(B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT:
1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Sealant Mode position.
2. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) and then remove the cap from the fitting at the end of the
hose.
3. Place the TIREFIT kit flat on the ground next to the deflated tire.
4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the fitting at the end of the Sealant
Hose (6) onto the valve stem.
5. Uncoil the Power Plug (8) and insert the plug into the vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet.
6. Do not remove foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) from the tire.
(C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
• Always start the engine before turning ON the TIREFIT kit.
NOTE:
Manual transmission vehicles must have the parking brake engaged and the shift lever in
NEUTRAL.
• After pressing the Power Button (4), the sealant (white fluid) will flow from the Sealant
Bottle (1) through the Sealant Hose (6) and into the tire.
NOTE:
Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the tire.
•If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – 10 seconds through the Sealant
Hose (6):
1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn Off the TIREFIT kit. Disconnect the Sealant Hose (6)
from the valve stem. Make sure the valve stem is free of debris. Reconnect the Sealant
Hose (6) to the valve stem. Check that the Mode Select Knob (5) is in the Sealant Mode
position and not Air Mode. Press the Power Button (4) to turn On the TIREFIT kit.
2. Connect the Power Plug (8) to a different 12 Volt power outlet in your vehicle or another
vehicle, if available. Make sure the engine is running before turning ON the TIREFIT kit.
3. The Sealant Bottle (1) may be empty due to previous use. Call for assistance.
NOTE:
If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and the pump is operating, air will dispense from
the Air Pump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6).
•If the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the Sealant Hose (6):
1. Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no longer flowing through the hose
(typically takes 30 - 70 seconds). As the sealant flows through the Sealant Hose (6), the
Pressure Gauge (3) can read as high as 70 psi (5 kPa). The Pressure Gauge (3) will
decrease quickly from approximately 70 psi (5 kPa) to the actual tire pressure when the
Sealant Bottle (1) is empty.
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JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged battery it
can be jumpstarted using a set of jumper
cables 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 proce-
dures in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer’s operating instruc-
tions and precautions.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery is stored under an access
cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts
are located on the right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting.
NOTE:
The remote battery posts are viewed by standing on the right side of the vehicle looking over
the fender.
• 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 remote positive (+) post of the
discharged 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 the remote negative (-) post
of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
• 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.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
• Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
• Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the
booster battery.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Model Flat Towing (all four
wheels on the ground)Flatbed Towing (all four
wheels suspended OFF the
ground)Front Wheels Raised, Rear
Wheels on the GroundRear Wheels Raised, Front
Wheels on the Ground
RWDWithoutaKeyNOT Permitted Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted
RWDWithaKey–
Automatic TransmissionShift lever must be in
NEUTRAL. The distance
to be traveled must not
exceed 15 mi (24 km), and
the towing speed must not
exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted
RWDWithaKey–
Manual TransmissionShift lever must be in
NEUTRAL. There is no
limitation on the distance
to be traveled. The towing
speed must not exceed
65 mph (104 km/h)Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a
rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front
wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE (with automatic trans-
mission) or 2nd gear and REVERSE (with manual transmission) while gently pressing the
accelerator. Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the
rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:
Press the "ESC Off" switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in "Partial
Off" mode before rocking the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been freed, press the "ESC Off"
switch again to restore "ESC On" mode.
CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and
failure. Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at least one minute
after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce the
risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between DRIVE/2nd and REVERSE, do not
spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission over-
heating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES - NON SRT8
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Engine Coolant– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR® Antifreeze/ Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
OAT (Organic Additive
Technology).11.1 Quarts (10.5 Liters)
Includes heater and coolant
recovery bottle filled to
MAX level.
Engine Coolant– 5.7L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR® Antifreeze/ Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
OAT (Organic Additive
Technology).14.7 Quarts (13.9 Liters)
Includes heater and coolant
recovery bottle filled to
MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter–
3.6L EngineWe recommend you use API
Certified SAE 5W-20 engine
oil, API Certified. Refer to
your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter–
5.7L EngineWe recommend you use API
Certified SAE 5W-20 engine
oil, API Certified. Refer to
the engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use
MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters.—
Spark Plug– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR® Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]).—
Spark Plug– 5.7L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR® Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]).—
Automatic Transmission
We recommend youonly
use MOPAR® ATF+4® Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid.
Failure to use ATF+4 fluid
may affect the function
or performance of your
transmission.—
Manual Transmission We recommend you use
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid.—
Axle Rear– 5.7L Engine We recommend you use API
GL-5 SAE 75W90 Synthetic
Gear Lubricant (with MOPAR®
Friction Modifier-Hypoid Gear
Additive).—
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES - SRT8
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Engine Coolant– 6.4L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR® Antifreeze/ Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
OAT (Organic Additive
Technology).15.2 Quarts (14.4 Liters)
Includes heater and coolant
recovery bottle filled to
MAX level.
Engine Oil With Filter–
6.4L EngineFor best performance and
maximum protection under
all types of operating condi-
tions, 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 Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters.-
Spark Plugs– 6.4L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR® Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) .-
Axle Rear (SRT8) We recommend you use
MOPAR® Synthetic Gear
Lubricant SAE 75W–90
(API GL-5) with MOPAR®
Friction Modifier – Hypoid
Gear Additive.-
Power Steering Reservoir
(SRT8)We recommend you use
MOPAR® Power Steering
Fluid + 4, or MOPAR® ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid.-
Fuel Selection– 6.4L Engine We recommend you use
Premium Unleaded 91 Octane
or higher.19.1 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
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Component Fluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine PartCapacities
Manual Transmission –
If EquippedWe recommend you use
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid.-
Automatic Transmission –
If EquippedWe recommend youonly
use MOPAR® ATF+4® Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid.
Failure to use ATF+4 fluid
may affect the function
or performance of your
transmission.-
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use
MOPAR® DOT 3, SAE J1703.
If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake
fluid is not available, then
DOT 4 is acceptable.-
CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology
(OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease
corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is different and
should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant
(antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency, the cooling
system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming
to MS-12106), by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not
use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible
with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is not
recommended.
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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 irregular 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 off-road conditions
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