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 may notbe 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 Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
6.2 Liter Supercharged Engine (SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certified) 6 Quarts 5.68 Liters
6.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certified) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters
Cooling System *
6.2 Liter Supercharged Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant (OAT
coolant conforming to MS.90032) 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equiva-
lent) 15 Quarts 14.4 Liters
Intercooler (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant (OAT coolant conforming
to MS.90032) 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 4.5 Quarts 4.2 Liters
6.4 Liter Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant (OAT coolant con-
forming to MS.90032) 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)....................... .386
Fluid Check ....................... .492, 525
Master Cylinder ....................... .492
Parking ............................. .382
Warning Light ..................... .221, 385
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................354
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................142
Bulb Replacement ..................... .516, 519
Bulbs, Light .......................... .95, 516
Camera, Rear ........................... .192
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .522
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .430
Oil (Engine) .......................... .472
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................489
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................92, 429
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................432
Car Washes ............................ .497Cellular Phone
.......................... .308
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............521
Certification Label ........................ .432
Chains, Tire ............................ .417
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .398
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .468
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............91
Checks, Safety ............................91
Child Restraint ............................68
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................73
Center Seat LATCH ......................81
Child Restraints .........................68
Child Seat Installation .....................86
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........82
Infants And Child Restraints ................71
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....81
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................83
554 INDEX
Engine............................. .465, 466
Air Cleaner .......................... .475
Block Heater ......................... .348
Checking Oil Level ..................... .471
Compartment ......................... .466
Compartment Identification ................465
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................485, 523
Cooling ............................. .485
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................92, 429
Fails to Start .......................... .346
Flooded, Starting ...................... .346
Fuel Requirements ..................... .426
Jump Starting ......................... .451
Oil .......................... .471, 522, 523
Oil Change Interval ..................... .471
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .472
Oil Selection ...................... .472, 522
Oil Synthetic ......................... .473
Overheating .......................... .438Starting
............................. .341
Temperature Gauge ..................... .221
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .472
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............64
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................... .427
Event Data Recorder ........................67
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................92, 429
Exhaust System ....................... .92, 482
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................109
Exterior Lighting ......................... .134
Exterior Lights ............................95
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .430
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .475
Air Conditioning ....................320, 479
Engine Oil ........................ .475, 523
Engine Oil Disposal .....................474
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FlashersHazard Warning ....................... .438
Turn Signal ..................... .95, 139, 221
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .140
Flooded Engine Starting ....................346
Fluid, Brake ............................ .525
Fluid Capacities ......................... .522
Fluid Leaks ..............................95
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................495
Brake ............................... .492
Cooling System ........................ .485
Engine Oil ........................... .471
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........523
Fog Lights ............................. .221
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .131
Forward Collision Warning ..................180
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................455
Fuel .................................. .426Adding
............................. .430
Additives ............................ .428
Clean Air ............................ .426
Ethanol ............................. .427
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................430
Gasoline ............................. .426
Gauge .............................. .221
Materials Added ....................... .428
Methanol ............................ .427
Octane Rating ..................... .426, 523
Requirements ......................... .426
Specifications ......................... .523
Tank Capacity ......................... .522
Fueling ............................... .430
Fuses ................................. .502
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) .........195, 202
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ................430,
467
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .426
558 INDEX
Map/Reading Lights...................141, 195
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................492
Methanol .............................. .427
Mirrors ............................... .103
Electric Remote .........................110
Exterior Folding ....................... .109
Heated ...............................111
Outside .......................... .109, 110
Rearview ............................ .103
Vanity ...............................111
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................419
MOPAR® Parts ...................... .469, 547
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .427
Multi-Function Control Lever .................139
Occupant Restraints ........................41
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............426, 523
Odometer .............................. .221Trip ................................
.221
Oil, Engine ...................... .233, 471, 523
Capacity ............................ .522
Change Interval ....................... .471
Checking ............................ .471
Dipstick ............................. .471
Disposal ............................. .474
Filter ............................ .475, 523
Filter Disposal ........................ .474
Materials Added to ..................... .473
Recommendation ....................472, 522
Synthetic ............................ .473
Viscosity ......................... .472, 522
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .475
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................467
Operating Precautions ..................... .467
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................109
Overhead Console ........................ .194
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