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After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a
standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one
hour to have an adequate effect on the engine.
The engine block heater cord is bundled under the hood
between the headlight assembly and the Totally Inte-
grated Power Module (Fuse Box) on the driver’s side of
the vehicle.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the engine block heater
cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt
electrical cord could cause electrocution.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING!
•It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL
if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when
the engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
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NOTE:
•Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With
non-seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel, hard starting and
rough idle following start up may be experienced even
if the above recommendations are followed, especially
when the ambient temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
• Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully
compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be
caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline
additive, such as MOPAR Injector Cleanup or Techron
may be used.
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formu-
lated engine oils. These special requirements are included
in MOPAR engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting FCA Material Standard MS-6395. It is recommended that
engine oils that are API Certified and meet the require-
ments of Material Standard MS-6395 be used. MS-6395
contains additional requirements, developed during ex-
tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to
FCA US LLC engines.
Starting
The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use
when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the
range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), an increase in the time
it takes for your engine to start may be experienced, and
a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations)
until the engine is fully warmed up. These issues may be
improved with the use of seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel.
NOTE:
Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) may
improve engine start time when using E-85 fuel when the
ambient temperature is less than 32°F (0°C).
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the
instrument panel switch bank, above the climate controls.Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all direc-
tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming
traffic of an emergency. Push the switch a second time to
turn off the Hazard Warning flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and it should not
be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers
may wear down your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission
in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to High. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
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WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- cal accessories.
Remote Battery Posts
1 — Remote Positive (+) Post (Covered With Protective Cap)
2 — Remote Negative (-) Post
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Cavity Cartridge FuseMini-FuseDescription
F147 30 Amp Pink –Spare
F148 40 Amp Green –Radiator Fan Motor
F149 30 Amp Pink –Starter Solenoid
F150 –25 Amp Clear Powertrain Control Modules
F151 30 Amp Pink –Headlamp Washer Motor – If Equipped
F152 –25 Amp Clear Diesel Fuel Heater – If Equipped
F153 –20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump
F156 –10 Amp Red Brake/Electronic Stability Control Module
F157 –10 Amp Red Power Transfer Unit Module – If Equipped
F158 –10 Amp Red Active Hood Module – If Equipped
F159 –10 Amp Red Spare
F160 –20 Amp Yellow Interior Lights
F161 –20 Amp Yellow Horn
F162 40 Amp Red/20 Amp Lt. Blue –
Cabin Heater #1/Vacuum Pump – If Equipped
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Cavity Cartridge FuseMini-FuseDescription
F163 50 Amp Red –Cabin Heater #2 – If Equipped
F164 –25 Amp Clear Powertrain Auto Shutdown
F165 –20 Amp Yellow Powertrain Shutdown
F166 –20 Amp Yellow Spare
F167 –30 Amp Green Powertrain Shutdown
F168 –10 Amp Red Air Conditioner Clutch
F169 40 Amp Green –
Emissions – Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle Motor
F170–15 Amp Blue Emissions – Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle Ac-
tuators
F172 –20 Amp Yellow Spare
F173 –25 Amp Clear Anti Lock Brake Valves
F174 –20 Amp Yellow Siren – If Equipped
F175 –30 Amp Green Spare
F176 –10 Amp Red Powertrain Control Modules
F177 –20 Amp Yellow All Wheel Drive Module – If Equipped7
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Cavity Cartridge FuseMini-FuseDescription
F178 –25 Amp Clear Sunroof – If Equipped
F179 –10 Amp Red Battery Sensor
F181 100 Amp Blue –Electrohydraulic Steering (EHPS) – If Equipped
F182 50 Amp Red –Cabin Heater #3 – If Equipped
F184 30 Amp Pink –Front Wiper Motor
REPLACEMENT BULBS
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Courtesy/Reading Lamps (Incandescent) 578
Courtesy/Reading Lamps (Optional LED) LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Glove Box Lamp 194
Cargo Lamp 579
Optional Door Map Pocket/Cupholder LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for replacement instructions.
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U.S.Metric
Cooling System*
2.4L Engine and Single or Dual-Zone Climate Control System
(MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile For-
mula) 10.7 Quarts
10.1 Liters
2.4L Engine and Three-Zone Climate Control System (MOPAR
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) 11.6 Quarts
11 Liters
3.6L Engine and Single or Dual-Zone Climate Control System
(MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile For-
mula) 13.1 Quarts
12.4 Liters
3.6L Engine and Three-Zone Climate Control System (MOPAR
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) 14.5 Quarts
13.7 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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