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5. Battery
6. Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
7. Washer Fluid Reservoir
8. Engine Coolant Reservoir
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
1. Engine Air Filter
2. Engine Oil Dipstick
3. Engine Oil Fill
4. Brake Fluid Reservoir
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5. Battery
6. Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
7. Washer Fluid Reservoir
8. Engine Coolant Reservoir
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.SMetric
Fuel (Approximate)
1.4L Turbo/2.4L Engine12.7 Gallons 48 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
1.4L Turbo Engine (SAE 5W-40 Synthetic, API Cer-tified)3.7 Quarts 3.5 Liters
2.4L Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified)5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters
Cooling System *
1.4L Turbo Engine (MOPAR®Antifreeze/EngineCoolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula)10.2 Quarts 9.7 Liters
2.4L Engine (MOPAR®Antifreeze/Engine Coolant10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) 6.8 Quarts 6.5 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 MileFormula OAT (Organic Additive Technol-ogy) or equivalent meeting the require-ments of Chrysler Material StandardMS.90032.
Engine Oil – 1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use SAE 5W-40 APICertified Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting therequirements of Chrysler Material StandardMS-12991 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®,and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oilfiller cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use SAE 0W-20 APICertified Engine Oil, meeting the require-ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®,andShell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil fillercap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a MOPAR®EngineOil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR®SparkPlugs.
Fuel Selection – 1.4L Turbo Engine 91 Octane, 0-10% Ethanol
Fuel Selection – 2.4L Engine 87 Octane, 0-10% Ethanol
Fuel Selection – 2.4L Engine — Flex Fuel(E85) Models Only87 Octane, up to 85% Ethanol
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E85 FLEXIBLE FUEL — 2.4L ENGINE ONLY
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on
E-85.
Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual TransmissionWe recommend you use MOPAR®C SeriesManual & Dual Dry Clutch TransmissionFluid.
Automatic TransmissionUse only MOPAR®ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equiva-lent. Failure to use the correct fluid mayaffect the function or performance of yourtransmission.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – If Equipped We recommended you use of synthetic lu-bricant SAE 75W-90 API GL5
Rear Differential (RDM) – If Equipped We recommended you use of synthetic lu-bricant SAE 75W-90 API GL5
Brake Master CylinderWe recommend you use MOPAR®DOT 4. IfDOT 4 brake fluid is not available, thenDOT 3 is acceptable.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or
applicable supplement on the DVD for further details.
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 cluster. 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 Required” message is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions 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).
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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” in your Owners Manual
on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles
(16,000 km) or one year, 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.
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.
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 filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
Refer to the “Maintenance Chart” on the following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
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Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed(whichever comes first)
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers
16,000
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Check tire condition/wear and adjustpressure, if necessary, check TIREKITexpiration date (if provided).
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Check operation of lighting system(headlamps, direction indicators, haz-ard warning lights, luggage compart-ment, passenger compartment, glovecompartment, instrument panel warn-ing lights, etc.).
•• • • •• • •• • • • • • •
Check and, if necessary, top up fluidlevels (brakes/hydraulic clutch, wind-shield washer, battery, engine cool-ant, etc.).
•• • • •• • •• • • • • • •
Check exhaust gas emissions, or asrequired by applicable laws.
•• • • •• • •• • • • • • •
Check engine control system opera-tion (via diagnostic tool).
•• • • •• • •• • • • • • •
Visually inspect condition of: exteriorbodywork, underbody protection,pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel sys-tem - brakes), rubber elements(boots, sleeves, bushings, etc.).
•••• • • •
Check windshield/rear window wiperblade position/wear.
•• ••• • • •
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Mileage or time passed(whichever comes first)
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers
16,000
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Check operation of windshield washersystem and adjust jets if necessary.
•• ••• • • •
Check cleanliness of hood and tail-gate locks and cleanliness and lubri-cation of linkages.
•• ••• • • •
Visually check the condition and wearof the front and rear brakes.
•• • • •• • •• • • • • • •
Check the front suspension, tie rods,CV joints and replace if necessary.
•••• • • •
Visual inspect the condition of theaccessory drive belt.
•• •
Check the tension of the accessorydrive belt.
•••• • • •
Visual inspect the condition of thetiming belt.
•• •
Replace the accessory drive belt.
•
Inspect and replace PCV valve if nec-essary.
•
Change engine oil and replace oil fil-ter (*).Inspect the PTU fluid level. • • •Inspect the rear differential fluidlevel.
•• •
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