Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
• Replace the Tire Service Kit Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) prior to the
expiration date (printed on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the
system. Refer to “Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit” section (F) “Sealant Bottle
and Hose Replacement.”
• The Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) are a one tire application use. After
each use, always replace these components immediately at an authorized dealer.
• When the Tire Service Kit sealant is in a liquid form, clean water, and a damp
cloth will remove the material from the vehicle or tire and wheel components.
Once the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded.
• For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of de-
bris before connecting the Tire Service Kit.
• You can use the Tire Service Kit air pump to inflate bicycle tires. The kit also
comes with two needles, located in the Accessory Storage Compartment (on the
bottom of the air pump) for inflating sport balls, rafts, or similar inflatable items.
However, use only the Air Pump Hose (7) and make sure the Mode Select Knob
(5) is in the Air Mode when inflating such items to avoid injecting sealant into
them. The Tire Service Kit Sealant is only intended to seal punctures less than
1/4 inch (6 mm) diameter in the tread of your vehicle.
• Do not lift or carry the Tire Service Kit by the hoses.
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:
1. Pull over to a safe location and turn on the vehicle’s Hazard Warning flashers.
2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the deflated tire) is in a position that
is near to the ground. This will allow the Tire Service Kit Hoses (6) and (7) to
reach the valve stem and keep the Tire Service Kit flat on the ground. This will
provide the best positioning of the kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated
tire and running the air pump. Move the vehicle as necessary to place the valve
stem in this position before proceeding.
3. Place the transmission in PARK (auto transmission) or in Gear (manual transmis-
sion) and cycle the ignition to the OFF position.
4. Set the parking brake.
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(B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:
1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Sealant Mode position.
2. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) and then remove the cap from the fitting at the end
of the hose.
3. Place the Tire Service Kit flat on the ground next to the deflated tire.
4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the fitting at the end of the
Sealant Hose (6) onto the valve stem.
5. Uncoil the Power Plug (8) and insert the plug into the vehicle’s 12 Volt power
outlet.
6. Do not remove foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) from the tire.
(C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
Always start the engine before turning ON the Tire Service Kit.
NOTE:
Manual transmission vehicles must have the parking brake engaged and the shift lever in
NEUTRAL.
After pressing the Power Button (4), the sealant (white fluid) will flow from the Seal-
ant Bottle (1) through the Sealant Hose (6) and into the tire.
NOTE:
Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the tire.
If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – 10seconds through
the Sealant Hose (6):
1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn Off the Tire Service Kit. Disconnect the Seal-
ant Hose (6) from the valve stem. Make sure the valve stem is free of debris. Re-
connect the Sealant Hose (6) to the valve stem. Check that the Mode Select
Knob (5) is in the Sealant Mode position and not Air Mode. Press the Power But-
ton (4) to turn On the Tire Service Kit.
2. Connect the Power Plug (8) to a different 12 Volt power outlet in your vehicle or
another vehicle, if available. Make sure the engine is running before turning ON
the Tire Service Kit.
3. The Sealant Bottle (1) may be empty due to previous use. Call for assistance.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing
Condition
Wheels OFF The
Ground
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED
If transmission
is operable:
• Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• 65 mph
(104 km/h)max
speed
Wheel LiftRearNOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Front OK OK
FlatbedALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
Refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a
rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around
the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between 2nd gear and REVERSE.
Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without
spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control or Electronic Stability Control (ESC), turnthe system OFF before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheat-
ing and failure. Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize
overheating and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged ef-
forts to free a stuck vehicle.
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between 1st and REVERSE, do not
spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure some-
one. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you
are stuck. Do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)10.5 Gallons 40 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
1.4 Liter Turbo Engine 4 Quarts 3.8 Liters
Cooling System
1.4 Liter Turbo Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile For-mula) — with Manual Transmission
4.6 Quarts 4.4 Liters
1.4 Liter Turbo Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile For-mula) — with Automatic Transmission
5.8 Quarts 5.5 Liters
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic AdditiveTechnology) meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma-terial Standard MS-12106.
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-40 FullSynthetic Engine Oil, meeting the requirements ofChrysler Material Standard MS-12991. Refer to yourengine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane Acceptable – 91 Octane Recommended.
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CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive
Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage
and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT)
engine coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Ad-
ditive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally com-
patible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is intro-
duced into the cooling system in an emergency, the cooling system will need
to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to
MS.90032), by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
•Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do
not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be com-
patible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based en-
gine coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (anti-
freeze) is not recommended.
Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR®C635 DDCT/MTX Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Use only MOPAR® AW-1 AutomaticTransmission Fluid or equivalent. Failureto use the correct fluid may affect thefunction or performance of your trans-mission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. IfDOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is notavailable, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Convertible Top Rails – If EquippedWe recommend you use Berulub FR 43.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or
applicable supplement on the DVD for further details.
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Underhood Fuses
The Front Distribution Unit is located on the right side of the engine compartment, next to
the battery. To access the fuses, press the release tabs and remove the cover.
The ID number of the electrical component corresponding to each fuse can be
found on the back of the cover.
Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F01 60 Amp Blue – Body Controller
F02 20 Amp Yellow – Audio Amplifier
F03 20 Amp Yellow – Ignition Switch
F04 40 Amp Orange – Anti-Lock Brake Pump
F05 70 Amp Tan – Electric Power Steering
F06 20 Amp Yellow – Radiator Fan - Single Speed
F06 30 Amp Green – Radiator Fan - Low Speed
F07 40 Amp Orange – Radiator Fan - High Speed
F08 40 Amp Orange – Blower Motor
F09 – 10 Amp Red Powertrain
F10 – 10 Amp Red Horn
F11 – 15 Amp Blue Powertrain
F11 – 10 Amp RedPowertrain (Multiair – If Equipped)
F14 – 5 Amp Tan High Beam (Shutter)
F15 – 15 Amp Blue Cigar Lighter
F16 –7.5 Amp BrownTransmission
F17 – 25 Amp ClearPowertrain (Multiair – If Equipped)
F17 – 15 Amp Blue Powertrain
F18 – 15 Amp Blue Powertrain
F18 – 5 Amp TanPowertrain (Multiair – If Equipped)
F19 –7.5 Amp BrownAir Conditioning
F20 – 15 Amp Blue Heated Seats – If Equipped
F21 – 15 Amp Blue Fuel Pump
F22 – 20 Amp Yellow Powertrain
F23 – 20 Amp Yellow Anti-Lock Brake Valves
F24 –7.5 Amp BrownStability Control System
F30 – 15 Amp Blue Fog Lamps
F82 30 Amp Green – Sunroof/Convertible Top
F83 20 Amp Yellow – Cooling Pump – If Equipped
F84 – 10 Amp Red Transmission
F8530 Amp Green (ATO)– Rear Defroster
F87 – 5 Amp Tan Rear Defroster
F90 – 5 Amp Tan Heated Mirrors – If Equipped
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . .81Adding Washer Fluid. . . . . . . . . . .81Air BagAdvanced Front Air Bag . . . . . . .12Advance Front Air Bag. . . . . . . .11Air Bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Air Bag Warning Light. . . . . . . . .11Driver Knee Air Bag. . . . . . . . . .13Front Air Bag. . . . . . . . . . . . .11Passenger Knee Air Bag . . . . . . .13Rollover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Side Impacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Air bag Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air CleanerFilter). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Air Conditioner Maintenance . .. . . . .81Air Conditioning Refrigerant. . . . . . . .81Air Conditioning System. . . . . . . . .81AlarmDisarm The System. . . . . . . . . .10Vehicle Security Alarm .. . . . . . .10Alarm (Security Alarm)........10, 60Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .. . . .80, 81Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Anti-Lock Warning Light. . . . . . . . .55Appearance Care. . . . . . . . . . . . .81Automatic Temperature Control (ATC). . .31Automatic TransmissionFluid Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81BLUE&ME™ Hands-FreeCommunication. . . . . . . . . . . .43Body Mechanism Lubrication. . . . . .81Brake Fluid...............80, 81Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Brake System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Master Cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . .81Warning Light. . . . . . . . . . . . .58Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . .92Bulbs, Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant). .80Capacities, Fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Caps, FillerOil (Engine) . .. . . . . . . . . . . .81Car Washes . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Charging System Light . .. . . . . . . .55Child Restraint . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .14Child RestraintsInstalling Child Restraints Using TheVehicle Seat Belt . .. . . . . . . . . .16Lower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Using The Top Tether Anchorage . .16CleaningWheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Windshield Wiper Blades. . . . . . .81Climate Control . .. . . . . . . . . . . .30Automatic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light. . . . .55Brake Warning Light . .. . . . . . . .58Charging System Light . . .. . . . .55Electronic Speed Control SETIndicator . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Indicator Light. . . . . . . . . . . . .59Engine Temperature Warning Light. .57Front Fog Light Indicator. . . . . . .60High Beam Indicator. . . . . . . . .60Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) . . .59Oil Pressure Warning Light. . . . . .55Park/Headlight ON Indicator. . . . .61Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) Light. . . . . . . . . . . . .56Turn Signal Indicator. . . . . . . . .60Vehicle Security Light . .. . . . . . .60Clutch.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Clutch Fluid .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . .. . . . .90Coolant (Antifreeze) . .. . . . . . . . . .80Cooling System . . .. . . . . . . . . . .81Adding Coolant (Antifreeze). . . . .81Coolant Level .. . . . . . . . . . . .81Disposal of Used Coolant. . . . . .81Drain, Flush, and Refill . . .. . . . .81Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Points to Remember . .. . . . . . .81Pressure Cap . .. . . . . . . . . . .81
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