E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso-
line containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher
ethanol content may void the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85
fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms:
•Operate in a lean mode.
•OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on.
•Poor engine performance.
•Poor cold start and cold drivability.
•Increased risk for fuel system component corrosion.
To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with
E-85 perform the following:
•Drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer).
•Change the engine oil and oil filter.
•Disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the
engine controller memory.
More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged
exposure to E-85 fuel.
MMT In Gasoline
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT)
is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline
blended with MMT provides no performance advantage
beyond gasoline of the same octane number without
MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug
life and reduces emissions system performance in some
vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline
without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content
of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump,
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STARTING AND OPERATING 527
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
!ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L..........583
!ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . . .584
▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message............584
!EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS..........................585
!REPLACEMENT PARTS..................586
!DEALER SERVICE......................586
!MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES...........587
▫Engine Oil..........................588
▫Engine Oil Filter......................591
▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter................591
▫Accessory Drive Belt Inspection...........595
▫Maintenance-Free Battery...............596
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............598
▫Body Lubrication.....................601
▫Windshield Wiper Blades...............602
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................608
▫Exhaust System......................609
▫Cooling System......................611
▫Brake System........................617
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Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engine
MOPAR® SAE 5W-20 engine oil approved to Chrysler
Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®, Shell
Helix® or equivalent is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com-
partment” illustration in this section.
NOTE:MOPAR® SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil®,
Shell Helix® or equivalent may be used when SAE 5W-20
engine oil meeting MS-6395 is not available.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the addi-
tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the
engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its
performance may be impaired by supplemental additives.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service sta-
tion or governmental agency for advice on how and where
used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area.
590 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
Two Door Models18.6 Gallons70 Liters
Four Door Models22.5 Gallons85 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L Engine6 Quarts5.6 Liters
Cooling System *
3.6L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/
Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula or equivalent)
10.5 Quarts9.9 Liters
* Includes coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
646 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106.
Engine OilWe recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma-
terial 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 MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or
equivalent.
Spark PlugsWe recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection87 Octane
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 647
About Your Brakes........................468
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................309
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............614
Adding Fuel.............................530
Additives, Fuel...........................528
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag....................64
Air bag Operation.......................67
Air Bag Warning Light....................72
Enhanced Accident Response................72
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................75
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
If A Deployment Occurs...................70
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................68
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............74
Air bag Deployment........................63
Air bag Light.............................72
Air bag Maintenance........................74
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .591
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................598
Air Conditioning..........................400
Air Conditioning Controls...................400
Air Conditioning Filter.....................413
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............412
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................598
Air Conditioning System....................400
Air Pressure, Tires.........................500
Alarm Light.............................312
Alarm (Security Alarm)......................20
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............9
Antenna, Satellite Radio.....................359
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................613
Disposal..............................616
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................309
Appearance Care.........................625
Arming System (Security Alarm)...............20
Assistance Towing.........................129
672 INDEX
Emission Control System Maintenance..........585
Engine
Air Cleaner...........................591
Block Heater..........................424
Break-In Recommendations.................98
Compartment..........................583
Compartment Identification................583
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................647
Cooling..............................611
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................100
Fails to Start...........................422
Flooded, Starting.......................422
Fuel Requirements......................525
Jump Starting..........................570
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..588
Oil Change Interval......................331
Oil Selection...........................589
Oil Synthetic..........................590
Overheating...........................560
Starting..............................420
Temperature Gauge......................312
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................590
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................590
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............72
Entry System, Illuminated....................22
Ethanol................................526
Event Data Recorder........................75
Exhaust Gas Caution.......................100
Exhaust System...........................100
Exterior Lights...........................103
Fabric Care..............................628
Fabric Top..............................630
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................591
Air Conditioning.......................413
Engine Oil............................591
Engine Oil Disposal.....................59010
INDEX 677
Automatic Dimming.....................112
Electric Powered........................113
Electric Remote.........................113
Heated...............................114
Outside..............................112
Rearview.............................111
Vanity...............................114
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............9
Modular Hard Top........................203
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................513
MOPAR® Parts...........................586
MTBE/ETBE............................526
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................98
Occupant Restraints........................48
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................525
Odometer...............................314
Tr i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..313
Oil Change Indicator.......................317
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..................317
Oil, Engine..............................588
Capacity.............................646
Change Interval........................331
Dipstick..............................588
Disposal..............................590
Filter................................591
Filter Disposal.........................590
Identification Logo......................589
Materials Added to......................590
Pressure Warning Light...................307
Recommendation.......................589
Synthetic.............................590
Viscosity.............................590
Oil Filter, Selection........................591
Oil Pressure Light.........................307
Onboard Diagnostic System..................584
Operating Precautions......................58410
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