.4L EngineWe recommend you use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the require-
ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and
Shell Helix®. 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 Selection – 1.4L Turbo
Engine
91 Octane
Fuel Selection – 2.4L Engine 87 Octane
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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)...............593
SENTRY KEY®
FCC General Information..................50
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................49
Sentry Key Replacement.....................40
Service Assistance..........................10
Service Contract...........................12
Service Manuals...........................14
Shifting
Manual Transmission....................332
Shift Lever Override.......................499
Shoulder Belts...........................256
Side View Mirror Adjustment.................83
Signals, Turn.............................99
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................583
Snow Tires..............................578
Spark Plugs.............................593
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline).........................593
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..593
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................348
Starting.................................45
Cold Weather..........................321
Engine Fails to Start.....................320
Remote...............................45
Starting and Operating.....................319
Starting Procedures........................319
Steering
Tilt Column............................79
Wheel, Heated..........................80
Wheel, Tilt.............................79
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............636
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .636
Stuck, Freeing............................503
Sun Visor Extension.......................162
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag.........270
Sway Control, Trailer.......................239
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