Four-Wheel Drive Models
CAUTION!
• Internal damage to the transfercase will occur if a front or rear
wheel lift is used when
recreational towing.
• The transfer case must be shifted into NEUTRAL for recreational
towing. The NEUTRAL button is
located on the lower left hand
corner of the 4WD Control Switch.
Shifts into and out of transfer case
NEUTRAL can take place with the
selector switch in any mode
position.
• Automatic tran smissions must be
placed in PARK position for
recreational towing.
• Manual transm issions must be
placed in gear (for example, fourth
gear) for recreational towing.
Failure to follow these procedures
can cause severe transmission
and/or transfer case damage.
Recreational Towing Procedure
• Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational
towing.
• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, shut the engine OFF and turn
the Key Fob to the ON position (do
not start the engine).
• Press the brake pedal and shift the automatic tran smission into
NEUTRAL, or press the clutch pedal
to the floor on a manual
transmission. • Using a ballpoint pen or similar
object, press the transfer case
NEUTRAL button for four seconds.
• After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light comes on, release
the NEUTRAL button.
• Start the engine and shift the automatic tran smission into
REVERSE.
• Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is
no vehicle movement.
• Repeat the previous step with the transmission in DRIVE.
• Shut the engine OFF, and place the Key Fob in the unlocked OFF
position.
• Shift the autom atic transmission
into PARK. Shift manual
transmissions into fourth gear.
• Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle with a tow bar and
disconnect the negative battery
cable.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to
be certain that the transfer case is
fully in NEUTRAL before recreational
towing to prevent damage to internal
parts.
UTILITY
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 3.7L, 4.7L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile Formula
HOAT (Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology) or
equivalent. 13.3 Quarts (12.5 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter 3.7L,
4.7L API certified 5W-20 engine
oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your oil
filler cap for correct SAE
grade.3.7L 5 Quarts (4.7 Liters)
4.7L 6 Quarts (5.7 Liters)
Fuel Selection 3.7L, 4.7L 87 Octane 22 Gallons (83 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 3.7L, 4.7L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter or
equivalent. —
Spark Plug 3.7L ZFR6F-11G (Gap 0.043 in [1.09 mm]) —
Spark Plug 4.7L Upper Bank — FR8TE2 (Gap 0.039 in [0.99 mm]) Lower
Bank — FR8T1332 (Gap
0.051 in [1.30 mm]). —
Automatic Tran smissionMOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4
®
product. —
Transfer Case MOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4
®
product. —
Front Axle SAE 75W-90 Multi-Purpose Type, GL-5 Gear Lubricant
MS-9763 or equivalent. —
Rear Axle SAE 75W-140 Synthetic
Gear Lubricant MS-8985.
Limited-slip rear axles
require MOPAR
®
Limited-Slip Additive
MS-10111 or equivalent.
Whenever a fluid change is
made, 4 oz (118 ml) should
be added to the gear
lubricant. —
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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