Once A Month
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.
•Inspectthebattery,andcleanandtightentheterminalsasrequired.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpower
steering, and add as needed.
•Checkalllightsandotherelectricalitemsforcorrectoperation.
At Each Oil Change
•Changetheengineoilfilter.
•Inspectthebrakehosesandlines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
192
Access
Uconnect®..............55
Access, Uconnect®...........55
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . .186
Adding Washer Fluid..........186
Air Bag
Advanced Front Air Bag.......18
Advance Front Air Bag.......18
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Air Bag Warning Light . . . . . . . .18Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .18Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Side Impacts.............18Air bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine AirCleaner Filter)............186Air Conditioner Maintenance.....186Air Conditioning...........46,48Air Conditioning Refrigerant......186Air Conditioning System........186AlarmVehicle Security Alarm.......16Alarm (Security Alarm)......16,150Antifreeze (Engine Coolant). . .182, 184,186Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Anti-Lock Warning Light........148APPUconnect®Access..........57Appearance Care............186Arming System (Security Alarm)....16Assistance Towing...........145Automatic Headlights.......37,151Automatic High Beams.........37Automatic Temperature Control(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Automatic TransmissionAdding Fluid........184, 186Autostick...........43,137Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . .184, 186Autostick..............43,137Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .184, 186Axle Lubrication . . . . . . . . .184, 186
Back-Up Camera............49Battery.................186
Blind Spot Monitoring..........50Body Mechanism Lubrication.....186Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .184, 186Brakes.................186Brake System.............186Fluid Check.........184, 186Master Cylinder..........186Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 34Bulb Replacement...........206Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Capacities, Fluid.........182, 184Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............186Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Change Oil Indicator..........149Changing A Flat Tire..........152Charging System Light.........147Child Restraint...........20,21Child RestraintsLower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21CleaningWheels...............186Windshield Wiper Blades.....186Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Clock Setting...............71Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .148Charging System Light......147Electronic Speed Control ONIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151Electronic Speed Control SETIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . .148Engine Temperature WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147Front Fog Light Indicator . . . . .150Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap......151High Beam Indicator.......150Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147Oil Pressure Warning Light . . . .148Park/Headlight ON Indicator . . .150
INDEX
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Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m
(TPMS) Light...........145
Tu r n S i g n a l I n d i c a t o r.......150
Vehicle Security Light.......150
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Compact Spare Tire..........204
Cooling System.............186
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....186
Coolant Capacity......182, 184Coolant Level...........186Disposal of Used Coolant.....186Drain, Flush, and Refill......186Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Points to Remember.......186Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . .186Selection of Coolant(Antifreeze) . . .182, 184, 185, 186Corrosion Protection..........186Cruise Control (Speed Control).....38Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Customer Assistance..........207Customer Programmable Features . .131
Defects, Reporting...........208Dimmer Control.............37Dimmer Switch, Headlight.......37Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . .145, 169Disarming, Security System.......16DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....186Door Locks................10Drive Modes...........131, 138Driver Cockpit...............6Driver Information DisplayControls . . . . . . . . . . .130, 139DID . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130, 139
Electronic Power Distribution Center(Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198ElectronicsYo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n dSystem.............52,53Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . .145Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFFIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light . . . . . . .147
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . .167
Jacking..............152
Jump Starting...........164
Overheating............151
To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . .145, 169
Emergency Key.............11EngineAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Break-In Recommendations . .33, 34Checking Oil Level.........186Compartment............174Coolant (Antifreeze).....182, 185Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Jump Starting...........164Oil . . . . . . . .182, 184, 185, 186Oil Filler Cap...........186Oil Selection . . . . .182, 184, 186Overheating............151Starting.............14,15Stopping............14,15Te m p e r a t u r e W a r n i n g L i g h t....147Event Data Recorder..........171Exhaust System............186
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 0FiltersAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Engine Oil.......182, 185, 186Engine Oil Disposal........186FlashersTu r n S i g n a l............150Flat Tire Changing...........152Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . .184, 186Fluid Capacities.........182, 184Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts . . . . . . . . . . . . .182, 185Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 150Folding Rear Seat............28Forward Collision Warning........42Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .167Frequently Asked Questions......210Front Heated Seats...........29FuelFiller Cap (Gas Cap)........151
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Octane Rating . . . . . . . .182, 185
Specifications........182, 185
Ta n k C a p a c i t y........182, 184
Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)..132
General Maintenance.........186
Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®). . . .126HeadlightsAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Cleaning..............186Dimmer Switch...........37High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Head Restraints.............24Heated Mirrors..............49Heated Steering Wheel.........30High Beam Indicator..........150High Beam/Low Beam Select(Dimmer) Switch...........37HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener) . .132Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Instrument Cluster............8Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights . .150Instrument Panel Cover........186Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . .186Interior and Instrument Lights......7Interior Appearance Care.......186Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . .36Introduction................3In Vehicle FeaturesUconnect®Access..........62iPod®/USB/MP3 ControlBluetooth®StreamingAudio.........73,87,93,119
Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . .154Jack Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . .152Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .154Jump Starting.............164
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Lock The Doors...........10Unlock The Doors..........10Keyless Enter-N-Go...........12
Lock/Unlock..........12,13
Starting/Stopping........14,15
Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors......10
Lane Change Assist...........36
Lap/Shoulder Belts...........17
Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Lights
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
High Beam Indicator.......150Low Fuel..............145Seat Belt Reminder........148Security Alarm...........150Service...............206Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g(TPMS)..............145LocksDoor.................10Lubrication, Body...........186
Maintenance Free Battery.......186Maintenance, General.........186Maintenance Procedures.......186Maintenance Record.......190, 197Maintenance Schedule . .186, 191, 193Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine)...............147ManualTi l t / Te l e s c o p i n g S t e e r i n g C o l u m n . . 3 1Master Cylinder (Brakes)........186MirrorsHeated...............49MOPAR®Accessories.........209
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . .90, 122New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . .33, 34
Occupant Restraints...........20Octane Rating, Gasoline(Fuel).............182, 185Oil Change Indicator..........149Oil Change Indicator, Reset......149Oil, Engine.........182, 185, 186Capacity...........182, 184Change Interval..........186Checking..............186Disposal..............186
INDEX
214