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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment 3.7L V6..............334
Engine Compartment 4.7L V-8..............335
Engine Compartment 5.7L HEMI V-8.........336
Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II........337
▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message............337
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs............................338
Replacement Parts......................339
Dealer Service.........................340Maintenance Procedures..................340
▫Engine Oil..........................340
▫Engine Oil Filter......................344
▫Drive Belts — Check Condition And
Tensioner...........................345
▫Spark Plugs.........................345
▫Ignition Cables.......................346
▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter................346
▫Engine Fuel Filter.....................346
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Ignition Cables
Replace the ignition cables (5.7L engines only) at the
mileage interval shown in the maintenance charts.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
Under normal driving conditions, replace the air filter at
the intervals shown on Schedule “A”. If, however, you
drive the vehicle frequently under dusty or severe con-
ditions, the filter element should be inspected periodi-
cally and replaced if necessary at the intervals shown on
Schedule “B”.
WARNING!
The air cleaner can provide a measure of protection
in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air
cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair or
maintenance. Make sure that no one is near the
engine compartment before starting the vehicle with
the air cleaner removed. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury.
Engine Fuel Filter
A plugged fuel filter can cause stalling, limit the speed at
which a vehicle can be driven or cause hard starting.
Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the
fuel tank, frequent filter replacement may be necessary.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel
3.7L/4.7L, 87 Octane 27 Gal. 102L
5.7L, 89 Octane 27 Gal 102L
Engine Oil (with filter)
3.7L, SAE 5W-30, API Certified 5 Qt. 4.7L
4.7L, SAE 5W-30, API Certified 6 Qt. 5.7L
5.7L, SAE 5W-20, API Certified 7 Qt. 6.6L
Cooling System (includes 2.1 Qts./2L for coolant bottle
3.7L without Rear Heat (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 13.5 Qt. 12.9L
3.7L with Rear Heat (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 14.5 Qt. 13.8L
4.7L without Rear Heat (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 13.1 Qt. 12.5L
4.7L with Rear Heat (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 14.2 Qt. 13.5L
5.7L without Rear Heat (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) NA NA
5.7L with Rear Heat (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) 16.6 Qt. 15.8L
NOTE:All fluid capacities are approximate.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-
ganic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
3.7/4.7L Engine Oil Use SAE 5W-30, API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395 or equiva-
lent.
5.7L Engine Oil Use SAE 5W-20, API Certified, meeting material standard MS-6395 or equiva-
lent.
Engine Oil Filter MoparEngine Oil Filter, P/N 5281090 or equivalent.
Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com-
partment.
Fuel Selection 3.7L/4.7L 87 Octane, (R+M)/2 Method
Fuel Selection 5.7L 89 Octane, (R+M)/2 Method
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............186,260
Adding Fuel........................287,316
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 346
Air Conditioner Maintenance............223,349
Air Conditioning........................ 222
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 234
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone................ 226
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............349,350
Air Conditioning System................222,349
Air Filter.............................. 346
Air Pressure, Tires....................274,282
Airbag.............................48,191
Airbag Light............................ 61
Alarm, Panic............................ 23
Alarm (Security Alarm).................26,185
Alignment and Balance................... 281
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 219
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........356,357,385
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............146,260Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 186
Anti-Theft System.....................26,185
Appearance Care........................ 366
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 27
Automatic Dimming Mirror...............84,88
Automatic Door Locks..................... 17
Automatic Headlights.................... 133
Automatic Transaxle...................... 245
Automatic Transmission.............242,245,362
Adding Fluid......................... 362
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 363
Fluid Level Check...................... 362
Fluid Type........................363,387
Gear Ranges.......................... 245
Special Additives...................... 364
Torque Converter...................... 249
Axle Fluid............................. 387
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 365
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Jacking............................. 320
Overheating.......................... 357
Tow Hooks.......................... 327
Towing............................. 328
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 390
Emission Related Components.............. 359
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 346
Block Heater......................... 244
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Compartment......................335,336
Coolant (Antifreeze).................356,386
Cooling............................. 354
Exhaust Gas Caution................33,75,290
Fails to Start.......................... 243
Flooded, Starting...................... 243
Fuel Requirements..................... 385
Jump Starting......................... 325
Oil ...........................340,385,386Oil Filler Cap......................... 343
Oil Selection.......................... 385
Oil Synthetic......................... 344
Overheating.......................... 357
Starting............................. 242
Temperature Gauge..................... 183
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 14
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 313
Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze................. 356
Event Data Recorder...................... 62
Exhaust Gas Caution..............33,75,290,354
Exhaust System.......................75,353
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 47
Exterior Lighting........................ 134
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 346
Engine Fuel.......................... 346
Engine Oil........................344,386
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Engine Oil Disposal.................... 344
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 316
Turn Signal.....................136,183,378
Flat Tire Stowage.....................319,325
Flooded Engine Starting................... 243
Floor Console.......................... 172
Fluid, Brake.........................360,387
Fluid Capacities......................... 385
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 362
Brake............................... 360
Cooling System....................... 354
Engine Oil........................... 340
Power Steering........................ 350
Transfer Case......................... 364
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 386
Fog Lights..........................135,384
Folding Rear Seat..................... 117,120Four Wheel Drive....................... 250
Operation........................... 250
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 316
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 264
Front Axle (Differential)................... 365
Fuel................................. 285
Adding............................. 287
Filter............................... 346
Gauge.............................. 183
Octane Rating......................285,386
Requirements......................285,385
Tank Capacity........................ 385
Fueling............................... 287
Fuses...........................172,370,371
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 162
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............288,337
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge)................... 183
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 285
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