Owner's Manual
Page 171
...exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range. Temperature Gage Indicates engine coolant temperature. If the engine remains in heavy stop the vehicle. See appropriate sections for service. 12. Do not turn the engine off and call for more information. When in the trip odometer mode...likely indicate a higher temperature (above center scale) when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, in the high range, turn the engine off , until the pointer drops back into the normal range. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 11. NOTE: If vehicle is operating satisfactorily....
...exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range. Temperature Gage Indicates engine coolant temperature. If the engine remains in heavy stop the vehicle. See appropriate sections for service. 12. Do not turn the engine off and call for more information. When in the trip odometer mode...likely indicate a higher temperature (above center scale) when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, in the high range, turn the engine off , until the pointer drops back into the normal range. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 11. NOTE: If vehicle is operating satisfactorily....
Owner's Manual
Page 215
Winter Operation When operating the system during summer to provide proper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling point of ice, slush, snow, or other obstructions. 4 A 50% concentration is free of the coolant for protection against overheating. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 Summer Operation Air conditioned equipped vehicle's cooling systems must be protected with a high quality engine coolant during the winter months, make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is recommended.
Winter Operation When operating the system during summer to provide proper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling point of ice, slush, snow, or other obstructions. 4 A 50% concentration is free of the coolant for protection against overheating. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215 Summer Operation Air conditioned equipped vehicle's cooling systems must be protected with a high quality engine coolant during the winter months, make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is recommended.
Owner's Manual
Page 226
... the heater line on the left side of 10 seconds. If the engine does not start , repeat the cycle as many times as necessary. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather. The engine block heater cord is found under the hood clipped to a standard...
... the heater line on the left side of 10 seconds. If the engine does not start , repeat the cycle as many times as necessary. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather. The engine block heater cord is found under the hood clipped to a standard...
Owner's Manual
Page 235
...the transmission fluid partially draining from the torque converter into gear may seem sluggish. You will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are correct, and then press and release the "O/D OFF" button once to the automatic transmission of driving) and the vehicle ...transmission into the transmission. If the transmission becomes hot enough the TRANS TEMP warning light in operation, drive the vehicle so that the engine runs at a higher RPM when driving at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation ...
...the transmission fluid partially draining from the torque converter into gear may seem sluggish. You will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are correct, and then press and release the "O/D OFF" button once to the automatic transmission of driving) and the vehicle ...transmission into the transmission. If the transmission becomes hot enough the TRANS TEMP warning light in operation, drive the vehicle so that the engine runs at a higher RPM when driving at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation ...
Owner's Manual
Page 325
Replace as required. If dirty, clean by hot antifreeze/ coolant or steam from a garden hose vertically down the face of bugs, leaves, etc. Check the engine cooling system hoses for any accumulation of the A/C condenser (if equipped) or the radiator core. Open seams or loose ...hood, don't open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be badly burned by gently spraying water from your radiator. Engine Coolant Checks Check antifreeze/coolant protection every 12 months (before the onset of connection at the...
Replace as required. If dirty, clean by hot antifreeze/ coolant or steam from a garden hose vertically down the face of bugs, leaves, etc. Check the engine cooling system hoses for any accumulation of the A/C condenser (if equipped) or the radiator core. Open seams or loose ...hood, don't open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be badly burned by gently spraying water from your radiator. Engine Coolant Checks Check antifreeze/coolant protection every 12 months (before the onset of connection at the...
Owner's Manual
Page 326
... plug the radiator. • This vehicle has not been designed for correct antifreeze/coolant type. Selection Of Engine Coolant Use only the manufacturer's recommended antifreeze/ coolant, refer to remove all deposits and chemicals. CAUTION! • Mixing of sediment, clean and flush with a thorough rinsing to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts ...
... plug the radiator. • This vehicle has not been designed for correct antifreeze/coolant type. Selection Of Engine Coolant Use only the manufacturer's recommended antifreeze/ coolant, refer to remove all deposits and chemicals. CAUTION! • Mixing of sediment, clean and flush with a thorough rinsing to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts ...
Owner's Manual
Page 327
... purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water/antifreeze (coolant) solution. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 327 Adding Engine Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved antifreeze/ coolant that antifreeze/coolant will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle. 7 To prevent reducing this extended maintenance period, it is important that...
... purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water/antifreeze (coolant) solution. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 327 Adding Engine Coolant Your vehicle has been built with an improved antifreeze/ coolant that antifreeze/coolant will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery bottle. 7 To prevent reducing this extended maintenance period, it is important that...
Owner's Manual
Page 328
... no need only be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of Used Engine Coolant Used Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) antifreeze/coolant is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need to determine the disposal rules for antifreeze/coolant freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise your local authorities to remove the radiator cap unless checking for your...
... no need only be inspected and cleaned if there is any accumulation of Used Engine Coolant Used Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) antifreeze/coolant is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need to determine the disposal rules for antifreeze/coolant freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise your local authorities to remove the radiator cap unless checking for your...
Owner's Manual
Page 329
... is normally • Maintain engine coolant/anti-freeze concentration to the coolant recovery bottle. The vapor will soon dissipate. • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. • Check antifreeze/coolant freeze point in the system. • If frequent antifreeze/coolant additions are required, or if... after a few miles (kilometers) of operation, you may be added to 50% HOAT engine coolant/anti-freeze (minimum) and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may observe vapor coming from...
... is normally • Maintain engine coolant/anti-freeze concentration to the coolant recovery bottle. The vapor will soon dissipate. • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. • Check antifreeze/coolant freeze point in the system. • If frequent antifreeze/coolant additions are required, or if... after a few miles (kilometers) of operation, you may be added to 50% HOAT engine coolant/anti-freeze (minimum) and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may observe vapor coming from...
Owner's Manual
Page 357
...) Only). 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357 RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) Engine Oil (2.4L and 3.7L Engines) Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-10725. If...
...) Only). 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357 RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) Engine Oil (2.4L and 3.7L Engines) Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-10725. If...
Owner's Manual
Page 361
...operated under any of the conditions listed under the conditions listed for vehicles that are listed, follow the N C interval that best describes your engine coolant/anti-freeze every 102,000 miles (163 000 km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow "Schedule B" of the "Maintenance ...NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under Schedule "B." CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow "Schedule B" of the "Maintenance Schedules" section of...
...operated under any of the conditions listed under the conditions listed for vehicles that are listed, follow the N C interval that best describes your engine coolant/anti-freeze every 102,000 miles (163 000 km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow "Schedule B" of the "Maintenance ...NOTE: Most vehicles are operated under Schedule "B." CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to you then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first and follow "Schedule B" of the "Maintenance Schedules" section of...
Owner's Manual
Page 362
...if equipped). • After completion of off . At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the exhaust system. • Inspect brake hoses. • Check the engine coolant/anti-freeze level, hoses, and clamps. • Inspect manual transmission fluid level, and for unusual... the fluid levels of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the C level is on level ground will improve the accuN racy of the engine coolant/antifreeze reservoir, brake master cylinder, and transmission, and add as required. E S C H E D U L E S • Check all lights and all other...
...if equipped). • After completion of off . At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the exhaust system. • Inspect brake hoses. • Check the engine coolant/anti-freeze level, hoses, and clamps. • Inspect manual transmission fluid level, and for unusual... the fluid levels of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the C level is on level ground will improve the accuN racy of the engine coolant/antifreeze reservoir, brake master cylinder, and transmission, and add as required. E S C H E D U L E S • Check all lights and all other...
Owner's Manual
Page 363
...• Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km). • More than 50% of your engine coolant/anti-freeze every 102,000 miles (163 000 km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow "Schedule B" of the S "Maintenance ...90°F (32°C). • Trailer towing. NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your N C engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, E SCHEDULE "B" - GASOLINE ENGINES 363 M • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service). whichever comes first and follow "Schedule B" of the "...
...• Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km). • More than 50% of your engine coolant/anti-freeze every 102,000 miles (163 000 km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow "Schedule B" of the S "Maintenance ...90°F (32°C). • Trailer towing. NOTE: If ANY of these apply to you then change your N C engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, E SCHEDULE "B" - GASOLINE ENGINES 363 M • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service). whichever comes first and follow "Schedule B" of the "...
Owner's Manual
Page 367
Inspect and replace the PCV valve, if necessary. Inspect the brake linings. Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze at 60 months, if not done at 3 months. Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if necessary. Replace the spark plugs. Rotate the tires. Replace the ignition ... automatic transmission fluid, and replace main sump filter.† Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. SCHEDULE "B" - GASOLINE ENGINES 367 M Miles (Kilometers) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (163 000 km). 48,000 (77 000) X X 51,000 ...
Inspect and replace the PCV valve, if necessary. Inspect the brake linings. Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze at 60 months, if not done at 3 months. Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if necessary. Replace the spark plugs. Rotate the tires. Replace the ignition ... automatic transmission fluid, and replace main sump filter.† Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. SCHEDULE "B" - GASOLINE ENGINES 367 M Miles (Kilometers) Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not replaced at 102,000 miles (163 000 km). 48,000 (77 000) X X 51,000 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 370
... front and rear axle fluid‡ Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. M 370 SCHEDULE "B" - GASOLINE ENGINES A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not A replaced at 60 months. 8 E Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if S C H E D U L E S 93,000 (149 000) X 96,000 (154 000) X X 99,...) X 102,000 (163 000) X X 105,000 (168 000) X X X X X X necessary. Not required if belt was previously replaced. N C Rotate the tires. Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze, if not done at 3 months. Inspect the brake linings.
... front and rear axle fluid‡ Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. M 370 SCHEDULE "B" - GASOLINE ENGINES A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change the engine oil and engine oil filter, if not A replaced at 60 months. 8 E Inspect the engine air filter element, replace if S C H E D U L E S 93,000 (149 000) X 96,000 (154 000) X X 99,...) X 102,000 (163 000) X X 105,000 (168 000) X X X X X X necessary. Not required if belt was previously replaced. N C Rotate the tires. Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze, if not done at 3 months. Inspect the brake linings.
Owner's Manual
Page 372
E Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze at 120 S C H E D U L E S 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000) X X X months, ... these conditions. 8 Inspection and service should be performed anytime a malfunction is not required to the owner, but it is observed or suspected. M 372 SCHEDULE "B" - GASOLINE ENGINES A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to maintain emissions warranty. ‡Off-highway operation...
E Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze at 120 S C H E D U L E S 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000) X X X months, ... these conditions. 8 Inspection and service should be performed anytime a malfunction is not required to the owner, but it is observed or suspected. M 372 SCHEDULE "B" - GASOLINE ENGINES A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to maintain emissions warranty. ‡Off-highway operation...
Owner's Manual
Page 375
... as needed . Rotate the tires. Replace the spark plugs. Inspect the drive belt and replace, if needed . SCHEDULE "A" - GASOLINE ENGINES 375 M Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze at 60 months, if not done at 102,000 miles (163 000 km). Inspect the...
... as needed . Rotate the tires. Replace the spark plugs. Inspect the drive belt and replace, if needed . SCHEDULE "A" - GASOLINE ENGINES 375 M Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze at 60 months, if not done at 102,000 miles (163 000 km). Inspect the...
Owner's Manual
Page 376
...] X X 90,000 (144 000) [90] X X X X X X 96,000 (154 000) [96] X X 102,000 (163 000) [102] X X 8 essary. Inspect the transfer case fluid. Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze if not done at 60 months. N C Rotate the tires. Inspect the brake linings. X X X X Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. Inspect and...
...] X X 90,000 (144 000) [90] X X X X X X 96,000 (154 000) [96] X X 102,000 (163 000) [102] X X 8 essary. Inspect the transfer case fluid. Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze if not done at 60 months. N C Rotate the tires. Inspect the brake linings. X X X X Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. Inspect and...
Owner's Manual
Page 377
...X X X X X X X X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X 8 This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but it is observed or suspected. Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if necessary. Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze if not done at 102,000 miles (163 000 km). Inspect the ignition cables, and replace if necessary... the brake linings. Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. Not required if previously replaced. Replace the spark plugs. SCHEDULE "A" - GASOLINE ENGINES 377 M Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change the...
...X X X X X X X X X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S X X 8 This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but it is observed or suspected. Inspect the engine air filter element, and replace if necessary. Flush and replace the engine coolant/anti-freeze if not done at 102,000 miles (163 000 km). Inspect the ignition cables, and replace if necessary... the brake linings. Inspect the drive belt and replace as needed. Not required if previously replaced. Replace the spark plugs. SCHEDULE "A" - GASOLINE ENGINES 377 M Miles (Kilometers) [Months] Change the...
Owner's Manual
Page 379
...for unusual wear or damage. • Inspect the battery, clean and tighten the terminals as required. • Check the fluid levels of engine coolant/anti-freeze deaeration bottle, brake master cylinder, and transmission, and add as needed. • Check all lights and all other electrical items ...for correct I N operation. E N A N C E S C • Check the engine coolant/anti-freeze level, hoses, and H E clamps. U L sary. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. • Check...
...for unusual wear or damage. • Inspect the battery, clean and tighten the terminals as required. • Check the fluid levels of engine coolant/anti-freeze deaeration bottle, brake master cylinder, and transmission, and add as needed. • Check all lights and all other electrical items ...for correct I N operation. E N A N C E S C • Check the engine coolant/anti-freeze level, hoses, and H E clamps. U L sary. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. • Check...