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Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is cor-
rected. This light does not show how much oil is in
the engine. The engine oil level must be checked
under the hood.
NOTE:If the symbol comes on while driving, stop the
engine immediately and see an authorized dealer as soon
as possible.
Air Bag Warning Light
•What Does It Mean
Illumination of the Air Bag Warning Light
indicates a failure of the air bag system
when the ignition switch is placed in the
MAR/RUN position.
The display shows the message dedicated.
•What To Do
If the light is either not on during starting, stays on,
or turns on while driving, have the system inspected
at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Charging System Light
•What Does It Mean
This light shows the status of the electrical
charging system. If the light stays on or comes on
while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-
essential electrical devices or increase engine speed
(if at idle). If the charging system light remains on, it
means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with
the charging system.
•What To Do
Have your vehicle serviced immediately. See an au-
thorized dealer.
Door Ajar
•What Does It Mean
This light will illuminate to indicate that
one or more doors may be ajar. With the
doors open and the vehicle in motion, a
chime will sound.
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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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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain therequiredmaintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed your
vehicle.
Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed
maintenance schedule, there are other components which
may require servicing or replacement in the future.
CAUTION!
•Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per-
form repairs and service when necessary could
result in more costly repairs, damage to other
components or negatively impact vehicle perfor-
mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions
examined by an authorized dealer or qualified
repair center.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, or air conditioning. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If a flush is needed because of component malfunc-
tion, use only the specified fluid for the flushing
procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is approximately five minutes
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after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil
level before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will
give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground, and
approximately five minutes after a fully warmed engine
is shut off, will improve the accuracy of the oil level
readings. Maintain the oil level between the range mark-
ings on the dipstick. The safe range is indicated by a
crosshatch zone. Adding 1 quart (0.9 Liters) of oil when
the reading is at the low end of the indicated range will
result in the oil level at the full end of the indicator range.
CAUTION!
Do not overfill the engine with oil. Overfilling the
engine with oil will cause oil aeration, which can
lead to loss of oil pressure and an increase in oil
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CAUTION!(Continued)
temperature. This loss of oil pressure and increased
oil temperature could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa-
tion.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in-
tervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve
months, whichever occurs first.
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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.
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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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