Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, Or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission — 8-Speed Transmission Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid
may affect the function or performance of your transmis-
sion.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3 and SAE J1703. If
DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is accept-
able.
Front Axle We recommend you use Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant
SAE 75W90 (API GL-5).
Rear Axle We recommend you use Mopar OD Synthetic Gear Lu-
bricant SAE 75W85 (API GL-5).
Transfer Case We recommend you use Mopar Transfer Case Lubricant
for BorgWarner 44–40.
452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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.
Maintenance Chart
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 455
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
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
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
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
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. XX X XX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals,
and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid
(All Wheel Drive Only). XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary. X X X X X X X
Adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four
wheel disc brakes. XXX X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). XX X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X XX
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs. ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
456 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
About Your Brakes..................... .316, 317
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .135
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............420
Adding Fuel ............................. .364
Adding Washer Fluid ........................416
Additives, Fuel ............................360
Adjust Down .................................105
Forward ...............................105
Rearward ............................. .105
Up.................................. .105
AirBag ..................................49 Advance Front Air Bag .....................49
Air Bag Operation .........................51
Air Bag Warning Light .....................48
Driver Knee Air Bag .......................52
Enhanced Accident Response ..............58, 399
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................399
FrontAirBag ............................49
If A Deployment Occurs ....................57
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................52
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............58
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light .............49
Side Air Bags ............................53
Transporting Pets .........................75 Air Bag Light
........................48, 77, 207
Air Bag Maintenance .........................58
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......411
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................413
Air Conditioning .......................... .269
Air Conditioning Controls ....................269
Air Conditioning Filter ...................277, 414
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............276, 278
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............413, 414
Air Conditioning System ...............269, 275, 413
Air Pressure, Tires ..........................340
Alarm Arm The System .......................16, 17
Rearming The System ......................16
Alarm, Panic ...............................20
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....................16, 210
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................16
All Wheel Drive Towing ............................... .397
All Wheel
Drive (AWD) ...................312, 426
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................419, 447
Disposal ...............................422
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................319
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................220
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Appearance Care.......................... .427
Arming System (Security Alarm) ................16
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .321
Auto Down Power Windows ...................33
Automatic Door Locks ........................27
Automatic Headlights .......................117
Automatic High Beams ......................118
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........275
Automatic Transmission ..................302, 426
Adding Fluid .....................426, 449, 452
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................426
Fluid Change .......................... .426
Fluid Level Check .....................424, 425
Fluid Type ..........................449, 452
Gear Ranges ............................305
Special Additives ........................ .425
Autostick Operation ............................. .309
Auto Unlock, Doors .........................27
Auto Up Power Windows .....................33
AW D Towing ............................... .397
Axle Fluid ............................449, 452
Axle Lubrication ........................449, 452 Battery
...............................211,412
Charging System Light .....................211
Key Fob Battery Replacement .................21
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................21
Location ...............................412
Remote Battery Replacement .................21
Belts, Seat .................................77
Beverage Holder Cooled (Cupholder) ............192
Beverage Holder Heated (Cupholder) ............192
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................416
B-Pillar Location .......................... .334
Brake Assist System ........................ .320
Brake Control System, Electronic ................318
Brake Fluid .......................... .449, 452
Brake, Parking ............................ .316
Brakes ................................. .317
Brake System ..........................317,
423
Fluid Check ..................... .423, 449, 452
Master Cylinder ........................ .423
Parking ...............................316
Warning Light .......................208, 317
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................302
Brightness, Interior Lights ....................124
Bulb Replacement .......................443, 44410
INDEX 467
FlashersHazard Warning ........................ .380
Turn Signal .......................79, 121, 226
Flash-To-Pass ............................ .122
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ..........................363
Engine Oil ............................ .362
Fuel Requirements ....................361, 362
Maintenance ............................363
Replacement Parts ........................363
Starting ...............................363
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .299
Floor Console ............................ .194
Fluid, Brake .......................... .449, 452
Fluid Capacities ............................447
Fluid Leaks ...............................79
Fluid Level Checks ........................ .426
Automatic Transmission ....................425
Brake .................................423
Cooling System ..........................419
Engine Oil ..........................408, 409
Transfer Case .......................... .426
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............449
Fog Lights ............................120, 214
Folding Rear Seat ...........................111 Forward Collision Warning
....................154
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .392
Fuel ................................... .357
Additives ............................. .360
Clean Air ............................. .358
Ethanol ............................358, 361
Gasoline ...............................357
Gauge ............................... .220
Materials Added ........................ .360
Methanol ............................. .358
Octane Rating .................357, 449, 450, 451
Requir ements .......................... .357
Specifications ....................
.449, 450, 451
Tank Capacity .......................... .447
Fuel, Flexible ............................. .361
Fuses .................................. .432
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............177, 183
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .358
Gasoline (Fuel) ............................357
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .358
Gauges Fuel ................................. .220
Gear Ranges ............................. .305
Glass Cleaning ............................431
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INDEX 471
Jacking Instructions........................ .385
Jack Location ............................ .383
Jack Operation ........................ .382, 385
Jump Starting ..................... .389, 390, 391
KeyFob..................................12 Arm The Alarm ..........................17
Lock The Doors ..........................20
Panic Alarm .............................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........16, 21
Remote Battery Replacement .................21
Towing ............................... .398
Unlatch The Trunk ........................20
Unlock The Doors .........................19
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....21
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . .18, 21
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry .................18
Key-In Reminder ............................13
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .28, 298
Enter The Trunk ..........................20
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ................20, 255
Passive Entry ............................28
Passive Entry Programming ..............28, 255
Unlock From The Driver’s Side ...............19
Unlock From The Passenger Side ..............19Keyless Entry System
........................18
Keyless Go ................................11
Key, Replacement ...........................15
Keys ....................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................14
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................121
Lane Change Assist ........................ .121
LaneSense ............................... .157
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..........................39
Latches ..................................79
Hood .................................115
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .357
Leaks, Fluid ...............................79
Life Of Tires ............................. .347
Light Bulbs ............................79, 443
Lights ............................... .79, 116
AirBag ......................... .48, 77, 207
Automatic Headlights .....................117
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .326
Brake W
arning .......................208, 317
Bulb Replacement ........................444
Cruise ..........................226, 227, 228
Daytime Running ........................120
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ..................121
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INDEX 473
Outside Rearview Mirrors.....................91
Overheating, Engine ........................380
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,464
Paddle Shifters ............................309
Paddle Shift Mode ..........................309
Paint Care ............................... .427
Panic Alarm ...............................20
Parking Brake ............................ .316
ParkSense System, Rear ..................... .162
Passing Light ............................ .122
Passive Entry ..............................28
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .279
Pets .....................................75
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........334, 335
Power Brakes ............................... .317
Deck Lid Release .........................35
Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................437
Door Locks ..............................26
Mirrors ................................93
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............188
Seats .................................104
Steering ...............................315
Sunroof ...............................184 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
.............130
Windows ...............................32
Power Seats Down .................................105
Forward ...............................105
Power Lumbar ..........................105
Rearward ............................. .105
Recline ............................... .105
Tilt...................................105
Up.................................. .105
Power Steering Fluid ........................449
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................45
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .384
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................45
Programmable Features ..................... .242
Programming Key Fobs (Remote Keyless Entry) ......1
8
Radial Ply Tires ............................341
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............421
Radio Frequency General Information .............14, 16, 22, 25, 32
Radio Operation .......................... .266
Radio Remote Controls ..................... .266
Radio (Sound Systems) ..................... .241
476 INDEX