Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic TransmissionUse only Mopar® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmission Fluid
or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or
performance of your transmission.
Transfer Case – 3.6L EngineWe recommend you use Shell Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Transfer Case – 5.7L EngineWe recommend you use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
Axle Differential (Front-Rear)We recommend you use MOPAR® GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE
75W-85.
Brake Master CylinderWe recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703. If
DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Hydraulic Fluid.
Power Steering Reservoir – 5.7L EngineWe recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid +4, or MOPAR®
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 645
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 “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions 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).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change.
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.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
•Check windshield washer fluid level
•Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and power steering, and fill as needed.
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights
648 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................430
Bulb Replacement.........................634
Bulbs, Light.............................112
Camera, Rear............................237
Capacities, Fluid..........................640
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................566
Oil (Engine)...........................593
Power Steering.........................455
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................611
Carbon Monoxide Warning..................109
Cargo Area Cover.........................272
Cargo Area Features.......................269
Cargo Compartment.......................269
Light................................271
Luggage Carrier........................276
Cargo Light.............................271
Cargo Tie-Downs.........................273
Car Washes.............................620
Cellular Phone...........................379
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............639
Certification Label.........................518
Chains, Tire.............................496
Changing A Flat Tire.......................551
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................473
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .588
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............108
Checks, Safety...........................108
Child Restraint............................82
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................86
Child Restraints.........................82
Child Seat Installation....................102
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........98
Infants And Child Restraints................84
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint.....97
668 INDEX
Defroster, Windshield......................110
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine)...........................591
Power Steering.........................455
Disabled Vehicle Towing....................578
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................611
Door Locks..............................31
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors......33
Door Locks............................31
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Remote...............................31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................31
Door Opener, Garage.......................242
Driver Information Display
DID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..305
Instrument Cluster Display................305
Driving................................448
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™)......357
E-85 Fuel...............................511
Economy (Fuel) Mode......................430
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)........254
Electric Rear Window Defrost.................275
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................128
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.............441
Electronic Brake Control System...............460
Brake Assist System.....................461
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..............462
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........191
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............463
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................572
Hazard Warning Flasher..................548
Jacking...............................551
Jump Starting..........................567
Tow Hooks............................573
670 INDEX
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range.........................514
Engine Oil............................513
Fuel Requirements......................511
Maintenance...........................514
Replacement Parts.......................514
Starting..............................513
Flooded Engine Starting....................426
Fluid Capacities..........................640
Fluid Leaks.............................112
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission..................618
Brake................................614
Engine Oil............................591
Power Steering.........................455
Fluids.................................645
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........642
Fog Lights..............................292
Fog Light Service.........................638
Folding Rear Seat.........................156
Forward Collision Warning..................223
Four-Way Hazard Flasher...................548
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................572
Front Axle (Differential).....................615
Fuel...................................506
Adding..............................515
Additives.............................509
Clean Air.............................507
Economy Mode........................430
Ethanol..............................508
Gasoline..............................506
Gauge...............................292
Materials Added........................509
Methanol.............................508
Octane Rating..........................506
Requirements..........................506
Specifications..........................642
Tank Capacity..........................640
672 INDEX
Power
Brakes...............................459
Distribution Center (Fuses)................626
Door Locks............................32
Inverter..............................259
Lift Gate..............................46
Mirrors..............................128
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........254
Seats................................141
Steering..............................453
Sunroof..............................251
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column............188
Windows..............................40
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts................58
Preparation for Jacking.....................557
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................59
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .22
Quadra-Trac.............................440
Radial Ply Tires..........................486
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........611
Radio Operation..........................379
Radio Remote Controls.....................377
Radio (Sound Systems).....................354
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.................186
Rear Air Conditioning......................391
Rear Axle (Differential).....................615
Rear Camera............................237
Rear Cross Path..........................137
Rear Cupholder..........................261
Rear ParkSense System.....................228
Rear Seat, Folding.........................156
Rear Window Features.....................274
Rear Wiper/Washer........................274
Reclining Front Seats.......................146
Recorder, Event Data.......................81
678 INDEX
Disarm The System.......................20
Tamper Alert...........................21
Security System...........................19
SENTRY KEY®
FCC General Information..................18
Key Programming.......................18
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................16
Sentry Key Replacement.....................18
Service Assistance.........................657
Service Contract..........................659
Service Manuals..........................662
Shifting................................428
Automatic Transmission..................428
Shoulder Belts............................52
Signals, Turn.............................112
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................496
Snow Plow..............................536
Snow Tires..............................488
Spare Tire...............................490
Spark Plugs.............................642
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................191
Speedometer.............................292
Starting.................................27
Automatic Transmission..................422
Cold Weather..........................426
Engine Block Heater.....................427
Engine Fails to Start.....................426
Remote...............................27
Starting and Operating.....................422
Starting Procedures........................422
Steering
Power...............................453
Tilt Column...........................187
Wheel, Heated.........................190
Wheel, Tilt............................187
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............377
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .377
Storage................................634
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INDEX 681
Storage, Vehicle...........................396
Storing Your Vehicle.......................634
Sunglasses Storage........................241
Sun Roof...............................251
Sun Visor Extension.......................131
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........67
Sway Control, Trailer.......................466
System, Remote Starting.....................27
Tachometer..............................292
Telescoping Steering Column.................187
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........390
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant............292
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo....................273
Tilt Steering Column.......................187
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........478
Tire Markings............................472
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2
Aging (Life of Tires).....................493
Air Pressure...........................483
Chains...............................496
Changing.............................551
Compact Spare.........................490
General Information.....................483
High Speed...........................486
Inflation Pressures.......................485
Jacking...............................551
Life of Tires...........................493
Load Capacity.........................478
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............498
Pressure Warning Light...................292
Quality Grading........................663
Radial...............................486
Replacement...........................494
Rotation..............................497
Safety...............................472
Sizes................................473
SnowTires............................488
682 INDEX