FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Tech-
nology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA
Material Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine
Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard
MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer
to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a MOPAR Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 2.4L Engine 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
314 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Maintenance Chart
Mileage:20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends,
and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pul-
ley, and replace if necessary. X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. * XX X X X
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. X X X X X X X
Change brake fluid every two years. ** X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs. *** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
320 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Schedule, Maintenance...................... .318
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .......32
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ............35
Energy Management Feature .................35
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation .................31
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................28
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................32
Pregnant Women .........................34
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................35
Seat Belt Reminder ........................27
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .300
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................27
Seat Belts ............................. .27, 68
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....................32
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..........32
Child Restraint ...........................48
Front Seat ........................ .27, 28, 31
Inspection ..............................68
Operating Instructions ......................31
Pregnant Women .........................34
Pretensioners ............................35
Rear Seat ...............................28
Reminder ............................. .132
Untwisting Procedure ......................32 Seats
....................................78
Adjustment .............................78
Heated .................................81
Security Alarm .............................14
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............314
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................13
Service Assistance ......................... .324
Service Contract .......................... .326
Service Manuals .......................... .327
Shifting Automatic Transmission ....................182
Shift Lever Override ....................... .269
Shoulder Belts .............................28
Signals, Turn .......................... .71, 144
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................219
Snow Tires .............................. .213
Spare Tire ............................ .214, 216
Spark Plugs ............................. .314
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ......................... .314
O
il.................................. .314
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............................98
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..................95
Starting ................................ .178
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