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Engine — 3.6L
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology).
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material
Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and
Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a MOPAR Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Flex Fuel (E-85) Engine 87 Octane, Up to 85% Ethanol.
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Engine — 5.7L
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology).
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material
Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and
Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a MOPAR Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 89 Octane Recommended – 87 Octane Acceptable,
0-15% Ethanol.
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Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominantly at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe
Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering (if equipped) 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
• Rotate the tires.
Rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled
service
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake
•
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 619
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Jump Starting..................... .535, 537
Oil ....................559, 611, 613, 614, 615
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .561
Oil Filter ............................ .562
Oil Selection ...................... .560, 611
Oil Synthetic ......................... .562
Overheating .......................... .513
Starting ............................. .410
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .561
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................561
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............73
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................ .485, 488
Event Data Recorder ........................76
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................100, 488
Exhaust System ...................... .100, 570
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................120
Exterior Lighting ......................... .154Exterior Lights
.......................... .103
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .563
Air Conditioning ....................380, 567
Engine Oil ..................562, 613, 614, 615
Engine Oil Disposal .....................562
Flashers ............................... .513
Hazard Warning ....................... .513
Turn Signal .....................103, 160, 291
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .160
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .491
Engine Oil ........................... .490
Fuel Requirements ...................488, 489
Maintenance .......................... .491
Replacement Parts ...................... .491
Starting ............................. .490
Flooded Engine Starting ....................413
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Vanity.............................. .122
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................477
MOPAR Parts ........................ .557, 631
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .485
Multi-Function Control Lever .................159
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................99
Occupant Restraints ........................47
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ......483, 613, 614, 615
Oil, Engine .................298, 559, 613, 614, 615
Capacity ..............................611
Change Interval ....................... .560
Checking ............................ .559
Dipstick ............................. .559
Disposal ............................. .562
Filter ..................... .562, 613, 614, 615
Filter Disposal ........................ .562Identification Logo
..................... .560
Materials Added To ..................... .562
Pressure Warning Light ...................274
Recommendation ....................560, 611
Synthetic ............................ .562
Viscosity ......................... .561, 611
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .562
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .562
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .274
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................554
Operating Precautions ..................... .554
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................119
Overheating, Engine ...................... .513
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,632
Paint Care ............................. .584
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ........................... .434
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