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CAUTION!(Continued)
transmission, or air conditioning. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If a flush is needed because of component malfunc-
tion, use only the specified fluid for the flushing
procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as once a month. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding 1.0 quart (.95 liters) of oil when the reading is at the bottom of the
“SAFE” range will result in an oil level at the top of the
“SAFE” range on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or six months,
whichever occurs first.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 515

Brake Fluid......................... .567, 569
Brake, Parking .......................... .418
Brakes ................................ .421
Brake System ........................ .421, 535
Fluid Check ....................536, 567, 569
Master Cylinder ....................... .536
Parking ............................. .418
Warning Light ..................... .233, 421
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................389
Braking ............................... .266
SRT ................................ .266
Braking Distance ......................... .266
SRT ................................ .266
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................145
Bulb Replacement ..................... .560, 562
Bulbs, Light .......................... .98, 560
Camera, Rear ........................... .195
Capacities, Fluid ...................... .565, 566Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................ .470
Oil (Engine) .......................... .516
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................533
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................95, 469
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................472
Car Washes ............................ .541
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............564
Certification Label ........................ .472
Chains, Tire ............................ .456
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .437
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .512
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............94
Checks, Safety ............................94
Child Restraint ............................71
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................76
Center Seat LATCH ......................84
Child Restraints .........................71
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Anti-Lock Brake System..................422
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................434
Traction Control System ...................428
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......548
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .154, 155, 158
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............428
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........239
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................42
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................496
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................478
Jump Starting ...................492, 493, 494
Overheating .......................... .478
Towing ....................... .501, 502, 503
Emergency Trunk Release ....................42
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........512
Engine ............................. .508, 509
Air Cleaner .......................... .519
Block Heater ......................... .382Checking Oil Level
..................... .515
Compartment ......................... .509
Compartment Identification ................508
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............529, 567, 568
Cooling ............................. .529
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................95, 469
Fails To Start ......................... .381
Flooded, Starting ...................... .381
Fuel Requirements ..................... .465
Jump Starting ...................492, 493, 494
Oil ....................515, 565, 566, 567, 568
Oil Change Interval ..................... .515
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .516
Oil Filter ............................ .518
Oil Selection ....................516, 565, 566
Oil Synthetic ......................... .517
Overheating .......................... .478
Starting ............................. .375
Engine

Oil Viscosity ...................... .516
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INDEX 597

Multi-Function Control Lever.................142
Occupant Restraints ........................43
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .........465, 567, 568
Oil, Engine ....................259, 515, 567, 568
Capacity ......................... .565, 566
Change Interval ....................... .515
Checking ............................ .515
Dipstick ............................. .515
Disposal ............................. .518
Filter ........................ .518, 567, 568
Filter Disposal ........................ .518
Materials Added To ..................... .517
Pressure Warning Light ...................238
Recommendation .................516, 565, 566
Synthetic ............................ .517
Viscosity ...................... .516, 565, 566
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .518
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .519Oil Pressure Light
........................ .238
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................510
Operating Precautions ..................... .510
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................112
Overhead Console ........................ .198
Overheating, Engine ...................... .478
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,586
Paddle Shifter ........................... .397
SRT ................................ .397
Paint Care ............................. .540
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ........................... .418
ParkSense System, Rear .....................185
Passenger Seat Easy Entry ........................... .132
Passing Light ........................... .144
Performance ......................... .263, 299
604 INDEX