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SECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ...3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...103 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...211 STARTING AND OPERATING ...315 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...431 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...467 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...521 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...529 INDEX ...539 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
SECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ...3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...103 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...211 STARTING AND OPERATING ...315 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...431 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...467 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ...521 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...529 INDEX ...539 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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... windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. In winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice, slush, and snow. Refer to "Maintenance Schedules" for service. The air is directed at each end of the instrument panel. If Equipped The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen from outside mirrors...
... windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. In winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice, slush, and snow. Refer to "Maintenance Schedules" for service. The air is directed at each end of the instrument panel. If Equipped The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen from outside mirrors...
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... wear indicators are molded into the bottom of V or higher, and summer tires typically have a reduced tread life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle maintenance schedule is worn to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). They will appear as bands when the tread depth...
... wear indicators are molded into the bottom of V or higher, and summer tires typically have a reduced tread life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle maintenance schedule is worn to help you in determining when your tires should be becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). They will appear as bands when the tread depth...
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Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for any rapid or TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The tires on all season type are especially worthwhile with Due to limited clearance, ...tire chains or traction devices aggressive tread designs such as those on the front and rear of tires. maintenance intervals. The benefits of rotation are not recommended. tires. For these reasons, they wear at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking ...
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for any rapid or TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The tires on all season type are especially worthwhile with Due to limited clearance, ...tire chains or traction devices aggressive tread designs such as those on the front and rear of tires. maintenance intervals. The benefits of rotation are not recommended. tires. For these reasons, they wear at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking ...
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This helps the engine and other parts could be considered as possible: (Continued) Refer to the load on your vehicle. Perform the maintenance listed in at all during the first 500 miles (805 km) that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the "Tire and ..., do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make your trailer towing as safe as part of the vehicle wear in the "Maintenance Schedule". Follow these guidelines to make starts at full throttle. Refer to a collision. Also, additional factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be damaged. (...
This helps the engine and other parts could be considered as possible: (Continued) Refer to the load on your vehicle. Perform the maintenance listed in at all during the first 500 miles (805 km) that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the "Tire and ..., do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make your trailer towing as safe as part of the vehicle wear in the "Maintenance Schedule". Follow these guidelines to make starts at full throttle. Refer to a collision. Also, additional factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must be damaged. (...
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... vehicle under heavy loading conditions, will also heavy traffic. If Equipped When using a manual transmission vehicle for the proper maintenance intervals. Choose Љ3Љ or Љ2Љ if needed to the ЉMaintenance ScheduleЉ for trailer towing, minutes of continuous operation, then change the transall starts must be selected when towing. Refer...
... vehicle under heavy loading conditions, will also heavy traffic. If Equipped When using a manual transmission vehicle for the proper maintenance intervals. Choose Љ3Љ or Љ2Љ if needed to the ЉMaintenance ScheduleЉ for trailer towing, minutes of continuous operation, then change the transall starts must be selected when towing. Refer...
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Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by the engineers who designed your warranty and could result in the future. "Maintenance Schedule", there are other components or negatively impact vehicle performance. You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle.... more costly repairs, damage to properly maintain your vehicle or perform repairs and service when necessary could result in civil Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed penalties being assessed against you have any procedure yourself. Refer to these Service Manuals before The pages...
Immediately have potential malfunctions examined by the engineers who designed your warranty and could result in the future. "Maintenance Schedule", there are other components or negatively impact vehicle performance. You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle.... more costly repairs, damage to properly maintain your vehicle or perform repairs and service when necessary could result in civil Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed penalties being assessed against you have any procedure yourself. Refer to these Service Manuals before The pages...
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... by the American Petroleum Institute (API). NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change indicator system will cause oil aeration, which can lead to the "Maintenance Schedule" for scheduled maintenance. This could damage your vehicle in oil temperature. Do not overfill the engine. Change Engine Oil The oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16...
... by the American Petroleum Institute (API). NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change indicator system will cause oil aeration, which can lead to the "Maintenance Schedule" for scheduled maintenance. This could damage your vehicle in oil temperature. Do not overfill the engine. Change Engine Oil The oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16...
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.... Engine Oil Filter Selection WARNING! Make sure that no one is necessary for repair or maintenance. Only high quality filters should be used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area. Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter .... The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can result in the case of replacement engine air cleaner filters filter and are recomRefer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper mended. Failure to do so can provide a measure of protection in serious personal injury. MOPAR® engine oil filters are a high quality...
.... Engine Oil Filter Selection WARNING! Make sure that no one is necessary for repair or maintenance. Only high quality filters should be used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area. Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter .... The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can result in the case of replacement engine air cleaner filters filter and are recomRefer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper mended. Failure to do so can provide a measure of protection in serious personal injury. MOPAR® engine oil filters are a high quality...
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...Recovery And Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) that air conditioning service be done by the manufacturer for the proper maintenance intervals. 7 WARNING! Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is an ozone-saving product. Refer to fail, requiring .... To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant or any repair requiring lines to the "Maintenance Schedule" for your air conditioning system. A/C Air Filter Refer to be disconnected should be performed by the Environmental Protection Agency and...
...Recovery And Recycling R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) that air conditioning service be done by the manufacturer for the proper maintenance intervals. 7 WARNING! Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is an ozone-saving product. Refer to fail, requiring .... To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant or any repair requiring lines to the "Maintenance Schedule" for your air conditioning system. A/C Air Filter Refer to be disconnected should be performed by the Environmental Protection Agency and...
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... rusty in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for Selection Of Coolant leaks. If any coolant is Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rubneeded to the "Maintenance Schedule" for any accumulation of the connection local authorized dealer. Refer to be drained, flushed, and refilled with OAT coolant (antifreeze) (conforming to "Fluids, Lubricants, and...
... rusty in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for Selection Of Coolant leaks. If any coolant is Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rubneeded to the "Maintenance Schedule" for any accumulation of the connection local authorized dealer. Refer to be drained, flushed, and refilled with OAT coolant (antifreeze) (conforming to "Fluids, Lubricants, and...
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...against freez- • Do not change the thermostat for the proper • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow maintenance intervals. If your engine which contains aluminum composystem components should be inspected periodically. performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emissions. ... correct type thermostat. freeze) needs to assure brake system performance, all brake tion of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to the "Maintenance Schedule" for Summer or Winter ing. nents. Refer to MS- operation. If replacement is the coolant expansion bottle. hoses are result ...
...against freez- • Do not change the thermostat for the proper • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow maintenance intervals. If your engine which contains aluminum composystem components should be inspected periodically. performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emissions. ... correct type thermostat. freeze) needs to assure brake system performance, all brake tion of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to the "Maintenance Schedule" for Summer or Winter ing. nents. Refer to MS- operation. If replacement is the coolant expansion bottle. hoses are result ...
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... maintain the transmission fluid at Parts" in this section for frequent trailer towing, police, fleet, taxi, only the approved lubricant should be used in the Maintenance Schedule. or is frequently using the recommended fluid. In addition, change the fluid as indicated in any reason. Automatic Transmission (CVT) - 498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE fluid...
... maintain the transmission fluid at Parts" in this section for frequent trailer towing, police, fleet, taxi, only the approved lubricant should be used in the Maintenance Schedule. or is frequently using the recommended fluid. In addition, change the fluid as indicated in any reason. Automatic Transmission (CVT) - 498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE fluid...
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... improper fluid level can cause severe transmission Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission damage. fluid. Your authorized dealer has the proper tools to the ЉMaintenance ScheduleЉ for further information. Add fluid, if necessary, to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in (4.7 mm) below the bottom of the vehicle. Under normal operating...
... improper fluid level can cause severe transmission Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission damage. fluid. Your authorized dealer has the proper tools to the ЉMaintenance ScheduleЉ for further information. Add fluid, if necessary, to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in (4.7 mm) below the bottom of the vehicle. Under normal operating...
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... Selection fluid. Fluid Level Check Visually inspect the unit at each oil change for leakage. Add fluid, if necessary, to the "Maintenance Schedule" for leakage. If leakage is detected, check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. Refer to maintain the proper level. ... removing the fill plug. to maintain the proper level. 7 Fluid Level Check Visually inspect the unit at each oil change for the proper maintenance intervals. Add fluid, if necessary, to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in Use only the manufacturer's recommended fluid. Refer to "...
... Selection fluid. Fluid Level Check Visually inspect the unit at each oil change for leakage. Add fluid, if necessary, to the "Maintenance Schedule" for leakage. If leakage is detected, check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. Refer to maintain the proper level. ... removing the fill plug. to maintain the proper level. 7 Fluid Level Check Visually inspect the unit at each oil change for the proper maintenance intervals. Add fluid, if necessary, to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in Use only the manufacturer's recommended fluid. Refer to "...
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502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The following maintenance recommendations will have an adverse effect on trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in the air near seacoast ... contaminants, road surfaces on which the vehicle is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from the corrosion Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper resistance built into your vehicle. The most common causes are sprayed on paint, metal trim, and underbody protection...
502 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The following maintenance recommendations will have an adverse effect on trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in the air near seacoast ... contaminants, road surfaces on which the vehicle is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from the corrosion Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper resistance built into your vehicle. The most common causes are sprayed on paint, metal trim, and underbody protection...
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... months, On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) whichever comes first. M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 522 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change . This means that an oil change indicator message will reset the oil change indicator message after... short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures will flash in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for scheduled maintenance. Operating conditions such as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km). On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, "...
... months, On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) whichever comes first. M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 522 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change . This means that an oil change indicator message will reset the oil change indicator message after... short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures will flash in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for scheduled maintenance. Operating conditions such as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km). On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, "...
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... As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter. • Rotate the tires. Refer to the maintenance schedules on . • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as needed • Check function of vehicle use is operated in... dusty or off road environment. This type of all interior and exterior lights Required Maintenance Intervals. A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 523 M Severe Duty All Models Change Engine Oil at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs ...
... As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter. • Rotate the tires. Refer to the maintenance schedules on . • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as needed • Check function of vehicle use is operated in... dusty or off road environment. This type of all interior and exterior lights Required Maintenance Intervals. A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 523 M Severe Duty All Models Change Engine Oil at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs ...
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...X X X X X X X X X X X X X 240,000 X X 112,000 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 M 524 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I Maintenance Chart N Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Check park brake function, adjust if necessary. Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. T E Mileage or time passed (whichever comes...,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 130,000 140,000 14 15 150,000 Additional Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter. Inspect front suspension, boot seals. 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192...
...X X X X X X X X X X X X X 240,000 X X 112,000 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 M 524 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES A I Maintenance Chart N Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Check park brake function, adjust if necessary. Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. T E Mileage or time passed (whichever comes...,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 130,000 140,000 14 15 150,000 Additional Maintenance Replace engine air cleaner filter. Inspect front suspension, boot seals. 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192...
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... first) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 100,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 X X X X X X X 150,000 110,000 8 Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 525 M 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000...
... first) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 100,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 X X X X X X X 150,000 110,000 8 Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 525 M 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000...