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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on. •
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system
turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions. 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 687
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Electric Remote Mirrors.....................140
Electronic Brake Control System ...............511
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................512
Traction Control System ...................518
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........247
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............518
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........336
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......355
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................589
Jacking .......................... .603, 611
Jump Starting ......................... .622
Overheating .......................... .589
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........635
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .641
Block Heater ......................... .491
Break-In Recommendations ................124
Checking Oil Level ..................... .638Compartment
......................... .633
Compartment Identification ................633
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................650, 682
Cooling ............................. .649
Exhaust Gas Caution .................125, 563
Fails To Start ......................... .489
Flooded, Starting ...................... .489
Fuel Requirements ...................559, 681
Oil .......................... .638, 681, 682
Oil Filter ............................ .641
Oil Selection ...................... .639, 681
Oil Synthetic ......................... .640
Overheating .......................... .589
Starting ............................. .485
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .640
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................640
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............95
Entry System, Illuminated ....................
20
Ethanol ............................ .560, 564
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INDEX 709
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Event Data Recorder........................98
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................125, 563
Exhaust System ...................... .125, 642
Exterior Lights ....................... .128, 674
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .641
Air Conditioning ....................479, 646
Engine Oil ........................ .641, 682
Engine Oil Disposal .....................641
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .589
Turn Signal .....................128, 351, 677
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .236
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .566
Engine Oil ........................... .565
Fuel Requirements ...................564, 565
Maintenance .......................... .567Replacement Parts
...................... .566
Starting ............................. .566
Flooded Engine Starting ....................489
Floor Console ........................... .296
Fluid Capacities ......................... .681
Fluid Leaks ............................ .129
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................658
Brake ............................... .656
Cooling System ........................ .650
Power Steering ........................ .508
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........682
Fog Lights .......................... .232, 678
Fog Light Service ........................ .678
Fold in Floor (Stow N Go) Seating.............205
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................626
Fuel .................................. .559
Adding ............................. .567
Additives ............................ .562
710 INDEX
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Memory Feature (Memory Seat)...............223
Memory Seat ........................ .141, 223
Methanol .............................. .560
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .363
Mirrors ............................... .138
Automatic Dimming .....................139
Electric Remote ........................ .140
Exterior Folding ....................... .140
Heated .............................. .141
Memory ............................. .223
Outside ............................. .140
Rearview ............................ .138
Vanity .............................. .144
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... .362
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................550
MOPAR Parts ........................ .637, 699
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .560Multi-Function Control Lever
.................235
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................124
Occupant Restraints ........................62
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................559
Oil, Engine ......................... .638, 682
Capacity ............................ .681
Change Interval ....................... .639
Checking ............................ .638
Disposal ............................. .641
Filter ............................ .641, 682
Filter Disposal ........................ .641
Identification Logo ..................... .639
Materials Added To ..................... .640
Pressure Warning Light ...................338
Recommendation ....................639, 681
Synthetic ............................ .640
Viscosity ......................... .640,
681
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INDEX 715
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Oil Filter, Change........................ .641
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .641
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .338
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................634
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) .............267
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ................138, 140
Overhead Console ........................ .262
Overhead Travel Information Center ............262
Overheating, Engine ...................... .589
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,700
Paint Care ............................. .659
Panic Alarm ..............................25
Parking Brake ........................... .508
ParkSense System, Rear .....................251
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .245
Personal Settings ......................... .368
Pets .................................. .123Placard, Tire And Loading Information
..........532
Power Brakes ...............................511
Door Locks ............................37
Lift Gate ..............................58
Mirrors ............................. .140
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........279
Seats ............................... .192
Sliding Door ...........................51
Steering .......................... .507, 508
Sunroof ............................. .276
Windows ..............................45
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .684
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............76
Preparation For Jacking .....................610
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................77
Programmable Electronic Features .............368
716 INDEX