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).
Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®,
and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®,
and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Spark Plugs – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 87 Octane Acceptable - 89 Octane Recommended
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 627
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 “Oil Change Required” 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).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone otherthan your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
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
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................446
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .187
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............592
Adding Fuel ............................ .507
Additives, Fuel .......................... .501
Airbag ..................................66
Airbag Deployment ........................78
Airbag Light .............................74
Airbag Maintenance ........................79
Airbag, Side ..............................70
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................70
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .578
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................580
Air Conditioning Filter .....................386
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............387
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................580
Air Conditioning System ....................383
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .478
Air Suspension .......................... .423Alarm
Arm The System ........................23
Tamper Alert ...........................25
Alarm, Panic .............................28
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................23
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............9
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................591
Disposal ............................. .594
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................446
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................282
Appearance Care ........................ .602
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .454
Auto Down Power Windows ..................40
Automatic Headlights ..................... .164
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........383
Automatic Transmission ....................404
Adding Fluid ......................... .602
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................602
Fluid Change ......................... .602
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Radiator Cap......................... .594
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............591
Corrosion Protection ...................... .602
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................187
Cupholders ............................ .261
Customer Assistance ...................... .641
Data Recorder, Event .......................81
Daytime Running Lights ....................166
Dealer Service ........................... .573
Defroster, Rear Window .....................273
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .109
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .574
Power Steering ........................ .442
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................594
Door Locks ..............................31
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......33Door Opener, Garage
...................... .237
Driving ............................... .430
Off-Pavement ......................... .431
Off-Road ............................ .431
E-85 Fuel .............................. .503
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..................... .403
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........255
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................273
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................128
Electronic Brake Control System ...............446
Brake Assist System .....................448
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..............449
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........183
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............450
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......289
Change Engine Oil ..................... .295
Change Engine Oil Indicator System ..........295
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .291
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Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup
Menu............................... .291
EVIC Display ......................... .294
EVIC Messages ........................ .291
Selectable Menu Items ....................303
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................556
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................538
Jump Starting ......................... .552
Tow Hooks ........................... .558
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........571
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .578
Block Heater ......................... .400
Break-In Recommendations ................106
Compartment ......................... .569
Compartment Identification ................569
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................627
Cooling ............................. .590Exhaust Gas Caution
.....................47
Fails to Start .......................... .398
Flooded, Starting ...................... .398
Fuel Requirements ..................... .498
Jump Starting ......................... .552
Oil................................. .574
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .577
Oil Selection .......................... .576
Oil Synthetic ......................... .577
Overheating .......................... .538
Starting ............................. .395
Temperature Gauge ..................... .285
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .576
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................576
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............77
Entry System, Illuminated ....................25
Ethanol ............................... .499
Event Data Recorder ........................81
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................47
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Exhaust System.......................... .108
Exterior Lights ...........................111
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .578
Air Conditioning ...................... .386
Engine Oil ........................... .578
Engine Oil Disposal .....................578
Flashers ............................... .538
Hazard Warning ....................... .538
Turn Signal ............................111
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .506
Engine Oil ........................... .505
Fuel Requirements ..................... .503
Maintenance .......................... .506
Replacement Parts ...................... .506
Starting ............................. .506
Flooded Engine Starting ....................398 Fluid Capacities
......................... .625
Fluid Leaks ..............................111
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................601
Brake ............................... .597
Engine Oil ........................... .574
Power Steering ........................ .442
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........627
Fog Lights ............................. .283
Fog Light Service ........................ .620
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .154
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................538
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .413
Operation ............................ .413
Systems ............................. .413
Four Wheel Drive Operation .................413
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................556
Front Axle (Differential) .....................598
Fuel .................................. .498
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Adding............................. .507
Additives ............................ .501
Clean Air ............................ .499
Economy Mode ....................... .403
Ethanol ............................. .499
Gasoline ............................. .498
Gauge .............................. .287
Materials Added ....................... .501
Methanol ............................ .499
Octane Rating ......................... .498
Requirements ......................... .498
Tank Capacity ......................... .625
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .503
Fueling ............................... .507
Fuses ................................. .608
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ............237
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .499
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .498Gasoline, Reformulated
.....................499
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................285
Fuel ................................ .287
Speedometer ......................... .283
Tachometer ........................... .282
Gear Ranges ............................ .405
General Information ...................... .209
Glass Cleaning .......................... .607
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................513
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................512
GVWR ................................ .510
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................538
Headlights ............................. .619
Bulb Replacement ...................... .619
Cleaning ............................ .606
On With Wipers ....................... .165
Passing ............................. .173
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Memory Seat........................... .157
Memory Seats and Radio ....................157
Methanol .............................. .499
Mirrors ............................... .120
Electric Powered ....................... .128
Electric Remote ........................ .128
Exterior Folding ....................... .127
Heated .............................. .129
Outside ............................. .127
Rearview ............................ .120
Vanity .............................. .130
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................490
Mopar Parts ............................ .573
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .499
Multi-Function Control Lever .................163
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................106Occupant Restraints
........................48
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................70
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................498
Odometer .............................. .289
Trip ................................ .289
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ..............431
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ..............431
Oil, Engine ............................. .574
Capacity ............................ .625
Change Interval ....................... .575
Dipstick ............................. .574
Disposal ............................. .578
Filter ............................... .578
Filter Disposal ........................ .578
Identification Logo ..................... .576
Materials Added to ..................... .578
Recommendation ...................... .576
Synthetic ............................ .577
Viscosity ............................ .576
662 INDEX