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▫Park Assist System Usage Precautions.......373
!PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED...........................375
!TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .378
▫Base System.........................381
▫Premium System — If Equipped...........384
▫General Information...................388
!FUEL REQUIREMENTS..................388
▫1.4L Turbo Engine.....................388
▫2.4L Engine..........................389
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................389
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............390
▫E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles.......390
▫MMT In Gasoline.....................391
▫Materials Added To Fuel................391
▫Fuel System Cautions...................392
▫Carbon Monoxide Warnings.............393
!FLEXIBLE FUEL (2.4L ENGINE ONLY) — IF
EQUIPPED...........................393
▫E-85 General Information...............393
▫Ethanol Fuel (E-85)....................394
▫Fuel Requirements....................394
▫Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles.............395
▫Starting............................395
▫Cruising Range.......................396
▫Replacement Parts....................396
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on the type of driving and the amount of cargo, the pump
will run for up to 10 minutes after the engine has been
shut off to circulate coolant through the turbocharger.
Although the pump is rubber-mounted for quiet opera-
tion, it is normal to hear it running during this time.
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 contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining And Caring
For Your Vehicle.”
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.
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 interpreted as a problem.
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•Poor cold start and cold drivability.
•Increased risk for fuel system component corrosion.
To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with
E-85 perform the following:
•Drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer).
•Change the engine oil and oil filter.
•Disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the
engine controller memory.
More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged
exposure to E-85 fuel.
MMT In Gasoline
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT)
is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline
blended with MMT provides no performance advantage
beyond gasoline of the same octane number without
MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug
life and reduces emissions system performance in some
vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline
without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content
of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump,
therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether
the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal
and California reformulated gasoline.
Materials Added To Fuel
All gasoline sold in the United States is required to
contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional
detergents or other additives is not needed under normal
conditions and they would result in additional cost.
Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the
fuel.
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NOTE:
•Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With
non-seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel, hard starting and
rough idle following start up may be experienced even
if the above recommendations are followed, especially
when the ambient temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
•Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully
compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be
caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline
additive, such as MOPAR® Injector Cleanup or
Techron may be used.
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formu-
lated engine oils. These special requirements are included
in MOPAR® engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting
Chrysler Specification MS-6395. It is recommended that
engine oils that are API Certified and meet the require-
ments of Material Standard MS-6395 be used. MS-6395
contains additional requirements, developed during ex-
tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to
Chrysler Group LLC engines.
Starting
The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use
when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the
range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), an increase in the time
it takes for your engine to start may be experienced, and
a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations)
until the engine is fully warmed up. These issues may be
improved with the use of seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel.
NOTE:Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) may
improve engine start time when using E-85 fuel when the
ambient temperature is less than 32°F (0°C).
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MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
!ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) . . .513
!EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS..........................513
!REPLACEMENT PARTS..................515
!DEALER SERVICE......................515
!MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.............516
▫Maintenance Chart.....................518
!ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO
ENGINE.............................527
!ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ENGINE . . . .528
!MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES...........529
▫Engine Oil..........................529
▫Engine Oil Filter......................532
▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter................532
▫Maintenance-Free Battery...............533
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............534
▫Body Lubrication.....................536
▫Wiper Blades........................536
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................539
▫Exhaust System......................539
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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 in the instrument clus-
ter. This means that service is required for your vehicle.
Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer
tow and extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures 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)/Driver Information Display
(DID)” in “Getting To Know 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 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
NOTE:The Oil Change Indicator will not illuminate
under these conditions.
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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 reservoir, 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 Oil
Change Indicator System:
Change oil and filter.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, 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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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)10,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers16,00032,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Visual inspection conditions ofthe drive belt•• •
Check the tension of the ac-cessory drive belt•••• • • •
Visual inspection the conditionof the timing belt.•• •
Replace auxiliary drive belt(s)•
Inspect and replace PCVvalve if necessary.•
Change engine oil and replaceoil filter (*).
Inspect the PTU fluid level.•• •
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