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
•disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the
engine controller memory
More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged
exposure to E-85 fuel.
470 STARTING AND OPERATING
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L..........525
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L..........526
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .527
▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message............527
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS.............528
REPLACEMENT PARTS..................529
DEALER SERVICE......................530
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES...........530
▫Engine Oil..........................531▫Engine Oil Filter......................534
▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter................534
▫Maintenance-Free Battery...............535
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............537
▫A/C Air Filter – If Equipped.............538
▫Body Lubrication.....................540
▫Windshield Wiper Blades...............541
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................543
▫Exhaust System......................544
▫Cooling System......................546
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CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity – 2.4L Engine
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
the engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Com-
partment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information.
Lubricants that do not have both, the engine oil certifi-
cation mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number
should not be used.
Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com-
partment” illustration in this section.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 533
FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models 20.5 Gallons 77.6 Liters
All-Wheel Drive Models 21 Gallons 79.8 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.26 Liters
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.6 Liters
580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, 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
the requirements of 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 We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
582 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
About Your Brakes........................422
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................425
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............549
Adding Fuel.............................477
Adding Washer Fluid......................543
Additives, Fuel...........................471
Airbag..................................63
Airbag Deployment........................74
Airbag Light.............................71
Airbag Maintenance........................76
Airbag, Side..............................66
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)................67
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter). . . .534
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................537
Air Conditioning Filter.....................384
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............385
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.................379
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................537
Air Conditioning System....................378Air Pressure, Tires.........................446
Alarm Light.............................301
Alarm, Panic.............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm)......................18
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................18
All Wheel Drive (AWD).....................417
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................547
Disposal..............................550
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................425
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................300
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)..........18
Appearance Care.........................559
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)...........18
Auto Down Power Windows..................41
Automatic Dimming Mirror..................116
Automatic Door Locks......................32
Automatic Headlights......................221
Automatic Oil Change Indicator...............311
606 INDEX
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................534
Air Conditioning.......................384
Engine Oil............................534
Engine Oil Disposal.....................534
Flashers
Hazard Warning........................498
Turn Signal...........................108
Flash-To-Pass............................225
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range.........................476
Engine Oil............................475
Fuel Requirements......................473
Maintenance...........................476
Replacement Parts.......................476
Starting..............................476
Flooded Engine Starting....................395
Floor Console............................271
Fluid, Brake.............................583Fluid Capacities..........................580
Fluid Leaks.............................108
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission..................555
Brake................................553
Cooling System.........................547
Engine Oil............................531
Power Steering.........................421
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........582
Fog Lights..............................223
Fog Light Service.........................575
Folding Rear Seat.........................209
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................517
Fuel...................................468
Adding..............................477
Additives.............................471
Clean Air.............................469
Conserving
............................312
Ethanol..............................469
612 INDEX
Exterior Folding........................118
Heated...............................118
Outside..............................116
Rearview.............................115
Vanity...............................119
Mode
Fuel Saver............................312
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................459
Mopar Parts.............................529
MTBE/ETBE............................469
Multi-Function Control Lever.................224
New Vehicle Break-In Period.................103
Occupant Restraints........................45
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)..................66
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................468
Odometer...............................296Oil Change Indicator.......................297
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..................297
Oil, Engine..............................531
Capacity.............................580
Change Interval........................311
Checking.............................531
Dipstick..............................531
Disposal..............................534
Filter................................534
Filter Disposal.........................534
Identification Logo......................532
Materials Added to......................534
Recommendation.......................532
Synthetic.............................533
Viscosity.............................533
Oil Filter, Selection........................534
Onboard Diagnostic System..................527
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®)............250
Operating Precautions......................527
618 INDEX