MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or
applicable supplement on the DVD for further details.
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 service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures
will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is dis-
played. 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).
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change
Required” will be displayed in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicating that
an oil change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster
odometer and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing
the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” in this guide or “Instrument Cluster Descriptions” or “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the
Owner’s Manual on your DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals 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.
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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
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, powersteering 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 mainte-
nance 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.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 121
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 114
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 116
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 123
FAQ
131
Adding Engine Coolant(Antifreeze) .............116
Adding Washer Fluid .........116
Adjust Down .................24
Forward ...............24
Rearward ..............24
Up ..................24
Air Bag AdvancedFrontAirBag ......14
AdvanceFrontAirBag ......14
AirBagComponents ........14
AirBags ...............14
AirBagWarningLight.....14,17
Enhanced Accident
Response ...........16,108
Event Data Recorder (EDR). .17, 108
FrontAirBag ............14
Rollover ...............14
SideAirBags ............15
SideImpacts ............14
AirBagLight............17,87
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ...........116
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....116
Air Conditioning ............39
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .....116
Air Conditioning System .......116
Air Recirculation ..........38,39
Alarm Arm The System ..........12
Disarm The System ........12
Vehicle Security Alarm ......12
Alarm, Panic ..............10
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......12,92
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .114, 116 Capacities ............114
Disposal ..............116
Anti-Lock Warning Light ........87
Appearance Care ...........116
Assistance Towing ...........87
Audio Jack ........45,48,51,57
Audio Settings ........45,47,50
Audio Systems (Radio) .........44
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).................39
Automatic Transmission ........38
FluidType ............115 Overheating
............93
AxleFluid...............115
Back-Up Camera ............37
Battery .................116
Bluetooth Connecting To A Particular Mobile
Phone Or Audio Device After
Pairing ................70
Body Mechanism Lubrication ....116
BrakeFluid ..............115
Brakes.................116
Brake System .............116
Master Cylinder .........116
Warning Light ...........89
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ................29
Bulb Replacement ..........126
Bulbs,Light..............126
Calibration, Compass .........76
Canada.................128
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............114
Capacities, Fluid ...........114
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ............116
CarWashes ..............116
CD (Compact Disc) Player .........45,48,51,56
Change Oil Indicator ..........92
ChangingAFlatTire..........94
Charging System Light .........87
Child Restraint .............18
Child Restraints ............18
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ..............18
Child Seat Installation .........18
Cleaning Wheels ..............116
Windshield Wiper Blades ....116
Climate
Control .............38
Clock Setting .......44,47,50,53
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .87
Brake Warning Light ........89
Charging System Light ......87
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light ................91
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light...........87
FrontFogLightIndicator .....92
HighBeamIndicator .......91
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................87
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL).................91
Oil Pressure Warning Light ....87
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Light ............88
Turn Signal Indicator .......91
Vehicle Security Light .......92
Clutch .................116
ClutchFluid..............116
Compact Spare Tire ..........124
Compass Calibration ..........76
Coolant (Antifreeze) .........114
Cooling System ............116
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .116
Coolant Level ...........116
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....116
Drain, Flush, And Refill .....116
Inspection ............116
Points To Remember ......116
Pressure Cap ...........116
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ........114, 116
Corrosion Protection .........116
Customer Assistance ......127, 128
Defects, Reporting ..........128
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ......32
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ......31
Disabled Vehicle Towing ........87
Disarming, Security System ......12
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .116
Driver's Seat Back Tilt .........26
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .42
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................34
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . .91 Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light.................87
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ................76
Average Fuel Consumption ....75
Distance Traveled .........75
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ............75
ExitMenu ..............75
Language (Selecting The
Language) ..............76
Travel Time .............75
Trip Functions ...........75
Units (Set Units) ..........76
Emergency, In Case Of Jacking ...............94
Jump Starting ..........102
Overheating ............93
Towing ............87,106
Engine Air Cleaner ............116
Break-In Recommendations . . .29
Checking Oil Level ........116
Compartment ........110, 112
Coolant (Antifreeze) .......114
Cooling ...............116
Jump Starting ..........102
Oil .............. 114, 116
Oil
Filler Cap ...........116
Oil Selection ...........116
Overheating ............93
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ...............108
Exhaust System ............116
Filters Air Cleaner ............116
EngineOil ......... 114, 116
Engine Oil Disposal .......116
Flashers TurnSignal .............91
Fluid, Brake ..............115
Fluid Capacities ............114
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ................114
FogLights .............31,92
FoldingRearSeat ...........26
FoldingRearSeat(Sedan) ......26
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Hill Descent Control Indicator . .92
InstrumentCluster ........30
LowFuel ..............87
SeatBeltReminder ........91
Security Alarm...........92
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPMS) ...............88
Transmission Warning .......90
TurnSignal ..........30,31
Locks Liftgate, Tailgate ..........10
Lubrication, Body ...........116
Lumbar Support ............26
Maintenance Free Battery ......116
Maintenance,General ........116
MaintenanceProcedures.......116
Maintenance Record .........120
MaintenanceSchedule........116
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)................91
Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection .......115
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .......116
MediaCenterRadio........49,52
MOPAR Accessories .........129
Multi-Function Control Lever .....30
Navigation ................61
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS) .................61
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume . . .61
New Vehicle Break-In Period .....29
OilChangeIndicator..........92
Oil,Engine ........... 114, 116
Capacity ..............114
Change Interval .........116
Checking .............116
Disposal ..............116
Filter ............ 114, 116
Filter Disposal ..........116
Materials Added To .......116
Recommendation .....114, 116
Viscosity .............116
Oil Filter, Selection ..........116
Oil Pressure Light ...........87 Outlet
Power ................82
Overheating, Engine ..........93
PaintCare...............116
Panic Alarm ...............10
Passing Light ..............31
Phone (Pairing) .............70
Phone (Uconnect) ...........70
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .............123
Power Inverter ...............81
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ...............82
Sunroof ...............40
Power Seats Down.................24
Forward ...............24
Rearward ..............24
Tilt ..................24
Up ..................24
Power Steering Fluid .........115
Power Transfer Unit ..........115
Preparation For Jacking ........95
Programmable Electronic Features . .76
Radio Presets ........45,47,50,55
RadioOperation.....45,47,50,55
R
earCamera ..............37
Rear ParkSense System ........37
Rear Seat, Folding ...........26
Rear Wiper/Washer ...........34
Refrigerant ...............116
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ...........12
Disarm The Alarm .........12
Lock The Doors ...........10
Panic Alarm ............10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . .10
Unlock The Doors .........10
Remote Starting How To Use Remote Start .....11
KeyFob ...............11
Remote Starting System .....11
Remote Starting System ........11
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