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• Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the boosterbattery.
• Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and the
fuel injection system.
WARNING!
Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The
resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
• Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
• Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
• Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
• Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
• Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.
• If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the
vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade
battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLEModelFlat Towing (all four
wheels on the ground)Flatbed Towing (all
four wheels suspended
OFF the ground)Front Wheels Raised,
Rear Wheels on the
GroundRear Wheels Raised,
Front Wheels on the
Ground
Two-Wheel Drive Shift lever must be in
NEUTRAL, the speed
less then 30 mph
(48 km/h) and the
distance traveled less
than 15 mi (24 km) OR
the rear drive shaft
must be removed.Recommended Method Shift lever must be in
NEUTRAL, the speed
less then 30 mph
(48 km/h) and the
distance traveled less
than 15 mi (24 km).Shift lever must be in
NEUTRAL, the speed
less then 30 mph
(48 km/h) and the
distance traveled less
than 15 mi (24 km).
Four-Wheel Drive Transfer case must be
in NEUTRAL and the
transmission must be
in Park.Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted
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EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
• This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDRis to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment
or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety
systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
• These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs;
no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g.
name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data
routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
• To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties such
as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they
have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
• Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip, then lowerthe hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT3.7L Engine
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 3.7L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile Formula
HOAT (Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology) or
equivalent. 14 Quarts (13.3 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 (4.7L Liters)
Fuel Selection 3.7L 87 Octane 19.5 Gallons (73.8 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 3.7L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter
or equivalent. —
Spark Plug 3.7L ZFR6F–11G (Gap 0.043 in
[1.09 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission MOPAR
®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 80W-90
Multi–Purpose Type GL-5
Gear Lube or equivalent. —
Rear Axle MOPAR
®Synthetic Gear &
Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-90
or equivalent. —
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. —
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Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR®Power Steering
Fluid +4 or MOPAR®
ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed
ATF+4
®product. —
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXX X X X X
Rotatethetires. XXXXXXXXX X X X X
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-
road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; re-
place if necessary. XXXX X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXXX X X
Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months. XX X X
Inspect the exhaust system. Perform the first inspection
at 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months. XX X X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. XXXX X X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your
vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing. XXX X
Inspect the transfer case fluid. X
Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for
the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four
wheel disc brakes. XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if us-
ing your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet
or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals for
cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper
looseness or end play; replace if necessary. XXXX X X
Replace the spark plugs (3.7L engine). X X• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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