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.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
• The jack and lug wrench are located inthe rear storage compartment.
Spare Tire Stowage
• Remove the tire cover, if equipped, and remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench
turning them counterclockwise. Remove wheel lock if equipped.
Preparations For Jacking
• Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Set the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into PARK, or a manualtransmission into REVERSE.
• Turn the ignition to LOCK and turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
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JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumpercables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack.
• Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s operating
instructions and precautions.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located in the right rear of the engine compartment.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
• Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of thedischarged vehicle.
• Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
• Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
• 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.
• 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.
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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.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS
• If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front and the
rear.
NOTE: For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to
minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded off-road. Do
not use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could damage
your vehicle. Tow straps are recommended when towing the vehicle; chains may
cause vehicle damage.
WARNING!
• Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury or death.
• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps may become disengaged, causing serious injury.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shiftlever 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,
remove the override cover located on
the PRNDL bezel, next to the shift
lever.
• 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.
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping
when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what
the speed.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
• This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of anEDR 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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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant 3.8L MOPAR®Antifreeze/Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT
(Hybrid Organic Additive Technology)
or equivalent. 13 Quarts (12 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with filter
3.8L 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. 6 quarts (5.7 Liters)
Fuel Selection 2 Door 87 Octane 18.6 Gallons (70 Liters)
Fuel Selection 4 Door 87 Octane 22.5 Gallons (85 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 3.8L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter or
equivalent. —
Spark Plug 3.8L RE14PLP5 (Gap 0.050 in [1.27 mm]) —
Automatic
Transmission MOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product. —
Manual Transmission MOPAR®Manual Transmission
Lubricant or equivalent meeting the
requirements or Chrysler material
standard MS–9224. —
Transfer Case MOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product. —
Axle differential (front) MOPAR®Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE
80W–90 API GL–5 or equivalent. —
Axle differential (rear) 226 RBI (Model 44) - MOPAR
®Gear
& Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90 API
GL-5 or equivalent. For trailer towing,
use MOPAR
®Synthetic Gear & Axle
Lubricant SAE 75W-140 or
equivalent. Models equipped with
Trac-Lok™ require an 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 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:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter; replace if necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X
Inspect the transfer case fluid. X
Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. XX
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid. Change if using
your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent
trailer towing. XXXX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four wheel disc brakes. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your
vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow
plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service
(commercial service), off-road, desert operation or
more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32 °C). XXX
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• The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery.This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description
J1 — —
J2 30 Amp Pink Transfer Case Module
J3 — —
J4 25 Amp Natural Driver Door Node
J5 25 Amp Natural Passenger Door Node
J6 40 Amp Green Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Pump Feed/ESP
J7 30 Amp Pink Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Valve
Feed/ESP
J8 — —
J9 40 Amp Green PZEV Sec Motor Feed/Flex Fuel
J10 30 Amp Pink Headlamp Wash Relay/Manifold
Tuning Valve
J11 30 Amp Pink Sway Bar
J13 60 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Main
J14 40 Amp Green EBL (Rear Window Defogger)
J15 40 Amp Green Front Blower
J17 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid
J18 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Trans Range
J19 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan
J20 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper LO/HI
J21 20 Amp Blue Front/Rear Washer
J22 — Spare
M1 15 Amp Blue Center High-Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL)/Switch Stop Lamp Feed
M2 20 Amp Yellow Relay Trailer Lighting (Stop)
M3 20 Amp Yellow Frt/Rear Axle Locker Relay
M4 ——
M5 25 Amp Natural Power Inverter - If Equipped
M6 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #1/Rain Sensor
M7 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC
SELECT)
M8 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat
M9 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seat (If Equipped)
M10 15 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw — Vehicle
Entertainment System (IOD-VES),
Satellite Digital Audio Receiver
(SDARS), DVD, Hands-Free Module
(HFM), RADIO, Antenna (ANT),
Universal Garage Door Opener
(UGDO), Vanity Lamp (VANITY LP)
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini FuseDescription
M32 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC), TT EUROPE
M33 10 Amp Red Next Generation Controller (NGC),
Global Powertrain Engine Controller
(GPEC)
M34 10 Amp Red Park Assist (PRK ASST), Heater
Ventilation, Air Conditioning Module
(HVAC MOD), Headlamp Wash
(HDLP WASH), Compass (COMPAS)
M35 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors
M36 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet
M37 10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS),
Electronic Stability Program (ESP),
Stop Lamp Switch (STP LP SW),
Fuel Pump Rly Hi Control
M38 25 Amp Natural Lock/Unlock Motors (LOCK/
UNLOCK MTRS)
TIRE PRESSURES
• Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly
and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
• The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE: Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for more information regarding tire
warnings and instructions.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe
cracking, component separation, or “blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s
ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause
damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire pressures can cause steering
problems. You could lose control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or under-inflated
tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
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