ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the
engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in
your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles
(500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are
desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration
within the limits of local traffic laws contributes
to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle accelera-
tion in low gear can be detrimental and should
be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the
factory is a high-quality energy conserving type
lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with
anticipated climate conditions under which ve-
hicle operations will occur. For the recom-
mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle”.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight
Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during
its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of
operation. This should be considered a nor-
mal part of the break-in and not interpreted
as an indication of difficulty.
Additional Requirements For Diesel
Engine — If Equipped
During the first 1500 km avoid heavy loads, e.g.
driving at full throttle. Do not exceed 2/3 of the
maximum permissible engine speed for each
gear. Change gear in good time. Do not shift
down a gear manually in order to brake.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting PassengersNEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE
CARGO AREA.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
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CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine
oil as the chemicals can damage your en-
gine. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Selection – ACEA Categories
For countries that use the ACEA European Oil
Categories for Service Fill Oils, we recommend
you use 5W-20 engine oils that meet the re-
quirements of ACEA C3.
Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all
operating temperatures. This engine oil im-
proves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel
economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recom-
mended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For
information on engine oil filler cap location, refer
to the “Engine Compartment” illustration in this
section. NOTE:
SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to Fiat
9.55535-S1 or Fiat 9.55535-S3 may be used
when SAE 5W-20 engine oil meeting MS-
6395 is not available.
Engine Oil Viscosity – 5.7L Engine
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all
operating temperatures. This engine oil im-
proves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel
economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recom-
mended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For
information on engine oil filler cap location, refer
to the “Engine Compartment” illustration in this
section.
NOTE:
SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to Fiat
9.55535-S1 or Fiat 9.55535-S3 may be used
when SAE 5W-20 engine oil meeting MS-
6395 is not available.Engine Oil – Diesel Engine
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection
under all types of operating conditions, the
manufacturer recommends you use SAE 5W-30
Synthetic Low Ash Engine Oil meeting the re-
quirements of Chrysler Material Standard
MS-11106 and approved ACEA C3.
Engine Oil Viscosity
CAUTION!
Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced
technology Diesel Engine and an emission
device designed to limit Diesel Particulate
Emissions from being released into the at-
mosphere. The durability of your engine and
life expectancy of this diesel particulate filter
emission device is highly dependent on the
use of the correct engine oil.
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SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Low Ash Engine Oil is
recommended for all operating temperatures.
This engine oil improves low temperature start-
ing and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recom-
mended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For
information on engine oil filler cap location, refer
to “Engine Compartment” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle” for further information.
Synthetic Engine OilsYou may use synthetic engine oils provided the
recommended oil quality requirements are met,
and the recommended maintenance intervals
for oil and filter changes are followed.
Materials Added To Engine OilThe manufacturer strongly recommends
against the addition 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 additives.
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 station or gov-
ernmental agency for advice on how and where
used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in
your area.
Engine Oil FilterThe engine oil filter should be replaced with a
new filter at every engine oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow
type disposable oil filter. Use a filter of this type
for replacement. The quality of replacement
filters varies considerably. Only high quality
filters should be used to assure most efficient
service. MOPAR® engine oil filters are high
quality oil filters and are recommended.
Engine Air Cleaner FilterRefer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the
proper maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses,
etc.) can provide a measure of protection in
the case of engine backfire. Do not remove
the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses,
etc.) unless such removal is necessary for
repair or maintenance. Make sure that no
one is near the engine compartment before
starting the vehicle with the air induction
system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) removed.
Failure to do so can result in serious per-
sonal injury.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner
filters varies considerably. Only high quality
filters should be used to assure most efficient
service. MOPAR® engine air cleaner filters are
a high quality filter and are recommended.
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Compartment
Identification.........309, 310, 311
Cooling ................. .321
Exhaust Gas Caution .........30, 60
Fails to Start ...............222
Flooded, Starting ............222
Fuel Requirements ........273, 340
Jump Starting ..............300
Oil ..................313, 340
Oil Change Interval ........177, 313
Oil Selection ............314, 340
Oil Synthetic ...............315
Overheating ...............294
Starting ................. .220
Temperature Gauge ...........167
Engine Oil Viscosity .............314
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ..........314
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . .47
Entry System, Illuminated ...........18
Ethanol ....................273
Event Data Recorder .............49
Exhaust Gas Caution ...........30, 60
Exhaust System .............60, 320
Exterior Lights .................61 Filters
Air Cleaner ................315
Air Conditioning .............317
Engine Oil ................315
Engine Oil Disposal ...........315
Flashers ....................294
Hazard Warning .............294
Turn Signal ........61, 163, 337, 338
Flipper Glass, Liftgate .............28
Flooded Engine Starting ...........222
Fluid Capacities ...............340
Fluid Leaks ...................61
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission .........327
Brake ...................324
Engine Oil ............... .313
Power
Steering .............250
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . .341
Fog Lights .............109, 163, 337
Fog Light Service ...............337
Fog Lights, Rear ...............168
Folding Rear Seat ..............100
Forward Collision Warning . . . .131, 174, 185
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ..........294Four Wheel Drive
............237, 240
Operation .................237
Systems .................237
Four Wheel Drive Operation .........237
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ...........302
Front Axle (Differential) ...........325
Fuel ..................... .273
Adding ................. .276
Additives .................274
Conserving ................178
Diesel ...................275
Ethanol ................. .273
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .......276, 278
Gasoline .................273
Gauge ................. .167
Light ...................174
Octane Rating ..............273
Requirements ..............340
Saver Mode ...............178
Tank Capacity ..............340
Fueling ....................276
Fuel Optimizer ................178
Fuel Saver ................. .178
Fuel System Caution .............277
Fuses .................... .331
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Odometer...................164
Trip ................... .164
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ......245
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ......245
Oil Change Indicator .............177
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .........177
Oil, Engine ................. .313
Capacity .................340
Change Interval ..........177, 313
Diesel ...................314
Dipstick ................. .313
Disposal .................315
Filter ...................315
Filter Disposal ..............315
Identification Logo ............313
Materials Added to ...........315
Recommendation .........314, 340
Synthetic .................315
Viscosity ..............314, 340
Oil Filter, Selection ..............315
Onboard Diagnostic System .........312
Operating Precautions ............312
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ......6
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...........71
Overdrive ................231, 236
Overdrive OFF Switch .........231, 236
Overhead Console ..............140 Overheating, Engine
..........167, 294
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ......6
Paint Care ................. .328
Paint Damage ................328
Parking Brake ................ .250
Park Sense System, Rear ..........134
Passing Light .................112
Personal Settings ...............184
Pets .......................58
Phone, Cellular ................. 7
2
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®) .......72
Power Door Locks ................22
Lift Gate ..................29
Mirrors ...................71
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . .146
Seats ................ .94, 95
Steering ..............248, 250
Sunroof ...............142, 144
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ....116
Windows ..................26
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .......41
Preparation for Jacking ...........295
Pretensioners Seat Belts .................37 Programmable Electronic Features
.....184
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) ...............19
Quadra-Lift ................. .241
Quadra-Trac .................237
Radial Ply Tires ................261
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . .323
Radio Operation ...............209
Radio (Sound Systems) ...........188
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........114
Rear Axle (Differential) ............325
Rear Camera .................139
Rear Cupholder ................149
Rear Fog Lights ...............168
Rear Park Sense System ..........134
Rear Seat, Folding ..............100
Rear Window Features ...........154
Rear Wiper/Washer .............154
Recorder, Event Data .............49
Recreational Towing .............287
Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ................288
Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ................290
399
Vehicle Storage.............213, 335
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .....16
Viscosity, Engine Oil .............314
Voice Recognition System (VR) .......91
Warning Flasher, Hazard ..........294
Warning, Roll Over ...............4
Warnings and Cautions .............8
Washers, Windshield ..........112,319
Washing Vehicle ...............329
Wheel and Wheel Trim ............329
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ........329Wind Buffeting
...........28, 143, 145
Window Fogging ...............213
Windows ....................26
Power ...................26
Windshield Defroster .............60
Windshield Washers .............112
Fluid ...................319
Windshield Wiper Blades ..........318
Windshield Wipers ..............112
Wiper Blade Replacement ..........318
Wipers, Intermittent ..............113
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ............114
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