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CONTENTS
!ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L..........489
!ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L..........490
!ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L (392 HEMI) . . .491
!ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .492
▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap..................492
!EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS..........................493
!REPLACEMENT PARTS..................494
!DEALER SERVICE......................494
!MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES...........495
▫Engine Oil..........................496
▫Engine Oil Filter......................501
▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter................501
▫Maintenance-Free Battery...............502
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............503
▫Body Lubrication.....................507
▫Windshield Wiper Blades...............507
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................508
▫Exhaust System......................508
▫Cooling System......................511
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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light” (MIL). It
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.
CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emission control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions
tests can be performed.
•If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
”gASCAP” message will display in the odometer or a
“Check Gascap” message will display in the Driver
Information Display (DID). If this occurs, tighten the fuel
filler cap properly and press the Trip Odometer button to
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turn off the message. If the problem continues, the
message will appear the next time the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the MIL.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which
you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if
your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the
following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do
not crank or start the engine.
NOTE:If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part
of a normal bulb check.
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CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engine
MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to Chrysler
Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®, Shell
Helix® or equivalent is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com-
partment” illustration in this section.
NOTE:MOPAR® SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®,
Shell Helix® or equivalent may be used when SAE 5W-20
engine oil meeting MS-6395 is not available.
Engine Oil Viscosity — 5.7L Engine
MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil or equivalent such as
Pennzoil® or Shell Helix® is recommended for all oper-
ating temperatures. This engine oil improves low tem-
perature starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
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NOTE:Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use
SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper
operation of the Fuel Saver Technology. Refer to “Fuel
Saver Technology – If Equipped” in “Starting and Oper-
ating” for further information.
Lubricants that do not have both, the engine oil certifi-
cation mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number
should not be used.
Engine Oil Viscosity — 6.4L Engine
Use Pennzoil Ultra™ 0W-40 engine or equivalent
MOPAR® oil meeting the Chrysler Material Standard
MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its
performance may be impaired by supplemental addi-
tives.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
All Engines18.5
Gallons
70
Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20,
API Certified)
6 Quarts 5.6
Liters
5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20,
API Certified)
7 Quarts 6.6
Liters
6.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40,
Synthetic API Certified)
7 Quarts 6.6
Liters
U.S. Metric
Cooling System*
3.6 Liter Engine (MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula or
equivalent)
11.1
Quarts
10.5
Liters
5.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula or
equivalent)
14.7
Quarts
13.9
Liters
6.4 Liter Engine (MOPAR
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant
(OAT coolant conforming to
MS-12106) 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula or equivalent)
15
Quarts
14.4
Liters
* Includes heater and coolant
recovery bottle filled to MAX
level.
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Anti-Lock (ABS)........................382
Fluid Check...........................518
Master Cylinder........................518
Parking..............................377
Warning Light.........................227
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................361
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.........90
Brightness, Interior Lights...................145
Bulb Replacement.........................543
Bulbs, Light..............................97
Camera, Rear............................195
Capacities, Fluid..........................548
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................431
Oil (Engine)...........................499
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................515
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................94
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)....................433
Car Washes.............................524
Cellular Phone...........................312
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............547
Certification Label.........................433
Chains, Tire.............................415
Changing A Flat Tire.......................466
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................393
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .493
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............93
Checks, Safety............................93
Child Restraint............................69
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................74
Center Seat LATCH......................82
Child Restraints.........................69
Child Seat Installation.....................87
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........83
Infants And Child Restraints................72
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint.....82
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Towing..............................484
Emergency Trunk Release....................41
Emission Control System Maintenance..........493
Engine.................................490
Air Cleaner...........................501
Block Heater..........................354
Break-In Recommendations.................90
Checking Oil Level......................496
Compartment..........................489
Compartment Identification................489
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................512
Cooling..............................511
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................94
Fails to Start...........................352
Flooded, Starting.......................352
Fuel Requirements......................425
Jump Starting..........................475
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..496
Oil Change Interval......................497
Oil Filler Cap..........................499
Oil Selection...........................498
Oil Synthetic..........................500
Overheating...........................453
Starting..............................347
Temperature Gauge......................229
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................499
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................499
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............64
Entry System, Illuminated....................20
Ethanol................................427
Event Data Recorder........................68
Exhaust Gas Caution........................94
Exhaust System...........................94
Exterior Folding Mirrors....................113
Exterior Lighting..........................138
Exterior Lights............................97
Filler Location Fuel........................43110
INDEX 585