
License Plate Lamp
1. Using a small screwdriver, press inward the locking
tab on the side of the lamp assembly and pull down on
the lamp assembly for removal.2. Pull bulb from socket, replace, and reinstall the lamp
assembly into place ensuring the locking tab is secure.
FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.
Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
All Engines — (Except 2.4L PZEV) 16.9 Gallons64 Liters
2.4L PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) 18.5 Gallons70 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts4.4 Liters
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified) 6 Quarts5.6 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4L Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 7.7 Quarts
7.3 Liters
3.6L Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 11.6 Quarts
11 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 451

About Your Brakes....................... 310
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 313
Accessory Delay, Power .................... 12
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 423
Adding Fuel ........................... 361
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 419
Additives, Fuel ......................... 355
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 413
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 415
Air Conditioning ........................ 276
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 276
Air Conditioning Filter .................287,416
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............415,416
Air Conditioning System .............276,280,415
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 288
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 333
Airbag ................................ 56
Airbag Deployment ....................... 63
Airbag Light ................... 61,62,66,81,195Airbag Maintenance
....................... 65
Airbag, Side ........................ 59,60,62
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 60
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............18,203
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................238,263
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 313
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 313
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............423,451
Disposal ........................... 425
Appearance Care ........................ 432
Ashtray ............................... 181
Assistance Towing ....................... 125
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 34
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 32
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 108
482 INDEX

Automatic Door Locks..................... 32
Automatic Headlights .................... 158
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........201,213
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 280
Automatic Transaxle ................ 294,297,429
Adding Fluid .................. 431,432,453
Filter ............................. 432
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 432
Fluid Level Check ................. 431,432
Interlock System .................. 299,300
Reset Mode ......................... 303
Selection Of Lubricant ................. 453
Shifting ........................... 297
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ......................... 429
Special Additives ..................... 430
Autostick ............................. 304 B-Pillar Location
........................ 328
Battery ............................... 413
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Location ........................... 413
Belts, Seat ............................ 42,80
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 417
Brake Assist System ...................... 316
Brake System ........................... 427
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 313
Fluid Check ..................... 427,453
Master Cylinder ..................... 427
Parking ........................... 310
Warning Light ....................... 197
Brake, Parking .......................... 310
Brake/Transaxle Interlock .................. 300
Brakes ............................... 427
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 78
Bulb Replacement ..................... 446,447
Bulbs, Light .......................... 83,446
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INDEX 483

Calibration, Compass..................... 216
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 451
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 361
Oil (Engine) ...................... 403,411
Power Steering ...................... 309
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 424
Car Washes ............................ 433
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............80,357
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 363
Cellular Phone ....................... 11 1,275
Certification Label ....................... 363
Chains, Tire ............................ 341
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 380
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 324
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 406
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 79
Checks, Safety ........................... 79 Child Restraint
.................... 67,69,73,75
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............71,73
Cigar Lighter ........................... 181
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 353
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 435
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 418
Climate Control ......................... 275
Clock ........................ 221,224,243,252
Coin Holder ........................... 183
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 275
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 336
Compass ........................... 208,216
Compass Calibration ..................... 216
Compass Variance ....................... 217
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 214
Connector UCI .............................. 266
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 266
484 INDEX

DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 425
Engine Oil ......................... 412
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 172
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 151
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 306
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 307
E-85 Fuel ............................. 357
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 188
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 109
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 178
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 169
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 319
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 210Emergency Deck Lid Release
................ 38
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 38
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 380
Jump Starting ....................... 390
Overheating ........................ 378
Towing ............................ 397
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 406
Engine ............................... 403
Air Cleaner ......................... 413
Block Heater ........................ 297
Break-In Recommendations .............. 78
Checking Oil Level ................... 409
Compartment ....................... 404
Compartment Identification ............. 404
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 422,452
Cooling ........................... 422
Exhaust Gas Caution ................80,357
Fails to Start ........................ 295
486 INDEX

Heated Mirrors......................... 110
Heated Seats ........................... 148
Heater ............................... 276
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 297
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 162
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 368
Holder, Cup ........................... 182
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 172
Hood Prop ............................ 156
Hood Release .......................... 155
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ............................... 12
Lock .............................. 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint ...................... 67,68,69Information Center, Vehicle
................. 210
Instrument Cluster .................... 193,194
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 192
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 436
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 437
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 441
Interior Appearance Care .................. 436
Interior Lighting ...................... 157,163
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 165
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 380
Jack Operation ....................... 380,382
Jacking Instructions ...................... 382
Jump Starting .......................... 390
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
490 INDEX

High Beam/Low Beam Select............ 162
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................... 157
Interior ............................ 163
License ............................ 451
Lights On Reminder .................. 158
Low Fuel .......................... 195
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 206
Map Reading ....................... 163
Oil Pressure ........................ 196
Park ........................... 157,158
Passing ............................ 162
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 195
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............. 18
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 203
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......205,343
Traction Control ..................... 321
Turn Signal ............ 83,157,162,203,449,450
Voltage ............................ 195 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 194
Loading Vehicle ...................... 363,365
Capacities .......................... 365
Tires .............................. 328
Locks ................................. 30
Auto Unlock ......................... 32
Automatic Door ...................... 32
Door .............................. 30
Power Door ......................... 31
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 343
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 71,73
Lubrication, Body ....................... 417
Lumbar Support ........................ 150
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 413
Maintenance Procedures ................... 408
Maintenance Schedule .................... 456
Maintenance, General ..................... 408
492 INDEX

Filter Disposal....................... 412
Identification Logo ................... 410
Materials Added to ................... 412
Recommendation .................. 410,451
Synthetic .......................... 412
Viscosity ........................ 41 1,451
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............405,406
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 172
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 109
Overdrive ............................. 302
Overheating, Engine ...................... 378
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,477
Paint Care ............................. 432
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 310
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) .... 151
Passing Light ........................... 162 Personal Settings
........................ 218
Pets .................................. 78
Phone, Cellular ......................... 111
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 111
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 328
Power Accessory Delay ...................... 12
Deck Lid Release ..................... 36
Door Locks ......................... 31
Mirrors ............................ 109
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 178
Seats ............................. 147
Steering ........................... 309
Windows ........................... 33
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 55
Preparation for Jacking .................... 381
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 49
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 218
494 INDEX