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U.S.Metric
Engine Oil With Filter
2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20,
API Certified) 4.5 Quarts
4.4 Liters
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20,
API Certified) 6 Quarts
5.6 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/
Engine Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)7.7 Quarts 7.3 Liters
3.6L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/
Engine Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)11.6 Quarts 11 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine
oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs – 2.4L Engine except
PZEV* We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]).
Spark Plugs – 2.4L with PZEV* We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.031 in [0.8 mm]).
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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
•
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
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About Your Brakes....................... .324
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................327
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............444
Adding Fuel ............................ .377
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .439
Additives, Fuel .......................... .371
Airbag ..................................60
Airbag Deployment ........................71
Airbag Light .............................68
Airbag Maintenance ........................73
Airbag, Side ..............................64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................64
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .433
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................435
Air Conditioning ......................... .276
Air Conditioning Controls ...................276
Air Conditioning Filter .....................289
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............290
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................435Air Conditioning System
....................276
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .348
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................264
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................443
Disposal ............................. .446
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................327
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................327
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........19
Appearance Care ........................ .454
Ashtray ............................... .197
Assistance Towing ........................ .126
Auto Down Power Windows ..................37
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................107
Automatic Door Locks ......................34
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............216
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........281
Automatic Transaxle ........................12
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Automatic Transmission....................301
Adding Fluid ......................... .451
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................453
Fluid Level Check ...................... .451
Fluid Type ........................... .450
Gear Ranges .......................... .304
Special Additives ...................... .451
Autostick .............................. .318
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................34
Auto Up Power Windows ....................38
Battery ................................ .433
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........27
Location ............................. .433
Belts, Seat ...............................99
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................438
B-Pillar Location ......................... .343
Brake Assist System ...................... .331
Brake, Parking .......................... .324Brake System
........................... .448
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .327
Fluid Check .......................... .449
Master Cylinder ....................... .449
Parking ............................. .324
Warning Light ........................ .213
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................303
Bulb Replacement ........................ .465
Bulbs, Light ............................ .101
Calibration, Compass ..................... .233
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........21
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .471
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .377
Oil (Engine) .......................... .423
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................445
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................98
Car Washes ............................ .454
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Fabric Care............................. .457
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .210
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .433
Air Conditioning ...................... .289
Engine Oil ........................... .432
Engine Oil Disposal .....................432
Flashers ............................... .396
Hazard Warning ....................... .396
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .168
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .376
Engine Oil ........................... .376
Fuel Requirements ..................... .373
Maintenance .......................... .377
Replacement Parts ...................... .377
Starting ............................. .376
Flooded Engine Starting ....................298 Fluid Capacities
......................... .471
Fluid Leaks ............................ .101
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................451
Brake ............................... .449
Cooling System ........................ .443
Engine Oil ........................... .429
Power Steering ........................ .474
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........473
Fog Lights ............................. .168
Fog Light Service ........................ .469
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .161
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................414
Fuel .................................. .369
Adding ............................. .377
Additives ............................ .371
Clean Air ............................ .369
Ethanol ............................. .370
Filler
Cap (Gas Cap) .....................210
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Disposal............................. .432
Filter ............................... .432
Filter Disposal ........................ .432
Identification Logo ..................... .430
Materials Added to ..................... .432
Recommendation ...................... .430
Synthetic ............................ .431
Viscosity ............................ .431
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .432
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .212
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................425
Operating Precautions ..................... .425
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Overheating, Engine ...................... .396
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .454
Panic Alarm ..............................26 Parking Brake
........................... .324
Passing Light ........................... .168
Personal Settings ......................... .237
Pets ....................................96
Phone, Cellular ...........................111
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®) ...............111
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........343
Power Deck Lid Release ........................40
Door Locks ............................33
Mirrors ............................. .109
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........193
Seats ............................... .150
Steering ............................. .323
Sunroof ............................. .190
Windows ..............................36
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................59
Preparation for Jacking .....................399
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