Maintenance Schedules - Diesel
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent shorttrips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures will influence when the "Oil Change Required" message is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as earlier than specified. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km). To help you have the best driving experience possible, the manufacturer has identified the specific vehicle maintenance service intervals that are required to keep your vehicle operating properly and safely. The manufacturer recommends that these maintenance intervals be performed at your selling dealer. The technicians at your dealership know your vehicle best, and have access to factory trained information, genuine MOPAR parts, and specially designed electronic and mechanical tools that can help prevent future costly repairs. The maintenance intervals shown should be performed as indicated in this article.
The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the car usage conditions, it is signaled by the warning light or message (if present) in the instrument panel. It should not exceed 12, 500 miles (20, 000 km) or 12 months.
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months or 150, 000 miles (240, 000 km) whichever comes first.
Regardless of the distance covered, the timing and accessory belts must be changed every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city driving, long periods of idling) or at least every 6 years. Under no circumstances should these intervals be exceeded.
Oil Change Indicator - RESET
- Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you place the ignition in the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message temporarily, push and release the OK or arrow buttons. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the following procedure:
- Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and place the ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
- Fully push the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
- Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
Once a Month Or Before a Long Trip
- Check engine oil level
- Check windshield washer fluid level
- Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
- Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder and fill as needed.
- Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
At Each Oil Change
- Change the engine oil filter.
- Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
- Inspect for the presence of water in the fuel filter/water separator unit.
| Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) | 12, 500 | 25, 000 | 37, 500 | 50, 000 | 62, 500 | 75, 000 | 87, 500 | 100, 000 | 112, 500 | 125, 000 | 137, 500 | 150, 000 | 162, 500 | 175, 000 | 187, 500 |
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| Or Years: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Or Kilometers: | 20, 000 | 40, 000 | 60, 000 | 80, 000 | 100, 000 | 120, 000 | 140, 000 | 160, 000 | 180, 000 | 200, 000 | 220, 000 | 240, 000 | 260, 000 | 280, 000 | 300, 000 |
| Additional Inspections | |||||||||||||||
| Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. (*) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Inspect the CV joints. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| Additional Maintenance | |||||||||||||||
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| Change brake fluid every 24 months if using DOT 4 brake fluid. (***) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| Replace the engine fuel filter. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| Inspect accessory drive belt. | X | X | X | ||||||||||||
| Replace accessory drive belt. (**) | X | X | |||||||||||||
| Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). | X | X | X | ||||||||||||
| Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150, 000 miles (240, 000 km) whichever comes first. | X | X | |||||||||||||
| Replace timing drive belt. (**) | X | X | |||||||||||||
(*) The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the car usage conditions, it is signaled by the warning light or message (if present) in the instrument panel. It should not exceed 12, 500 miles (20, 000 km) or 12 months.
(**) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing and accessory belts must be changed every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city driving, long periods of idling) or at least every 6 years. Under no circumstances should these intervals be exceeded.
(***) The brake fluid change interval is time based only, mileage intervals do not apply.