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JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged bat-tery it can be jump-started using a set
of jumper cables and a battery in an-
other 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
instructions and precautions.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located in the right rear 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.
• 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
• Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the positive (+)post of the
discharged vehicle.
• Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable to the positive (+)post
of the booster battery.
• Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the negative (-)post of the
booster battery.
• Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper cable to a good engine ground
(exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and
the fuel injection system.
• Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant– 3.6L Engine
We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology).10.5 Quarts (9.9 Liters) Includes coolant
recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with filter– 3.6L Engine
We recommend you use API
Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements ofChrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.6 quarts (5.7 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter– 3.6L Engine
We recommend you use MOPAR®
brand Engine Oil Filters.—
Spark Plug–
3.6L Engine
We recommend you use MOPAR®Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]).—
Automatic Transmission We recommend you
ONLYuse
MOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or perfor-mance of your transmission. —
Manual Transmission We recommend you use MOPAR
®
Manual Transmission Lubricant. —
Transfer Case We recommend you use
MOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid. —
Axle differential (front) We recommend you use
MOPAR
®Gear & Axle Lubricant
(SAE 80W-90) (API GL-5). —
Axle differential (rear)
226 RBI (Model 44) - We recom-
mend you use MOPAR®Gear &
Axle Lubricant (SAE 80W-90)
(API GL-5). For trailer towing,
We recommend you use MOPAR
®
Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant
(SAE 75W-140). Models equipped with Trac-Lok™ require an additive.—
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR
®
DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703.
If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. —
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR
®
Power Steering Fluid +4,
MOPAR®or ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection 2 Door 87 Octane18.6 Gallons (70 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection 4 Door 87 Octane22.5 Gallons (85 Liters)
(Approximate)
CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive
Technology (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.
E85 FLEXIBLE FUEL — 3.6L ENGINE ONLY
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on
E-85.
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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, powersteering and transmission 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 mainte-
nance 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
• Inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if necessary.
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Maintenance ChartRefer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
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: 23456789101112131415
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/Universal joints. X X X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary.
XXXXX XX
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid. XXX X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X XX X
Inspect transfer case fluid. XX X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. XXX XX
Replace spark plugs ** X
Replace the ignition cables. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle
for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading,
taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert
operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s). X
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