
Cooling System
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
Engine Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the
system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) by an
authorized dealer. Check the front of the A/C condenserfor any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by
gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically
down the face of the condenser.
Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at
the coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect the
entire system for leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
engine coolant (antifreeze) from the radiator drain cock.
If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti-
freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery
bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE
CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
658 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage 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.NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or
350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The
350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. 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
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
698 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

About Your Brakes....................... .508
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .197
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............660
Adding Fuel ............................ .565
Additives, Fuel .......................... .562
Adjust Forward ......................... .146, 147
Rearward ........................ .146, 147
AirBag.............................. .69, 70
Advance Front Air Bag .................70, 71
Air Bag Operation .......................72
Air Bag Warning Light ....................81
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................74
Enhanced Accident Response ................80
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................84
FrontAirBag ........................69, 70
If A Deployment Occurs ...................79
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................73
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............83Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
............83
Side Air Bags ...........................74
Transporting Pets .......................110
Air Bag Deployment ........................69
Air Bag Light ..................... .81, 112, 298
Air Bag Maintenance .......................83
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .645
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................647
Air Conditioning Filter ..................442, 649
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...........441, 443
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .................436
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............647, 648
Air Conditioning System .................434, 647
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .538
Alarm Arm The System ........................21
Disarm The System .......................22
Alarm, Panic .............................27
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................21, 301
716 INDEX

Fluid Check.......................... .664
Master Cylinder ....................... .664
Parking ............................. .505
Warning Light ........................ .299
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................481
Bulb Replacement ..................... .685, 687
Bulbs, Light .............................114
Camera, Rear ........................... .239
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .691
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .617
Oil (Engine) .......................... .644
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................661
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............111,564
Cargo Area Cover ........................ .274
Cargo Area Features ...................... .272
Cargo Compartment ...................... .272
Light ............................... .274Luggage Carrier
....................... .279
Cargo Light ............................ .274
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ .275
Car Washes ............................ .670
Cellular Phone .......................... .424
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............691
Certification Label ........................ .568
Chains, Tire ............................ .549
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .602
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .525
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .638
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............111
Checks, Safety ............................111
Child Restraint ............................85
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................90
Child Restraints .........................85
Child Seat Installation ....................105
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......101
718 INDEX

Infants And Child Restraints................88
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint . . . .100
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ................................ .102
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............96
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......92
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........88
Seating Positions ........................91
Child Safety Locks .........................36
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .560
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .672
Climate Control ......................... .426
Automatic ........................... .426
Cold Weather Operation ....................474
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............423
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .543
Console, Overhead ....................... .241
Contract, Service ......................... .707Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)
...........661
Cooling System .......................... .658
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............660
Coolant Capacity ...................... .691
Coolant Level ......................... .662
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................662
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................659
Inspection ........................ .658, 662
Points To Remember .....................663
Pressure Cap ......................... .661
Radiator Cap ......................... .661
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......659, 691, 693
Corrosion Protection ...................... .670
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................197
Cruise Light ......................... .321, 323
Cupholders ............................ .264
Customer Assistance ...................... .705
Data Recorder, Event .......................84
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INDEX 719

Lights..............................114,174
AirBag ........................81, 112, 298
Automatic Headlights ....................176
Brake Assist Warning ....................519
Brake Warning ........................ .299
Bulb Replacement ...................... .687
Cargo .............................. .274
Center Mounted Stop ....................691
Cruise ........................... .321, 323
Daytime Running ...................... .177
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................174
Engine Temperature Warning ...............301
Exterior ..............................114
Fog ................................ .690
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................599
Headlights ........................ .687, 688
Headlights On With Wipers ................176
Illuminated Entry ........................24
Low Fuel ............................ .315Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)
.........309
Map Reading ......................... .181
Park ............................ .319, 322
Passing ............................. .184
Reading .......................... .181, 242
Rear Servicing ........................ .690
Rear Tail Lamps ....................... .690
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .297
Security Alarm ........................ .301
Service .............................. .687
Side Marker .......................... .690
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............313
Traction Control ....................... .519
Turn Signal ..............114, 174, 320, 689, 690
Vanity Mirror ......................... .135
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .301, 320
Loading Vehicle ......................... .568
Tires ............................... .531
Locks ..................................
34
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INDEX 725

Child Protection.........................36
Door .................................34
Power Door ............................35
Lubrication, Body ........................ .652
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...................279
Lug Nuts .............................. .600
Maintenance Free Battery ....................646
Maintenance Procedures ....................641
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .698
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .309, 638
Manual, Service ......................... .710
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............168
Memory Seat ........................... .168
Memory Seats And Radio ...................168
Methanol .............................. .561
Mirrors ............................... .124
Electric Powered ....................... .133
Electric Remote ........................ .133Exterior Folding
....................... .132
Heated .............................. .134
Outside ............................. .124
Rearview ......................... .124, 125
Vanity .............................. .135
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................551
MOPAR Parts ........................ .640, 709
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .561
Multi-Function Control Lever .................174
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................110
Occupant Restraints ........................51
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................559
Oil, Engine ......................... .329, 641
Capacity ............................ .691
Change Interval ....................... .642
Dipstick ............................. .641
726 INDEX

Disposal............................. .645
Filter ............................... .645
Filter Disposal ........................ .645
Identification Logo ..................... .643
Materials Added To ..................... .644
Pressure Warning Light ...................303
Recommendation ....................642, 691
Viscosity ...................... .643, 644, 691
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .645
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .645
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .303
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................637
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) .............244
Operating Precautions ..................... .637
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............6
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................124
Overhead Console ........................ .241
Overheating, Engine ...................... .599Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)
..........6,710
Paint Care ............................. .670
Panic Alarm ..............................27
Parking Brake ........................... .505
ParkSense System, Rear .....................229
Passing Light ........................... .184
Passive Entry .............................38
Pets ...................................110
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........532
Power Brakes .............................. .508
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................677
Door Locks ............................35
Inverter ............................. .262
Lift Gate ..............................49
Mirrors ............................. .133
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........257
Seats ............................ .145, 147
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INDEX 727