ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine OilWe recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine
Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12991.
Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil FilterWe recommend you use a MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter.
Spark PlugsWe recommend you use a MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.026 in [0.65mm])
Fuel Selection87 Octane Acceptable – 91 Octane Recommended
Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual TransmissionWe recommend you use MOPAR® C635 DDCT/MTX Transmission Fluid
Brake Master CylinderWe recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT 3, SAE
J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only rec-
ommended brake fluids.
354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” message is displayed.
Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil
message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km)
since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
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, and transmission as needed
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights
356 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............329
Adding Fuel.............................277
Adding Washer Fluid......................324
Additives, Fuel...........................274
Airbag..................................39
Airbag Deployment........................52
Airbag Light.............................47
Airbag Maintenance........................53
Airbag, Side..............................42
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)................43
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .316
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................318
Air Conditioning..........................206
Air Conditioning Controls...................206
Air Conditioning Filter.....................319
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................318
Air Conditioning System....................206
Air Pressure, Tires.........................257
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................328
Capacities............................353
Disposal..............................331
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................237
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................154
Appearance Care.........................336
Automatic Dimming Mirror...................92
Automatic Door Locks......................23
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........210
Automatic Transaxle........................11
Battery.................................317
Jump Starting..........................299
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........18
Belts, Seat...............................80
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................322
B-Pillar Location..........................252
Brake Assist System.......................239
Brake Fluid.............................354
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Brake, Parking...........................234
Brakes.................................333
Brake System............................237
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................237
Master Cylinder........................333
Parking..............................234
Warning Light.........................153
Bulb Replacement.........................348
Bulbs, Light..............................83
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..........353
Capacities, Fluid..........................353
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................277
Oil (Engine)...........................315
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................79
Cargo Area Features.......................137
Car Washes.............................337
CD (Compact Disc) Player...................174
Cellular Phone...........................205
Chains, Tire.............................265
Changing A Flat Tire.......................293
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................247
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .151
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............78
Checks, Safety............................78
Child Restraint............................56
Clean Air Gasoline........................272
Cleaning
Wheels...............................338
Climate Control..........................205
Clutch.................................333
Clutch Fluid.............................333
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............204
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..202
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........202
Contract, Service..........................364
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Jump Starting..........................299
Towing..............................305
Emission Control System Maintenance..........310
Engine
Air Cleaner...........................316
Break-In Recommendations.................78
Checking Oil Level......................313
Compartment..........................309
Cooling..............................327
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................79
Fails to Start...........................226
Flooded, Starting.......................226
Fuel Requirements......................272
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..313
Oil Filler Cap..........................315
Oil Selection...........................315
Overheating...........................282
Starting..............................224
Temperature Gauge......................156
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............49
Event Data Recorder........................55
Exhaust Gas Caution........................26
Exhaust System...........................79
Exterior Lights............................83
Filler Location Fuel........................157
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................316
Air Conditioning.......................319
Engine Oil............................316
Engine Oil Disposal.....................315
Flashers
Turn Signal............................83
Flash-To-Pass............................113
Flooded Engine Starting....................226
Fluid, Brake.............................354
Fluid Capacities..........................353
Fluid Leaks..............................83
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Hood................................109
Lead Free Gasoline........................272
Leaks, Fluid..............................83
Life of Tires.............................262
Liftgate (Sedan)...........................25
Light Bulbs..............................83
Lights..................................83
Airbag................................47
Anti-Lock.............................154
Brake Assist Warning....................244
Brake Warning.........................153
Bulb Replacement.......................349
Engine Temperature Warning...............152
Exterior...............................83
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..147
High Beam............................113
High Beam Indicator.....................147
Low Fuel.............................147
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).........151
Oil Pressure...........................151
Park.................................113
Seat Belt Reminder......................148
Service...............................349
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .151
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............149
Traction Control........................244
Turn Signal............................83
Voltage..............................148
Wait to Start...........................146
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......146
Loading Vehicle
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..252
Locks
Automatic Door.........................23
Door.................................20
Power Door............................22
Lubrication, Body.........................322
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Maintenance Free Battery....................317
Maintenance, General......................313
Maintenance Procedures....................313
Maintenance Schedule......................356
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......151
Manual, Service..........................366
Manual Transmission......................227
Fluid Level Check.......................336
Frequency of Fluid Change................336
Lubricant Selection......................336
Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................333
Mirrors.................................91
Automatic Dimming......................92
Electric Powered.........................93
Heated...............................95
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................266
Multi-Function Control Lever.................112
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................78
Occupant Restraints........................45
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)..................26
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................272
Odometer...............................156
Tr i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..156
Oil Change Indicator.......................161
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..................161
Oil, Engine..............................313
Capacity.............................353
Change Interval........................314
Checking.............................313
Disposal..............................315
Filter................................316
Filter Disposal.........................315
Recommendation.......................315
Viscosity.............................315
Oil Filter, Selection........................316
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INDEX 379
Onboard Diagnostic System..................310
Operating Precautions......................310
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............5
Overheating, Engine.......................282
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............5
Paint Care..............................336
Parking Brake............................234
Pets....................................77
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..........252
Power
Door Locks............................22
Mirrors...............................93
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........132
Steering..............................232
Sunroof..............................130
Windows..............................24
Power Steering Fluid.......................354
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts................39
Preparation for Jacking.....................294
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................37
Radial Ply Tires..........................259
Radio Operation..........................174
Radio Reception..........................174
Radio (Sound Systems).....................174
Rear Liftgate (Sedan).......................25
Rear Window Features.....................139
Recorder, Event Data.......................55
Recreational Towing.......................279
Reformulated Gasoline.....................272
Refrigerant..............................319
Release, Hood............................109
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
FCC General Information..................20
Power Convertible Top Function.............16
380 INDEX