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•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the
air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may
cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro-
longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this
section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain
the transmission fluid at the correct level using the
recommended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used
in any transmission; only the approved lubricant should
be used.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 20 Gallons76 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certi-
fied). 6 Quarts
5.6 Liters
Cooling System *
3.6L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/
Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula or equivalent) meet-
ing the requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard MS-12106. 13.4 Quarts
12.6 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. Add 2.9 Qts (2.8 L) if equipped with a rear
heater.
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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) meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma-
terial Standard MS-12106.
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma-
terial 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 Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap
0.043 in [1.1 mm]).
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
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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)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
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
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•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering 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.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•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.
Maintenance Chart
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........595
Cooling System .......................... .592
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............594
Coolant Capacity ...................... .624
Coolant Level ......................... .592
Disposal of Used Coolant .................596
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................593
Inspection ........................... .596
Points to Remember .....................597
Pressure Cap ......................... .595
Radiator Cap ......................... .595
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............593
Corrosion Protection ...................... .602
Cupholders ............................ .258
Customer Assistance ...................... .635
Data Recorder, Event .......................85
Daytime Running Lights ....................206
Dealer Service ........................... .579Defroster, Windshield
..................... .103
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................212
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................576
Dimmer Control ......................... .206
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................601
Oil (Engine) .......................... .580
Power Steering ........................ .461
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................570
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................596
Door Locks ..............................34
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .239
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .458
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......319
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) ......365
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E-85 Fuel.............................. .514
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..................... .447
Electrical Power Outlets .....................252
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................116
Electronic Brake Control System ...............466
Brake Assist System .....................468
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........219
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............468
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......309
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................541
Jacking .............................. .544
Jump Starting ......................... .564
Overheating .......................... .541
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........577
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .583
Block Heater ......................... .443
Break-In Recommendations ................100 Checking Oil Level
..................... .580
Compartment ......................... .575
Compartment Identification ................575
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................592
Cooling ............................. .592
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................101
Flooded, Starting ...................... .442
Fuel Requirements ..................... .510
Oil................................. .580
Oil Selection .......................... .581
Oil Synthetic ......................... .582
Overheating .......................... .541
Starting ............................. .441
Temperature Gauge ..................... .305
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .582
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................582
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............81
Entry System, Illuminated ....................
19
Ethanol ................................511
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Event Data Recorder........................85
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................54
Exhaust System .......................... .101
Exterior Lights .......................... .105
Fabric Care ............................. .605
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .302
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .583
Air Conditioning ...................... .434
Engine Oil ........................... .583
Engine Oil Disposal .....................582
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .541
Turn Signal .......................... .105
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .210
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .517
Engine Oil ........................... .517Fuel Requirements
..................... .514
Maintenance .......................... .518
Replacement Parts ...................... .518
Starting ............................. .517
Flooded Engine Starting ....................442
Floor Console ........................... .269
Fluid Capacities ......................... .624
Fluid Leaks ............................ .105
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................601
Brake ............................... .598
Cooling System ........................ .592
Power Steering ........................ .461
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........625
Fog Lights ............................. .206
Fog Light Service ........................ .621
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating.............178
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................568
Fuel .................................. .510
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