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 E-85 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).
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, power steering, and transmission (4-
speed only) and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
478 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Cargo Load Floor......................... .210
Cargo Management System ...................210
Rollaway Tonneau Cover ...................212
Tri-Fold Load Floor ...................... .210
Cargo Tie-Downs ...........................211
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ..................210, 387
Car Washes .............................. .455
Certification Label ......................... .388
Chains, Tire ............................. .371
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .407
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .354
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .432
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................81
Checks, Safety .............................81
Child Restraint .............................59
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................66
Child Restraints ..........................59
Child Seat Installation ......................76
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........74
Infants And Child Restraints .................62
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ..............70
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........68
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........63
Using The Top Tether Anchorage ..............78Child Safety Locks
..........................25
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .380
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .456
Coin Holder ............................. .206
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .327
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................297
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .367
Computer, Trip/Travel ...................... .247
Connector UCI ................................. .295
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ...........295
Conserving Fuel .......................... .245
Console, Floor ............................ .206
Console, Overhead ........................ .188
Contract, Service .......................... .486
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............447
Cooling
System........................... .445
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................446
Coolant Capacity ........................ .472
Coolant Level ....................... .445, 448
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................448
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................445
Inspection ............................. .448
Points To Remember ..................... .449
492 INDEX
Exterior................................84
Fog .............................. .170, 468
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................404
Headlights ......................... .168, 467
Headlights On Reminder ...................170
Headlights On With Wipers ..............169, 175
Headlight Switch ........................ .168
High Beam ......................... .171, 467
High Beam/Low Beam Select ................171
Illuminated Entry .........................15
Instrument Cluster ...................... .168
Interior ............................... .172
License ............................... .471
Lights On Reminder ..................... .170
Low Fuel ............................. .238
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........233
Map Reading .......................... .172
Park ............................. .240, 467
Passing ............................... .172
Reading .............................. .172
Rear Servicing .......................... .469
Rear Tail Lamps ........................ .469
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .225
Security Alarm ......................... .228
Service ............................ .465, 467Side Marker
........................... .467
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........235, 374
Traction Control ........................ .351
Turn Signal ................84, 171, 241, 467, 469
Vanity Mirror ............................93
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .228, 241
Load Floor, Cargo ......................... .210
Loading Vehicle ....................... .387, 389
Capacities ............................. .389
Tires................................. .358
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .248
Battery
Saver On ........................ .248
Electrical Load Reduction ...................248
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................248
Locks ....................................22
Automatic Door ..........................24
Auto Unlock .............................24
Child Protection ..........................25
Door ..................................22
Power Door .............................23
Low Tire Pressure System .....................374
Lubrication, Body ......................... .441
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ....................216
498 INDEX
Lug Nuts............................... .405
Maintenance Free Battery .....................437
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .434
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .233, 432
Manual, Service ........................... .488
Manual Transaxle Fluid Level Check ....................... .454
Lubricant Selection ...................... .454
Map/Reading Lights ....................... .172
Marker Lights, Side ........................ .467
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................450
Methanol ............................... .381
Mini-Trip Computer ........................ .247
Mirrors .............................. .89, 189
Automatic Dimming .......................89
Electric Powered ..........................90
Electric Remote ...........................90
Exterior Folding ..........................92
Heated .................................92
Outside ................................90
Rearview ...............................89
Vanity .................................93
Mode Fuel Saver ............................ .245Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle
................6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................374
MOPAR Parts ......................... .433, 487
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .381
Multi-Function Control Lever ..................171
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................80
Occupant Restraints .........................34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............380, 473
Oil Change Indicator ....................... .244
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...................244
Oil, Engine ........................... .434, 473
Capacity .............................. .472
Change Interval ..................... .244, 435
Checking ............................. .434
Dipstick .............................. .434
Disposal .............................. .436
Filter ............................. .437,
473
Filter Disposal .......................... .436
Identification Logo ...................... .435
Materials Added To ...................... .436
Pressure Warning Light ....................230
Recommendation .....................435, 472
Synthetic ............................. .436
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