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.
MMT In Gasoline
MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline
blended with MMT provides no performance advantage
beyond gasoline of the same octane number without
MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug
life and reduces emissions system performance in some
vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline
without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content
of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump,
therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether
the gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to
look for gasoline without MMT in Canada, because MMT
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L ..........431
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ..........432
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .433
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............433
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .434
REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................435
DEALER SERVICE ..................... .436
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........436
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .437▫
Engine Oil Filter ..................... .440
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................440
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ................441
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............442
▫ Body Lubrication .....................443
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............444
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................444
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .445
▫ Cooling System ..................... .447
▫ Brake System ....................... .453
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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 (SAE Grade)
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler
cap also states the recommended engine oil viscosity
grade for your engine.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
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.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its
performance may be impaired by supplemental addi-
tives.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service
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License Lamps
1. Use a screw driver to gently pry against the side of thesnap tab to remove the lamp from the liftgate.
2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull bulb from socket.Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
This light is an LED assembly. See your authorized dealer
for replacement.
FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.
Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 13.6 Gallons51.5 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.0L and 2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20,
API Certified) 4.5 Quarts
4.26 Liters
Cooling System *
2.0L and 2.4L Engine (MOPAR
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula or
equivalent) 7.2 Quarts
6.8 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant MOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile For-
mula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent
meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard
MS-12106.
Engine Oil 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 MOPAREngine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm])
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................337
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............449
Adding Fuel ............................ .386
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .444
Additives, Fuel .......................... .384
Airbag ..................................61
Airbag Deployment ........................71
Airbag Light .............................68
Airbag Maintenance ........................73
Airbag, Side ..............................64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................65
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .440
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................442
Air Conditioning ......................... .297
Air Conditioning Controls ...................297
Air Conditioning Filter .....................308
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............309
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................442
Air Conditioning System ....................297 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .360
Alarm Light ............................ .217
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................256
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................449
Capacities ........................... .472
Disposal ............................ .451
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................337
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................214
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........18
Appearance Care ........................ .459
Assistance Towing ........................ .125
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................108
Automatic Door Locks ......................31
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........301
Automatic Transaxle ........................12
Automatic Transmission ....................321
Fluid and Filter Changes .................457
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............345
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......228
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................. .408
Jump Starting ........................ .419
Towing ............................. .426
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........434
Engine ................................ .431
Air Cleaner .......................... .440
Block Heater ......................... .318
Break-In Recommendations ................96
Checking Oil Level .....................437
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................448
Cooling ............................. .447
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................97
Fuel Requirements ..................... .381
Jump Starting ........................ .419
Oil ................................ .437
Oil Filler Cap ........................ .431Oil Selection
......................... .438
Oil Synthetic ......................... .439
Overheating ......................... .406
Temperature Gauge .....................217
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............71
Ethanol ............................... .382
Event Data Recorder ........................75
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................39
Exhaust System ...........................97
Exterior Lights .......................... .101
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .440
Air Conditioning ...................... .308
Engine Oil ........................... .440
Engine Oil Disposal .....................439
Flashers ............................... .406
Hazard Warning ...................... .406
Turn Signal .......................... .101
498 INDEX
MTBE/ETBE........................... .382
Multi-Function Control Lever .................162
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................96
Occupant Restraints ........................39
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................64
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................381
Odometer .............................. .221
Trip ............................... .219
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .231
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................231
Oil, Engine ............................. .437
Capacity ............................ .472
Change Interval ....................... .438
Checking ........................... .437
Disposal ............................ .439
Filter .............................. .440
Filter Disposal ........................ .439Identification Logo
..................... .438
Materials Added to .....................439
Recommendation ...................... .438
Synthetic ............................ .439
Viscosity ............................ .439
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .440
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................433
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ............176
Operating Precautions ..................... .433
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Overheating, Engine ...................... .218
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............5
Paint Care ............................. .459
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ........................... .334
Passing Light ........................... .165
Personal Settings ......................... .234
Pets ....................................95
504 INDEX