FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology).
Engine OilWe recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 En-
gine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Mate-
rial Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®,
and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap
for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil FilterWe recommend you use a MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter.
Spark PlugsWe recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine87 Octane.
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine87 Octane Acceptable – 89 Octane Recommended.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 591
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Re-
quired” message is displayed. Severe Operating Condi-
tions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as
early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500
miles (805 km).
The “Oil Change Required” message will be displayed in
the DID and a single chime will sound, indicating that an
oil change is necessary.
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 Dispay (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
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About Your Brakes........................418
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................421
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .178
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............555
Adding Fuel.............................473
Adding Washer Fluid......................549
Additives, Fuel...........................468
Adjustable Pedals.........................172
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag....................60
Air Bag Components.....................59
Air bag Operation.......................62
Air Bag Warning Light....................71
Driver Knee Air Bag......................64
Enhanced Accident Response................70
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................74
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
If A Deployment Occurs...................69
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................63
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............73
Side Air Bags...........................64
Transporting Pets........................96
Air bag Deployment........................59
Air bag Light.............................71
Air bag Maintenance........................73
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .543
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................545
Air Conditioning..........................352
Air Conditioning Controls...................352
Air Conditioning Filter.....................369
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............368
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................545
Air Conditioning System....................352
Air Pressure, Tires.........................446
Alarm
Arm The System........................19
Alarm Light.............................263
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Customer Programmable Features.............291
Data Recorder, Event.......................74
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.............162
Daytime Running Lights....................156
Dealer Service............................537
Deck Lid, Emergency Release.................45
Deck Lid, Power Release.....................43
Defroster, Rear Window.....................255
Defroster, Windshield......................100
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..................163
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................535
Dimmer Switch, Headlight...................158
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine)...........................538
Disabled Vehicle Towing....................526
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................557
Door Locks
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors......32
Door Locks............................22
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Remote...............................29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................29
Door Locks, Automatic......................31
Driver Information Display
DID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..275
Instrument Cluster Display................275
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................414
E-85 Fuel...............................470
Electrical Power Outlets.....................244
Electric Rear Window Defrost.................255
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................119
Electronic Brake Control System...............421
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Brake Assist System.....................424
Traction Control System...................423
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses)......572
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........174
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............425
Emergency Deck Lid Release..................45
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................521
Jacking...............................498
Jump Starting..........................517
Overheating...........................495
Towing..............................526
Emergency Trunk Release....................45
Emission Control System Maintenance..........535
Engine.................................534
Air Cleaner...........................543
Block Heater..........................398
Break-In Recommendations.................96
Checking Oil Level......................538
Compartment..........................533
Compartment Identification................533
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................553
Cooling..............................552
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................98
Fails to Start...........................396
Flooded, Starting.......................396
Fuel Requirements......................464
Jump Starting..........................517
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..538
Oil Filler Cap..........................541
Oil Selection...........................540
Oil Synthetic..........................542
Overheating...........................495
Starting..............................393
Temperature Gauge......................263
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................541
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................541
EnhancedAccident Response Feature............70
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Entry System, Illuminated....................20
Ethanol................................466
Event Data Recorder........................74
Exhaust Gas Caution........................98
Exhaust System...........................98
Exterior Folding Mirrors....................118
Exterior Lighting..........................152
Exterior Lights...........................102
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................543
Air Conditioning.......................369
Engine Oil............................542
Engine Oil Disposal.....................542
Flashers................................495
Hazard Warning........................495
Turn Signal...........................102
Flash-To-Pass............................158
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range.........................472
Engine Oil............................472
Fuel Requirements......................470
Maintenance...........................473
Replacement Parts.......................472
Starting..............................472
Flooded Engine Starting....................396
Floor Console............................252
Fluid, Brake.............................593
Fluid Capacities..........................589
Fluid Leaks.............................102
Fluid Level Checks........................564
Automatic Transmission..................562
Brake................................559
Cooling System.........................553
Engine Oil............................538
Transfer Case..........................563
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........591
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Fog Lights..............................156
Folding Rear Seat.........................144
Forward Collision Warning..................206
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................521
Fuel...................................464
Additives.............................468
Clean Air.............................466
Ethanol..............................466
Gasoline..............................464
Gauge...............................263
Materials Added........................468
Methanol.............................466
Octane Rating..........................464
Requirements..........................464
Specifications..........................591
Tank Capacity..........................589
Fuel, Flexible............................470
Fuses..................................571
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)............232
Gasoline, Clean Air........................466
Gasoline (Fuel)...........................464
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................466
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.....................263
Fuel.................................263
Odometer.............................263
Speedometer..........................263
Tachometer............................263
Gear Ranges.............................402
General Information.......................464
Glass Cleaning...........................569
Gross Axle Weight Rating...................478
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................478
GVWR.................................478
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Vanity...............................120
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................458
MOPAR® Parts...........................537
MTBE/ETBE............................466
Multi-Function Control Lever.................157
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................96
Occupant Restraints........................46
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................464
Odometer...............................263
Tr i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..263
Oil, Engine..............................275
Capacity.............................589
Change Interval........................540
Checking.............................538
Dipstick..............................538
Disposal..............................542
Filter................................542
Filter Disposal.........................542
Identification Logo......................540
Materials Added to......................542
Recommendation.......................540
Synthetic.............................542
Viscosity.............................541
Oil Filter, Selection........................542
Onboard Diagnostic System..................535
Operating Precautions......................535
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors...................117
Overheating, Engine.......................495
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............4
Paint Care..............................564
Panic Alarm..............................23
Parking Brake............................418
ParkSense® System, Rear....................218
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