ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and
axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles
(100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws con-
tributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be det-
rimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserv-
ing type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate condi-
tions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and
quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle.”
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers)
of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter-
preted as an indication of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . .56
Turn Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Lubrication, Body. . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . .81
Maintenance, General. . . . . . . . . . .81
Maintenance Procedures . . . .. . . . .81
Maintenance Record. . . . . . . . . . .86
Maintenance Schedule . .. . . . . . . .82
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Manual Transmission. . . . . . . . . . .32
Lubricant Selection. . . . . . . . . .81
Master Cylinder (Brakes). . . . . . . . .81
Mirrors
Heated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
MOPAR® Accessories . . .. . . . . . .95
New Vehicle Break-In Period. . . . . . .24
Occupant Restraints. . . . . . . . . . .14
Oil Change Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . .61
Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . .. . . .61
Oil, Engine...............80, 81
Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Change Interval. . . . . . . . . . . .81
Checking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Filter Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . .81Materials Added to. . . . . . . . . .81Recommendation........80, 81Viscosity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Oil Filter, Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . .81Oil Pressure Light. . . . . . . . . . . . .55OutletPower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Overheating, Engine. . . . . . . . . . . .62
Paint Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Placard, Tire and Loading Information . .89PowerDoor Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .53Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Programmable Electronic Features . . .51
Radio (Sound Systems). . . . . . . . . .40
Rear Seat, Folding. . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Reclining Front Seats. . . . . . . . . . .20
Recreational Towing.. . . . . . . . . . .54
Refrigerant . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Disarm The Alarm . .. . . . . . . . .10
Power Convertible Top Function . . .8Replacement Bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . .92Reporting Safety Defects . . . . .. . . .94
Schedule, Maintenance. . . . . . . . . .82Seat BeltEngage The Automatic LockingMode . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .16Seat Belt Maintenance . . .. . . . . . .81Seat Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Reminder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Seat Belt Warning . .. . . . . . . .11SeatsAdjustment . . . . . . .. . . . . . .20Rear Folding. . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Security Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Disarm The System .. . . . . . . . .10Security Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . .10Signals, Turn..............25, 60Sound Systems (Radio). . . . . . . . . .40Spare Tire...............90, 91Spark Plugs . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .80Speed ControlAccel/Decel. . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Cancel . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Resume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Speed Control (Cruise Control). . . . . .27StartingCold Weather. . . . . . . . . . . . .37SteeringTilt Column .. . . . . . . . . . . . .23Steering Wheel Audio Controls .. . . . .42Store Radio Presets . .. . . . . . . . . .41Stuck, Freeing .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Supplemental Restraint System -Airbag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Tilt Steering Column. . . . . . . . . . . .23
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