IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by takingthe appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the Temperature Control to maximum heat, the Mode Control to floor and the Fan Control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the
hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine PartCapacities
Engine Coolant -
3.7L without rear
heat. MOPAR®Antifreeze/Coolant Five Year
/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology) or equivalent. 12.7 Quarts (11.8 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant -
3.7L with rear heat. MOPAR
®Antifreeze/Coolant Five Year
/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology) or equivalent. 14 Quarts (13.2 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant -
5.7L without rear
heat. MOPAR
®Antifreeze/Coolant Five Year
/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology) or equivalent.15.2 Quarts (14.4 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant -
5.7L with rear heat. MOPAR®Antifreeze/Coolant Five Year
/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology) or equivalent. 16.7 Quarts (15.8 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with
Filter 3.7L 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. 5 Quarts (4.7 Liters)
Engine Oil with
Filter 5.7L 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. 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Fuel Selection 5.7L 87 Octane acceptable. 89 recommended for 5.7L. 21 Gallons (79 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter
3.7L, 5.7L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.
—
Spark Plug 3.7L ZFR6F–11G (Gap 0.043 in [1.09 mm]) —
Spark Plug 5.7L LZFR5C–11G (Gap 0.043 in [1.09 mm]) —
Automatic
Transmission MOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic Transmission Fluid
or equivalent licensed ATF+4®product. —
Transfer Case
(NV140 Single
Speed Only. MOPAR®ATF+4®Automatic Transmission Fluid
or equivalent licensed ATF+4®product.. —
Transfer Case
(NV245 Two Speed
Only) MOPAR
®NV 247 / 245 Transfer Case Lubricant
or equivalent. —
Axle Differential
(Front / Rear) MOPAR
®Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE
75W–140 (API–GL5) or equivalent with Friction
Modifier Additive. —
Brake Master
Cylinder MOPAR
®DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used
or equivalent. If DOT 3 is not available, then DOT
4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake
fluids. —
Power Steering
Reservoir This system requires the use of MOPAR
®
Hydraulic System Power Steering Fluid or
equivalent, Which meets Chrysler Matreial
Standard MS–10838. —
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
