Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
“Check fuel cap” message will be displayed in the instru-
ment cluster display. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display”
in ”Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information. Tighten the gas cap until aclickingsound is
heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly
tightened.
Push the odometer reset button to turn the message off. If
the problem persists, the message will appear the next time
the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will turn
on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL light
off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an
inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on
when the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is
ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not ready
for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which you
can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your
vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the follow-
ing:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the “Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)” symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
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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, extended engine idle time,
extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures 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 “Oil Change Reset”
in “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), 350 hours of engine
run time or twelve months, 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 predominantly at idle, or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
318 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Brake Assist System........................ .195
Brake Fluid .............................. .316
Brake, Parking ............................ .192
Brake System ......................... .194, 293
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .194
Fluid Check ........................ .293, 316
Master Cylinder ........................ .293
Parking .............................. .192
Warning Light .......................... .135
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................182
Bulb Replacement ...................... .307, 308
Bulbs, Light ........................... .71, 307
Camera, Rear ............................ .103
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .313
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .229
Oil (Engine) ........................ .275, 281
Power Steering ......................... .191
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................291
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................68, 229
Cargo Tie-Downs .......................... .109
Car Washes .............................. .296
Cellular Phone ........................... .160
Certification Label ......................... .230Chains, Tire
............................. .219
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .202
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .277
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................67
Checks, Safety .............................67
Child Restraint .............................48
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................52
Child Restraints ..........................48
Child Seat Installation ......................61
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........58
Infants And Child Restraints .................50
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ..............56
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........54
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........51
Seating Positions ..........................
53
Cigar Lighter ............................ .106
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .226
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .297
Climate Control ........................... .161
Manual ............................... .161
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .178
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .214
Contract, Service .......................... .32610
INDEX 331
Ignition Key Removal........................11
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................13
Inside Rearview Mirror .......................75
Instrument Cluster ................118,119, 130, 144
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display ..................120
Instrument Panel And Controls .................117
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................300
Interior Appearance Care .....................298
Introduction ................................4
iPod Control ............................. .159
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .159
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .................159
Jump Starting ............................ .263
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....16
Key-In Reminder ............................12
Key, Replacement ...........................13
Keys ....................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................13
Lane Change Assist ..........................89
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..........................28
Latches ..................................71 Lead Free Gasoline
........................ .226
Leaks, Fluid ...............................71
Life Of Tires ............................. .218
Light Bulbs ........................... .71, 307
Lights ................................ .71, 87
AirBag ............................ .68, 132
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .198
Brake Warning ......................... .135
Bulb Replacement ....................... .308
Cruise ............................... .145
Engine Temperature Warning ................130
Exterior ................................71
Fog ................................. .143
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................244
Low Fuel ............................. .137
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........142
Park .............................. .88, 145
Passing ................................88
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .132
Service ............................... .308
T
ire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .............139
Traction Control ........................ .198
Turn Signal ......................... .71, 144
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .130, 144
Loading Vehicle ....................... .230, 232
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Capacities............................. .232
Tires................................. .206
Locks ....................................17
Door ..................................17
Lubrication, Body ......................... .285
Lug Nuts ............................... .245
Maintenance Free Battery .....................282
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .279
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .318
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .142, 277
Manual, Service ........................... .327
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................293
Methanol ............................... .226
Mirrors ..................................75
Electric Powered ..........................77
Electric Remote ...........................77
Exterior Folding ..........................76
Outside ................................75
Rearview ...............................75
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................222
MOPAR Parts ......................... .278, 327
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .226Multi-Function Control Lever
...................87
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................66
Occupant Restraints .........................26
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............226, 314
Oil Change Indicator ....................... .127
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...................127
Oil, Engine ........................... .279, 314
Capacity .............................. .313
Change Interval ........................ .280
Checking ............................. .279
Dipstick .............................. .279
Disposal .............................. .281
Filter ............................. .282, 314
Filter Disposal .......................... .281
Identification Logo ...................... .280
Materials Added To ...................... .281
Pr
essure Warning Light ....................133
Recommendation .....................280, 313
Synthetic ............................. .281
Viscosity .......................... .281, 313
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .282
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .282
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .133
336 INDEX
Automatic Transmission....................178
Cold Weather .......................... .178
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .179
Steering Power ............................... .191
Tilt Column .............................95
Wheel, Tilt ..............................95
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................159
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .159
Storage ................................. .307
Storage, Vehicle ....................... .166, 307
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .307
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ...........38
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .281
Telescoping Steering Column ...................95
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ..................... .109
Tilt Steering Column .........................95
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........206, 207
Tire Markings ............................ .200
Tires.......................... .71, 209, 214, 220
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .218
Air Pressure ........................... .209
Chains ............................... .219
Compact Spare ......................... .214General Information
...................209, 214
High Speed .............................211
Inflation Pressures ........................211
Life Of Tires ........................... .218
Load Capacity ...................... .206, 207
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............222
Pressure Warning Light ....................139
Quality Grading ........................ .220
Radial ............................... .212
Replacement ........................... .218
Rotation .............................. .220
Safety ............................ .200, 209
Sizes ................................ .202
Snow Tires ............................ .213
Spar
e Tire ......................... .214, 216
Spinning .............................. .216
Trailer Towing .......................... .237
Tread Wear Indicators .....................217
Tire Safety Information ...................... .200
Tire Service Kit ........................... .247
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................235
Towing ................................. .232
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .268
Guide ................................ .235
Recreational ........................... .241
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