FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
Non-SRT8
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant Ten Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology). 10 Quarts (9.5 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
5.7L Engine without Severe Duty II
Cooling System We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant Ten 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.
5.7L Engine with Severe Duty II Cooling System We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant Ten Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology). 15.1 Quarts (14.3 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter – 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. 6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use API Certified
SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting therequirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to the engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR®
brand 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
– 8 Speed TransmissionWe recommend you use Shell L12108 Transmission Fluid. —
Automatic Transmission – 5 Speed Transmission We recommend you
ONLYuse
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmis- sion Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or perfor- mance of your transmission. —
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR®
BorgWarner 44–40 Transfer Case. —
Axle Front We recommend you use API GL-5
SAE 75W90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant. —
Axle Rear We recommend you use API GL-5
SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant. —
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
105
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®
DOT 3 and SAE J1703. If DOT 3 is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR®
Power Steering Fluid + 4, MOPAR® or
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane19.1 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 87 Octane Acceptable. 89 Octane
Recommended. 19.1 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
SRT8
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant Ten 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 Engine For best performance and maximum
protection under all types of operating conditions, we recommend full
synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API)
categories of SM or SM/CF. The manu- facturer recommends the use of a full synthetic SAE 0W-40 engine oil. 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR®
brand Engine Oil Filters. —
Spark Plugs – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]). —
Automatic Transmission We recommend you
ONLYuse
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmis- sion Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or perfor- mance of your transmission. —
Axle Rear We recommend you use MOPAR®
Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W–90 (API GL-5) (with MOPAR® Friction
Modifier – Hypoid Gear Additive). —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR®
Power Steering Fluid + 4, MOPAR® or
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection – 6.4L Engine Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Only
or higher. 19.1 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
106
Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,00030,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000 90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000 130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000 144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000 224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary.
XXX X X X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). X XX X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X XXXX
Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). XX X
Inspect the transfer case fluid. Change the transfer case fluid; if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent
trailer towing. (All Wheel Drive Only). XX
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X XX
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X XXXX
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine).** X
Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine).** XX X XX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing
(five-speed only). X
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (five-speed only). X
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
110
Jacking Instructions...........83
Jack Location ...............81
Jack Operation ..............83
JumpStarting ..............92
KeyFob...................8
Keyless Enter-N-Go ............9
Lock/Unlock .............10
Starting/Stopping...........11
Lane Change Assist ...........24
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ............14, 15
Lights Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .76
Maintenance Record .........112, 114
Maintenance Schedule .......108,113
MemorySeat ...............17
Mirrors Heated ................35
MOPAR® Accessories ..........123
New Vehicle Break-In Period .......23
OilChangeIndicator ...........79
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ........79
Oil, Engine Capacity...............105
Outlet Power.................68
Overheating, Engine ...........80
Pedals,Adjustable ............21
Placard, Tire and Loading Information. .119
Power GlassSunroof ............36
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet). .68
Seats .................17
Steering ...............105
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . .22
Preparation for Jacking .........82
Programmable Electronic Features. .64, 73
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .......24
Rear Heated Seats ............20 Recreational Towing
...........70
Remote Starting System ..........9
Replacement Bulbs ...........120
Reporting Safety Defects ........122
Schedule, Maintenance .........108
Seat Belts .................13
Seats ...................17 Heated ................19
Memory ................17
Power .................17
Shift Lever Override ............94
Signals, Turn ...............24
SIRIUSTravelLink ............53
SmartBeams ...............25
SpareTire.................81
Spark Plugs ...............105
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............26
Cancel ................26
Distance Setting (ACC Only) .....26
Mode Setting (ACC Only) .......27
Resume................27
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......26
Starting Remote ................9
Steering Tilt Column ..............22
SunRoof.................36
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag .................13
Theft System Arming ...........12
Theft System Disarming .........12
Tilt Steering Column ...........22
TIREFIT..................86
Tires Air Pressure .............119
Changing .............81, 83
Flat Changing .............81
Jacking ..............82,83
SpareTire...............81
Towing...................70 Disabled Vehicle ...........96
Recreational .............70
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . . .70
INDEX
125