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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.
WARNING!
•Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious
and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing
CO, refer to “Safety Tips/Exhaust Gas” in the
“Safety” section for further information.
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
•A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park
over materials that can burn. Such materials might
be grass or leaves coming into contact with your
exhaust system. Do not park or operate your ve-
hicle in areas where your exhaust system can con-
tact anything that can burn.
CAUTION!
•The catalytic converter requires the use of un-
leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the
effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control
device and may seriously reduce engine perfor-
mance and cause serious damage to the engine.
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Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re-
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in the
“Technical Data” section for further information.
WARNING!
•Use only manufacturer ’s recommended brake
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in the “Technical Data” section 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.
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
•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
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.
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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
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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
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Bulbs, Light.............................313
Camera, Rear............................375
Capacities, Fluid..........................592
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)...........................531
Carbon Monoxide Warning..................310
Car Washes.............................553
Cellular Phone...........................637
Certification Label.........................400
Changing A Flat Tire.......................476
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................562
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .513
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............309
Checks, Safety...........................309
Child Restraint...........................287
Child Restraints
Booster Seats..........................293
Child Restraints........................287
Child Seat Installation....................306
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt.......302
Infants And Child Restraints...............290
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint . . . .301
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt.................................303
LATCH Positions.......................296
Locating The LATCH Anchorages............299
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children......295
Older Children And Child Restraints.........291
Seating Positions........................294
Child Safety Locks.........................64
Clean Air Gasoline........................389
Cleaning
Wheels...............................555
Windshield Wiper Blades..................536
Climate Control..........................113
Automatic............................119
Manual..............................113
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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
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Engine Oil Viscosity.......................531
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................531
Enhanced Accident Response Feature...........281
Ethanol................................390
Event Data Recorder.......................285
Exhaust Gas Caution.......................310
Exhaust System...........................310
Exterior Lighting..........................95
Exterior Lights............................95
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................532
Air Conditioning.......................535
Engine Oil............................532
Engine Oil Disposal.....................532
Flashers
Hazard Warning........................427
Turn Signal............................99
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range.........................396
Engine Oil............................395
Fuel Requirements......................393
Maintenance...........................396
Replacement Parts.......................396
Starting..............................395
Flooded Engine Starting....................320
Floor Console............................169
Fluid, Brake.............................594
Fluid Capacities..........................592
Fluid Leaks.............................313
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........593
Fog Lights...............................97
Forward Collision Warning..................244
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................503
Fuel...................................388
Adding..............................396
Additives.............................391
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INDEX 663
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New Vehicle Break-In Period.................324
Occupant Restraints.......................252
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................388
Oil, Engine..............................529
Capacity.............................592
Change Interval........................530
Checking.............................529
Disposal..............................532
Filter................................532
Filter Disposal.........................532
Materials Added to......................532
Recommendation.......................531
Viscosity.............................531
Oil Filter, Selection........................532
Onboard Diagnostic System..................513
Operating Precautions......................513
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors....................83
Overheating, Engine.......................498
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............5
Paint Care..............................553
Parking Brake............................325
ParkSense® System, Rear....................369
Pets...................................309
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..........569
Power
Brakes...............................223
Inverter..............................165
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........164
Windows.............................110
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts...............266
Preparation for Jacking.....................478
Pretensioners
Seat Belts.............................266
Radial Ply Tires..........................576
668 INDEX