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Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK
position. The only approved method of towing without the ignition key is with a
flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the
vehicle.
Four–Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheelsOFFthe ground. Acceptable
methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised and
the opposite end on a towing dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available and the transfer case is operable, the vehicle
may be towed (in the forward direction, with ALLwheels on the ground), IFthe transfer
case is in NEUTRAL(N) and the transmission is in PARK(for automatic transmissions)
or in gear ( NOTinNEUTRAL, for manual transmissions). Refer to “Recreational
Towing” in “Starting And Operating” in the Owners Manual on the DVD for detailed
instructions.
CAUTION!
• Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe
transmission and/or transfer case damage. Damage from improper towing is
not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a
rocking motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE (with
automatic transmission) or 2nd gear and REVERSE (with manual transmission),
while gently pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of accelerator pedal
pressure that will maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, or racing
the engine.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating
and failure. Allow the engine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at least
one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheating
and reduce the risk of clutch or transmission failure during prolonged efforts to
free a stuck vehicle.
NOTE:
Push the "ESC Off" switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in
"Partial Off" mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control” in
“Starting And Operating” in the Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
Once the vehicle has been freed, push the "ESC Off" switch again to restore "ESC On"
mode.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds
may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and
injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)
or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck
and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
Two Door Models 18.6 Gallons70 Liters
Four Door Models 22.5 Gallons85 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L Engine 6 Quarts5.6 Liters
Cooling System *
3.6L Engine (MOPAR
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile For-
mula or equivalent) 10.5 Quarts
9.9 Liters
* Includes coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR
Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technol-
ogy) or equivalent meeting the require-
ments of FCA Material Standard
MS.90032.
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE
5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the require-
ments of FCA US 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 MOPAR Engine Oil
Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark
Plugs.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
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CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Tech-
nology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may
decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is
different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT)
engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a
non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an
emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products.Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be
compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze)
is not recommended.
Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
Use only ATF+4 Automatic Transmission
Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affect
the function or performance of your transmis-
sion. We recommend MOPAR ATF+4 fluid.
Manual Transmission – If EquippedWe recommend you use MOPAR Manual
Transmission Lubricant meeting the require-
ments of FCA US Material Standard MS-
9224.
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Axle Differential (Front) We recommend you use MOPAR Gear &
Axle Lubricant (SAE 80W-90) (API GL-5).
Axle Differential (Rear)
226 RBI (Model 44) – We recommend you use
MOPAR Gear & Axle Lubricant (SAE 80W-90)
(API GL-5) or equivalent. For trailer towing,
use MOPAR Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant
(SAE 75W-140). Models equipped with Trac-
Lok require an additive.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3
Brake Fluid, SAE J1703. If DOT 3, SAE
J1703 brake fluid is not available, then
DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR Power
Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR ATF+4 Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid.
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NOTE:
• A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
• The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on theChrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck, Dodge and SRT websites.
• Click on the “For Owners” tab, select “Owner/Service Manuals”, then select your desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED
STATES
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between
you, your authorized dealer and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write
to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer
Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle
Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/.
French Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian
government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/.
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