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indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON position. To
turn off the message temporarily, press and release the
Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster. To reset
the oil change indicator system (after performing the
scheduled maintenance) perform the following proce-
dure:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not
start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three
times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary repeat this procedure.
15. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator shows that the Speed Control
System is ON.
16. Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset Knob
Single Trip Odometer
Press and release this button to change the display from
odometer to trip odometer. The word “Trip” displays to
show that the odometer is in Trip Mode. Press and release
the button again to change the display back to the
odometer.
To reset the trip odometer, first set the display to Trip
Mode. Then push and hold the button (approximately
two seconds) until the display resets to 0. The odometer
must be in Trip Mode to reset the trip odometer.
176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

•RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Battery Low (with a
single chime)
•Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not In
PARK.
•Left/Right Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime if speed is above 1 mph / 1 km h)
•Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in
motion)
•Trunk Ajar (with a single chime)
•Headlights On
•Key In Ignition
•Speed Too High (with a single chime)
•Oil Change Required (with a single chime)
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The Oil Change Required message will
flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds
after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
release the MENU button. To reset the oil change indica-
tor system (after performing the scheduled maintenance)
perform the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not
start the engine).
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RESET button to turn off the message. If the problem
persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL
light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) is functioning and is not on
when the engine is running, and that the OBD II system
is ready for testing.Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery, or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb
check.
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NOTE:
•The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil if
it has been six 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 extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 mi (10 000 km) or six months, whichever
comes first.
Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after
completing the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil
change is performed by someone other than your dealer,
the message can be reset by referring to the steps described
under “Oil Change Required” under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 3 of this manual or
under “Odometer/Trip Odometer” under “Instrument
Cluster Descriptions” in Section 3 of this manual.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the SAFE or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
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 automatic trans-
axle, and add fluid as needed.
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Guide .............................. 341
Recreational.......................349,369
Weight .............................. 341
Towing Assistance....................... 102
Traction.............................. 292
TrailerTowing .......................... 338
Cooling System Tips.................... 349
Hitches............................. 340
Minimum Requirements................. 343
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 342
Wiring .............................. 346
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 341
TrailerWeight .......................... 341
Transaxle............................. 270
Additives............................ 405
Automatic.................... 13,264,270,403
Autostick............................ 275
Filter ............................... 405
Maintenance.......................... 403Operation........................... 270
Overdrive........................... 274
Selection of Lubricant................... 432
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 174
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 144
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transporting Pets........................ 77
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 309
Trip Odometer.......................... 174
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 176
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)...................... 38
Trunk Release, Emergency................ 39,40
Trunk Release Remote Control............... 38
Turn Signals......................135,179,424
INDEX 469
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Maintenance, General..................... 380
Maintenance Procedures................... 380
Maintenance Schedule.................... 434
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 182,378
Manual, Service......................... 447
Map/Reading Lights..................... 131
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 402
Methanol............................. 324
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 186
Mirrors ................................ 85
Automatic Dimming..................... 86
Electric Powered....................... 87
Outside.............................. 88
Rearview............................. 85
Vanity ............................... 89
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 314
Mopar Parts.........................379,446
MP3 Player.........................222,225MTBE/ETBE........................... 324
Navigation Radio........................ 225
Navigation System....................... 225
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 78
Occupant Restraints..................... 59,62
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)......... 40,54,55,59,61
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 323
Odometer............................. 174
Trip .............................174,176
Oil Change Indicator................175,185,434
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............175,185
Oil, Engine.........................380,430
Capacity............................ 429
Change Interval...............175,185,382,434
Checking............................ 380
Dipstick............................. 380
Disposal............................ 384
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Remote Trunk Release..................... 38
Replacement Bulbs....................... 417
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 379
Replacement Tires....................... 310
Reporting Safety Defects................... 446
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........175,185
Restraint, Head......................... 125
Restraints, Child......................... 67
Restraints, Infant......................... 68
Reverse Lights.......................... 424
Rotation, Tires.......................... 313
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 79
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 80
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 446
Safety Information, Tire................... 294
Safety Tips............................. 78
Satellite Radio...............222,223,225,227,234Satellite Radio Antenna................... 235
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 434
Seat Belt Maintenance..................... 411
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 49
Seat Belts
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 48
And Pregnant Women................... 51
Child Restraint....................... 67,76
Extender............................. 51
Front Seat.......................... 42,43
Operating Instructions................... 43
Pretensioners.......................... 48
Rear Seat............................. 42
Reminder............................ 173
Untwisting Procedure.................... 47
Seat Belts (Sedan)........................ 40
Seats................................. 121
Adjustment.......................... 121
INDEX 485
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