MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ..........327
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .328
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............328
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .329
REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................331
DEALER SERVICE ..................... .331
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........331
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .332
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .335▫
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................335
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............336
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............337
▫ Body Lubrication .....................338
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............339
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................340
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .341
▫ Cooling System ..................... .343
▫ Brake System ....................... .349
▫ Power Steering Fluid ...................351
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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.
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 the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa-
tion.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in-
tervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve
months, whichever occurs first.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet
the requirements of FCA US Material Standard MS-6395.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). The
manufacturer only recommends
API Certified engine oils.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333
Adding Fluid...................... .353, 377
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................353
Fluid Change ......................... .353
Fluid Level Check ...................352, 353
Fluid Type ........................ .352, 377
Special Additives ...................... .352
Auto Up Power Windows ....................27
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........131
Axle Lubrication ......................... .377
Battery ................................ .336
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........19
Belts, Seat ...............................88
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................338
B-Pillar Location ......................... .236
Brake Assist System ...................... .222
Brake Fluid ............................ .377
Brake, Parking .......................... .218Brake System
........................ .220, 349
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .221
Fluid Check ....................... .350, 377
Master Cylinder ....................... .350
Parking ............................. .218
Warning Light ........................ .147
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................204
Bulb Replacement ..................... .370, 371
Bulbs, Light .......................... .90, 370
Camera, Rear ........................... .129
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .374
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .265
Oil (Engine) ....................... .327, 334
Power Steering ........................ .217
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................347
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................87, 264
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .137
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