WARNING!(Continued)
•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can even-
tually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), follow
these safety tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to move your
vehicle in or out of the area.
• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/
rear doors open, make sure that all windows are
closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set
at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling con-
trols to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed. The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the
vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the complete
exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or
loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into
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.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................509
▫ Maintenance Plan ..................... .510
▫ Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle ............512
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................513
▫ 3.6L Engine ......................... .513
▫ Checking Oil Level .....................514
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ...................514
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .................515
DEALER SERVICE ...................... .516
▫ Engine Oil .......................... .516
▫ Engine Oil Filter ...................... .518
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter .................518
▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ............519
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ..............520▫
Body Lubrication ..................... .523
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades .................524
▫ Exhaust System ....................... .529
▫ Cooling System ....................... .530
▫ Brake System ........................ .535
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................536
RAISING THE VEHICLE ..................538
TIRES ............................... .538
▫ Tire Safety Information ..................538
▫ Tires — General Information ..............548
▫ Tire Types ........................... .554
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ................555
▫ Wheel
And Wheel Trim Care ..............558
▫ Tire Chains (Traction Devices) .............559
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Checking Oil Level
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 between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding one quart or one 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.
• Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir is located in the front of the engine
compartment. Be sure to check the fluid level in the
reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with wind-
shield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate
the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual
washer fluid.
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some
washer fluid, apply it to a cloth or towel, and wipe clean
the wiper blades; this will help blade performance.
Windshield Washer Fluid Cap
514 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Cargo CompartmentLuggage Carrier ........................ .180
Cargo Load Floor ......................... .152
Cargo Tie-Downs .......................... .152
Car Washes .............................. .564
Cellular Phone ........................... .673
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............455
Certification Label ......................... .424
Chains, Tire ............................. .559
Change Oil Indicator ....................... .194
Changing A Flat Tire .....................466, 538
Charging Wireless .............................. .177
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .540
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .217
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............311
Checks, Safety .............................311
Child Restraint ........................... .283
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .287
Center Seat LATCH ...................... .298
Child Seat Installation ..................301, 305
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........300
Infant And Child Restraints .................285
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......289Older Children And Child Restraints
...........286
Seating Positions ........................ .288
Using The Top Tether Anchorage .............307
Cigar Lighter ............................ .179
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .573
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .558
Climate Control ........................... .108
Automatic ......................... .121, 122
Manual ............................... .108
Rear ..............................118,131
Coat Hook .............................. .173
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .326
Compact
Disc (CD) Maintenance ................692
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .556
Computer, Trip/Travel ...................... .204
Contract, Service .......................... .696
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............533
Cooling System ........................... .530
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................532
Coolant Level .......................... .534
Cooling Capacity ........................ .576
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................534
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................531
Inspection ......................... .531, 534
702 INDEX
Break-In Recommendations.................328
Checking Oil Level ...................... .514
Compartment .......................... .513
Compartment Identification .................513
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .577
Cooling .............................. .530
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................312, 576
Fails To Start ........................... .326
Flooded, Starting ........................ .326
Fuel Requirements ....................... .572
Oil ........................... .516, 576, 577
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .513
Oil Filter .............................. .518
Oil Selection ........................ .516, 576
Oil Synthetic ........................... .517
Overheating ........................... .499
Starting .............................. .321
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .517
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................517
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........280, 505
Ethanol ................................. .574
Exhaust Gas Cautions ....................312, 576
Exhaust System ....................... .312, 529
Exterior Lighting ....................... .97, 453Exterior Lights
...................97, 315, 449, 453
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .518
Air Conditioning .....................137, 521
Engine Oil ......................... .518, 577
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .518
Flashers Hazard Warning ........................ .443
Turn Signals ...................97, 215, 315, 453
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .97, 99
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .326
Fluid, Brake ............................. .579
Fluid
Capacities ........................... .576
Fluid Leaks .............................. .315
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .535
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .577
Fog Lights ......................... .97, 100, 454
Fog Lights, Service ........................ .454
Fold-Flat Seats .............................50
Fold In Floor (Stow ‘n Go) Seating ...............63
Forward Collision Warning ....................237
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .501
Front Position Light ........................ .453
704 INDEX
Memory Seats And Radio.....................50
Methanol ............................... .574
Mini-Trip Computer ........................ .204
Mirrors ..................................92
Automatic Dimming .......................92
Electric Remote ...........................94
Exterior Folding ..........................95
Heated ............................. .92, 95
Outside ............................. .92, 93
Rearview ........................... .92, 443
Vanity .................................96
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle .................................5
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................241
Mopar Parts ............................. .697
MP3 Control ............................. .640
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................97
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................328
Occupant Restraints ........................ .246
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............572, 577
Oil Change Indicator ....................... .194
Reset ................................ .194
Oil, Engine ........................... .516, 577Capacity
.............................. .576
Change Interval ........................ .516
Checking ............................. .514
Disposal .............................. .518
Filter ............................. .518, 577
Filter Disposal .......................... .518
Identification Logo ...................... .517
Materials Added To ...................... .517
Pressure Warning Light ....................209
Recommendation .....................516, 576
Synthetic ............................. .517
Viscosity .......................... .517, 576
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .518
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .518
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .209
Onboar
d Diagnostic System ...................216
Operating Precautions ...................... .216
Operator Manual Owner’s Manual .......................5,698
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................92, 93
Overheating, Engine ....................... .499
Owner ’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...............5
Paint Care ............................... .563
Parking Brake ............................ .328
708 INDEX