MAINTENANCE
Scheduled maintenance must be completed to provide the best vehicle
performance and reliability. The limited warranties in the warranty booklet DO NOT COVER repairs
required due to improper maintenance. We strongly suggest you keep track of scheduled maintenance
and keep receipts or other documents. Use only recommended Mopar
®
lubricants and genuine Mopar
®
parts. In the event that a condition arises between maintenance intervals, please contact your dealer.
AVOID
PROLONGED PERIODS OF IDLING.
NOTE: WHERE TIME (MONTHS) AND METRAGE ARE INDICATED, FOLLOW THE INTERVAL
THAT OCCURS FIRST.
AT EACH STOP FOR FUEL
• Check the engine oil level about 5 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.
• Drain water from the fuel filter.
ONCE A MONTH
• Check the tire pressure and look for unusual
wear or damage.
• Inspect the batteries and clean and tighten
the terminals as required.
• Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir,
brake master cylinder, power steering, transfer
case (if equipped) and transmission and add as
needed.
• Check all lights and all other electrical items
for correct operation.
• Check Filter Minder
™
. Replace air cleaner
filter element if necessary.
• Check and clean wiper blades. Replace if required.
VISUAL INSPECTIONS –
INSPECT FOR SIGNS OF
COMPONENT DETERIORATION
AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
There are two maintenance schedules
contained in your Owner’s Manual. Schedule
“B” best describes operating conditions in
Canada and is the recommended service
schedule. For your convenience, the scheduled
maintenance intervals outlined in this booklet
follow the Severe Service Schedule as described
in your Owner’s Manual. Schedule “B” is for
vehicles that are operated under one or more of
the following conditions: day or night tempera-
tures are below 0°C; stop and go driving;
extensive engine idling; driving in dusty
conditions; short trips of less than 16.2 km;
more than 50% of your driving is at sustained
high speeds during hot weather, above 32°C;
trailer towing; taxi, police, or delivery service
(commercial service); off-road or desert driving.
Schedule “A” is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed
under Schedule “B.”
The performance of all scheduled service work
is required to maintain your vehicle in good
operating condition. DaimlerChrysler Canada
Inc. reserves the right to deny warranty
coverage if the vehicle has not been properly
maintained. While we do not insist that such
work be performed by factory-authorized
dealers, we strongly recommend that an
authorized Chrysler, Jeep
®
, Dodge dealer
perform this work.
INTRODUCTION
