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With disc brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the
brake pads wear. However, low fluid level may be caused
by a leak and a checkup may be needed.
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. Use
of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial boiling
point or unidentified as to specification, may result in
sudden brake failure during hard prolonged braking.
WARNING!
•Use only manufacturer ’s recommended brake fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Using the wrong type of brake fluid can severely
damage your brake system and/or impair its perfor-
mance. The proper type of brake fluid for your
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WARNING! (Continued)
vehicle is also identified on the original factory
installed hydraulic master cylinder reservoir.
•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the
air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may
cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro-
longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a accident.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
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356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this
manual must be done at the times or mileages specified
to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving. Inspection and service should also be done
anytime a malfunction is suspected.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in-
tervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months,
whichever comes first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop For Fuel
• Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
386 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Once A Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
• Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
• Check the fluid levels of the 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.
NOTE: Also, inspect the exhaust system if you notice a
change in the sound of the exhaust system, or if the
exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle.
• Inspect the brake hoses.
• Inspect the suspension components.
• Lubricate door hinges and check springs.
• Check the engine coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
• Check power steering fluid level.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 387

Automatic Door Locks....................27, 28
Automatic Headlights ..................... .106
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................28
Auto Up Power Windows ....................30
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........132
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................132
Battery ............................ .153, 341
Charging System Light ...................153
Emergency Starting ..................... .323
Jump Starting ......................... .323
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........23
Location ............................. .341
Remote Battery Replacement ................23
Saving Feature (Protection) ................342
Storing Vehicle ........................ .342
Transmitter Battery Replacement .............23
Belts, Seat ...............................87
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................345B-Pillar Location
......................... .273
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............259
Brake, Parking .......................... .255
Brake System ........................ .257, 355
Anti-Lock (ABS) .....................257, 259
Fluid Check ....................... .355, 383
Master Cylinder ....................... .355
Warning Light ........................ .150
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........258
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................110
Bulb Replacement ........................ .379
Bulbs, Light .......................... .88, 377
Camera, Rear ........................... .121
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........380
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .380
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .339
Power Steering ........................ .254
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Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................352
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................86, 301
Car Washes ............................ .359
Chains, Tire ............................ .290
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .268
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .334
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............85
Checks, Safety ............................85
Child Restraint ............................72
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................77
Child Restraints .........................72
Infants And Child Restraints ................75
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................78
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........75
Using The Top Tether Anchorage .............81
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .297Cleaning
Wheels .............................. .360
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................345
Climate Control ......................... .206
Clutch Fluid ............................ .358
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .284
Contract, Service ......................... .397
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........352
Cooling System .......................... .349
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............351
Coolant Capacity ...................... .380
Coolant Level ..................... .349, 353
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................353
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................350
Inspection ........................... .353
Points To Remember .....................354
Pressure Cap ......................... .352
Radiator Cap ......................... .352
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......350, 380, 381
406 INDEX

Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck ................327
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................310
Jump Starting ......................... .323
Overheating .......................... .310
Towing ............................. .329
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........334
Engine ................................ .333
Air Cleaner .......................... .340
Checking Oil Level ..................... .337
Compartment ......................... .333
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................349, 381
Cooling ............................. .349
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................86, 301
Fails To Start ......................... .240
Flooded, Starting ...................... .240
Fuel Requirements ...................297, 380
Oil .......................... .337, 380, 381
Oil Change Interval ..................... .338Oil Filler Cap
......................... .339
Oil Filter ............................ .339
Oil Selection ...................... .338, 380
Overheating .......................... .310
Engine Oil Viscosity ....................339, 380
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............67
Ethanol ............................... .298
Event Data Recorder ........................71
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................86, 301
Exhaust System ....................... .86, 346
Exterior Lighting ......................... .105
Exterior Lights ............................88
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .340
Engine Oil ........................ .339, 381
Engine Oil Disposal .....................339
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .310
408 INDEX

Turn Signal..................... .88, 108, 167
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .109
Flooded Engine Starting ....................240
Fluid Capacities ......................... .380
Fluid Leaks ..............................88
Fluid Level Checks Brake ........................... .355, 383
Capacities ........................... .380
Clutch Fluid .......................... .358
Cooling System ........................ .349
Engine Oil ........................... .337
Manual Transmission .................357, 383
Power Steering ..................... .254, 383
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........381
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................310
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................327
Fuel .................................. .297
Additives ............................ .299Clean Air
............................ .297
Ethanol ............................. .298
Gasoline ............................. .297
Light ............................... .165
Materials Added ....................... .299
Methanol ............................ .298
Octane Rating ..................... .297, 381
Requirements ...................... .297, 380
Tank Capacity ......................... .380
Fuses ................................. .366
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..........123, 130
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .297
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .297
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................297
General Information ...................... .206
Glass Cleaning .......................... .362
Ground Clearance ........................ .307
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Low Fuel............................ .165
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........158
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........111
Park ............................... .166
Passing ............................. .109
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .148
Security Alarm ........................ .152
Service .......................... .377, 379
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .........162, 291
Turn Signal ..................... .88, 108, 167
Vanity Mirror ...........................97
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .152, 167
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .273
Locks ..................................25
Automatic Door .........................27
Auto Unlock ...........................28
Door .................................25
Power Door ............................26 Low Tire Indicator
....................... .291
Low Tire Pressure System ...................291
Lubrication, Body ........................ .345
Lug Nuts ...............................311
Maintenance Free Battery ....................341
Maintenance Procedures ....................337
Maintenance Schedule ...............385, 386, 388
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .158, 334
Manual, Service ......................... .400
Manual Transmission ...................241, 358
Fluid Level Check ...................357, 383
Lubricant Selection ..................... .383
Shift Speeds .......................... .244
Methanol .............................. .298
Mirrors .................................92
Electric Remote .........................96
Outside ...............................96
Rearview ..............................92
412 INDEX

Vanity................................97
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................291
MOPAR Parts ........................ .336, 399
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .298
Multi-Function Control Lever .................108
Occupant Restraints ........................33
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................297
Oil, Engine ...................... .337, 380, 381
Capacity ............................ .380
Change Interval ....................... .338
Checking ............................ .337
Dipstick ............................. .337
Disposal ............................. .339
Filter ............................ .339, 381
Filter Disposal ........................ .339
Materials Added To ..................... .339
Pressure Warning Light ...................154 Recommendation
....................338, 380
Viscosity ......................... .339, 380
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .339
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .339
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .154
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................334
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) .............123
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................96
Overheating, Engine ...................... .310
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,400
Paint Care ............................. .359
Panic Alarm ..............................22
Parking Brake ........................... .255
Parking On Hill ......................... .255
Passing Light ........................... .109
Pedals, Adjustable .........................115
Pets ....................................83
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