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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The chassis number (VIN) and stamped on the plate
illustrated in, located on the left front corner of the
instrument panel cover, visible from the outside vehicle
through the windshield.
This number is also stamped on the floor of the passen-
ger compartment, in front of the right front seat.The stamp includes:
•
Type of the vehicle
• Sequential production number of the chassis
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure
that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any
time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the
vehicle, the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a
properly calibrated torque wrench.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Torque Specifications
Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/Bolt SizeLug Nut/
Bolt
Socket Size
89 Ft-Lbs (120 N·m) M12 x 1.25 x 25.517 mm
**Use only your authorized dealer recommended lug
nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before
tightening.
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting
the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.
Wheel Mounting Surface
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Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each
nut/bolt has been tightened twice.After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to
be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated
against the wheel.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning
may result in personal injury.
Torque Patterns
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.SMetric
Fuel (Approximate)
1.4L Turbo/2.4L Engine 12.7 Gallons48 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
1.4L Turbo Engine (SAE 5W-40 Synthetic, API Certified) 4.0 Quarts 3.8 Liters
2.4L Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts5.2 Liters
Cooling System *
1.4L Turbo Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula) 5.5 Quarts
5.2 Liters
2.4L Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula) 6.8 Quarts
6.5 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or
equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material Stan-
dard MS.90032.
Engine Oil – 1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use SAE 5W-40 API Certified Synthetic
Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Stan-
dard MS-12991. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct
SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil,
meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395.
Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a Mopar Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 1.4L Turbo Engine 91 Octane Recommended, 87 Acceptable, 0-15% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 2.4L Engine 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use Mopar C Series Manual & Dual
Dry Clutch Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct
fluid may affect the function or performance of your
transmission.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – If Equipped We recommended you use Mopar Front Axle/PTU
Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-90 (API GL-5).
Rear Differential (RDM) – If Equipped We recommended you use Mopar Rear Axle/RDM
Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-90 (API GL-5).
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 4. If DOT 4 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 3 is acceptable.
DOT 4 brake fluid must be changed every 2 years
regardless of mileage.
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