LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE

CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
JUMP STARTING, HOISTING AND TOWING . . . 7
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GENERAL INFORMATION
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
CLASSIFICATION OF LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . 1
FLUID CAPACITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PARTS AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Servi ce and mai ntenance procedures for compo-
nents and systems l i sted i n Schedul eA or B can be
found by usi ng the Group Tab Locator i ndex at the
front of thi s manual . I f i t i s not cl ear whi ch group
contai ns the i nformati on needed, refer to the i ndex at
the back of thi s manual .
There are two mai ntenance schedul es that show
proper servi ce based on the condi ti ons that the vehi -
cl e i s subjected to.
Schedul e A , l i sts schedul ed mai ntenance to be
performed when the vehi cl e i s used for general trans-
portati on.
Schedul e B , l i sts mai ntenance i nterval s for vehi -
cl es that are operated under the condi ti ons l i sted at
the begi nni ng of the Mai ntenance Schedul e secti on.
Use the schedul e that best descri bes your dri vi ng
condi ti ons.
Where ti me and mi l eage are l i sted, fol l ow the
i nterval that occurs fi rst.
PARTS AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS
When servi ce i s requi red, Chrysl er Corporati on
recommends that onl y Mopar brand parts, l ubri -
cants and chemi cal s be used. Mopar provi des the
best engi neered products for servi ci ng Chrysl er Cor-
porati on vehi cl es.
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
Chrysl er Corporati on uses i nternati onal symbol s to
i denti fy engi ne compartment l ubri cant and fl ui d
i nspecti on and fi l l l ocati ons (Fi g. 1).
CLASSIFICATION OF LUBRICANTS
Onl y l ubri cants that are endorsed by the fol l owi ng
organi zati on shoul d be used to servi ce a Chrysl er
Corporati on vehi cl e.
Soci ety of Automoti ve Engi neers (SAE)
Ameri can Petrol eum I nsti tute (API ) (Fi g. 2)
Nati onal Lubri cati ng Grease I nsti tute (NLGI )
(Fi g. 3)
Fig. 1 International Symbols
ENGINE OIL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID ENGINE COOLANT BRAKE FLUID POWER STEERING FLUID WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
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ENGINE OIL
SAE GRADE RATING INDICATES ENGINE OIL VISCOSITY
An SAE vi scosi ty grade i s used to speci fy the vi s-
cosi ty of engi ne oi l . SAE 30 speci fi es a si ngl e vi scos-
i ty engi ne oi l . Engi ne oi l s al so have mul ti pl e
vi scosi ti es. These are speci fi ed wi th a dual SAE vi s-
cosi ty grade whi ch i ndi cates the col d-to-hot tempera-
ture vi scosi ty range.
SAE 30 = si ngl e grade engi ne oi l .
SAE 10W-30 = mul ti pl e grade engi ne oi l .
API QUALITY CLASSIFICATION
The API Servi ce Grade speci fi es the type of perfor-
mance the engi ne oi l i s i ntended to provi de. The API
Servi ce Grade speci fi cati ons al so appl y to energy con-
servi ng engi ne oi l s.
Use engi ne oi l s that are API Servi ce Certi fi ed.
5W-30 and 10W-30 MOPAR engi ne oi l s conform to
speci fi cati ons.
Refer to Group 9, Engi ne for engi ne oi l speci fi ca-
ti on.
GEAR LUBRICANTS
SAE rati ngs al so appl y to mul ti pl e grade gear
l ubri cants. I n addi ti on, API cl assi fi cati on defi nes the
l ubri cants usage.
LUBRICANTS AND GREASES
Lubri cati ng grease i s rated for qual i ty and usage
by the NLGI . Al l approved products have the NLGI
symbol (Fi g. 3) on the l abel . At the bottom NLGI
symbol i s the usage and qual i ty i denti fi cati on l etters.
Wheel beari ng l ubri cant i s i denti fi ed by the l etter
G. Chassi s l ubri cant i s i denti fi ed by the l atter L.
The l etter fol l owi ng the usage l etter i ndi cates the
qual i ty of the l ubri cant. The fol l owi ng symbol s i ndi -
cate the hi ghest qual i ty.
FLUID CAPACITIES
FUEL TANK
Al l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.5 L (16.0 gal .)
ENGINE OILWITH FILTER
2.0L, 2.5L V6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 L (4.5 qts.)
2.4L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7 L (5.0 qts.)
ENGINE OILWITHOUT FILTER
2.0L, 2.5L V6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8 L (4.0 qts.)
2.4L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 L (4.5 qts.)
COOLING SYSTEM
2.0 L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1 L (8.5 qts.)
2.4 L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5 L (9.0 qts.)
2.5 L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.9 L (10.5 qts.)
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Esti mated Servi ce Fi l l . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8 L (4.0 qts.)
Overhaul Fi l l Capaci ty wi th Torque Converter Empty
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6 L (9.1 qts.)
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
NV T350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 L (2.2 qts.)
Fig. 2 API Symbol
Fig. 3 NLGI Symbol
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GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SCHEDULEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SCHEDULEB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
UNSCHEDULED INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
There are two mai ntenance schedul es that show
the proper servi ce for Chrysl er vehi cl es. Use the
schedul e that best descri bes the condi ti ons under
whi ch the vehi cl e i s operated. Where ti me and mi l e-
age are l i sted, fol l ow the i nterval that occurs fi rst.
ScheduleA l i sts al l the schedul ed mai ntenance
to be performed under normal operati ng condi ti ons.
ScheduleB i s a schedul e for vehi cl es that are
operated under one or more of the fol l owi ng condi -
ti ons:
Day and ni ght temperatures are bel ow freezi ng.
Stop and go dri vi ng.
Long peri ods of engi ne i dl i ng.
Dri vi ng i n dusty condi ti ons.
Short tri ps of l ess than 5 mi l es.
Operati on at sustai ned hi gh speeds duri ng hot
weather, above 90F (32C).
Taxi , pol i ce or del i very servi ce.
Trai l er towi ng or heavy haul i ng.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The schedul ed emi ssi on mai ntenance l i sted i n bold
type i n the Mai ntenance Schedul es must be done at
the speci fi ed mi l eage to assure the conti nued proper
functi oni ng of the emi ssi on control system. These,
and al l other mai ntenance servi ces i ncl uded i n thi s
manual , shoul d be done to provi de the best vehi cl e
performance and rel i abi l i ty. More frequent mai nte-
nance may be needed for vehi cl es i n severe operati ng
condi ti ons such as dusty areas and very short tri p
dri vi ng.
UNSCHEDULED INSPECTION
At Each Stop For Fuel
Check engi ne oi l l evel , add as requi red.
Check wi ndshi el d washer sol vent and add i f
requi red.
Once A Month
Check ti re pressure and l ook for unusual wear
or damage.
Check fl ui d l evel s of cool ant reservoi r, power
steeri ng and automati c transmi ssi on and add as
requi red.
Check al l l i ghts and al l other el ectri cal i tems for
correct operati on.
At Each Oil Change
I nspect exhaust system.
I nspect brake hoses.
I nspect the CV joi nts and front suspensi on com-
ponents.
Rotate the ti res at each oi l change i nterval
shown on Schedul eA (7,500 mi l es 12 000 km) or
every other i nterval shown on schedul eB (6,000
mi l es 10 000 km).
Check cool ant l evel , hoses and cl amps.
Check the manual transaxl e fl ui d l evel .
I f the mi l eage i s l ess than 7,500 mi l es (12 000
km) yearl y, repl ace the engi ne oi l fi l ter at each oi l
change.
SCHEDULEA
7,500 Miles (12 000 km) or at 6 months
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
15,000 Miles (24 000 km) or at 12 months
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter.
Adjust dri ve bel t tensi on.
22,500 Miles (36 000 km) or at 18 months
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
I nspect the front brake pads and rear brake l i n-
i ngs.
30,000 Miles (48 000 km) or at 24 months
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
Lubri cate front and rear suspensi on bal l joi nts.
Adjust dri ve bel t tensi on.
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Replace air cleaner element.
Replace spark plugs on 2.0L and 2.4L
engines.
37,500 Miles (60 000 km) or at 30 months
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
45,000 Miles (72 000 km) or at 36 months
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
I nspect front brake pads and rear brake l i ni ngs.
Adjust dri ve bel t tensi on.
Fl ush and repl ace engi ne cool ant at 36 months,
regardl ess of mi l eage.
52,500 Miles (84 000 km) or at 42 months
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
Fl ush and repl ace engi ne cool ant i f not done at
36 months, regardl ess of mi l eage.
60,000 Miles (96 000 km) or at 48 months
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
Check and replace, if necessary***, the
PCV valve.**
Lubri cate front and rear suspensi on upper bal l
joi nts.
Repl ace dri ve bel ts.
Replace air cleaner element.
Replace ignition cables on 2.0 liter and 2.4
liter engines.
Replace spark plugs on 2.0L and 2.4L
engines.
67,500 Miles (108 000 km) or at 54 months
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
I nspect front brake pads and rear brake l i ni ngs.
75,000 Miles (120 000 km) or at 60 months
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
Adjust dri ve bel t tensi on.
Fl ush and repl ace engi ne cool ant i f i t has been
30,000 mi l es (48 000 km) or 24 months si nce l ast
change.
82,500 Miles (132 000 km) or at 66 months
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
Fl ush and repl ace engi ne cool ant i f i t has been
30,000 mi l es (48 000 km) or 24 months si nce l ast
change.
90,000 Miles (144 000 km) or at 72 months
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
Check and replace, if necessary***, the
PCV valve.**
Lubri cate front and rear suspensi on upper bal l
joi nts.
I nspect front brake pads and rear brake l i ni ngs.
Adjust dri ve bel t tensi on.
Replace air cleaner air cleaner element.
Replace spark plugs on 2.0L and 2.4L
engines.
97,500 Miles (156 000 km) or at 78 months
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
100,000 Miles (160 000km)
Replace spark plugs and ignition cables on
2.5L engines.
105,000 Miles (168 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
Replace engine timing belt on 2.0 liter and
2.4 liter California vehicles.
SCHEDULEB
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
9,000 Miles (14 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
12,000 Miles (19 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
I nspect front brake pads and rear brake l i ni ngs.
15,000 Miles (24 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
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GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)
Adjust dri ve bel t tensi on.
Change automati c transaxl e fl ui d and fi l ter.*
18,000 Miles (29 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
21,000 Miles (34 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
24,000 Miles (38 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
I nspect front brake pads and rear brake l i ni ngs.
27,000 Miles (43 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
30,000 Miles (48 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
Check and replace, if necessary, the PCV
valve.**
Lubri cate front and rear suspensi on upper bal l
joi nts.
Adjust dri ve bel t tensi on.
Replace air cleaner element.
Replace spark plugs on 2.0L and 2.4L
engines.
Change automati c transmi ssi on fl ui d and fi l ter.*
33,000 Miles (53 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
36,000 Miles (58 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
Fl ush and repl ace engi ne cool ant.
I nspect front brake pads and rear brake l i ni ngs.
39,000 Miles (62 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
42,000 Miles (67 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
45,000 Miles (72 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
Adjust dri ve bel t tensi on.
Change automati c transaxl e fl ui d and fi l ter.*
48,000 Miles (77 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
I nspect front brake pads and rear brake l i ni ngs.
51,000 Miles (82 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
Fl ush and repl ace engi ne cool ant.
54,000 Miles (86 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
57,000 Miles (91 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
60,000 Miles (96 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
Check and replace, if necessary***, the
PCV valve.**
Lubri cate front and rear suspensi on upper bal l
joi nts.
Repl ace dri ve bel ts.
Replace air cleaner element.
Replace ignition cables on 2.0 liter and 2.4
liter engines.
Replace spark plugs on 2.0 liter and 2.4
liter engines.
Change automati c transaxl e fl ui d and fi l ter.*
I nspect front brake pads and rear brake l i ni ngs.
63,000 Miles (101 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
66,000 Miles (106 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
69,000 Miles (110 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
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GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)
72,000 Miles (115 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
I nspect front brake pads and rear brake l i ni ngs.
75,000 Miles (120 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
Adjust dri ve bel t tensi on.
Replace the spark plugs and ignition
cables on 2.5 liter engines.
Change automati c transaxl e fl ui d and fi l ter.*
78,000 Miles (125 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
81,000 Miles (130 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
Fl ush and repl ace the engi ne cool ant.
84,000 Miles (134 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
I nspect front brake pads and rear brake l i ni ngs.
87,000 Miles (139 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi nes oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4
l i ter engi nes.
90,000 Miles (144 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
Check and replace, if necessary***, the
PCV valve.**
Lubri cate front and rear suspensi on upper bal l
joi nts.
Adjust dri ve bel t tensi on.
Replace air cleaner element.
Replace spark plugs on 2.0 liter and 2.4
liter engines.
Change automati c transaxl e fl ui d and fi l ter.*
93,000 Miles (149 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
96,000 Miles (154 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
I nspect front brake pads and rear brake l i ni ngs.
99,000 Miles (158 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on 2.0 l i ter and 2.4 l i ter
engi nes.
105,000 (168 000 km)
Change engi ne oi l .
Repl ace engi ne oi l fi l ter on al l engi nes.
Replace the engine timing belt on 2.0 liter
and 2.5 liter engines.
NOTE: * Police, taxi, or delivery service usage and
trailer towing requires the more frequent transaxle
service indicated with a * in schedule - B. Perform
these services if you usually operate your vehicle
under these conditions.
NOTE: **This maintenance is recommended by
Chrysler to the owner but is not required to main-
tain the warranty on the PCV valve.
NOTE: ***This maintenance is not required if the
PCV valve was previously replaced.
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GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)
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SERVICE PROCEDURES
HOISTING RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 8
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
TOWING RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SERVICE PROCEDURES
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
WARNING: REVIEW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AND WARNINGS IN GROUP 8A, BATTERY/START-
ING/CHARGING SYSTEMS DIAGNOSTICS. DO NOT
JUMP START A FROZEN BATTERY, PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT. DO NOT JUMP START WHEN
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY INDICATOR DOT IS
YELLOW OR BRIGHT COLOR. DO NOT JUMP
START A VEHICLE WHEN THE BATTERY FLUID IS
BELOW THE TOP OF LEAD PLATES. DO NOT
ALLOW JUMPER CABLE CLAMPS TO TOUCH
EACH OTHER WHEN CONNECTED TO A BOOSTER
SOURCE. DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME NEAR BAT-
TERY. REMOVE METALLIC JEWELRY WORN ON
HANDS OR WRISTS TO AVOID INJURY BY ACCI-
DENTAL ARCING OF BATTERY CURRENT. WHEN
USING A HIGH OUTPUT BOOSTING DEVICE, DO
NOT ALLOW BATTERY VOLTAGE TO EXCEED 16
VOLTS. REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED
WITH DEVICE BEING USED.
CAUTION: When using another vehicle as a
booster, do not allow vehicles to touch. Electrical
systems can be damaged on either vehicle.
TO J UMP START A DISABLED VEHICLE:
(1) Rai se hood on di sabl ed vehi cl e and vi sual l y
i nspect engi ne compartment for:
Battery cabl e cl amp condi ti on, cl ean i f necessary.
Frozen battery.
Yel l ow or bri ght col or test i ndi cator, i f equi pped.
Low battery fl ui d l evel .
Generator dri ve bel t condi ti on and tensi on.
Fuel fumes or l eakage, correct i f necessary.
CAUTION: If the cause of starting problem on dis-
abled vehicle is severe, damage to booster vehicle
charging system can result.
(2) When usi ng another vehi cl e as a booster
source, park the booster vehi cl e wi thi n cabl e reach.
Turn off al l accessori es, set the parki ng brake, pl ace
the automati c transmi ssi on i n PARK or the manual
transmi ssi on i n NEUTRAL and turn the i gni ti on
OFF.
(3) On di sabl ed vehi cl e, pl ace gear sel ector i n park
or neutral and set park brake. Turn off al l accesso-
ri es.
(4) Connect jumper cabl es to booster battery. RED
cl amp to posi ti ve termi nal (+). BLACK cl amp to neg-
ati ve termi nal (-). DO NOT al l ow cl amps at opposi te
end of cabl es to touch, el ectri cal arc wi l l resul t.
Revi ew al l warni ngs i n thi s procedure.
(5) On di sabl ed vehi cl e, connect RED jumper cabl e
cl amp to posi ti ve (+) termi nal . Connect BLACK
jumper cabl e cl amp to engi ne ground as cl ose to the
ground cabl e attachi ng poi nt as possi bl e (Fi g. 1).
(6) Start the engi ne i n the vehi cl e whi ch has the
booster battery, l et the engi ne i dl e a few mi nutes,
then start the engi ne i n the vehi cl e wi th the di s-
charged battery.
CAUTION: Do not crank starter motor on disabled
vehicle for more than 15 seconds, starter will over-
heat and could fail.
(7) Al l ow battery i n di sabl ed vehi cl e to charge to
at l east 12.4 vol ts (75% charge) before attempti ng to
start engi ne. I f engi ne does not start wi thi n 15 sec-
onds, stop cranki ng engi ne and al l ow starter to cool
(15 mi n.), before cranki ng agai n.
Fig. 1 Jumper Cable Clamp Connections
ENGINE GROUND NEGATIVE JUMPER CABLE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE POSITIVE JUMPER CABLE BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE BATTERY TEST INDICATOR
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DISCONNECT CABLE CLAMPS AS FOLLOWS:
Di sconnect BLACK cabl e cl amp from engi ne
ground on di sabl ed vehi cl e.
When usi ng a Booster vehi cl e, di sconnect
BLACK cabl e cl amp from battery negati ve termi nal .
Di sconnect RED cabl e cl amp from battery posi ti ve
termi nal .
Di sconnect RED cabl e cl amp from battery posi -
ti ve termi nal on di sabl ed vehi cl e.
HOISTING RECOMMENDATIONS
Refer to Owners Manual provi ded wi th vehi cl e for
proper emergency jacki ng procedures.
WARNING: THE HOISTING AND JACK LIFTING
POINTS PROVIDED ARE FOR A COMPLETE VEHI-
CLE. WHEN THE ENGINE OR REAR SUSPENSION
IS REMOVED FROM A VEHICLE, THE CENTER OF
GRAVITY IS ALTERED MAKING SOME HOISTING
CONDITIONS UNSTABLE. PROPERLY SUPPORT OR
SECURE VEHICLE TO HOISTING DEVICE WHEN
THESE CONDITIONS EXIST.
CAUTION: Do not position hoisting device on sus-
pension components, damage to vehicle can result.
TOWING RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDED TOWING EQUIPMENT
To avoi d damage to bumper fasci a and ai r dams
use of a fl at bed towi ng devi ce or wheel l i ft (Fi g. 3) i s
recommended. When usi ng a wheel l i ft towi ng devi ce,
be sure the unl i fted end of di sabl ed vehi cl e has at
l east 100 mm (4 i n.) ground cl earance. I f mi ni mum
ground cl earance cannot be reached, use a towi ng
dol l y. I f a fl at bed devi ce i s used, the approach angl e
shoul d not exceed 15 degrees.
GROUND CLEARANCE
CAUTION: If vehicle is towed with wheels
removed, install lug nuts to retain brake drums or
rotors.
A towed vehi cl e shoul d be rai sed unti l the l i fted
wheel s are a mi ni mum 100 mm (4 i n.) from the
ground. Be sure there i s at l east 100 mm (4 i n.)
cl earance between the tai l pi pe and the ground. I f
necessary, remove the wheel s from the l i fted end of
the vehi cl e and l ower the vehi cl e cl oser to the
ground, to i ncrease the ground cl earance at the rear
of the vehi cl e. I nstal l l ug nuts on wheel attachi ng
studs to retai n brake drums or rotors.
LOCKED VEHICLE TOWING
When a l ocked vehi cl e must be towed wi th the
front wheel s on the ground, use a towi ng dol l y or fl at
bed haul er.
FLAT TOWING WITH TOW BAR
3-speed automati c transaxl e vehi cl es can be fl at
towed at speeds not to exceed 40 km/h (25 mph) for
not more than 25 km (15 mi l es). The steeri ng col umn
must be unl ocked and gear sel ector i n neutral .
5-speed manual transaxl e vehi cl es can be fl at
towed at any l egal hi ghway speed for extended di s-
tances. The gear sel ector must be i n the neutral posi -
ti on.
Fig. 2 Hoisting And Jacking Points
DRIVE ON LIFT
FRAME CONTACT LIFT (SINGLE POST)
CHASSIS LIFT (DUAL POST)
OUTBOARD LIFT (DUAL POST)
FLOOR JACK
Fig. 3 Recommended Towing Equipment
WHEEL LIFT FLAT BED
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW TOWING ATTACH-
MENT DEVICES TO CONTACT THE FUEL TANK OR
LINES, FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT. DO NOT LIFT OR
TOW VEHICLE BY FRONT OR REAR BUMPER, OR
BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER UNITS. DO NOT
VENTURE UNDER A LIFTED VEHICLE IF NOT SUP-
PORTED PROPERLY ON SAFETY STANDS. DO NOT
ALLOW PASSENGERS TO RIDE IN A TOWED VEHI-
CLE. USE A SAFETY CHAIN THAT IS INDEPENDENT
FROM THE TOWING ATTACHMENT DEVICE.
CAUTION: Do not damage brake lines, exhaust
system, shock absorbers, sway bars, or any other
under vehicle components when attaching towing
device to vehicle. Do not attach towing device to
front or rear suspension components. Do not
secure vehicle to towing device by the use of front
or rear suspension or steering components.
Remove or secure loose or protruding objects from
a damaged vehicle before towing. Refer to state and
local rules and regulations before towing a vehicle.
Do not allow weight of towed vehicle to bear on
lower fascia, air dams, or spoilers.
FLAT BED TOWING TIE DOWNS
CAUTION: Do not tie vehicle down by attaching
chains or cables to suspension components or
engine mounts, damage to vehicle can result.
JA vehi cl es can be ti ed to a fl at bed devi ce usi ng
the rei nforced l oops l ocated under the front and rear
bumpers on the dri vers si de of the vehi cl e. There are
al so four rei nforced el ongated hol es for T or R-hooks
l ocated on the bottom of the front frame rai l torque
boxes behi nd the front wheel s and forward of the
rear wheel s i nboard of the rocker panel wel d seam.
TOWINGFRONT WHEEL LIFT
Chrysl er Corporati on recommends that a vehi cl e be
towed wi th the front end l i fted, whenever possi bl e. A
90 cm (36 i n.) l ength of 4x4 wood beam can be pl aced
between the wheel l i ft devi ce and the bottom of the
fasci a to prevent damage to vehi cl e duri ng the l i fti ng
operati on. The beam can removed after l i fti ng the
front of the vehi cl e.
TOWINGREAR WHEEL LIFT
I f a vehi cl e cannot be towed wi th the front wheel s
l i fted, the rear wheel s can be l i fted provi ded the fol -
l owi ng gui de l i nes are observed.
CAUTION: Do not use steering column lock to
secure steering wheel during towing operation.
Unl ock steeri ng col umn and secure steeri ng
wheel i n strai ght ahead posi ti on wi th a cl amp devi ce
desi gned for towi ng.
Pl ace front wheel s on a towi ng dol l y.
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