MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 3.6L
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, and E85 fuel usage will influence
when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message
is displayed. 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).
The message “Oil Change Required” will be displayed in
the instrument cluster 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 byreferring to the steps described under “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 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.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed.
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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.Maintenance Chart — 3.6L And 5.7L
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the maintenance chart 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 your next scheduled
service
• 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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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. Refer to
the steps described under “Instrument Cluster Display” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor-
mation.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance
Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for further information.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if re-
quired.
Once A Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
• Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering, and add as needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation. At Each Oil Change
•
Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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About Your Brakes..................... .322, 324
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .120
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............431
Adding Fuel ............................. .368
Adding Washer Fluid ....................... .428
Additives, Fuel ........................... .366
Adjust Down .................................95
Forward ............................ .94, 97
Rearward ........................... .94, 97
Up....................................95
AirBag ..................................44 Advance Front Air Bag .....................44
Air Bag Operation .........................46
Air Bag Warning Light .....................43
Enhanced Accident Response ..............52, 408
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................408
FrontAirBag ............................44
If A Deployment Occurs ....................51
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................47
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............53
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light .............44
Side Air Bags ............................47
Transporting Pets .........................68
Air Bag Light ....................... .43, 72, 175Air Bag Maintenance
.........................53
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......422
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................424
Air Conditioning .......................... .269
Air Conditioning Controls ....................269
Air Conditioning Filter ...................278, 426
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............277, 279
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............424, 425
Air Conditioning System ...............269, 276, 424
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .346
Alarm Arm The System ..........................14
Disarm The System ........................15
Alarm, Panic ...............................18
Alarm (Security Alarm) ................14, 178, 183
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................14
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ...................318, 438
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................6
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .............431,
460, 461
Disposal .............................. .433
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................325
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................189
Appearance Care .......................... .439
Arming System (Security Alarm) ................14
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .327
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Cargo (Vehicle Loading)..................... .370
Car Washes .............................. .439
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............459
Certification Label ......................... .370
Chains, Tire ............................. .354
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .392
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .336
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .415
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................70
Checks, Safety .............................70
Child Restraint .............................54
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................57
Child Restraints ..........................54
Child Seat Installation ......................65
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........63
Infants And Child Restraints .................56
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........59
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........56
Seating Positions ..........................58
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .365
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .440
Climate Control ........................... .268
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .302Compact Spare Tire
........................ .350
Console, Overhead ........................ .149
Contract, Service .......................... .482
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............432
Cooling System ........................... .430
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................431
Coolant Capacity .....................460, 461
Coolant Level ....................... .430, 433
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................433
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................431
Inspection ............................. .433
Points To Remember ..................... .434
Pressure Cap ........................... .432
Radiator Cap .......................... .432
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifr
eeze)............431, 460, 461, 462, 464, 465
Corrosion Protection ....................... .439
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................120
Cruise Light ....................194, 195, 197, 198
Cupholders .......................... .163, 444
Customer Assistance ....................... .480
Customer Programmable Features ...........212, 213
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ..............111
Daytime Running Lights .....................107
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Park................................. .193
Passing ............................... .109
Reading ........................... .109, 149
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .175
Security Alarm ......................... .178
Service ............................ .455, 457
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........187, 357
Traction Control ........................ .333
Turn Signal ...................... .74, 108, 194
Vanity Mirror ............................86
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .178, 194
Loading Vehicle ....................... .370, 371
Capacities ............................. .371
Tires................................. .340
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .208
Battery Saver On ........................ .208
Electrical Load Reduction ...................208
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................208
Locks ....................................23
Automatic Door ..........................24
Auto Unlock .............................24
Door ..................................23
Power Door .............................24
Low Tire Pressure System .....................357 Lubrication, Body
......................... .427
Lug Nuts ............................... .391
Maintenance Free Battery .....................423
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .417
Maintenance Schedule ..........468, 469, 470, 473, 475
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .183, 415
Manual Backward ........................... .97, 98
Forward ............................ .97, 98
Rearward ...............................97
Tilt ...................................98
Manual Park Release ....................... .404
Manual, Service ........................... .483
Manual Transmission .................304, 436, 438
Fluid Level Check .....................436,
438
Map/Reading Lights .....................109, 149
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................435
Methanol ............................... .365
Mirrors ..................................79
Electric Remote ...........................85
Exterior Folding ..........................85
Heated .................................86
Outside ............................. .84, 85
Rearview ...............................79
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Vanity.................................86
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................357
Mopar Parts .......................... .416, 483
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .365
Multi-Function Control Lever ..................108
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................69
Occupant Restraints .........................32
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .......363, 462, 464, 465
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...................201
Oil, Engine .....................417, 462, 464, 465
Capacity .......................... .460, 461
Change Interval ........................ .418
Checking .......................... .417, 418
Dipstick ........................... .417, 418
Disposal .............................. .422
Filter ...................... .422, 462, 464, 465
Filter Disposal .......................... .422
Identification Logo ...................... .419
Materials Added To ...................... .420
Pressure Warning Light ....................179
Recommendation ..................419, 460, 461
Synthetic ............................. .422Viscosity
.....................419, 420, 460, 461
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .422
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .422
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .179
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................414
Operating Precautions ...................... .414
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................84
Overhead Console ......................... .149
Overheating, Engine ....................... .382
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,483
Paint Care ............................... .439
Panic Alarm ...............................18
Parking Brake ............................ .322
ParkSense
System, Rear ..................... .140
Passenger Seat Easy Entry ..............................98
Passing Light ............................ .109
Performance ............................. .203
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .280
Pets .....................................68
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........340, 341
Power Brakes ............................... .324
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INDEX 495
Deck Lid Release.........................30
Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................449
Door Locks ..............................24
Mirrors ................................85
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............159
Seats ..................................94
Steering .............................. .321
Sunroof .............................. .157
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .............115
Windows ...............................29
Power Seats Down .................................95
Forward ................................94
Power Lumbar ...........................95
Rearward ...............................94
Tilt ...................................95
Up....................................95
Power Steering Fluid ...........462, 463, 464, 465, 466
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................40
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .394
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................40
Programmable Electronic Features ...............213
Programmable Features ...................212, 213 Radial Ply Tires
........................... .347
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............432
Radio Frequency General Information .............11,13,20,22,29
Radio Operation .......................... .267
Radio Remote Controls ..................... .266
Radio (Sound Systems) .......................211
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................113
Rear Camera ............................. .147
Rear Cupholder ........................... .164
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .140
Rear Seat, Folding ......................... .101
Rear Window Defroster ..................... .166
Rear Window Features ...................... .166
Recreational Towing ........................ .380
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .365
Refrigerant .............................. .425
Release, Hood ............................ .102
Reminder, Lights On ....................... .107
Reminder
, Seat Belt ..........................34
Remote Control Starting System ...........................20
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ..........................14
Lock The Doors ..........................17
496 INDEX