Maintenance Chart
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page
for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By OilChange 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.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•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
Mileage: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
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
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
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends,
and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 507
About Your Brakes........................ .364
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .139
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............466
Additives, Fuel ........................... .402
Adjust Down ................................ .109
Forward .............................. .108
Rearward ............................. .108
Up.................................. .109
AirBag ..................................48 Air Bag Operation .........................50
Air Bag Warning Light ...................51, 64
Driver Knee Air Bag .......................58
Enhanced Accident Response ..............63, 445
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................445
FrontAirBag ............................51
If A Deployment Occurs ....................62
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................57
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............65
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light .............65
Side Air Bags ............................58
Transporting Pets .........................81
Air Bag Light ....................... .64, 83, 248
Air Bag Maintenance .........................65
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......457Air Conditioner Maintenance
..................458
Air Conditioning Filter ...................320, 459
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............319, 321
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............458, 459
Air Conditioning System ..................318, 458
Air Filter ............................... .457
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .384
Alarm Arm The System ..........................14
Disarm The System ........................15
Rearming The System ......................14
Tamper Alert ............................16
Vehicle Security Alarm .....................14
Alarm, Panic ...............................19
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................... .250
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ..................... .356
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................6
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................466, 500
Disposal .............................. .468
Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS) .................365
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................262
Appearance Care .......................... .472
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .367
Auto Down Power Windows ...................33
Automatic Door Locks ........................26
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Automatic Headlights...................... .123
Automatic High Beams ..................... .124
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........318
Automatic Transaxle ....................... .347
Automatic Transmission ..................348, 472
Adding Fluid ....................... .472, 503
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................472
Fluid Change .......................... .472
Fluid Level Check .....................470, 471
Fluid Type ......................... .470, 503
Special Additives ........................ .471
Autostick ............................... .354
Auto Unlock, Doors .........................26
Auto Up Power Windows .....................33
Axle Lubrication .......................... .503
Battery .............................. .251, 458
Charging System Light ....................251
Key Fob Battery Replacement .................19
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................19
Remote Battery Replacement .................19
Belts, Seat .................................83
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................462
B-Pillar Location .......................... .379
Brake Assist System ........................ .366Brake Control System, Electronic
................364
Brake Fluid .............................. .503
Brake System ......................... .364, 469
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .364
Fluid Check ........................ .469, 503
Master Cylinder ........................ .469
Warning Light .......................... .249
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................348
Brightness, Interior Lights ....................129
Bulb Replacement ....................488, 490, 494
Bulbs, Light ........................ .85, 488, 494
Camera, Rear ............................ .208
Capacities,
Fluid .......................... .500
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .406
Oil (Engine) ..................... .449, 450, 456
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................467
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................82, 403
Cargo Area Features ....................... .236
Cargo Compartment ....................... .236
Car Washes .............................. .472
Certification Label ......................... .409
Chains, Tire ............................. .392
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .425
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INDEX 521
Deck Lid, Emergency Release...................35
Deck Lid, Power Release ......................34
Defroster, Rear Window ..................... .240
Defroster, Windshield ........................83
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................451
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ....................127
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................... .454
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................442
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................468
Do Not Disturb ........................... .339
Door Ajar ............................... .255
Door Ajar Light ........................... .255
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......26
Door Locks .......................... .18, 23
KeyFob ............................ .23, 25
Key Fob Emergency Key ..................19, 26
Manual Door Locks ........................23
Power Door Locks ........................25
Remote ................................23
Remote Keyless Entry ....................23, 25
Door Locks, Automatic .......................26
Door Opener, Garage ....................... .213Driver Information Display (DID)
Messages ............................. .274
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .......................111
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .357
E-85 Fuel ............................... .403
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .227
Electric Parking Brake ...................... .359
Electric Rear Window Defrost ..................240
Electric Remote Mirrors ..................... .100
Electronic Brake Control System ................364
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................365
Traction Control System ....................369
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......136, 139
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............369
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........252
Electr
onic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .......208
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .....271
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup
Menu ................................ .271
EVIC Display .......................... .271
Emergency Deck Lid Release ...................35
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INDEX 523
Maintenance........................... .405
Replacement Parts ....................... .405
Starting .............................. .405
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .345
Floor Console ............................ .232
Fluid, Brake ............................. .503
Fluid Capacities ........................... .500
Fluid Leaks ...............................85
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .469
Engine Oil ............................ .454
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............501
Fog Lights ........................... .125, 495
Fog Light Service .......................... .495
Folding Rear Seat ..........................116
Forward Collision Warning ....................159
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .438
Front Position Light ........................ .494
Fuel ................................... .400
Additives ............................. .402
Clean Air ............................. .400
Ethanol ........................... .400, 403
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .406
Gasoline .............................. .400
Light ................................ .261Materials Added
........................ .402
Methanol ............................. .400
Octane Rating ....................... .400, 501
Requirements .......................... .400
Specifications .......................... .501
Tank Capacity .......................... .500
Fuel, Flexible ............................. .403
Fuses .................................. .476
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............213, 218
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .....................406
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .400
Gasoline,
Reformulated ..................... .400
Gear Ranges ............................. .350
Glass Cleaning ........................... .475
GVWR ................................. .409
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
Or Shallow Standing Water .................357
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .414
Headlights Automatic ............................ .123
Bulb Replacement ....................... .490
Cleaning .............................. .475
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INDEX 525
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry).....19
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......19
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry .................17
Key-In Reminder ............................11
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..........................28
Enter The Trunk ....................... .18, 28
KeyFob................................28
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors .................18, 28
Passive Entry ............................28
Passive Entry Programming ..................28
Remote Control ..........................28
Unlock From The Driver’s Side .............17, 28
Unlock From The Passenger Side ............17, 28
Keyless Entry System ........................17
Keyless Go .................................9
Keys .....................................9
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................126
Lane Change Assist ........................ .127
LaneSense ............................... .163
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..........................39
Latches ..................................85
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .400
Leaks, Fluid ...............................85
Life Of Tires ............................. .391Light Bulbs
........................ .85, 488, 494
Light Replacement ..................... .488, 494
Lights ............................ .85, 122, 488
AirBag ......................... .64, 83, 248
Automatic Headlights .....................123
Battery Saver .......................... .130
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .371
Brake Warning ......................... .249
Bulb Replacement .....................490, 494
Cruise ......................... .267, 268, 269
Daytime Running ....................... .125
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ..............126, 127
Engine Temperature Warning ................251
Exterior ............................ .85, 494
Fog .............................. .125, 495
Front Replacement ....................... .494
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................414
Headlights ......................... .122,
490
Headlights On Reminder ...................125
Headlights On With Wipers .................123
Headlight Switch ........................ .122
High Beam ............................ .127
High Beam/Low Beam Select ................127
Illuminated Entry .........................16
Instrument Cluster ...................... .12210
INDEX 527
Intensity Control........................ .129
Interior ............................... .128
License ............................... .499
Lights On Reminder ..................... .125
Low Fuel ............................. .261
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........256
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ............130
Park ............................. .265, 266
Passing ............................... .127
Reading ........................... .127, 211
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .247
Security Alarm ......................... .250
Service ............................... .490
Side Marker ........................ .492, 494
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........259, 394
Traction Control ........................ .371
Turn Signal ....................85, 126, 267, 492
Vanity Mirror .......................... .100
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .251, 267
Loading Vehicle ........................... .409
Tires................................. .379
Locks ....................................23
Automatic Door ..........................26
Auto Unlock .............................26
Child Protection ..........................26 Door
..................................23
Power Door .............................25
Low Tire Pressure System .....................394
Lubrication, Body ......................... .462
Lug Nuts ............................... .415
Maintenance Free Battery .....................458
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .454
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .506
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .256, 452
Manual, Service ........................... .516
Marker Lights, Side ........................ .492
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................... .469
Memory
Feature (Memory Seat) ................117
Memory Seat ..............................117
Memory Seats And Radio .....................117
Methanol ............................... .400
Mirrors ..................................93
Electric Powered ........................ .100
Electric Remote ......................... .100
Exterior Folding ..........................99
Heated ............................... .100
Outside ................................98
Rearview ...............................93
Vanity ............................... .100
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................6
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Monitor, Tire Pressure System..................394
MOPAR Parts ......................... .453, 515
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .400
Multi-Function Control Lever ..................126
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................81
Occupant Restraints .........................36
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............400, 501
Oil, Engine ........................... .454, 501
Capacity .............................. .500
Change Interval ........................ .455
Checking ............................. .454
Dipstick .............................. .454
Disposal .............................. .457
Filter ............................. .457, 501
Filter Disposal .......................... .457
Identification Logo ...................... .455
Materials Added To ...................... .457
Pressure Warning Light ....................252
Recommendation .....................455, 500
Synthetic ............................. .456
Viscosity .......................... .456, 500
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .457
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .457Oil Pressure Light
......................... .252
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................451
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ...............213
Operating Precautions ...................... .451
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................98
Overhead Console ......................... .210
Overheating, Engine ....................... .414
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,516
Paint Care ............................... .472
Panic Alarm ...............................19
Parking Brake ............................ .359
ParkSense System, Rear .................. .168, 175
Passing
Light ............................ .127
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .322
Pets .....................................81
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........380
Power Brakes ............................... .364
Deck Lid Release .........................34
Door Locks ..............................25
Mirrors ............................... .100
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .........227, 229
Sunroof ........................... .220, 223
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INDEX 529