Accessory Positions with Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (Transmission in PARK
or NEUTRAL Position).
Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACCposition.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or
ON/RUN (engine not running) position and
the transmission is in PARK, the system will
automatically time out after 30 minutes of
inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.
•
In case the ignition switch does not change
with the push of a button, the RKE trans-
mitter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead
battery. In this situation a back up method
can be used to operate the ignition switch.
Put the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the Key Fob against the ENGINE
START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.
THEFT ALARM
To Arm:
• Press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop button until the Electronic Vehicle Informa- tion Center (EVIC) indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF”. Press the power door lock
switch while the door is open, press the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs
located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door
handles, press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on the door handle.
NOTE:
After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before
you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.
To Disarm:
• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ door handle and enter the vehicle, then press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Start/Stop button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle).
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT
RATINGS)
Engine/
Transmission GCWR
(Gross Combined Wt. Rating) Frontal AreaMax. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.)Max. Tongue Wt.
2.4L/Automatic 6,000 lbs
(2,722 kg) 22 sq ft
(2.0 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
which includes
up to 5 persons & Luggage 100 lbs (45 kg)
3.6L/Automatic 7,300 lbs
(3,311 kg) 32 sq ft
(3.0 sq m) 2,500 lbs
(1 134 kg) which includes 1 to2 persons & Luggage 200 lbs (91 kg)
7,300 lbs
(3,311 kg) 32 sq ft
(3.0 sq m) 2,000 lbs
(907 kg) which includes 3 to4 persons & Luggage 150 lbs (68 kg)
7,300 lbs
(3,311 kg) 32 sq ft
(3.0 sq m) 1,500 lbs (680 kg)
which includes
5to7persons& Luggage 100 lbs (45 kg)
NOTE:
The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants
and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation placard.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On
The Ground)
Recreational towing for this vehicle is not recommended.
NOTE:
If the vehicle requires towing, make sure all four wheels are off the ground.
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WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pullfar enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and
fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that
is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to an authorized service
center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not
be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm
level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or
damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible
before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire
change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be
stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could
slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove
the tire.
• To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact
with any sharp edges.
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully
until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in
personal injury.
• A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places
provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
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JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged battery itcan be jump-started 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 procedures
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 in your vehicle is located between the left front headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash shield. To allow jump-starting there are remote battery posts
located on the left side of the engine compartment.
• 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.
• Remove the protective cover over the remote positive (+)battery post. To remove the
cover, press the locking tab and pull upward on the cover.
• 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
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+)post of the
discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable to the positive (+)post of the
booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the negative (-)post of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper cable to the remote negative (-)post
of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant–
2.4L Engine Single or Dual-Zone Climate Control System. We recommend you use
MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
TenYear/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10.7 Quarts (10.1 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant–
2.4L Engine Three-Zone
Climate Control System. We recommend you use
MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
Ten Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 11.6 Quarts (11.0 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant–
3.6L Engine Single or Dual-Zone Climate Control System. We recommend you use
MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
Ten Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 13.1 Quarts (12.4 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant–
3.6L Engine Three-Zone
Climate Control System. We recommend you use
MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
TenYear/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 14.5 Quarts (13.7 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter– 2.4L 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 fill cap for correct SAE grade. 4.5 Quarts (4.26 Liters)
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 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 [1.11 mm]) —
Spark Plugs– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission We recommend you use MOPAR®
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affectthe function or performance of your transmission. —
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®
DOT 3 and SAE J1703. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 is not available,then DOT 4 is acceptable. —
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Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR®
Power Steering Flui d+4orMOPAR®
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. —
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) We recommend you use MOPAR®
Gear Lubricant 75W-90. —
Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) We recommend you use MOPAR®
Gear Lubricant 75W-90. —
Fuel Selection
All-Wheel Drive 87 Octane21 Gallons (79.8 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models 87 Octane
20.5 Gallons (77.6 Liters)
(Approximate)
CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Tech-
nology (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, it should be flushed with OAT coolant and replaced with the specified
OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) 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.
E-85 Flexible Fuel – 3.6L Engine Only
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on E-85.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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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 andtransmission 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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Maintenance Chart
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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. XXXX X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace
if necessary.
XXXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. XXXXXXX
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XXXX X
Replace air conditioning filter. XXXXXXX
Replace spark plugs (2.4L Engine). ** XXXX X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L Engine). ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first. XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter(s). X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the follow-
ing: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X
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