
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance Schedule — Gasoline
Engine
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in
this manual must be done at the times or
mileages specified to protect your vehicle war-
ranty and ensure the best vehicle performance
and reliability. More frequent maintenance may
be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short
trip driving. Inspection and service should also
be done anytime a malfunction is suspected.
The oil change indicator system will remind you
that it is time to take your vehicle in for sched-
uled maintenance.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “CHANgE
OIL” will flash in the instrument cluster odom-
eter and a single chime will sound, indicating
that an oil change is necessary.
The oil change indicator message will illuminate
approximately 7,000 miles (11,200 km) after the
most recent oil change was performed. Have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible,
within 500 miles (800 km). However, an earlieroil change at 4,500 miles (7,500 km) may be
required if the vehicle is operated under “Se-
vere Duty Conditions” later in this section.
NOTE:
•The oil change indicator message will not
monitor the time since the last oil change.
Change your vehicle’s oil if it has been 12
months since your last oil change even if
the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you
drive your vehicle off-road for an ex-
tended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil
change intervals exceed 7,500 miles
(12,000 km) or 12 months, whichever
comes first.
Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil
change. If this scheduled oil change is per-
formed by someone other than your dealer, the
message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Instrument ClusterDescription/Odometer/Trip Odometer” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes
after a fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on
level ground will improve the accuracy of the
oil level reading. Add oil only when the level
is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and
add if required.
•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.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the
terminals as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir,
automatic transmission, brake master cylin-
der and power steering and fill as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for
correct operation.
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At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance
items may result in damage to the vehicle.Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the
following pages for the required maintenance
intervals.
Maintenance Schedule — Gasoline Engine
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
7,500
15,000
22,500
30,000
37,500
45,000
52,500
60,000
67,500
75,000
82,500
90,000
97,500
105,000
112,500
120,000
127,500
135,000
142,500
150,000
Or Months: 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240
Or Kilometers:
12,000
24,000
36,000
48,000
60,000
72,000
84,000
96,000
108,000
120,000
132,000
144,000
156,000
168,000
180,000
192,000
204,000
216,000
228,000
240,000
Change engine oil and oil
filter.††XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
Rotate tires X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
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High Beam/Low Beam Select......98
Instrument Cluster............96
License..................280
Lights On Reminder............97
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .129
Map Reading...............99
Park...................136
Passing..................98
Seat Belt Reminder...........123
Security Alarm..........15, 16, 125
Service..................279
Side Repeater..............279
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .130
Traction Control.............193
Turn Signal......60, 96, 97, 136, 280
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description)............126, 136
Locks......................21
Automatic Door..............22
Child Protection..............23
Door....................21
Power Door................21
Steering Wheel..............13
Lubrication, Body...............261
Lug Nuts...................228
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack).........114Lumbar Support................91
Maintenance Free Battery..........258
Maintenance Procedures..........256
Maintenance Schedule.........284, 285
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)..............129
Manual Transaxle..............165
Fluid Level Check............270
Lubricant Selection...........270
Manual Transmission..........166, 269
Fluid Level Check............270
Frequency Of Fluid Change......270
Lubricant Selection...........269
Map/Reading Lights..............99
Master Cylinder (Brakes)..........266
Methanol..................
.210
Methanol Fuel................210
Mirrors.....................65
Automatic Dimming............65
Electric Powered.............66
Exterior Folding..............66
Heated...................66
Outside..................65
Rearview..................65
Vanity...................66Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle.......8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System.......204
MOPAR Parts.................256
Multi-Function Control Lever.........96
Navigation System (Uconnect GPS). . . .149
New Vehicle Break-In Period.........57
Occupant Restraints..............26
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).......210
Oil Change Indicator.............140
Oil Change Indicator, Reset.........140
Oil Filter, Change...............258
Oil Filter, Selection..............258
Oil Pressure Light..............126
Oil, Engine...............256, 280
Capacity.................280
Change Interval.............257
Checking.................256
Disposal.................258
Filter...................258
Filter Disposal..............258
Identification Logo............257
Materials Added To...........258
Pressure Warning Light.........126
Recommendation.........257, 280
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Synthetic.................258
Viscosity.................257
Onboard Diagnostic System.........255
Operating Precautions............255
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)......6
Overheating, Engine.............227
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......6
Paint Care..................271
Parking Brake.................185
Passing Light..................98
Personal Settings...............142
Pets.......................57
Phone, Cellular.................67
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect)........67
Power
Door Locks................21
Mirrors...................66
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . .108
Steering.................184
Sunroof..................106
Transfer Unit...............270
Windows..................24
Power Seats
Down....................89
Forward...................89
Rearward..................89Tilt......................89
Up......................89
Power Steering Fluid.............282
Power Transfer Unit.............270
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts......34
Preparation For Jacking...........229
Pretensioners
Seat Belts.................34
Programmable Electronic Features.....142
Radial Ply Tires................197
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . .264
Radio (Sound Systems)...........145
Radio Operation...............150
Rear Axle (Differential)............270
Rear Camera.................104
Rear Drive Assembly.............270
Rear Liftgate (Sedan).............25
Rear Seat, Folding...............94
Rear Window Defroster...........114
Rear Window Features............113
Rear Wiper/Washer.............113
Rearview Mirrors................65
Recorder, Event Data.............45
Recreational Towing.............223
Refrigerant..................260
Reminder, Seat Belt..............27Remote Control
Door Locks................16
Security Alarm...............14
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)........16
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . .149
Remote Starting System...........19
Repeater Lights, Side............279
Replacement Bulbs.............279
Replacement Keys...............14
Replacement Parts..............256
Replacement Tires..............201
Restraint, Head................92
Retractable Cargo Area Cover........111
Roll Over Warning................4
Roof Type Carrier...............114
Rotation, Tires................203
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle.........59
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle........60
Safety Tips...................58
Safety, Exhaust Gas..............58
Schedule, Maintenance........284, 285
Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt
Anchorage.................31
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) . . .34
Energy Management Feature.......34
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