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WARNING!(Continued)
• 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.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK
position, you can use the following
procedure to temporarily move the shift
lever:
• To access the shift lever override,
locate and remove the removable
plug in the right side of the shift
lever housing.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without starting the
engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.
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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 Ground
Rear Wheels Raised, Front
Wheels on the Ground
FWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method May Be UsedNOT Permitted
FWD Automatic
Transmission With a Key NOT Permitted
Recommended Method May Be Used NOT Permitted
FWD Manual
Transmission With a Key May be Used with the
transmission in
*NEUTRALRecommended Method May Be Used
NOT Permitted
AWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method NOT PermittedNOT Permitted
AWD Automatic
Transmission With a Key NOT Permitted
Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted
AWD Manual
Transmission With a Key May be Used with the
transmission in
*NEUTRALRecommended Method NOT Permitted
NOT Permitted
*To shift to NEUTRAL, there is a removable plug in the right side of the shift lever housing that allows you to insert your finger to
override the system. The ignition key must be in the ON/RUN position to use the override lever.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by arocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and
DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion,
without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE: To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel,
it may be desirable to switch the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to “Partial Off”
mode by momentarily pressing the ESC Off
switch. For further information on ESC,
refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when
you are stuck. Do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the
speed.
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EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
• This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose ofan EDR is 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 thevehicle 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 theinstrument 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 lower the 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 COMPARTMENT2.0L Engine
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2.4L Engine
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 2.0L, 2.4L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile
Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 7.2 Quarts (6.8 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter 2.0L,
2.4L API Certified SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to the
engine oil fill cap for
correct SAE grade.4.5 Quarts (4.26 Liters)
Fuel Selection 2.0L, 2.4L 87 Octane 13.6 Gallons (51.5 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 2.0L,
2.4L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter
or equivalent. —
Spark Plugs 2.0L, 2.4L ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.11 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission
(CVT) MOPAR
®CVTF + 4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid. —
Manual Transmission MOPAR
®ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product. —
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
or equivalent. —
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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