FLUID CAPACITIES — NON-SRT
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
All Engines18.5 Gallons 69.9 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)6Quarts 5.6Liters
5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)7Quarts 6.6Liters
Cooling System *
3.6 Liter Engine – We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 MileFormula or equivalent.10 Quarts 9.5 Liters
5.7 Liter Engine without Severe Duty II CoolingSystem – We recommend you use MOPAR®Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula.14.5 Quarts 13.9 Liters
5.7 Liter Engine with Severe Duty II Cooling System –We recommend you use MOPAR®Antifreeze/EngineCoolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula.15 Quarts 14.3 Liters
*IncludesheaterandcoolantrecoverybottlefilledtoMAXlevel.
FLUID CAPACITIES — SRT
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)6Quarts 5.68Liters
6.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certified)7Quarts 6.6Liters
Cooling System *
6.2 Liter Supercharged Engine (MOPAR®Antifreeze/Engine Coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS.90032)10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)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 conforming to MS.90032) 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)15 Quarts 14.4 Liters
*IncludesheaterandcoolantrecoverybottlefilledtoMAXlevel.
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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
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Checkengineoillevel
•Checkwindshieldwasherfluidlevel
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.Rotatetiresatthefirstsign
of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpower
steering (If Equipped) and fill as needed.
•Checkfunctionofallinteriorandexteriorlights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
•Rotatethetires.Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next
scheduled service
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
•Inspect exhaust system
•Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — SRT
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or
mileages specified to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle perfor-
mance and reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for vehicles in severe
operating conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip driving. Inspection and
service should also be done anytime a malfunction is suspected.
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in forscheduled maintenance.
A“OilChangeRequired”messagewillbedisplayedintheDIDandasinglechimewillsound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.This means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon aspossible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE:
•Theoilchangeindicatormessagewillnotmonitorthetimesincethelastoilchange.Change your vehicle's oil if it has been six months since your last oil change, even if theoil change indicator message is NOT illuminated.
•Changeyourengineoilmoreoftenifyoudriveyourvehicleoff-road/trackusageforanextended period of time.
•Undernocircumstancesshouldoilchangeintervalsexceed6,000miles(10,000km)or six months, whichever comes first.
Yo u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r w i l l r e s e t t h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r m e s s a g e a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h escheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than yourauthorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under“Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or“Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in yourOwners Manual on the DVD for further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Checktheengineoillevel.Referto“MaintenanceProcedures/EngineOil”in“Main-taining Your Vehicle” for further information.•Checkthewindshieldwashersolventandaddifrequired.
Once A Month
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.
•Inspectthebattery,andcleanandtightentheterminalsasrequired.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpowersteering
(6.2L Only), 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.
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Oil Pressure Warning Light . . . .159Ti 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...........160Tu r n S i g n a l I n d i c a t o r.......163Vehicle Security Light.......163Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Compact Spare Tire..........214Compass Calibration..........143Cooling System.............198Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....198Coolant Capacity.........194Coolant Level...........198Disposal Of Used Coolant.....198Drain, Flush, And Refill......198Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Points To Remember.......198Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . .198Selection Of Coolant(Antifreeze) . . .194, 195, 196, 198Corrosion Protection..........198Cruise Control (Speed Control).....43Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Customer Assistance..........218Customer Programmable Features . .147
Deck Lid, Emergency Release.....18Deck Lid, Power Release........17Defects, Reporting...........219Defroster, Rear Window.........56Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . .56Dimmer Control.............42Dimmer Switch, Headlight.......42Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . .159, 182Disarming, Security System.......19DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....198Door Locks................12Drive Modes...........147, 155
E-85 Fuel................195Electronic Power Distribution Center(Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208ElectronicsYo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n d S y s t e m....62Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . .162Electronic Stability Control (ESC)OFF Indicator . . . . . . . . .163, 164Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142Emergency Deck Lid Release......18Emergency, In Case OfJacking..............166Overheating............165To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . .159, 182Emergency Key.............12Emergency Trunk Release........18EngineAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Break-In Recommendations..38,39Checking Oil Level.........198Compartment............186Coolant (Antifreeze).....195, 196Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Oil . . . . . . . .194, 195, 196, 198Oil Change Interval........164Oil Filler Cap...........198Oil Selection . . . . . . . . .194, 198Overheating............165Starting...............16Stopping..............16Te m p e r a t u r e W a r n i n g L i g h t....161Ethanol.................195Event Data Recorder..........184Exhaust System............198
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 1FiltersAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Engine Oil.......195, 196, 198Engine Oil Disposal........198FlashersTu r n S i g n a l............163Flat Tire Changing...........166Flexible Fuel Vehicles.........195Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . .196, 197Fluid Capacities............194Fluids, Lubricants AndGenuine Parts.........195, 196Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .42, 163
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