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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 609
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Maintenance Chart — 6.4L
Miles:6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000 114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
Or Kilometers:
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
Change the engine oil and
engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the
first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before
scheduled maintenance.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect front suspension, tie
rod ends, and boot seals,
for cracks or leaks and all
parts for damage, wear,
improper looseness or end
play; replace if necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
610 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Brake Control System, Electronic..............413
Brake Fluid .............589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Brake, Parking .......................... .409
Brakes ................................ .413
Brake System ........................ .413, 555
Fluid Check .......555, 589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Master Cylinder ....................... .555
Parking ............................. .409
Warning Light ..................... .233, 413
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................394
Braking ............................... .267
Braking Distance ......................... .267
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........92
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................146
Bulb Replacement ..................... .580, 582
Bulbs, Light .......................... .99, 580
Camera, Rear ........................... .195
Capacities, Fluid ................585, 586, 587, 588 Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................ .465
Oil (Engine) ....................... .535, 536
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................552
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................95, 465
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................468
Car Washes ............................ .561
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............584
Certification Label ........................ .468
Chains, Tire ............................ .450
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .501
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .429
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .529
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............95
Checks, Safety ............................95
Child Restraint ............................73
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................77
Center Seat LATCH ......................84
628 INDEX
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Customer Programmable Features..........278, 280
Data Recorder, Event .......................72
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............148
Daytime Running Lights ....................142
Dealer Service ........................... .530
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................44
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................42
Defroster, Rear Window .....................219
Defroster, Windshield .......................97
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................149
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................527
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................145
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .532
Disabled Vehicle Towing ..............518, 519, 520
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................553
Door Ajar .............................. .241Door Ajar Light
......................... .241
Door Locks Door Locks ......................... .24, 31
KeyFob...............................31
Remote ...............................31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................31
Door Locks, Automatic ......................34
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .199
Driver Information Display DID ............................ .260, 262
Instrument Cluster Display .............260, 262
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .406
Electrical Power Outlets .....................210
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................115
Electronic Brake Control System ...............413
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................414
630 INDEX
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Electronic Roll Mitigation.................426
Traction Control System ...................420
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......567
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..................155, 156, 160
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............421
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........239
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................44
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................514
Jacking .............................. .501
Jump Starting ..................... .510, 512
Overheating .......................... .487
Towing ....................... .518, 519, 520
Emergency Trunk Release ....................44
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........529
Engine ............................. .525, 526
Air Cleaner .......................... .539
Block Heater ......................... .387Break-In Recommendations
.................92
Checking Oil Level ..................... .532
Compartment ...................524, 525, 526
Compartment Identification ................524
Coolant (Antifreeze) ........549, 589, 590, 592, 595
Cooling ............................. .549
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................95, 465
Fails To Start ......................... .386
Flooded, Starting ...................... .386
Fuel Requirements ..................... .459
Jump Starting ..................... .510, 512
Oil .......532, 585, 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 592, 595
Oil Change Interval ..................... .533
Oil Filler Cap ...................... .535, 536
Oil Filter ............................ .538
Oil Selection ..........533, 534, 585, 586, 587, 588
Oil Synthetic ......................... .538
Overheating .......................... .487
Starting ............................. .380
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Engine Oil Viscosity....................535, 536
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................535
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............68
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22
Ethanol ............................... .462
Event Data Recorder ........................72
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................95, 465
Exhaust System ....................... .95, 546
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................114
Exterior Lighting ......................... .139
Exterior Lights ............................99
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .465
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .539
Air Conditioning ....................351, 543
Engine Oil ...............538, 589, 590, 592, 595
Engine Oil Disposal .....................538
Flashers ............................... .487Hazard Warning
....................... .487
Turn Signal ..................... .99, 144, 254
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .145
Flooded Engine Starting ....................386
Fluid, Brake .............589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Fluid Capacities ................585, 586, 587, 588
Fluid Leaks ..............................99
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................558
Brake ............................... .555
Cooling System ........................ .549
Engine Oil ........................... .532
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........589
Fog Lights ............................. .143
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .136
Forward Collision Warning ..................184
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................514
Fuel .................................. .459
Adding ............................. .465
632 INDEX
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Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................453
MOPAR Parts ........................ .530, 621
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .462
Multi-Function Control Lever .................144
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................92
Occupant Restraints ........................44
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . .459, 589, 590, 592, 595
Oil, Engine .............260, 532, 589, 590, 592, 595
Capacity ....................585, 586, 587, 588
Change Interval ....................... .533
Checking ............................ .532
Dipstick ............................. .532
Disposal ............................. .538
Filter ...................538, 589, 590, 592, 595
Filter Disposal ........................ .538
Identification Logo ..................... .534Materials Added To
..................... .536
Pressure Warning Light ...................238
Recommendation .......533, 534, 585, 586, 587, 588
Synthetic ............................ .538
Viscosity .............535, 536, 585, 586, 587, 588
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .538
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .538
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .238
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................527
Operating Precautions ..................... .527
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................114
Overhead Console ........................ .198
Overheating, Engine ...................... .487
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,622
Paint Care ............................. .560
Panic Alarm ..............................25
Parking Brake ........................... .409
638 INDEX
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Oil........................589, 590, 592, 595
Speed .......................... .265, 266, 267
Speed Control Accel/Decel ....................... .157, 159
Cancel .............................. .157
Resume ............................. .157
Set................................. .157
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........155, 156, 160
Sport Mode ............................ .404
Starting ............................. .27, 380
Automatic Transmission ..................381
Cold Weather ......................... .386
Engine Fails To Start .....................386
Remote ...............................27
Starting And Operating .....................380
Starting Procedures ....................... .380
Steering Column Controls ...................... .144
Column Lock ......................... .152Power
.............................. .408
Tilt Column ....................... .152, 153
Wheel, Heated ........................ .154
Wheel, Tilt ........................ .152, 153
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............336
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .336
Storage ............................... .579
Storage, Vehicle ...................... .350, 579
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .579
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .514
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .199
Sun Roof .............................. .207
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........58
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .538
System, Remote Starting .....................27
Telescoping Steering Column ..............152, 153
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........348
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INDEX 643