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
Inspect the rear differential
fluid level. •• •
Replace spark plugs (1.4L
Turbo engine). (**) ••• • •
Replace spark plugs (2.4L en-
gine). (**) •
Replace engine air filter. (#) ••• • •
Replace brake fluid every two
years. •••• • • •
Replace cabin filter. ○• ○ •○• ○•○ • ○• ○•○
440 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE
(**) The spark plug change is distance based only, yearly
intervals do not apply. The following are essential to
ensure correct operation and 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
“Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in “Technical
Data” for further information).
• Strictly comply with the spark plug replacement inter-
val given in the “Maintenance Schedule” for spark
plug replacement.
• Contact your authorized dealer if you have any ques-
tions.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 me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 443
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the
requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil – 1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use SAE 5W-40 API Certified Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA US Material Standard MS-12991. Refer to
your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of FCA US Material Standard MS-6395. 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 – 1.4L Turbo Engine91 Octane Recommended, 87 Acceptable, 0-15% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 2.4L Engine 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
510 TECHNICAL DATA
Tilting................................64
Security Alarm Arm The System ........................50
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............510
SENTRY KEY FCC General Information ..................48
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................47
Sentry Key Replacement .....................37
Service Assistance ..........................10
Service Contract ...........................12
Service Manuals ...........................14
Shifting Manual Transmission ....................286
Shift Lever Override ...................... .413
Shoulder Belts ............................211
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................80
Signals, Turn ......................... .96, 267
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................499
Snow Tires ............................. .494Spark Plugs
............................ .510
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ .510
Oil................................. .510
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................301
Starting ............................. .43, 273
Cold Weather ......................... .275
Engine Fails To Start .....................274
Remote ...............................43
Starting And Operating .....................273
Starting Procedures ....................... .273
Steering Tilt Column ............................76
Wheel, Heated ..........................77
Wheel, Tilt .............................76
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............549
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .549
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .418
Sun Roof .............................. .131
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