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5. Lower the wiper blade and snap the pivot cap intoplace.
Adding Washer Fluid
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the
engine compartment, and the fluid level should be
checked at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with wind-
shield washer solvent (not engine coolant/ antifreeze).
Refer to “Engine Compartment” in this section for fur-
ther information.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;
or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, have the
exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
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WARNING!
•Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake system and/or
impair its performance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the
original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder
reservoir.
• To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the
air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may
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WARNING! (Continued)
cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro-
longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
• Do not allow petroleum-based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 10.5 Gallons40 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
1.4L/1.4L Turbo Engine 4 Quarts3.8 Liters
Cooling System
1.4L/1.4L Turbo Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine
Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) — with
Manual Transmission 4.6 Quarts
4.4 Liters
1.4L/1.4L Turbo Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine
Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) — with Auto-
matic Transmission 5.8 Quarts
5.5 Liters
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant – 1.4L/1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) meet-
ing the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil – 1.4L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil,
meeting the requirements of FCA US Material Standard MS-
6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 1.4L Turbo Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting
the requirements of FCA US Material Standard MS-12991. Refer
to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter – 1.4L/1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use a MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs – 1.4L/1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 1.4L/1.4L Turbo Engine 87 Octane Acceptable — 91 Octane Recommended.
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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).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 “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” 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 4,000 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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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 and brake
master cylinder, and fill as needed.
Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
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 OilChange Indicator System:
Change oil and filter.
Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator sys- tem turns on.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
Inspect brake pads, rotors, and hoses.
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses. Check and adjust hand brake.Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............368
Adding Fuel ............................ .297
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .363
Additives, Fuel .......................... .295
AirBag.................................39 Air Bag Operation .......................42
Air Bag Warning Light ....................51
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................43
Enhanced Accident Response ................49
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................53
FrontAirBag...........................39
If A Deployment Occurs ...................48
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................43
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............52
Air Bag Deployment ........................39
Air Bag Light ...................... .51, 76, 143
Air Bag Maintenance .......................52
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .354
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................356Air Conditioning
......................... .207
Air Conditioning Controls ...................207
Air Conditioning Filter .....................357
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............215
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............356, 357
Air Conditioning System .............207, 209, 356
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .269
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............367, 397
Capacities ........................... .397
Disposal ............................. .369
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................248
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................143
Appearance Care ........................ .376
Automatic Dimming Mirror ...................86
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............402
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........209
Automatic Transaxle ........................11
Automatic Transmission ..............229, 374, 376
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Adding Fluid...................... .375, 376
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................376
Fluid Change ......................... .376
Fluid Level Check ...................... .375
Fluid Type ........................... .400
Gear Ranges .......................... .233
Special Additives ...................... .375
Autostick .............................. .238
Battery ................................ .355
Jump Starting ......................... .329
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........18
Belts, Seat ...............................76
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................360
B-Pillar Location ......................... .263
Brake Assist System ...................... .250
Brake Fluid ......................... .398, 400
Brake, Parking .......................... .244
Brakes ................................ .371Brake System
........................ .248, 371
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .248
Master Cylinder ....................... .372
Parking ............................. .244
Warning Light ........................ .143
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................231
Bulb Replacement ..................... .392, 393
Bulbs, Light .......................... .78, 392
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........397
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .397
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .297
Oil (Engine) ....................352, 353, 402
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................75, 296
Cargo Area Features ...................... .133
Car Washes ............................ .377
CD (Compact Disc) Player ...................177
Cellular Phone .......................... .206
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