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CAUTION!
Avoid products or automatic car washes that use
acidic solutions or strong alkaline additives or harsh
brushes. These products and automatic car washes
may damage the wheel’s protective finish. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Only car wash soap, MOPAR Wheel
Cleaner or equivalent is recommended.
When cleaning extremely dirty wheels including exces-
sive brake dust, care must be taken in the selection of tire
and wheel cleaning chemicals and equipment to prevent
damage to the wheels. Mopar Wheel Treatment or Mopar
Chrome Cleaner or their equivalent is recommended or
select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner for aluminum or
chrome wheels. Do not use any products on Dark Vapor
or Black Satin Chrome Wheels. They will permanently damage this finish and such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush,
metal polishes or oven cleaner. These products may
damage the wheel’s protective finish. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Only car wash soap, MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent is recommended.
NOTE: If you intend parking or storing your vehicle for
an extended period after cleaning the wheels with wheel
cleaner, drive your vehicle for a few minutes before doing
so. Driving the vehicle and applying the brakes when
stopping will reduce the risk of brake rotor corrosion.
364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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CAUTION!(Continued)
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If
a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates
a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
VEHICLE STORAGE
We recommend that you follow these guidelines for
storing your vehicle for extended periods.
•Fill the fuel tank. This will prevent water condensation
inside the tank. If you plan to store your vehicle more
than two months, add an anti-oxidant fuel stabilizer to
the fuel tank.
• Change the oil to remove any corrosive combustion
related acids in the crankcase.
• Check that the radiator coolant level of protection is to
at least -20°F (-29°C). •
Make sure that all tires are inflated to the optimum
pressure.
• Wash and wax the vehicle to protect the finish.
• Store the vehicle in a dry, well-ventilated location.
• Move the wiper blades away from the windshield.
• Block the wheels. Do not apply the parking brake.
• Cut blocks of plywood about the same size of the tires.
Cover each block with indoor/outdoor carpeting and
place them between the tires and concrete. This will
prevent tire flat spotting.
• For long-term storage, remove the tires and put the
vehicle up on blocks. Stack the tires on plywood and
cover with a tarp to prevent flat spotting.
• If the vehicle will be subjected to freezing tempera-
tures, either remove the battery and store it in a dry,
well ventilated area or connect a trickle charger
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379
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MAINTENANCE CHART
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 the brake linings; re-
place if necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Change Brake Fluid XXXXXX
Adjust the parking brake on
vehicles equipped with four
wheel disc brakes. XXXXX
392 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Anti-Lock Warning Light....................267
Appearance Care ........................ .362
Auto Down Power Windows ..................30
Automatic Door Locks ....................28, 29
Automatic Headlights ..................... .109
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................29
Auto Up Power Windows ....................31
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........135
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................135
Battery ............................ .157, 344
Charging System Light ...................157
Emergency Starting ..................... .327
Jump Starting ......................... .327
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........24
Location ............................. .344
Remote Battery Replacement ................24
Saving Feature (Protection) ................345
Storing Vehicle ........................ .345Transmitter Battery Replacement
.............24
Belts, Seat ...............................88
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................348
B-Pillar Location ......................... .278
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............264
Brake, Parking .......................... .261
Brake System ........................ .263, 358
Anti-Lock (ABS) .....................263, 265
Fluid Check ....................... .358, 387
Master Cylinder ....................... .358
Warning Light ........................ .154
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........263
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................113
Bulb Replacement ........................ .383
Bulbs, Light .......................... .89, 382
Camera, Rear ........................... .124
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........384
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .384
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INDEX 409
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Rearview..............................94
Vanity ................................99
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................296
MOPAR Parts ........................ .339, 403
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .303
Multi-Function Control Lever .................111
Occupant Restraints ........................34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................302
Oil, Engine ...................... .341, 384, 385
Capacity ............................ .384
Change Interval ....................... .341
Checking ............................ .341
Dipstick ............................. .341
Disposal ............................. .342
Filter ............................ .342, 385
Filter Disposal ........................ .342
Materials Added To ..................... .342Pressure Warning Light
...................158
Recommendation ....................341, 384
Viscosity ......................... .342, 384
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .342
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .343
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .158
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................336
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) .............126
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................98
Overheating, Engine ...................... .314
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,404
Paint Care ............................. .362
Panic Alarm ..............................23
Parking Brake ........................... .261
Parking On Hill ......................... .261
Passing Light ............................112
Pedals, Adjustable .........................118
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