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The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mopar Lock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield
should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth
and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accu-
mulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Windshield and Rear Window Washers
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer is shared. It is located in the engine
compartment and should be checked for fluid level at
regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield
washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the
system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water.
The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid
when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates.432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Once a Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
• Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
• Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation. At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the exhaust system.
• Inspect the brake hoses.
• Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
• Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
• Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.468 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Oil (Engine) .......................... 422
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 436
Car Washes ............................ 447
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................. 356
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier ....................... 199
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 198
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance ......... 276
Cassette Tape Player ..................... 222
Catalytic Converter ...................... 425
Caution, Exhaust Gas .............. 43,89,356,433
CD (Compact Disc) Changer ....... 231,238,255,259
CD (Compact Disc)
Player ............ 228,232,237,243,246,251,253,259
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance ........ 277
Cellular Phone ....................... 100,274
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 460
Center Lap Belts ......................... 53
Chains, Tire ............................ 345 Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 386
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 328
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ............................. 218,417
Child Restraint ...................... 75,76,77
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 79
Child Safety Locks ........................ 38
Child Seat ............................ 74,82
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 354
Cleaning
Wheels ............................. 448
Climate Control ......................... 278
Clock ............................. 220,258
Coat Hook ............................ 198
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 277
Compact Disc (CD) Player ............... 222,228
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 340
Compass .............................. 168
Compass Calibration ..................... 169498 INDEX
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Door Ajar Light ......................... 213
Door Locks ............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 29
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 177
Drive Belts ............................ 423
Drive Shaft Universal Joints ................ 431
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces .................... 326
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) ...... 259
E-85 Fuel ............................. 360
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 98
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 185
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 164
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 172
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 384
Jacking ........................ 386,387,399
Jump Starting ......................... 405 Overheating .......................... 385
Emission Control System Maintenance ...... 417,466
Engine ............................ 414,415
Air Cleaner .......................... 425
Air Cleaner Filter ...................... 424
Block Heater ......................... 315
Break-In Recommendations ................ 88
Checking Oil Level ..................... 420
Compartment ...................... 414,415
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 462
Cooling ............................. 434
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 43,356
Flooded, Starting ...................... 313
Fuel Requirements .................. 353,461
Oil ........................... 420,461,462
Oil Change Interval .................... 421
Oil Disposal .......................... 423
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 422
Oil Filter Disposal ...................... 423500 INDEX
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Oil Selection ....................... 421,461
Oil Synthetic ......................... 423
Overheating .......................... 385
Temperature Gauge ..................... 216
Event Data Recorder ...................... 73
Exhaust Gas Caution .............. 43,89,356,433
Exhaust System ......................... 433
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 56
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 98
Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... 424
Air Conditioning .................... 301,429
Automatic Transaxle .................... 445
Engine Oil ........................ 423,462
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 423
Flashers
Hazard Warning ....................... 384
Turn Signal ..................... 212,458,459 Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 395
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range ........................ 363
Engine Oil ........................... 362
Fuel Requirements .................. 360,361
Maintenance .......................... 363
Replacement Parts ..................... 363
Starting ............................. 362
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 313
Fluid Capacities ......................... 461
Fluid Leaks ............................. 90
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission ................. 444
Brake ............................... 441
Power Steering ........................ 430
Fluids ................................ 462
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 462
Fog Light Service ........................ 459
Fog Lights .......................... 154,459 INDEX 501
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Headlights On Reminder ................. 153
High Beam Indicator .................... 217
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 156
Illuminated Entry ....................... 20
Interior .......................... 151,152
License ............................. 461
Liftgate Ajar .......................... 212
Lights On Reminder .................... 153
Low Fuel ............................ 212
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 218
Oil Pressure .......................... 217
Park ............................. 151,458
Passing ............................. 156
Reading ............................. 168
Rear Servicing ........................ 459
Rear Tail ............................ 459
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 215
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 216
Service ........................... 455,456 Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 218
Side Marker .......................... 459
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 216
Turn Signal ..................... 155,458,459
Voltage ............................. 215
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 211
Washer Fluid ......................... 217
Load Leveling System .................... 201
Loading Vehicle ................... 198,363,366
Capacities ........................... 366
Tires ............................... 332
Locks
Door ................................ 27
Steering Wheel ......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 79
Lubrication, Body ....................... 431
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 199
Lumbar Support ........................ 128 INDEX 505
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Maintenance, Airbag ...................... 71
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 427
Maintenance Procedures ................... 419
Maintenance Schedule .................... 466
Light Duty Schedule “B” ................. 469
Schedule “A” ......................... 478
Schedule “B” ......................... 469
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 185
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 218,417
Manual, Service ......................... 490
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 168
Memory Seat ........................... 99
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 171
Mirrors ................................ 96
Automatic Dimming ..................... 96
Electric Remote ........................ 98
Exterior Folding ........................ 98
Heated .............................. 99
Outside .............................. 97 Rearview ............................. 96
Vanity ............................... 99
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 347
Mopar Parts ......................... 418,489
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 155
Navigation Radio ........................ 257
Navigation System ....................... 257
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 88
Occupant Restraints ....................... 46
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 353
Odometer ............................. 219
Oil, Engine ......................... 420,462
Capacity ............................ 461
Change Interval ....................... 421
Checking ............................ 420
Disposal ............................ 423506 INDEX
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Filter ............................ 423,462
Filter Disposal ........................ 423
Identification Logo ..................... 422
Materials Added to ..................... 423
Recommendation ................... 421,461
Synthetic ............................ 423
Viscosity .......................... 422,461
Onboard Diagnostic System .............. 416,417
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink ) ........... 177
Outside Rearview Mirrors ................ 96,97
Overdrive ............................. 318
Overhead Console ....................... 167
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 167
Overheating, Engine ................... 216,385
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .......... 490
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 159
Parking Brake .......................... 319 Parking On Hill ......................... 320
Passing Light ........................... 156
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 163
Pets, Transporting ........................ 83
Phone, Cellular ......................... 100
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ............ 100
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 332
Power
Brakes .............................. 321
Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 452
Door Locks ........................... 28
Lift Gate ............................. 41
Mirrors .............................. 98
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 185
Seats ............................... 124
Sliding Door .......................... 35
Steering ............................. 325
Steering, Checking ..................... 430
Sunroof ............................. 183 INDEX 507
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