
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light” (MIL). It
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.
CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emission control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and drivability. The
vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests
can be performed.
• If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
”gASCAP” message will display in the odometer or a
“Check Gascap” message will display in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if equipped). If this
occurs, tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the
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Trip Odometer button to turn off the message. If the
problem continues, the message will appear the next time
the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the MIL.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start this test over.
3. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part
of a normal bulb check.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 19 Gallons72 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
6.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certified) 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
Cooling System *
6.4 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant (OAT coolant
conforming to MS-12106) 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equiva-
lent) 15 Quarts
14.4 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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Caps, FillerFuel ................................ .379
Oil (Engine) .......................... .419
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................433
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................95
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................382
Car Washes ............................ .442
Cellular Phone .......................... .277
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............461
Certification Label ........................ .382
Chains, Tire ............................ .364
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .346
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .415
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............94
Checks, Safety ............................94
Child Restraint ............................73
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .375
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .444Climate Control
......................... .278
Clock ................................. .242
Cold Weather Operation ....................297
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............277
Compass .............................. .234
Compass Calibration ...................... .234
Compass Variance ........................ .235
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .226
Connector UCI................................ .267
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........267
Console ............................... .201
Console, Floor .......................... .201
Console, Overhead ....................... .183
Contract, Service ......................... .491
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........433
Cooling System .......................... .430
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............432
Coolant Capacity ...................... .463
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Anti-Lock Brake System..................335
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......451
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........171
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............339
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........211
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......221
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................45
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................403
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................388
Jump Starting ......................... .399
Overheating .......................... .388
Towing ............................. .406
Emergency Trunk Release ....................45
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........415
Engine ................................ .413
Air Cleaner .......................... .420
Block Heater ......................... .300
Break-In Recommendations .................93 Checking Oil Level
..................... .418
Compartment ......................... .413
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................430
Cooling ............................. .430
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................95
Fails to Start .......................... .297
Flooded, Starting ...................... .297
Fuel Requirements ..................... .375
Jump Starting ......................... .399
Oil................................. .418
Oil Change Interval ..................... .418
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .419
Oil Selection .......................... .419
Oil Synthetic ......................... .419
Overheating .......................... .388
Starting ............................. .291
Temperature Gauge ......................211
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .419
Enhanced
Accident Response Feature ............68
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Entry System, Illuminated....................21
Ethanol ............................... .376
Event Data Recorder ........................72
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................95
Exhaust System ...........................95
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................107
Exterior Lighting ......................... .159
Exterior Lights ............................99
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .379
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .420
Air Conditioning ...................... .285
Engine Oil ........................... .420
Engine Oil Disposal .....................420
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .388
Turn Signal ............................99
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .164Flooded Engine Starting
....................297
Fluid, Brake ............................ .465
Fluid Capacities ......................... .463
Fluid Leaks ..............................99
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................440
Brake ............................... .436
Cooling System ........................ .430
Engine Oil ........................... .418
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........464
Fog Lights ............................. .162
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .156
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................403
Fuel .................................. .375
Adding ............................. .379
Additives ............................ .377
Clean Air ............................ .375
Ethanol ............................. .376
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................379
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Gasoline............................. .375
Gauge .............................. .210
Materials Added ....................... .377
Methanol ............................ .376
Octane Rating ......................... .375
Requirements ......................... .375
Specifications ......................... .464
Tank Capacity ......................... .463
Fueling ............................... .379
Fuel System Caution ...................... .380
Fuses ................................. .448
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................379
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .375
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .375
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................375
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................211
Fuel ................................ .210Speedometer
......................... .210
Tachometer ........................... .210
Gear Ranges ............................ .308
Gear Select Lever Override ..................405
General Information ........................18
Glass Cleaning .......................... .446
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................383
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................383
GVWR ................................ .383
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Stand-
ing Water ............................ .325
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................388
Headlights ............................. .458
Automatic ........................... .160
Cleaning ............................ .446
Delay ............................... .160
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........164
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Headlight Switch...................... .159
High Beam ........................... .164
High Beam Indicator .....................214
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............164
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .159
Intensity Control ....................... .165
Interior ............................. .165
License ............................. .462
Lights On Reminder .....................161
Low Fuel ............................ .220
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........220
Map Reading ......................... .164
Oil Pressure .......................... .214
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........166
Passing ............................. .164
Reading ............................. .164
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .215
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............218Service
.............................. .456
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .220
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............218
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............218
Traction Control ....................... .342
Turn Signal ............................99
Vanity Mirror ......................... .109
Voltage ............................. .210
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......210
Loading Vehicle ......................... .382
Capacities ........................... .384
Tires ............................... .351
Locks ..................................32
Automatic Door .........................34
Auto Unlock ...........................35
Door .................................32
Power Door ............................33
Low Tire Pressure System ...................368
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