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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use Only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Fail-
ure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or
performance of your transmission. We recommend
MOPAR® ATF+4® Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3. If DOT 3
brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid
+4, MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
660 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
•
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.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill 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
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Maintenance Chart
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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 X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, boot seals, and replace if
necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace
as necessary. XXX X X X X
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S664 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Automatic Headlights..................... .227
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........445
Automatic Transmission ....................468
Adding Fluid ......................... .636
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................636
Fluid Change ......................... .636
Fluid Level Check ...................... .636
Fluid Type ........................... .635
Gear Ranges .......................... .472
Special Additives ...................... .635
Torque Converter ...................... .480
Auto Up Power Windows ....................48
Battery ................................ .620
Jump Starting ......................... .597
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........29
Saving Feature (Protection) ................234
Belts, Seat .............................. .124
Blind Spot Monitoring ..................... .142Body Mechanism Lubrication
.................624
B-Pillar Location ......................... .506
Brake Assist System ...................... .491
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............490
Brake Fluid ............................ .660
Brake System ........................... .632
Fluid Check .......................... .633
Parking ............................. .485
Warning Light ........................ .327
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................470
Bulb Replacement ........................ .653
Bulbs, Light ............................ .127
Calibration, Compass ..................... .348
Camera, Rear ........................... .256
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .658
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .542
Power Steering ........................ .484
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INDEX 681

Door LocksDoor Locks ............................37
KeyFob...............................37
Remote ...............................37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................37
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .263
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .482
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......344
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) ......390
E-85 Fuel .............................. .538
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..................... .470
Electrical Power Outlets .....................276
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................139
Electronic Brake Control System ...............490
Brake Assist System .....................491
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........243Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
..............492
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......333
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................563
Jacking .............................. .577
Jump Starting ......................... .597
Overheating .......................... .563
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........611
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .617
Block Heater ......................... .467
Break-In Recommendations ................122
Checking Oil Level ..................... .615
Compartment ......................... .609
Compartment Identification ................609
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................627
Cooling ............................. .626
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................123
Fails to Start .......................... .465
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Fluid Capacities......................... .658
Fluid Leaks ............................ .127
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................636
Brake ............................... .633
Cooling System ........................ .627
Power Steering ........................ .484
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........659
Fog Lights ............................. .229
Fog Light Service ........................ .655
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating.............201
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................601
Fuel .................................. .533
Adding ............................. .542
Additives ............................ .536
Clean Air ............................ .534
Conserving ........................... .344
Economy Mode ....................... .470
Ethanol ............................. .534Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
.....................326
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................326
Gasoline ............................. .533
Gauge .............................. .326
Light ............................... .330
Materials Added ....................... .536
Methanol ............................ .534
Octane Rating ......................... .533
Requirements ......................... .533
Saver Mode .......................... .344
Tank Capacity ......................... .658
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .538
Fueling ............................... .542
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .344
Fuel Saver ............................. .344
Fuses ................................. .644
Garage

Door Opener (HomeLink®) ............263
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................542
686 INDEX

Lane Change Assist....................... .232
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................66
Latches ............................... .127
Hood ............................... .224
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .533
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .127
Life of Tires ............................ .519
Liftgate .................................58
Light Bulbs ............................. .127
Lights ................................ .127
Airbag ................................89
Alarm .............................. .327
Anti-Lock ............................ .322
Automatic Headlights ....................227
Back-Up ............................. .656
Battery Saver ......................... .234
Brake Assist Warning ....................495
Brake Warning ........................ .327
Bulb Replacement ...................... .652Center Mounted Stop
....................657
Daytime Running ...................... .228
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................229
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....495
Engine Temperature Warning ...............331
Exterior ............................. .127
Fog ................................ .229
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................563
Headlights On Reminder ..................228
High Beam Indicator .....................319
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............232
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Interior ............................. .229
License ............................. .657
Lights On Reminder .....................228
Low Fuel ............................ .330
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........324
Oil

Pressure .......................... .330
Park ............................... .654
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Outside Rearview Mirrors...................136
Overhead Console ........................ .259
Overhead Travel Information Center ............259
Overheating, Engine ...................... .329
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .637
Panic Alarm ..............................26
Parking Brake ........................... .485
ParkSense® System, Rear ....................248
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .241
Personal Settings ......................... .350
Pets, Transporting .........................119
Phone, Cellular .......................... .152
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®) ...............152
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........506
Power Door Locks ............................39
Lift Gate ..............................59 Mirrors
............................. .139
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........276
Seats ............................... .189
Sliding Door ...........................51
Steering ............................. .484
Sunroof ............................. .272
Windows ..............................46
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .660
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................80
Preparation for Jacking .....................585
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................75
Programmable Electronic Features .............350
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .513
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........630
Radio Operation ......................... .437
Radio Remote Controls .....................435
Rear Air Conditioning ..................... .443
692 INDEX