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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
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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
Change the manual transmis-
sion fluid. XXXX
Inspect the manual transmis-
sion fluid, add as necessary. XX XX XX XX
Change the rear axle fluid. XXXXXXXX
Inspect front suspension, tie
rod ends, and boot seals, for
cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper loose-
ness or end play; replace if
necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner. XXXXX
Inspect and replace the PCV
Valve if necessary X
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 393
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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
Replace the spark plugs ** X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 120 months if not
done at 150,000 miles
(240,000 km). XX
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
monthly intervals do not apply.
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Caps, FillerOil (Engine) .......................... .342
Power Steering ........................ .260
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................355
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................87, 306
Car Washes ............................ .362
Chains, Tire ............................ .295
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .273
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .337
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............86
Checks, Safety ............................86
Child Restraint ............................73
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................78
Child Restraints .........................73
Infants And Child Restraints ................76
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................79
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........76Using The Top Tether Anchorage
.............82
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .303
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .363
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................348
Climate Control ......................... .212
Clutch Fluid ............................ .361
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .289
Contract, Service ......................... .401
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........355
Cooling System .......................... .352
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............354
Coolant Capacity ...................... .384
Coolant Level ..................... .352, 356
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................356
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................353
Inspection ........................... .356
Points To Remember .....................357
Pressure Cap ......................... .355
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Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........159
Emergency Brake ........................ .261
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................331
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................314
Jump Starting ......................... .327
Overheating .......................... .314
Towing ............................. .332
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........337
Engine ................................ .335
Air Cleaner .......................... .343
Checking Oil Level ..................... .341
Compartment ......................... .335
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................352, 385
Cooling ............................. .352
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................87, 306
Fails To Start ......................... .246
Flooded, Starting ...................... .246
Fuel Requirements ...................302, 384 Oil ..........................
.341, 384, 385
Oil Change Interval ..................... .341
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .342
Oil Filter ............................ .342
Oil Selection ...................... .341, 384
Overheating .......................... .314
Engine Oil Viscosity ....................342, 384
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............68
Ethanol ............................... .303
Event Data Recorder ........................72
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................87, 306
Exhaust System ....................... .87, 349
Exterior Lighting ......................... .108
Exterior Lights ............................89
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .343
Engine Oil ........................ .342, 385
Engine Oil Disposal .....................342
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FlashersHazard Warning ....................... .314
Turn Signal ..................... .89, 111, 171
Flash-To-Pass ............................112
Flooded Engine Starting ....................246
Fluid Capacities ......................... .384
Fluid Leaks ..............................89
Fluid Level Checks Brake ........................... .358, 387
Capacities ........................... .384
Clutch Fluid .......................... .361
Cooling System ........................ .352
Engine Oil ........................... .341
Manual Transmission .................360, 387
Power Steering ..................... .260, 387
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........385
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................314
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................331
Fuel .................................. .302Additives
............................ .304
Clean Air ............................ .303
Ethanol ............................. .303
Gasoline ............................. .302
Light ............................... .169
Materials Added ....................... .304
Methanol ............................ .303
Octane Rating ..................... .302, 385
Requirements ...................... .302, 384
Tank Capacity ......................... .384
Fuses ................................. .370
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..........126, 133
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .303
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .302
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................303
General Information ...................... .212
Glass Cleaning .......................... .366
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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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Operating Instructions....................40
Pregnant Women ........................44
Pretensioners ...........................44
Rear Seat ..............................37
Reminder ............................ .152
Untwisting Procedure .....................42
Seats .............................. .100, 103
Adjustment ....................... .100, 103
Reclining ............................ .102
Security Alarm ........................ .18, 156
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............385
Selection Of Oil ......................... .341
SENTRY KEY Key Programming .......................17
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................15
Sentry Key Replacement .....................16
Service Assistance ........................ .399
Service Contract ......................... .401
Service Manuals ......................... .404Shift Indicator Light
...................... .250
Shift Speeds ......................... .247, 250
Shoulder Belts ............................37
Signals, Turn ...................... .89, 111, 171
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................295
Spare Tire ....................... .288, 289, 290
Spark Plugs ............................ .385
Speed Control Resume ............................. .122
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................120
Starting ............................... .244
Emergency (Jump Starting) ................327
Engine Fails To Start .....................246
Starting And Operating .....................244
Starting Procedures ....................... .244
Steering Column Controls ........................111
Power ........................... .259, 260
Tilt Column ...........................117
420 INDEX