oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding one quart 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.
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.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only rec-
ommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the
requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has been
certified by the American Petroleum In-
stitute (API). The manufacturer only rec-
ommends API Certified engine oils.
This symbol certifies 0W-20, 5W-20, 0W-
30, 5W-30 and 10W-30 engine oils.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.6L Engine
MOPAR SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to FCA Material
Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil, Shell Helix or equiva-
lent is recommended for all operating temperatures. This
engine oil improves low temperature starting and vehicle
fuel economy.
464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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, and E85 fuel usage will influence
when the “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).
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
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), 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 the oil indicator system turns on.
• 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.
500 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
About Your Brakes........................ .359
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............473
Adding Fuel ............................. .404
Adding Washer Fluid ........................471
Additives, Fuel ............................401
Adjust Forward ...............................142
Rearward ............................. .142
AirBag ..................................60 Air Bag Operation .........................62
Air Bag Warning Light .....................59
Driver Knee Air Bag .......................63
Enhanced Accident Response ..............69, 454
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................455
If A Deployment Occurs ....................68
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................63
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............69
Side Air Bags ............................64
Transporting Pets .........................91
Air Bag Light ........................59, 93, 242
Air Bag Maintenance .........................69
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......466
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................468
Air Conditioning .......................... .323
Air Conditioning Controls ....................323 Air Conditioning Filter
...................337, 469
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...............336
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ...............327, 334
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............468, 469
Air Conditioning System ...............323, 329, 468
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ...........323
Air Pressure, Tires ..........................380
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....................13, 247
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................6
Antenna, Satellite Radio ..................... .293
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................473, 495
Disposal ...............................475
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................360
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................249
Appearance Car
e .......................... .479
Ashtray .................................214
Assistance Towing ..........................123
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .362
Auto Down Power Windows ...................31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ...................102
Automatic Door Locks .....................28, 29
Automatic Headlights .......................173
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........329
Automatic Transmission ...............344, 478, 479
Adding Fluid .......................... .479
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Fluid And Filter Changes...................479
Fluid Change .......................... .479
Fluid Level Check ........................479
Fluid Type ..........................478, 498
Gear Ranges ............................348
Special Additives ........................ .478
Torque Converter ........................353
Auto Up Power Windows .....................31
Battery ...............................244, 468
Charging System Light ....................244
Jump Starting .......................... .448
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................21
Saving Feature (Protection) ..................177
Belts, Seat .................................93
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................470
B-Pillar Location .......................... .374
Brake Assist System ........................ .361
Brake Control System, Electronic ................359
Brake Fluid ...............................498
Brake System ..........................359, 476
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .359
Fluid Check ............................477
Parking ...............................357
Warning Light .......................... .243Brake/Transmission Interlock
..................346
Bulb Replacement ..........................492
Bulbs, Light ............................95, 491
Calibration, Compass ........................267
Camera, Rear ............................ .192
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .495
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .404
Power Steering ..........................356
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................475
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................93, 402
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ........................ .225
Car go
(Vehicle Loading) ..................... .219
Car Washes ...............................480
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............494
Certification Label ..........................406
Chains, Tire ............................. .388
Changing A Flat Tire ........................433
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .370
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .461
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................92
Checks, Safety .............................92
Child Restraint .............................71
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INDEX 513
Child RestraintsBooster Seats ............................75
Child Restraints ..........................71
Child Seat Installation ...................85, 87
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........84
Infants And Child Restraints .................73
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ..............81
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........77
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........74
Seating Positions ..........................76
Using The Top Tether Anchorage ..............90
Child Safety Locks ..........................36
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .399
Climate Control ............................323
Clock ............................... .276, 284
Coat Hook ...............................218
Coin Holder ............................. .219
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .343
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................322
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .384
Compass .................................267
Compass Calibration ........................267
Compass Variance ..........................268
Computer, Trip/Travel .......................265 Connector
UCI ..................................295
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ...........295
Conserving Fuel .......................... .264
Console .................................219
Console, Floor ............................ .219
Console, Overhead ........................ .193
Console, Removable ........................ .222
Contract, Service .......................... .508
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............475
Cooling System ............................472
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................473
Coolant Capacity ........................ .495
Coolant Level ........................472, 475
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................475
Drain, Flush,
And Refill ....................473
Inspection ............................. .475
Points To Remember ..................... .476
Pressure Cap ............................475
Radiator Cap .......................... .475
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......473, 495, 496
Corrosion Protection ........................479
Cruise Light ............................. .258
Cupholders ...........................211,484
514 INDEX
Lap/Shoulder Belts..........................44
Latches ..................................96
Hood .................................170
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .399
Leaks, Fluid ...............................96
Life Of Tires ............................. .387
Liftgate ..................................38
Light Bulbs ................................95
Lights ............................... .95, 172
AirBag ......................... .59, 93, 242
Automatic Headlights .....................173
Back-Up ...............................493
Battery Saver .......................... .177
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .366
Brake Warning ..........................243
Bulb Replacement .....................491, 492
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .494
Cruise ............................... .258
Daytime Running ........................174
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ..................174
Exterior ................................95
Fog ...............................174, 493
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................422
Headlights ............................ .492
Headlights On Reminder ...................174 High Beam/Low Beam Select
................176
Illuminated Entry .........................15
Interior ............................... .174
License ............................... .494
Lights On Reminder ..................... .174
Low Fuel ............................. .251
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........252
Park ............................. .256, 493
Passing ............................... .177
Reading ...............................194
Rear Servicing .......................... .493
Rear Tail Lamps ........................ .493
Seat Belt
Reminder .......................242
Security Alarm ..........................247
Service ............................ .491, 492
Side Marker ............................493
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .............254
Traction Control ........................ .366
Turn Signal .......................95, 256, 493
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .......256
Loading Vehicle .....................219, 406, 408
Capacities ............................. .408
Tires................................. .374
Load Leveling System .......................225
Locks ....................................26
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INDEX 519
Door..................................26
Lubrication, Body ..........................470
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ....................225
Lug Nuts ............................... .431
Maintenance Free Battery .....................468
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .463
Maintenance Schedule .......................500
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .252, 461
Manual, Service ............................510
Map/Reading Lights ........................194
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ................167
Memory Seat ..........................104, 167
Methanol ............................... .399
Mini-Trip Computer ........................ .265
Mirrors ................................. .102
Automatic Dimming ..................... .102
Electric Remote ..........................104
Exterior Folding ........................ .103
Heated ............................... .104
Memory ...............................167
Outside ...............................103
Rearview ............................. .102
Vanity ............................... .105Mode
Fuel Saver ............................ .264
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................391
MOPAR Parts ..........................462, 509
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .399
Multi-Function Control Lever ..................176
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................92
Occupant Restraints .........................41
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................399
Oil, Engine ............................463, 496
Capacity ...............................495
Change Interval ........................ .464
Checking ............................. .463
Disposal ...............................465
Filter ............................. .465,496
Filter
Disposal .......................... .465
Identification Logo .......................464
Materials Added To .......................465
Pressure Warning Light ....................246
Recommendation .....................464, 495
Synthetic ............................. .465
Viscosity .......................... .464, 495
520 INDEX