FLUID CAPACITIES
U.SMetric
Fuel (Approximate)
1.4L Turbo/2.4L Engine12.7 Gallons48 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
1.4L Turbo Engine (SAE 5W-40 Synthetic, API Certified) 3.7 Quarts3.5 Liters
2.4L Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified)5.5 Quarts5.2 Liters
Cooling System *
1.4L Turbo Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula)
10.2 Quarts9.7 Liters
2.4L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula)
6.8 Quarts6.5 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
592 TECHNICAL DATA
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile For-
mula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil – 1.4L Turbo En-
gine
We recommend you use SAE 5W-40 API Certified Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12991 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®,
and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 2.4L EngineWe recommend you use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the require-
ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and
Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil FilterWe recommend you use a MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter.
Spark PlugsWe recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 1.4L Turbo
Engine
91 Octane
Fuel Selection – 2.4L Engine 87 Octane
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TECHNICAL DATA 593
About Your Brakes........................223
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................225
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............544
Adding Fuel.............................396
Adding Washer Fluid......................539
Additives, Fuel...........................391
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..269
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag...................270
Air Bag Components.....................269
Air bag Operation.......................273
Air Bag Warning Light...................283
Driver Knee Air Bag.....................274
Enhanced Accident Response...............281
Event Data Recorder (EDR)................285
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..269
If A Deployment Occurs..................279
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................274
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............285
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light...........284
Side Air Bags..........................274
Transporting Pets.......................309
Air bag Deployment.......................269
Air bag Light............................283
Air bag Maintenance.......................285
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .532
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................118
Air Conditioning..........................115
Air Conditioning Controls...................115
Air Conditioning Filter.....................535
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................534
Air Conditioning System....................115
Air Pressure, Tires.........................575
Air Recirculation..........................118
Alarm
Arm The System........................51
Alarm (Security Alarm)......................50
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................50
658 INDEX
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................543
Disposal..............................546
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................225
Appearance Care.........................553
Arming System (Security Alarm)...............50
Assist, Hill Start..........................229
Audio Systems (Radio).....................634
Auto Down Power Windows.................111
Automatic Headlights.......................96
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
SYNC Temperature Button.................128
Automatic Transmission....................336
Adding Fluid..........................552
Fluid and Filter Changes..................552
Fluid Change..........................552
Fluid Level Check.......................552
Fluid Type............................551
Special Additives.......................551
Auto Up Power Windows...................111
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)........164
Auxiliary Power Outlet.....................164
Axle Fluid..............................594
Axle Lubrication..........................594
Battery.................................533
Belts, Seat...............................311
Blind Spot Monitoring.......................85
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................536
B-Pillar Location..........................568
Brake Assist System.......................227
Brake Fluid.............................594
Brakes.................................223
Brake System............................223
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................225
Fluid Check...........................594
Master Cylinder........................548
Brightness, Interior Lights...................105
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Clutch.................................548
Clutch Fluid.............................548
Coin Holder.............................169
Cold Weather Operation....................321
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..635
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........635
Console................................169
Console, Floor...........................169
Contract, Service...........................12
Cooling System...........................542
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............544
Coolant Capacity.......................592
Coolant Level..........................542
Disposal of Used Coolant.................546
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................542
Inspection............................546
Points to Remember.....................545
Pressure Cap..........................545
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).............543
Corrosion Protection.......................553
Cupholders.............................170
Customer Assistance........................10
Customer Programmable Features.............599
Data Recorder, Event.......................285
Daytime Running Lights.....................97
Dealer Service............................515
Defroster, Rear Window.....................107
Defroster, Windshield......................116
Dimmer Switch, Headlight...................98
Disabled Vehicle Towing....................505
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................546
Door Locks
Door Locks............................53
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Remote...............................53
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................53
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.......................66
Driving................................402
E-85 Fuel...............................393
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)........164
Electric Park Brake........................325
Electric Parking Brake......................325
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..............228
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........348
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............224
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......375
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .201
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher..................427
Jacking...............................476
Jump Starting..........................492
Overheating...........................498
Tow Hooks............................507
Towing..............................505
Emission Control System Maintenance..........513
Engine
Air Cleaner...........................532
Break-In Recommendations................324
Checking Oil Level......................529
Compartment..........................527
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................593
Cooling..............................542
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................310
Fails to Start...........................320
Flooded, Starting.......................320
Fuel Requirements......................388
Jump Starting..........................492
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..529
Oil Filler Cap..........................531
Oil Selection...........................531
Overheating...........................498
Starting..............................319
662 INDEX
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)...............593
SENTRY KEY®
FCC General Information..................50
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................49
Sentry Key Replacement.....................40
Service Assistance..........................10
Service Contract...........................12
Service Manuals...........................14
Shifting
Manual Transmission....................332
Shift Lever Override.......................499
Shoulder Belts...........................256
Side View Mirror Adjustment.................83
Signals, Turn.............................99
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................583
Snow Tires..............................578
Spark Plugs.............................593
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline).........................593
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..593
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................348
Starting.................................45
Cold Weather..........................321
Engine Fails to Start.....................320
Remote...............................45
Starting and Operating.....................319
Starting Procedures........................319
Steering
Tilt Column............................79
Wheel, Heated..........................80
Wheel, Tilt.............................79
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............636
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .636
Stuck, Freeing............................503
Sun Visor Extension.......................162
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag.........270
Sway Control, Trailer.......................239
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