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the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the ex-
haust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication
or oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.
Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision
if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn web-
bing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat belt or
retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The Air Bag Warning Lightwill turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is first
placed in the ON/RUN position. If the light is either not
on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,
have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as
soon as possible. This light will illuminate with a single
chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light has
been detected, it will stay on until the fault is cleared. If
the light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving, have an authorized dealer service the vehicle
immediately. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” for further
information.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or
impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
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WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you
have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If you
have any doubt about your ability to perform a service
job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain therequiredmaintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed your
vehicle.
Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed
“Maintenance Schedule”, there are other components
which may require servicing or replacement in the future.
CAUTION!
• Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or perform
repairs and service when necessary could result in
more costly repairs, damage to other components or
negatively impact vehicle performance. Immediately
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CAUTION! (Continued)
have potential malfunctions examined by an autho-
rized dealer or qualified repair center.
• Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, or air conditioning. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a
flush is needed because of component malfunction,
use only the specified fluid for the flushing proce-
dure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level — 3.6L Engine
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be
maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as once a month. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain the
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oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of oil when the reading
is at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Checking Oil Level — 5.7L and 6.4L Engine
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be
maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain the
oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of
oil when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range
will result in an oil level at the top of the “SAFE” range on
these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil — 3.6L and 5.7L Engine
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.
Change Engine Oil — 6.4L Engine
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or six months, which-
ever occurs first.
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Engine.............................. .412, 413
Air Cleaner ............................ .422
Block Heater ........................... .303
Break-In Recommendations ..................69
Checking Oil Level ....................417, 418
Compartment .....................411, 412, 413
Compartment Identification .................411
Coolant (Antifreeze) .............430, 462, 464, 465
Cooling .............................. .430
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................71, 368
Fails To Start ........................... .302
Flooded, Starting ........................ .302
Fuel Requirements ....................... .363
Jump Starting ....................399, 400, 401
Oil ..................417, 460, 461, 462, 464, 465
Oil Change Interval ...................... .418
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .420
Oil Filter .............................. .422
Oil Selection .....................419, 460, 461
Oil Synthetic ........................... .422
Overheating ........................... .382
Starting .............................. .299
Engine Oil Viscosity .....................419, 420
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................419
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........52, 408Entry System, Illuminated
.....................16
Ethanol ................................. .365
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................71, 368
Exhaust System ........................ .71, 428
Exterior Folding Mirrors ......................85
Exterior Lighting .......................... .104
Exterior Lights .............................74
Filler Location Fuel ........................ .368
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .422
Air Conditioning .....................278, 426
Engine Oil ...................422,
462, 464, 465
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .422
Flashers ................................ .382
Hazard Warning ........................ .382
Turn Signal ...................... .74, 108, 194
Flash-To-Pass ............................ .109
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .302
Fluid, Brake .................462, 463, 464, 465, 466
Fluid Capacities ....................... .460, 461
Fluid Leaks ...............................74
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ....................437
Brake ................................ .435
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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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