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Change Engine Oil Indicator System
Change Engine Oil
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Change Engine Oil” message will
display in the EVIC display. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent
upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, push and
release theMENUbutton. To reset the oil change indica-
tor system (after performing the scheduled maintenance),
refer to the following procedure. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (do not
start the engine).
2. Fully push the accelerator pedal slowly, three times, within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
Trip Computer
The Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster. It
features a driver-interactive display (displays informa-
tion such as trip information, range, fuel consumption,
average speed, and travel time).
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extended engine
idle time, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures
will influence when the “Oil Change Required” message
is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
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 otherthan your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Oil Change Reset”
in “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), 350 hours of engine
run time or twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............147
Traction Control ....................... .226
Turn Signal ............................90
Wait to Start .......................... .147
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......147
Loading Vehicle ...................... .267, 269
Capacities ........................... .269
Tires ............................... .236
Locks ..................................21
Door .................................21
Lubrication, Body ........................ .338
Lug Nuts .............................. .288
Maintenance Free Battery ....................336
Maintenance Procedures ....................331
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .380
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......329
Manual, Service ......................... .392
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................350 Methanol
.............................. .261
Mirrors .................................94
Electric Powered .........................96
Electric Remote .........................96
Exterior Folding .........................95
Outside ...............................94
Rearview ..............................94
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................254
MOPAR® Parts ...................... .331, 391
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .261
Multi-Function Control Lever .................110
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................85
Occupant Restraints ........................32
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............260, 375
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .163
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................163
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