
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, power steering and automatic trans-
mission, and fill 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 maintenance 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 irregu-
lar 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
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The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
650 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................311
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............599
Adding Fuel ............................ .526
Additives, Fuel .......................... .524
Airbag.................................65
Air bag Deployment ........................74
Air bag Light .............................77
Air bag Maintenance ........................76
Air bag, Side .............................73
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .587
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................589
Air Conditioning ......................... .400
Air Conditioning Controls ...................400
Air Conditioning Filter .....................411
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............412
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................589
Air Conditioning System ....................400
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .496
Alarm Light ............................ .313Alarm (Security Alarm)
......................21
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............9
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................360
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................598
Disposal ............................. .601
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................465
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................311
Appearance Care ..........................611
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............22
Assistance Towing ........................ .133
Auto Down Power Windows ..................46
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................116
Automatic Door Locks ......................43
Automatic Headlights ..................... .171
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............332
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........404
Automatic Transaxle Interlock System .........................18
Automatic Transmission ....................429
656 INDEX

Adding Fluid......................... .608
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................608
Fluid Change ......................... .608
Fluid Level Check ...................... .606
Fluid Type ........................... .605
Special Additives ...................... .606
Autostick .............................. .437
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........185
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................185
Axle Lock .............................. .444
Battery ................................ .588
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........29
Belts, Seat ...............................53
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................593
Brake Assist System ...................... .468
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............467
Brake System ........................... .603
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .465Master Cylinder
....................... .604
Parking ............................. .462
Warning Light ........................ .310
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................429
Bulb Replacement ........................ .627
Bulbs, Light ............................ .107
Calibration, Compass ..................... .326
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .632
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .526
Power Steering ........................ .461
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................601
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................104
Cargo Light ............................ .175
Car Washes ............................ .612
Cellular Phone ...........................118
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............631
Certification Label ........................ .528
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Chains, Tire............................ .506
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .559
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .485
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .319
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............103
Checks, Safety .......................... .103
Child Restraint ............................79
Child Restraints Child Seat Installation .....................99
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint .....94
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................96
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......87
Child Safety Locks .........................44
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .522
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .614
Climate Control ......................... .399
Clock ................................. .345Cold Weather Operation
....................419
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............398
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .501
Compass .............................. .323
Compass Calibration ...................... .326
Compass Variance ........................ .325
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .322
Connector UCI................................ .390
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........390
Console ............................... .192
Console, Floor .......................... .192
Contract, Service ......................... .649
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........601
Cooling System .......................... .597
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............599
Coolant Capacity ...................... .632
Coolant Level ......................... .602
Disposal of Used Coolant .................601
658 INDEX

Drain, Flush, and Refill...................598
Inspection ........................... .597
Points to Remember .....................602
Pressure Cap ......................... .601
Radiator Cap ......................... .601
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............598
Corrosion Protection .......................611
Cruise Light ............................ .314
Cupholders ............................ .191
Customer Assistance ...................... .647
Data Recorder, Event .......................78
Daytime Running Lights ....................174
Dealer Service ........................... .582
Defroster, Rear Window .....................300
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .105
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................178
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................580
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................173 Dipsticks
Oil (Engine) .......................... .584
Power Steering ........................ .461
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................574
Disarming, Security System ...................22
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................601
Door Locks ..............................40
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......44
Door Locks ............................40
KeyFob...............................40
Remote ...............................40
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................40
Door Locks, Automatic ......................43
Doors ..................................34
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ..................... .157
Driving ............................... .447
Dual Top .............................. .194
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Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)........185
Electrical Power Outlets .....................185
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................117
Electronic Brake Control System ...............467
Brake Assist System .....................468
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................473
Traction Control System ...................468
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..............473
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........181
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............474
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........322
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......322
Emergency Brake ........................ .462
Emergency, In Case of Jacking .............................. .559
Jump Starting ......................... .566
Tow Hooks ........................... .571
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........581Engine
Air Cleaner .......................... .587
Block Heater ......................... .422
Break-In Recommendations ................102
Compartment ......................... .579
Compartment Identification ................579
Cooling ............................. .597
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................104
Fails to Start .......................... .420
Flooded, Starting ...................... .420
Fuel Requirements ..................... .521
Jump Starting ......................... .566
Oil................................. .584
Oil Change Interval ..................... .332
Oil Selection .......................... .585
Oil Synthetic ......................... .586
Overheating .......................... .556
Starting ............................. .418
T
emperature Gauge ..................... .313
660 INDEX

Engine Oil Viscosity...................... .586
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................586
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............74
Entry System, Illuminated ....................23
Ethanol ............................... .522
Event Data Recorder ........................78
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................... .104
Exhaust System .......................... .104
Extender, Seat Belt .........................65
Exterior Lights .......................... .107
Fabric Care ............................. .614
Fabric Top ............................. .616
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .587
Air Conditioning ........................411
Engine Oil ........................... .587
Engine Oil Disposal .....................586 Flashers
Hazard Warning ....................... .556
Turn Signal .......................... .107
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .173
Flooded Engine Starting ....................420
Fluid Capacities ......................... .632
Fluid Leaks ............................ .107
Fluid Level Checks ........................611
Engine Oil ........................... .584
Manual Transmission ....................609
Power Steering ........................ .461
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........633
Fog Lights ............................. .173
Fog Light Service ........................ .630
Fold and Tumble Rear Seat ..................164
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .167
Folding Windshield ....................... .293
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................556
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .439
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