TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Opening
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever located under the drivers side of the instrument panel.
Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety latch release lever toward the
passenger side of the vehicle. The hood release lever is located behind the center
front edge of the hood.
Remove the support rod from the locking tab and insert it into the seat located on the
underside of the hood.
Closing
Hold up the hood with one hand and with the other hand remove the support rod from
its seat and reinsert it into the locking tab.
Lower the hood to approximately 6 inches (15 cm) from the engine compartment and
drop it. Make sure that the hood is completely closed.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until
it is open approximately 6 inches (15 cm), and then drop it. This should secure
both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both
latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure
to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
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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).
•• • • •• • •• • • • • • •
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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(*) The oil and oil filter replacement must be carried out when indicated by a warning light or message on the instrument panel, orin any case should not exceed 1 year or 10,000 miles.(**) The spark plug change is distance based only, yearly intervals do not apply. The following are essential to ensure correct operationand prevent serious damage to the engine:• Only use spark plugs of the same make and type which are specially certified for such engines (refer to “Engine Information” in“Technical Data” for further information).• Strictly comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the “Maintenance Schedule” for spark plug replacement.• Contact your authorized dealer if you have any questions.
WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the
right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and
performance. This could cause an accident.
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Body Computer Fuse Center
The controller is located at the left side of the steering column at the bottom of the
instrument panel.
For the fuse replacement see your authorized dealer.
CavityMini FuseDescription
F317.5 Amp Brown Flashes/Electrical MovementFront Seats/Fan Air Condi-tioning
F3325 Amp Clear Power Window Front (driverside)
F3425 Amp Clear Power Window Front (passen-ger side)
F3620 Amp Yellow Supply Uconnect®System,Air Conditioning, Alarm,Power Folding Outside Mir-rors, USB Port
F3710 Amp Red System Power Forward Colli-sion Warning Plus, All WheelDrive (AWD), IPC
F3820 Amp Yellow Central Locking
F427.5 Amp Brown Power Under Lock and Key
F4320 Amp Yellow Bi-directional Pump Washer
F4725 Amp Clear Power Rear Window (driverside)
F4825 Amp Clear Power Rear Window (passen-ger side)
F497.5 Amp Brown Supply ParkSense, SpotLights Front Dome, Mirror,Electric Motor RetractableRoof, Heated Front Seats,Stabilizer Battery, ESC Sys-tem, ESL
F507.5 Amp Brown Supply Air Bag
F517.5 Amp Brown Alarm Power, Front CourtesyLight, Air Conditioning Com-pressor, Brake Pedal Switch(NC), Plaque AutomaticTransmission, Compass, RearCamera, Leveling Headlights,Air Conditioning
F537.5 Amp Brown Supply IPC/Starter Device/System Keyless Enter-N-Go™
F9415 Amp Blue Power Socket
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Cleaning.............187
Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
High Beam/Low Beam Select
Switch...............36
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . .35
Passing...............36
Switch...............34
Time Delay.............36
Head Restraints............25
Head Rests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Heated Mirrors...........43,45High Beam Indicator.........162High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)Switch................36Hood Prop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181Hood Release.............181
Identifying Your Radio.........74Instrument Cluster............8
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights..161Instrument Panel Cover.......187Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . .187Interior and Instrument Lights.....7Interior Appearance Care.......187Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .37Introduction...............2In Vehicle FeaturesUconnect®Access . . . . . . . . .82Inverter Outlet (115V)........146Inverter, Power............146iPod®/USB/MP3 ControlBluetooth®Streaming Audio . .128
Jacking Instructions.........170Jack Location.............168Jack Operation.........168, 170Jump Starting.............174
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Arm The Alarm...........13Disarm The Alarm.........13Keyless Enter-N-GoLock/Unlock . . . . . . .14, 15, 16Keyless Enter-N-Go™.........14Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Passive Entry............14Remote Control...........14
Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . .37
LaneSense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Lap/Shoulder Belts...........17
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer....38
Lights
Automatic Headlights.......35
Daytime Running.........35
Dimmer Switch, Headlight....36
Engine Temperature Warning . .159
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35, 162Headlights.............34Headlights On Reminder.....35Headlight Switch.........34High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . .36High Beam Indicator......162High Beam/Low Beam Select . .36
Hill Descent Control Indicator..162Instrument Cluster........34Lights On Reminder........35Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . .156Passing...............36Security Alarm..........162Tu r n S i g n a l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 7Lubrication, Body...........187
Maintenance Free Battery......187Maintenance, General........187Maintenance Procedures.......187Maintenance Record.........193Maintenance Schedule........187Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161Master Cylinder (Brakes).......187MirrorsHeated.............43,45MOPAR®Accessories.........206
Navigation...............114New Vehicle Break-In Period.....34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . .186Oil Change Indicator.........163Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . .186, 187Capacity..............186Change Interval.........187Checking.............187Disposal..............187Filter............186, 187
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