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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
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
Years123456789101112131415
Or Kilometers
16,000
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Replace the timing belt
(1.4L Turbo Engine).•
Recommend replacement
•Mandatory service
(#) The engine air cleaner should be inspected at every oil
change if used in dusty areas.
(*) The oil and oil filter replacement must be carried out
when indicated by a warning light or message on the
instrument panel, or in any case should not exceed 1 year
or 10,000 miles (16,000 km).(**) The spark plug change is distance based only, yearly
intervals do not apply. The following are essential to
ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to
the engine:
•Only use spark plugs of the same make and type
which are specially certified for such engines (refer to
“Engine Information” in “Technical Data” for further
information).
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after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil
level before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will
give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground, and
approximately five minutes after a fully warmed engine
is shut off, will improve the accuracy of the oil level
readings. Maintain the oil level between the range mark-
ings on the dipstick. The safe range is indicated by a
crosshatch zone. Adding 1 quart (0.9 Liters) of oil when
the reading is at the low end of the indicated range will
result in the oil level at the full end of the indicator range.
CAUTION!
Do not overfill the engine with oil. Overfilling the
engine with oil will cause oil aeration, which can
lead to loss of oil pressure and an increase in oil
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CAUTION!(Continued)
temperature. This loss of oil pressure and increased
oil temperature could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa-
tion.
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.
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The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in this section.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its
performance may be impaired by supplemental addi-
tives.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to theenvironment. Contact your authorized dealer, service
station or governmental agency for advice on how and
where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in
your area.
Engine Oil Filter
The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter
at every engine oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type dispos-
able oil filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The
quality of replacement filters varies considerably. Only
high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient
service. MOPAR engine oil filters are high quality oil
filters and are recommended.
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exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
WARNING!
•Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious
and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing
CO, refer to “Safety Tips/Exhaust Gas” in the
“Safety” section for further information.
•A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park
over materials that can burn. Such materials might
be grass or leaves coming into contact with your
exhaust system. Do not park or operate your ve-
hicle in areas where your exhaust system can con-
tact anything that can burn.
CAUTION!
•The catalytic converter requires the use of un-
leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the
effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control
device and may seriously reduce engine perfor-
mance and cause serious damage to the engine.
•Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
In the event of engine malfunction, particularly
involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of
performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and
vehicle.
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KeyFob...............................54
Remote...............................54
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................54
Driver Information Display (DID)
Instrument Cluster......................221
Oil Change............................221
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.......................67
Driving................................411
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)........166
Electric Park Brake........................327
Electric Parking Brake......................327
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..............245
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........351
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...........240, 250
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........193
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......386
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). . . .216Emergency, In Case Of
Hazard Warning Flasher..................435
Jacking...........................483, 565
Jump Starting..........................499
Overheating...........................506
Tow Hooks............................516
Towing..............................514
Emission Control System Maintenance..........522
Engine
Air Cleaner...........................539
Break-In Recommendations................326
Checking Oil Level......................535
Compartment..........................533
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................601
Cooling..............................547
Exhaust Gas Caution.................313, 405
Fails To Start..........................322
Flooded, Starting.......................322
Fuel Requirements......................400
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Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................553
Methanol...............................402
Mirrors
Heated...............................87
Outside...............................85
Rearview..........................83, 435
Vanity...............................106
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................389
MTBE/ETBE............................402
New Vehicle Break-In Period.................326
Occupant Restraints.......................258
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............400, 601
Oil, Engine..........................535, 601
Capacity.............................600
Change Interval........................536
Checking.............................535Disposal..............................538
Filter.............................538, 601
Filter Disposal.........................538
Materials Added To......................538
Pressure Warning Light...................190
Recommendation....................537, 600
Viscosity..........................537, 600
Oil Filter, Change.........................538
Oil Filter, Selection........................538
Oil Pressure Light.........................190
Onboard Diagnostic System..................215
Operating Precautions......................215
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors....................85
Overheating, Engine.......................506
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)...........5,16
Paint Care..............................558
Parking Brake............................327
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