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life and reduces emissions system performance in some
vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline
without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content
of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump,
therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether
the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal
and California reformulated gasoline.
Materials Added To Fuel
All gasoline sold in the United States is required to
contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional
detergents or other additives is not needed under normal
conditions and they would result in additional cost.
Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the
fuel.
Fuel System Cautions
CAUTION!
Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s
performance:
•The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.
Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor-
mance and damage the emissions control system.
•An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition
malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to
overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or
some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune
or malfunctioning and may require immediate ser-
vice. Contact your authorized dealer for service
assistance.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•The use of fuel additives, which are now being
sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended.
Most of these products contain high concentrations
of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle perfor-
mance problems resulting from the use of such
fuels or additives is not the responsibility of the
manufacturer.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with the emissions control
system can result in civil penalties being assessed against
you.
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
WARNING!
Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.
Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon
monoxide poisoning:
•Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon
monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, which can
kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such as
a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running for an extended period. If the
vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine
running for more than a short period, adjust the
ventilation system to force fresh, outside air into
the vehicle.
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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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About Your Brakes........................377
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................382
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .158
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............513
Adding Fuel.............................431
Adding Washer Fluid......................508
Additives, Fuel...........................429
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag....................54
Air Bag Components.....................53
Air bag Operation.......................56
Air Bag Warning Light....................65
Enhanced Accident Response................64
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................68
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
If A Deployment Occurs...................63
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................57
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............67
Side Air Bags...........................58
Transporting Pets........................90
Air bag Deployment........................53
Air bag Light.............................65
Air bag Maintenance........................67
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .501
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................503
Air Conditioning Filter.....................325
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............324
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................503
Air Conditioning System....................322
Air Pressure, Tires.........................404
Alarm
Arm The System........................18
Disarm The System.......................19
Alarm Light.............................225
Alarm, Panic.............................23
Alarm (Security Alarm)......................18
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................18
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Filters
Air Cleaner...........................501
Air Conditioning.......................325
Engine Oil............................501
Engine Oil Disposal.....................500
Flashers................................453
Hazard Warning........................453
Turn Signal............................97
Flash-To-Pass............................144
Flooded Engine Starting....................352
Fluid, Brake.............................552
Fluid Capacities..........................548
Fluid Leaks..............................97
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission..................522
Brake................................518
Cooling System.........................512
Engine Oil............................496
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........549
Fog Lights..............................142
Folding Rear Seat.........................134
Forward Collision Warning..................183
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................479
Fuel...................................425
Adding..............................431
Additives.............................429
Clean Air.............................427
Ethanol..............................427
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................431
Gasoline..............................425
Gauge...............................229
Materials Added........................429
Methanol.............................427
Octane Rating..........................425
Requirements..........................425
Specifications..........................549
Tank Capacity..........................548
Fueling................................431
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