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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
2.4L and 2.7L Engine 16.9 Gallons 64 Liters
3.5L Engine 17.2 Gallons 65 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.4 Liters
2.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters
3.5L Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4L Engine (MOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent.7.7 Quarts 7.3 Liters
2.7L Engine (MOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent.9.8 Quarts 9.3 Liters
3.5L Engine (MOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent.11.6 Quarts 11 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Convertible............................. 81
Convertible Top.......................... 81
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 391
Cooler, Beverage Holder (Cupholder)......... 168
Cooling System......................... 388
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 390
Coolant Capacity...................... 420
Coolant Level......................388,392
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 392
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 389
Inspection........................... 392
Points to Remember.................... 393
Pressure Cap......................... 391
Radiator Cap......................... 391
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......389,420,421
Corrosion Protection..................... 398
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 155
Cruise Light........................... 186
Cupholders.........................167,403Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder).......... 168
Customer Assistance..................... 443
Customer Programmable Features............ 200
Data Recorder, Event...................... 60
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 150
Daytime Running Lights................... 145
Dealer Service.......................... 375
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 37
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 36
Defroster, Rear Window................... 173
Defroster, Windshield.............75,252,253,258
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 152
Deploying, Airbag........................ 53
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 372
Dimmer Control........................ 150
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 148
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle.................396,397
INDEX 455
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Oil (Engine).......................... 376
Power Steering........................ 282
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 365
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 392
Engine Oil........................... 379
Door Locks............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 31
Door Opener, Garage..................... 158
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 140
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 279
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 280
E-85 Fuel............................. 330
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 173
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 100
Electrical Power Outlets................... 164Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 155
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 294
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 193
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 37
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 352
Jacking............................. 354
Jump Starting......................... 361
Overheating.......................... 352
Towing............................. 365
Emergency Trunk Release................... 37
Emission Control System Maintenance......373,424
Engine..........................369,370,371
Air Cleaner.......................... 380
Block Heater......................... 270
Break-In Recommendations................ 72
Checking Oil Level..................... 376
Coolant (Antifreeze).................388,421
Cooling............................. 388
456 INDEX
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Engine Oil........................... 333
Fuel Requirements..................330,332
Maintenance.......................330,334
Replacement Parts..................... 333
Starting............................. 333
Flooded Engine Starting................... 268
Floor Console.......................... 170
Fluid Capacities......................... 420
Fluid Leaks............................. 76
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................396,397
Brake............................394,422
Cooling System....................... 388
Engine Oil........................... 376
Power Steering.....................282,422
Fluids................................ 421
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 421
Fog Light Service........................ 414
Fog Lights....................143,146,189,414Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 364
Fuel................................. 325
Adding............................. 334
Additives............................ 329
Clean Air............................ 327
Ethanol............................. 327
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................181,334
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 181
Gasoline............................ 325
Gauge.............................. 181
Light............................... 182
Materials Added....................... 329
Methanol............................ 327
Octane Rating......................325,421
Requirements......................325,420
Tank Capacity........................ 420
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution..................... 335
Fueling............................... 334
458 INDEX
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Life of Tires.......................... 313
Load Capacity........................ 302
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 317
Pressure Warning Light.................. 190
Quality Grading....................... 449
Radial.............................. 309
Replacement......................... 313
Rotation............................. 316
Safety...........................297,306
Sizes............................... 299
Snow Tires........................... 315
Spare Tire........................... 355
Spinning............................ 312
Tread Wear Indicators................... 312
To Open Hood.......................... 142
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 343
Tonneau Cover.......................... 81
Towing............................... 339
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 116Disabled Vehicle....................... 365
Guide.............................. 342
Recreational.......................... 349
Weight.............................. 342
Towing Assistance....................... 116
Trailer Towing.......................... 339
Cooling System Tips.................... 349
Hitches............................. 341
Minimum Requirements................. 344
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 343
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 342
Trailer Weight.......................... 342
Transaxle
Additives............................ 397
Automatic........................270,395
Autostick............................ 277
Filter............................... 397
Maintenance.......................... 395
Operation........................... 270
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