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 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.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357
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.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
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
360 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............331
Adding Fuel.............................275
Adding Washer Fluid......................326
Additives, Fuel...........................272
Airbag..................................39
Airbag Deployment........................53
Airbag Light.............................47
Airbag Maintenance........................54
Airbag, Side..............................43
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)................43
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .318
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................320
Air Conditioning..........................203
Air Conditioning Controls...................203
Air Conditioning Filter.....................321
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................320
Air Conditioning System....................203
Air Pressure, Tires.........................255
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................330
Capacities............................356
Disposal..............................334
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................235
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................152
Appearance Care.........................338
Automatic Dimming Mirror...................92
Automatic Door Locks......................23
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........208
Automatic Transaxle........................11
Battery.................................319
Jump Starting..........................300
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........18
Belts, Seat...............................81
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................324
B-Pillar Location..........................250
Brake Assist System.......................237
Brake Fluid.............................357
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Brake, Parking...........................232
Brakes.................................335
Brake System............................235
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................235
Master Cylinder........................336
Parking..............................232
Warning Light.........................151
Bulb Replacement.........................351
Bulbs, Light..............................83
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..........356
Capacities, Fluid..........................356
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................275
Oil (Engine)...........................317
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................80
Cargo Area Features.......................136
Car Washes.............................339
CD (Compact Disc) Player...................174
Cellular Phone...........................203
Chains, Tire.............................262
Changing A Flat Tire.......................293
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................245
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .149
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............79
Checks, Safety............................79
Child Restraint............................57
Clean Air Gasoline........................270
Cleaning
Wheels...............................341
Climate Control..........................203
Clutch.................................336
Clutch Fluid.............................336
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............202
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..199
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........199
Contract, Service..........................368
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INDEX 377
Jacking...............................293
Jump Starting..........................300
Towing..............................306
Emission Control System Maintenance..........312
Engine
Air Cleaner...........................318
Break-In Recommendations.................78
Checking Oil Level......................316
Compartment..........................311
Cooling..............................329
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................80
Fails to Start...........................224
Flooded, Starting.......................224
Fuel Requirements......................270
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..316
Oil Filler Cap..........................317
Oil Selection...........................317
Overheating...........................280
Starting..............................222
Temperature Gauge......................153
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............51
Event Data Recorder........................56
Exhaust Gas Caution........................26
Exhaust System...........................80
Exterior Lights............................83
Filler Location Fuel........................155
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................318
Air Conditioning.......................321
Engine Oil............................318
Engine Oil Disposal.....................317
Flashers
Turn Signal............................83
Flash-To-Pass............................112
Flooded Engine Starting....................224
Fluid, Brake.............................357
Fluid Capacities..........................356
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INDEX 379
Latches.................................83
Hood................................108
Lead Free Gasoline........................270
Leaks, Fluid..............................83
Life of Tires.............................260
Liftgate (Sedan)...........................25
Light Bulbs..............................83
Lights..................................83
Airbag................................47
Anti-Lock.............................152
Brake Assist Warning....................242
Brake Warning.........................151
Bulb Replacement.......................352
Engine Temperature Warning...............150
Exterior...............................83
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..145
High Beam............................112
High Beam Indicator.....................145
Low Fuel.............................145
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).........149
Oil Pressure...........................149
Park.................................112
Seat Belt Reminder......................146
Service...............................352
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .149
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............147
Traction Control........................242
Turn Signal............................83
Voltage..............................146
Wait to Start...........................144
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......144
Loading Vehicle
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..250
Locks
Automatic Door.........................23
Door.................................20
Power Door............................22
Lubrication, Body.........................324
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Lug Nuts...............................291
Maintenance Free Battery....................319
Maintenance, General......................315
Maintenance Procedures....................315
Maintenance Schedule......................360
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......149
Manual, Service..........................370
Manual Transmission......................225
Fluid Level Check.......................338
Frequency of Fluid Change................338
Lubricant Selection......................338
Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................336
Media Hub..............................101
Mirrors.................................91
Automatic Dimming......................92
Electric Powered.........................93
Heated...............................95
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................264
Multi-Function Control Lever.................111
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................78
Occupant Restraints........................46
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)..................26
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................270
Odometer...............................154
Tr i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..154
Oil Change Indicator.......................159
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..................159
Oil, Engine..............................316
Capacity.............................356
Change Interval........................316
Checking.............................316
Disposal..............................317
Filter................................318
Filter Disposal.........................317
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INDEX 383
Recommendation.......................317
Viscosity.............................317
Oil Filter, Selection........................318
Onboard Diagnostic System..................312
Operating Precautions......................312
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............5
Overheating, Engine.......................280
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............5
Paint Care..............................338
Parking Brake............................232
Pets....................................78
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..........250
Power
Door Locks............................22
Mirrors...............................93
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........131
Steering..............................230
Sunroof..............................129
Windows..............................23
Power Steering Fluid.......................357
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts................39
Preparation for Jacking.....................295
Radial Ply Tires..........................257
Radio Operation..........................174
Radio Reception..........................174
Radio (Sound Systems).....................174
Rear Liftgate (Sedan).......................25
Rear Window Features.....................138
Recorder, Event Data.......................56
Recreational Towing.......................277
Reformulated Gasoline.....................270
Refrigerant..............................321
Release, Hood............................108
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
FCC General Information..................20
384 INDEX