Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy-
genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates
may be used in your vehicle.
CAUTION!
DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso-
line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these
blends may result in starting and driveability prob-
lems, damage critical fuel system components, cause
emissions to exceed the applicable standard, and/or
cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light” to illumi-
nate. Pump labels should clearly communicate if a
fuel contains greater than 10% Ethanol.
Problems that result from using gasoline containing
Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% Ethanol
are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may
not be covered under warranty.
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain-
ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol
content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85
fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms:
•operate in a lean mode
•OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on
•poor engine performance
•poor cold start and cold drivability
•increased risk for fuel system component corrosion
To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with
E-85 perform the following:
•drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer)
•change the engine oil and oil filter
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STARTING AND OPERATING 461
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 3.6L ............. 513
Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 514
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 514
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs ............................ 515
Replacement Parts ..................... 516
Dealer Service ........................ 517
Maintenance Procedures ................. 517
▫ Engine Oil ......................... 518 ▫
Engine Oil Filter ..................... 520
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............... 520
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .............. 521
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............ 522
▫ Body Lubrication .................... 526
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 526
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ................. 527
▫ Exhaust System ..................... 527
▫ Cooling System ..................... 530
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) — Two Door Models 18.6 Gallons70 Liters
Fuel (Approximate) — Four Door Models 22.5 Gallons85 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6 Liter Engine 6 Quarts5.6 Liters
Cooling System *
3.6 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant
5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 10.5 Quarts
9.9 Liters
* Includes coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 559
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant MOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.
Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter MOPAREngine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
560 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............272,417
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 532
Adding Fuel ........................... 465
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 520
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 522
Air Conditioning ........................ 354
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 354
Air Conditioning Filter .................365,523
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 523
Air Conditioning System ................354,358
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 366
Air Filter .............................. 520
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 444
Airbag ................................ 58
Airbag Deployment ....................... 67
Airbag Light ..................... 65,69,87,273
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 69
Airbag, Side ............................ 65
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 19 Alarm Light
........................... 274
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................317,342
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 417
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 272
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 559
Appearance Care ........................ 541
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 19
Assistance Towing ....................... 114
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 40
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 37
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ............. 292
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 358
Automatic Transmission ................382,537
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 537
Fluid Level Check .................... 538
Fluid Type ......................... 537
Special Additives ..................... 537
Autostick ............................. 389
592 INDEX
Emergency, In Case ofJacking ............................ 493
Jump Starting ....................... 501
Tow Hooks ......................... 506
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 515
Engine Air Cleaner ......................... 520
Block Heater ........................ 375
Break-In Recommendations .............. 84
Compartment ....................... 513
Compartment Identification ............. 513
Exhaust Gas Caution ................86,464
Fails to Start ........................ 373
Flooded, Starting ..................... 373
Fuel Requirements ................. 460,559
Jump Starting ....................... 501
Oil ............................ 518,559
Oil Change Interval ................... 292
Oil Disposal ........................ 520 Oil Filter
........................... 520
Oil Selection ........................ 559
Overheating ........................ 492
Starting ........................... 372
Temperature Gauge ................... 274
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 519
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 519
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 66
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 461
Event Data Recorder ...................... 70
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 86,464
Exhaust System ....................... 86,527
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 58
Exterior Finish Care ...................... 542
Exterior Lights .......................... 89
Fabric Care ......................... 544,546
Fabric Top ............................. 546
596 INDEX
FiltersAir Cleaner ......................... 520
Air Conditioning .................. 365,523
Engine Oil ......................... 520
Finish Care ............................ 542
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 492
Turn Signal ................. 89,270,557,558
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 373
Fluid Capacities ......................... 559
Fluid Leaks ............................. 89
Fluid Level Checks ...................... 541
Automatic Transmission ................ 537
Engine Oil ......................... 518
Manual Transmission .................. 540
Power Steering ...................... 413
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 560
Fog Light Service ........................ 557
Fog Lights .......................... 152,557Fold and Tumble Rear Seat
................. 144
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 146
Folding Windshield ...................... 253
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 390
Shifting ........................... 392
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 390
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 492
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 505
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 541
Fuel ................................. 460
Ethanol ........................... 461
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 465
Gasoline ........................... 460
Gauge ............................ 269
Materials Added ..................... 462
Methanol .......................... 461
Octane Rating ....................... 460
Requirements ....................... 559
Tank Capacity ....................... 559
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INDEX 597
Methanol............................. 461
Mini-Trip Computer ................ 283,284,293
Mirrors ................................ 96
Electric Powered ...................... 98
Electric Remote ....................... 98
Outside ............................ 97
Rearview ........................... 96
Vanity ............................. 98
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 9
Modular Hard Top ....................... 176
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 454
Mopar Parts ......................... 516,586
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 461
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 149
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 84
Occupant Restraints ....................... 43
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 460Odometer
.......................... 277,283
Trip ........................ 275,277,283
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............ 399
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ............ 399
Oil Change Indicator .................. 279,292
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............279,292
Oil Pressure Light ....................... 270
Oil, Engine ............................ 518
Capacity ........................... 559
Change Interval ..................... 292
Dipstick ........................... 518
Filter ............................. 520
Identification Logo ................... 519
Materials Added to ................... 520
Pressure Warning Light ................ 270
Recommendation .................. 519,559
Viscosity ........................ 519,559
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............514,515
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 6
602 INDEX