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Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-
Fuse Description
18 50 Amp Red — Radiator Fan #2
19 50 Amp Red — Power Steering #2
20 30 Amp Pink — Wiper Motor
21 30 Amp Pink — Headlamp Washers
22 — — Fuse – Spare
23 — — Fuse – Spare
24 — — Fuse – Spare
28 — 25 Amp NaturalFuel PumpCavity Car-
tridgeFuse Mini-
Fuse Description
29 — 15 Amp BlueTransmission
Shifter
30 — — Fuse – Spare
31 — 25 Amp NaturalEngine Module
32 — — Fuse – Spare
33 — — Fuse – Spare
34 — 25 Amp NaturalPowertrain #1
35 — 20 Amp YellowPowertrain #2
36 — 10 Amp RedAnti-Lock Brake
Module
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 533

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, Or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – 8-Speed Transmission We recommend you use Shell L12108 Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission – 5-Speed Transmission We recommend you
ONLYuse MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or per- formance of your transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE J1703. If DOT 3
brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR® Hydraulic Fluid or equivalent meet- ing MS-11655, such as Fuchs EG ZH 3044 or Pentosin CHF 11s.
Front Axle We recommend you use API GL-5 SAE 75W90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant.
Rear Axle We recommend you use API GL-5 SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubri-
cant.
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR® Transfer Case Lubricant for
BorgWarner 44–40.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549

NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions
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Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
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. XX X XX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals,
and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle
fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). XX X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). X XX
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S554 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

About Your Brakes....................... .396
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................399
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .222
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............516
Adding Fuel ............................ .449
Adding Washer Fluid ......................511
Additives, Fuel .......................... .444
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .217
Airbag ..................................57
Airbag Deployment ........................68
Airbag Light .............................65
Airbag Maintenance ........................70
Airbag, Side ..............................61
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................61
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .504
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................507
Air Conditioning Filter .....................357
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................507
Air Conditioning System ....................354 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .419
Alarm Light ............................ .307
Alarm, Panic .............................23
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................18
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .....................390
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................515
Disposal ............................. .518
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................399
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................307
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........18
Appearance Care ........................ .525
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ...........18
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .405
Auto Down Power Windows ..................39
Automatic Door Locks ......................31
Automatic Headlights ..................... .198
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............320
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Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........354
Automatic Transmission ....................371
Adding Fluid ......................... .523
Autostick ............................ .387
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................523
Fluid Change ......................... .523
Fluid Level Check ...................... .522
Fluid Type ........................... .522
Special Additives ...................... .522
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .......379
Autostick .............................. .387
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................31
Auto Up Power Windows ....................39
Axle Fluid ............................. .549
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................549
Battery ................................ .505
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........24
Location ............................. .505Belts, Seat
...............................47
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................510
B-Pillar Location ......................... .414
Brake Assist System ...................... .402
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............401
Brake Fluid ............................ .549
Brake, Parking .......................... .396
Brake System ........................... .519
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .399
Fluid Check .......................... .520
Master Cylinder ....................... .520
Parking ............................. .396
Warning Light ........................ .308
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................371
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................206
Bulb Replacement ........................ .542
Bulbs, Light ..............................99
Camera, Rear ........................... .257
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Electrical Power Outlets.....................278
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................292
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................111
Electronic Brake Control System ...............401
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................401
Brake Assist System .....................402
Traction Control System ...................401
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......530
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........219
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............402
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......257
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................43
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................485
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................470
Jacking .............................. .471
Jump Starting ......................... .481
Overheating .......................... .470
Towing ............................. .490Emergency Trunk Release
....................43
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........497
Engine ................................ .496
Air Cleaner .......................... .504
Block Heater ......................... .368
Break-In Recommendations .................94
Checking Oil Level ..................... .501
Compartment ......................... .495
Compartment Identification ................495
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................514
Cooling ............................. .514
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................96
Fails to Start .......................... .367
Flooded, Starting ...................... .367
Fuel Requirements ..................... .441
Jump Starting ......................... .481
Oil................................. .501
Oil Change Interval ..................... .320
Oil

Filler Cap ......................... .503
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Oil Selection.......................... .502
Oil Synthetic ......................... .503
Overheating .......................... .470
Starting ............................. .364
Temperature Gauge ..................... .310
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .503
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................503
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............67
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................... .442
Event Data Recorder ........................71
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................96
Exhaust System ...........................96
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................109
Exterior Lighting ......................... .197
Exterior Lights ............................99
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .306Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... .504
Air Conditioning ...................... .357
Engine Oil ........................... .504
Engine Oil Disposal .....................504
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .470
Turn Signal ............................99
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .203
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .448
Engine Oil ........................... .448
Fuel Requirements ..................... .446
Maintenance .......................... .449
Replacement Parts ...................... .449
Starting ............................. .448
Flooded Engine Starting ....................367
Floor Console ........................... .286
Fluid, Brake ............................ .549
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Fluid Capacities......................... .547
Fluid Leaks ..............................99
Fluid Level Checks ....................... .524
Automatic Transmission ..................523
Brake ............................... .520
Cooling System ........................ .514
Engine Oil ........................... .501
Transfer Case ......................... .524
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........548
Fog Lights ............................. .201
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .189
Forward Collision Warning ..................245
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................485
Fuel .................................. .441
Additives ............................ .444
Clean Air ............................ .442
Conserving ........................... .321
Ethanol ............................. .442
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................306 Gasoline
............................. .441
Gauge .............................. .306
Light ............................... .317
Materials Added ....................... .444
Methanol ............................ .442
Octane Rating ......................... .441
Requirements ......................... .441
Saver Mode .......................... .321
Specifications ......................... .548
Tank Capacity ......................... .547
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .446
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .321
Fuel Saver ............................. .321
Fuses ................................. .530
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .442
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .441
Conserving ........................... .321
Gasoline,

Reformulated .....................442
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Leaks, Fluid..............................99
Life of Tires ............................ .426
Light Bulbs ..............................99
Lights ..................................99
Airbag ................................65
Alarm .............................. .307
Anti-Lock ............................ .307
Automatic Headlights ....................198
Brake Assist Warning ....................407
Brake Warning ........................ .308
Bulb Replacement ...................... .543
Daytime Running ...................... .200
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................202
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....407
Exterior ...............................99
Fog ................................ .201
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................470
Headlights ........................... .197
Headlights On Reminder ..................201 Headlights On With Wipers
................198
Headlight Switch ...................... .197
High Beam ........................... .203
High Beam Indicator .....................302
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............203
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .197
Intensity Control ....................... .206
Interior ............................. .206
License ............................. .546
Lights On Reminder .....................201
Low Fuel ............................ .317
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........305
Map Reading ......................... .204
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........208
Passing ............................. .203
Reading ............................. .204
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .310
Security
Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............307
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