MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.2L
SUPERCHARGED ..................... .465
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L (392 HEMI) . . .466
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .467
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap ..................467
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .468
REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................469
DEALER SERVICE ..................... .469
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........470▫
Engine Oil ......................... .471
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .475
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................475
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............476
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............477
▫ Body Lubrication .....................481
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............481
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................482
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .482
▫ Cooling System ..................... .485
7
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.
522 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine/Intercooler Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT coolant conforming to MS.90032.
Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operat-
ing conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine
oils.
The manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil UltraTM 0W-40 or
equivalent MOPAR® engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma-
terial Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.
Engine Oil Filter MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection We recommend you use Premium Unleaded 91 Octane or higher.
7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523
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 other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Driver Informa-
tion Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance
Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once A Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. •
Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering, and add as
needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 529
About Your Brakes.....................382, 385
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................386
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .155
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............487
Adding Fuel ............................ .430
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .482
Additives, Fuel .......................... .428
Airbag.............................. .53, 54
Air Bag Advance Front Air Bag ....................54
Air Bag Components .....................53
Air Bag Operation .......................56
Air Bag Warning Light ..................64, 66
Enhanced Accident Response ................64
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................67
FrontAirBag ........................53, 54
If A Deployment Occurs ...................62
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................57
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............66Side Air Bags
...........................57
Transporting Pets ........................89
Air bag Deployment ........................53
Air bag Light .....................64, 66, 93, 221
Air bag Maintenance ........................66
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .475
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................477
Air Conditioning Filter ..................320, 479
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...........319, 321
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..........477, 478, 479
Air Conditioning System .................318, 477
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .409
Alarm Arm The System ........................19
Disarm The System .......................19
Alarm Light ............................ .221
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................18
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
552 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
10
INDEX 557
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
10
INDEX 563