Owner's Manual
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... indication of this manual. Exhaust gases can eventually poison you unconscious and can injure or kill. The engine oil installed in your new vehicle. A new engine may consume some oil during the first 300 miles (500 km). They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which vehicle operations will ...occur. Oil changes should be avoided. This should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which is a high quality energy...
... indication of this manual. Exhaust gases can eventually poison you unconscious and can injure or kill. The engine oil installed in your new vehicle. A new engine may consume some oil during the first 300 miles (500 km). They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which vehicle operations will ...occur. Oil changes should be avoided. This should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which is a high quality energy...
Owner's Manual
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...mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to the ON position, and the light will turn off after the engine is started. Oil Pressure Warning Light Shows low engine oil pressure. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 14. Part Time Indicator Light - If Equipped This light alerts the driver that...Light This light indicates that the vehicle is turned ON. 15. If the light comes on while driving, stop the vehicle and run the engine at the same speed. 18. Cruise Indicator Light This indicator lights when the speed control system is in N (Neutral) until the light goes...
...mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to the ON position, and the light will turn off after the engine is started. Oil Pressure Warning Light Shows low engine oil pressure. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 14. Part Time Indicator Light - If Equipped This light alerts the driver that...Light This light indicates that the vehicle is turned ON. 15. If the light comes on while driving, stop the vehicle and run the engine at the same speed. 18. Cruise Indicator Light This indicator lights when the speed control system is in N (Neutral) until the light goes...
Owner's Manual
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... Programs ...288 Replacement Parts ...289 Dealer Service ...289 Maintenance Procedures ...290 ▫ Engine Oil ...290 ▫ Drive Belts - Check Condition And Tension . . 294 ▫ Spark Plugs ...295 ▫ Catalytic Converter ...295 ▫ Engine Timing Belt - 2.4L Engine ...297 ▫ Ignition Wiring System - 2.4L Engine ...297 ▫ Crankcase Emission Control System ...297 ▫ Air Cleaner Filter...
... Programs ...288 Replacement Parts ...289 Dealer Service ...289 Maintenance Procedures ...290 ▫ Engine Oil ...290 ▫ Drive Belts - Check Condition And Tension . . 294 ▫ Spark Plugs ...295 ▫ Catalytic Converter ...295 ▫ Engine Timing Belt - 2.4L Engine ...297 ▫ Ignition Wiring System - 2.4L Engine ...297 ▫ Crankcase Emission Control System ...297 ▫ Air Cleaner Filter...
Owner's Manual
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...a competent mechanic. You can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. However, if a malfunction of your vehicle's engine, the engine oil must be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. WARNING! 290 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Intentional tampering with... only that should be inspected if a malfunction is observed or suspected. Engine Oil Checking Oil Level To assure proper lubrication of these items does occur, it could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance. These items should operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance. Check...
...a competent mechanic. You can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. However, if a malfunction of your vehicle's engine, the engine oil must be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. WARNING! 290 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Intentional tampering with... only that should be inspected if a malfunction is observed or suspected. Engine Oil Checking Oil Level To assure proper lubrication of these items does occur, it could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance. These items should operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance. Check...
Owner's Manual
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Adding 1 U.S. Quart (0.95L) of the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the ADD and SAFE markings on these engines. 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 291 The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine has been shut off, or before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. 3.7L Engines 2.4L Engines Checking the oil while the vehicle is at the ADD mark will improve the accuracy of oil when the reading is on level ground will result in a SAFE reading on the dipstick.
Adding 1 U.S. Quart (0.95L) of the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the ADD and SAFE markings on these engines. 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 291 The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine has been shut off, or before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. 3.7L Engines 2.4L Engines Checking the oil while the vehicle is at the ADD mark will improve the accuracy of oil when the reading is on level ground will result in a SAFE reading on the dipstick.
Owner's Manual
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...or underfilling the crankcase will cause aeration or loss of this manual NOTE: Under no circumstances should be changed. This could damage your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule "A" of the "Maintenance Schedules" section of driving affect the interval at every interval shown in ... you , then change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months whichever comes first. Change Engine Oil Road conditions as well as your oil should oil change your engine. If none of these apply to you , then change your engine oil at which your kind of this manual.
...or underfilling the crankcase will cause aeration or loss of this manual NOTE: Under no circumstances should be changed. This could damage your engine oil at every interval shown on schedule "A" of the "Maintenance Schedules" section of driving affect the interval at every interval shown in ... you , then change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months whichever comes first. Change Engine Oil Road conditions as well as your oil should oil change your engine. If none of these apply to you , then change your engine oil at which your kind of this manual.
Owner's Manual
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... The proper SAE viscosity grade of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 293 Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection for all engines under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recommends engine oils that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). The manufacturer only recommends API Certified...
... The proper SAE viscosity grade of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 293 Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection for all engines under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recommends engine oils that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). The manufacturer only recommends API Certified...
Owner's Manual
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...At the mileage shown in disposing of this type for condition and proper tension. Mopar engine oil filters are high quality oil filters and are recommended. Use a filter of used engine oil from your vehicle. Only high quality filters should be taken in the appropriate "Maintenance ...and procedures shown in your authorized dealer, service station, or governmental agency for evidence of Used Engine Oil Care should be impaired by supplemental additives. Used oil and oil filters, indiscriminately discarded, can cause belt slippage and failure. Disposing of cuts, cracks, or ...
...At the mileage shown in disposing of this type for condition and proper tension. Mopar engine oil filters are high quality oil filters and are recommended. Use a filter of used engine oil from your vehicle. Only high quality filters should be taken in the appropriate "Maintenance ...and procedures shown in your authorized dealer, service station, or governmental agency for evidence of Used Engine Oil Care should be impaired by supplemental additives. Used oil and oil filters, indiscriminately discarded, can cause belt slippage and failure. Disposing of cuts, cracks, or ...
Owner's Manual
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... for fluid level at regular intervals. The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. 302 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE remove frost or ice from the windshield. WARNING! Commercial windshield washer solvents are flammable. Keep...if the exhaust fumes can be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. Fill the reservoir with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. Windshield Washers should be checked for a few seconds to flush out the residual water. It is located in...
... for fluid level at regular intervals. The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. 302 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE remove frost or ice from the windshield. WARNING! Commercial windshield washer solvents are flammable. Keep...if the exhaust fumes can be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution. Fill the reservoir with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc. Windshield Washers should be checked for a few seconds to flush out the residual water. It is located in...
Owner's Manual
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Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 309 Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to couplings. Therefore, oil wetness at the hose-coupling area is replaced based on leakage. If you see any signs of leakage. Actual dripping of hot fluid...are under pressure (during assembly plant operations to ease the assembly of brake hoses should be done whenever the brake system is serviced and every engine oil change. WARNING! NOTE: Inspection of hoses to make sure they are secure and no leaks are used during vehicle operation) should be noted ...
Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 309 Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to couplings. Therefore, oil wetness at the hose-coupling area is replaced based on leakage. If you see any signs of leakage. Actual dripping of hot fluid...are under pressure (during assembly plant operations to ease the assembly of brake hoses should be done whenever the brake system is serviced and every engine oil change. WARNING! NOTE: Inspection of hoses to make sure they are secure and no leaks are used during vehicle operation) should be noted ...
Owner's Manual
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U.S. 19.5 Gallons 5 Qts 10 Qts 14 Qts Metric 74 Liters 4.7 Liters 9.5 Liters 13.2 Liters 326 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES Fuel (Approximate) Engine Oil with Filter 2.4 & 3.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified Engine Oil) Cooling System * 2.4 Liter Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 3.7 Liter Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
U.S. 19.5 Gallons 5 Qts 10 Qts 14 Qts Metric 74 Liters 4.7 Liters 9.5 Liters 13.2 Liters 326 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES Fuel (Approximate) Engine Oil with Filter 2.4 & 3.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified Engine Oil) Cooling System * 2.4 Liter Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 3.7 Liter Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Owner's Manual
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... be used for correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 327 RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant Engine Oil Oil Filter (2.4L Engine) Oil Filter (3.7L Engine) Spark Plugs Fuel Selection Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology...
... be used for correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 327 RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant Engine Oil Oil Filter (2.4L Engine) Oil Filter (3.7L Engine) Spark Plugs Fuel Selection Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology...
Owner's Manual
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... unusual wear or D U damage. S Once a Month C H E • Check the tire pressure and look for Fuel • Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. • Check the fluid levels...8226; Check all lights and all other electrical items for vehicles that are operated under Schedule "B." Use the schedule that occurs first. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 331 M • Off-road or desert driving. ...
... unusual wear or D U damage. S Once a Month C H E • Check the tire pressure and look for Fuel • Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. • Check the fluid levels...8226; Check all lights and all other electrical items for vehicles that are operated under Schedule "B." Use the schedule that occurs first. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 331 M • Off-road or desert driving. ...
Owner's Manual
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M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 332 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the exhaust system. • Inspect brake hoses. • Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps. • Inspect manual transmission fluid level - if equipped. • Rotate the tires at each oil change interval shown on Schedule "A" 6,000 miles (10 000 km...
M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 332 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the exhaust system. • Inspect brake hoses. • Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps. • Inspect manual transmission fluid level - if equipped. • Rotate the tires at each oil change interval shown on Schedule "A" 6,000 miles (10 000 km...
Owner's Manual
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N C • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service). Miles (Kilometers) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if necessary. N A • Trailer towing. Schedule "B" Follow schedule "B" if you usually operate your driving is at sustained high T E speeds during hot ... under one or more of the following conditions. • Day or night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions.
N C • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service). Miles (Kilometers) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if necessary. N A • Trailer towing. Schedule "B" Follow schedule "B" if you usually operate your driving is at sustained high T E speeds during hot ... under one or more of the following conditions. • Day or night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions.
Owner's Manual
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Inspect the brake linings. S C H E D U L E S 18,000 (29 000) X 21,000 (34 000) X 24,000 (38 000) X 27,000 (43 000) X 30,000 (48 000) X X X X Inspect and replace the PCV valve, if necessary. Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid‡ Inspect the transfer case fluid, add if necessary. E Replace the spark plugs. A Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if N C necessary. X X X 8 M 334 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Inspect the brake linings. S C H E D U L E S 18,000 (29 000) X 21,000 (34 000) X 24,000 (38 000) X 27,000 (43 000) X 30,000 (48 000) X X X X Inspect and replace the PCV valve, if necessary. Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid‡ Inspect the transfer case fluid, add if necessary. E Replace the spark plugs. A Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if N C necessary. X X X 8 M 334 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
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SCHEDULE "B" 335 M Miles (Kilometers) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid‡ Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. 33,000 (53 000) X 36,000 (58 000) X 39,000 (62 000) X 42,000 (67 000) X 45,000 (72 000) X X X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if necessary.
SCHEDULE "B" 335 M Miles (Kilometers) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid‡ Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. 33,000 (53 000) X 36,000 (58 000) X 39,000 (62 000) X 42,000 (67 000) X 45,000 (72 000) X X X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if necessary.
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M 336 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. E Replace the spark plugs. Not required if belt was previously Drain and ...,000 (82 000) X 54,000 (86 000) X 57,000 (91 000) X 60,000 (96 000) X X X X X X X X X X 8 Inspect and replace the PCV valve, if necessary. A Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if N C necessary.
M 336 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. E Replace the spark plugs. Not required if belt was previously Drain and ...,000 (82 000) X 54,000 (86 000) X 57,000 (91 000) X 60,000 (96 000) X X X X X X X X X X 8 Inspect and replace the PCV valve, if necessary. A Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if N C necessary.
Owner's Manual
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Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid‡ Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings. Not required if belt was previously replaced. 63,000 (101 000) X 66,000 (106 000) X 69,000 (110 000) X 72,000 (115 000) X 75,000 (120 000) X X X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 SCHEDULE "B" 337 M Miles (Kilometers) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Drain and refill the front and rear axle fluid‡ Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings. Not required if belt was previously replaced. 63,000 (101 000) X 66,000 (106 000) X 69,000 (110 000) X 72,000 (115 000) X 75,000 (120 000) X X X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S 8 SCHEDULE "B" 337 M Miles (Kilometers) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
Owner's Manual
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... plugs. Inspect the transfer case fluid, add if necessary. Inspect the brake linings. Replace the timing belt (2.4L Only). M 338 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. S C H E D U L E S 78,000 (125 000) X 81,000 (130 000) X 84,000 (134 000) X 87,000 (139 000) X 90,000 (144 000) X X X X Inspect and replace...
... plugs. Inspect the transfer case fluid, add if necessary. Inspect the brake linings. Replace the timing belt (2.4L Only). M 338 SCHEDULE "B" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. S C H E D U L E S 78,000 (125 000) X 81,000 (130 000) X 84,000 (134 000) X 87,000 (139 000) X 90,000 (144 000) X X X X Inspect and replace...