BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction orthe parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied,
it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an
Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake
system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a
collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
stays on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will
drive normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We
recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
• This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
SPORTSport Mode
• This light will illuminate when the sport mode is selected. This mode providesperformance based tuning.
- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the chargingsystem light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with
the charging system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stopthe vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four
minutes when this light turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
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• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, werecommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced
immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed
in the PARK position; the light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is
flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may
experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your
vehicle may require towing.
- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have thevehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a“clicking” sound is heard.
• Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your authorized service center.
Oil Change Indicator
Message
• If an “oil change” message (shown as Oil Change Required) appears and a singlechime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ • Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and cyclethe ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
• Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Axle Rear 3.6L API GL-5 SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant
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. —
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR
®Hydraulic Fluid
or equivalent meeting
MS-11655, such as Fuchs
EG ZH 3044 or Pentosin
CHF 11s. —
Fuel Selection 3.6L 87 Octane Acceptable. 89 Octane Recommended.19.1 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection 5.7L 87 Octane Acceptable. 89 Octane Recommended.19.1 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
E-85 Flexible Fuel – 3.6L Engine Only
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate
on E-85.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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SRT8
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 6.4L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile
FormulaHOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 15.2 Quarts (14.4 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil With Filter 6.4L For best performance and maximum protection under
all types of operating
conditions, the
manufacturer only
recommends full synthetic
engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum
Institute (API) categories
of SM or SM/CF. The
manufacturer recommends
the use of a full synthetic
SAE 0W-40 engine oil or
equivalent.7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 6.4L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter
or equivalent. —
Spark Plugs 6.4L LZTR6AP11EG (Gap
0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Axle Rear (SRT8) MOPAR
®Synthetic Gear
Lubricant SAE 75W–90
(API GL-5) or equivalent
(with MOPAR
®Friction
Modifier – Hypoid Gear
Additive). —
Power Steering Reservoir
(SRT8) MOPAR
®Power Steering
Fluid + 4, MOPAR®
ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed
ATF+4
®product. —
Fuel Selection 6.4L Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Only or higher.19.1 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
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Air Conditioning............ 26
Airbag .................. 14
Alarm, Panic ............... 8
Arming Theft System
(Security Alarm) ............ 13
Audio Settings . . . 30,31,32,34,37,46
Automatic Headlights ......... 23
Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) .............. 26
Automatic Transmission Autostick ............... 70
FluidType .............. 99
Autostick ................ 70
AxleFluid ................ 99
Belts, Seat ............... 13
BrakeFluid ............... 99
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle ............... 22
Bulb Replacement .......... 112
Calibration, Compass ......... 62
Change Oil Indicator .......... 77
Changing A Flat Tire .......... 79
Child Restraint ............. 15
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .... 15
ClimateControl ............. 26
Clock Setting ........ 30,32,35,43
Compass Calibration .......... 62
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ........... 99
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .... 24
CruiseLight ............... 24
Customer Assistance ......... 113
Defects, Reporting .......... 114
Dimmer Control ............. 24
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...... 24
Disarming, Theft System ....... 13
E-85 Fuel ............... 100
ECO ................... 63
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ............. 24
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center(EVIC) .......... 62,63,72 Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System .... 28
Emergency Key .............. 8
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .... 93
Jacking ................ 79
Jump Starting ............ 89
Overheating ............. 78
Engine Break-In Recommendations .... 22
Compartment ............. 96
Jump Starting ............ 89
Oil Selection ............. 99
Overheating ............. 78
Starting .............. 11,12
Stopping ............. 11,12
EventDataRecorder .......... 94
Exterior Lights ............ 112
FlatTireChanging ........... 79
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ........ 100
Fluid Capacities ............ 99
Fluids .................. 99
FogLights ................ 23
FoldingRearSeat ........... 20
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........ 93
Front Heated Seats ........... 20
Fuel Specifications ............ 99
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..64
Headlights Automatic .............. 23
Dimmer Switch ........... 24
HighBeam .............. 23
Heated Mirrors ........... 25,26
Heated Seats .............. 20
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch ............ 23
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ............... 64
Hood Release .............. 95
InstrumentCluster ............ 6 Indicators ............... 7
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