Servicing And Maintenance; Scheduled Servicing; Maintenance Plan - Dodge HORNET 2024 Owner's Manual

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SCHEDULED SERVICING

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 indica-
tor message will illuminate in the instrument cluster. This
means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating
conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer towing, and
extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures will influence
when the "Change Oil" or "Oil Change Required" message is
displayed.

MAINTENANCE PLAN

Refer to the Maintenance Plan for the required maintenance intervals.
Change oil and filter.
Rotate the tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
Inspect the CV/Universal joints.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses.
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect engine air cleaner filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions, replace the engine air cleaner filter if necessary.
NOTE:
Using white lithium grease, lubricate the door hinge roller pivot joints twice a year to prevent premature wear.

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the
next 500 miles (805 km).
An authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If
a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than an authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under Instrument Clus-
ter Display
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), one year or
350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first.
The 350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally
only a concern for fleet customers.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System
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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
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Check engine oil level.
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Check windshield washer fluid level.
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Check the tire inflation pressures 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.
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Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, and
brake master cylinder reservoir, and fill as needed.
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Check function of all interior and exterior lights.