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Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy-
genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen-
ates are required in some areas of the country during the
winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions.
Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in
your vehicle.
CAUTION!
DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or E85
Ethanol. Use of these blends may result in starting
and driveability problems and may damage critical
fuel system components.
Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline or
E85 ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the
manufacturer. While MTBE is an oxygenate made from
methanol, it does not have the negative effects of
Methanol.
E85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain-
ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol
content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E85
fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms:
•operate in a lean mode
•OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on
•poor engine performance
•poor cold start and cold driveability
•increased risk for fuel system component corrosion
To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with
E85 perform the following:
•drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer)
•change the engine oil and oil filter
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 6.1L ............. 365
Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 366
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap ................. 366
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs ............................ 367
Replacement Parts ..................... 368
Dealer Service ........................ 368
Maintenance Procedures ................. 369
▫ Engine Oil ......................... 370 ▫
Engine Oil Filter ..................... 372
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............... 372
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .............. 373
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............ 375
▫ A/C Air Filter ...................... 376
▫ Body Lubrication .................... 377
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 378
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ................. 379
▫ Exhaust System ..................... 379
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 19 Gallons72 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
6.1 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-40, API Certified) 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
Cooling System *
6.1 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent) 15.2 Quarts 14.4 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant MOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hy-
brid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operat-
ing conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine
oils that meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-10725
and are approved to MB 229.3 or MB 229.5. The manufacturer recom-
mends the use of a full synthetic 5W-40 or equivalent engine oil.
Engine Oil Filter MOPAREngine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs PLZTR5A-13 (Gap 0.040 in [1.01 mm])
Fuel Selection Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Only or higher.
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About Your Brakes.................... 295,297
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............298,301
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 384
Adding Fuel ........................... 337
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 379
Additives, Fuel ......................... 335
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 153
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 372
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 375
Air Conditioning Filter .................269,376
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 270
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............375,376
Air Conditioning System ................263,375
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 318
Airbag .............................. 53,62
Airbag Deployment ....................... 64
Airbag Light ..................... 61,66,81,191
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 65
Airbag, Side .......................... 60,62Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........56,60,62
Alarm, Panic ............................ 22
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................17,195
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 253
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............383,412
Disposal ............................ 386
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............298,301
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............190,300
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Anti-Theft System ....................... 195
Appearance Care ........................ 392
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 17
Assistance Towing ....................... 108
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 38
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 30
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 38
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 90
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Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 80,337
Fails to Start .......................... 278
Flooded, Starting ...................... 278
Fuel Requirements ..................... 333
Jump Starting ......................... 355
Oil ........................... 370,412,413
Oil Change Interval .................... 370
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 371
Oil Filter ............................ 372
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 372
Oil Selection ....................... 371,412
Oil Synthetic ......................... 371
Overheating .......................... 344
Starting ............................. 275
Temperature Gauge .................... 193
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 371
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 63
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Ethanol ............................... 334 Exhaust Gas Caution
................... 80,337
Exhaust System ....................... 80,379
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 91
Exterior Lighting ........................ 141
Exterior Lights .......................... 83
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 337
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 372
Air Conditioning .................... 269,376
Engine Oil ........................ 372,413
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 372
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 344
Turn Signal ...................... 83,145,189
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 146
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 278
Floor Console .......................... 178
Fluid, Brake ........................... 414
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Memory Seat........................... 135
Memory Seats and Radio .................. 135
Methanol ............................. 334
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 206
Mirrors ................................ 90
Automatic Dimming ..................... 90
Electric Powered ....................... 92
Electric Remote ........................ 92
Exterior Folding ........................ 91
Heated .............................. 93
Outside .............................. 91
Vanity ............................... 93
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 326
Mopar Parts ......................... 368,438
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 334
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 145
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 78Occupant Restraints
................... 42,60,64
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............56,60,62
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............333,413
Odometer ............................. 194
Trip ................................ 194
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 206
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 206
Oil, Engine ......................... 370,413
Capacity ............................ 412
Change Interval ....................... 370
Checking ............................ 370
Dipstick ............................. 370
Disposal ............................ 372
Filter ............................ 372,413
Filter Disposal ........................ 372
Materials Added to ..................... 371
Recommendation ................... 371,412
Synthetic ............................ 371
Viscosity ......................... 371,412
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