
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine
coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant
(antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant
recovery tank.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never add
engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is over-
heated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an
overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to build up
in the cooling system. To prevent scalding or injury,
do not remove the pressure cap while the system is
hot or under pressure.
• Do not use a pressure cap other than the one speci-
fied for your vehicle. Personal injury or engine
damage may result.
Disposal Of Used Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze) is a regu-
lated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your
local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your
community. To prevent ingestion by animals or children,
do not store ethylene glycol-based coolant in open contain-
ers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground. If
ingested by a child or pet, seek emergency assistance
immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately.
Coolant Level
The coolant expansion bottle provides a quick visual
method for determining that the coolant level is adequate.
With the engine off and cold, the level of the coolant
(antifreeze) in the bottle should be between the “MAX” and
“MIN” lines marked on the bottle.
As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory,
the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month.
When additional coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain
the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle.
Do not overfill.
See your authorized dealer for service
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 451

Points To Remember
NOTE:When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is normally
a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity
accumulating on the radiator and being vaporized when
the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine coolant (anti-
freeze) to enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
• Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
• Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the
coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze)
needs to be added, the contents of the coolant expansion
bottle must also be protected against freezing.
• If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
• Maintain coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a mini-
mum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) and
deionized, or distilled water. •
Use only high purity water such as deionized, or dis-
tilled water when mixing the water/engine coolant
(antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water will
reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the cooling
system.
• Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
• Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY
the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in
unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) performance,
poor gas mileage, and increased emissions.
• The coolant freeze point in the battery and power
electronics loop should be checked by a dealer as a
special tool is required to remove the cap from those
expansion bottles.
• Electric/Battery coolant system must be serviced by
your authorized dealer. If the coolant level is below what
is specified on the reservoir, contact your authorized
dealer for service. These systems require the use of high
452 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a MOPAR Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine dam-
age and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic
Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is differ-
ent and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (anti-
freeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (anti-
freeze). 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 pos-
sible.
(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•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 (anti-
freeze) is not recommended.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 491

Auxiliary Power Outlet..................... .138
Axle Lubrication .......................... .492
Battery .............................. .171, 435
Charging System Light ....................171
Jump Starting .......................... .417
Key Fob Battery Replacement .................43
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................43
Remote Battery Replacement .................43
Saving Feature (Protection) ..................98
Belts, Seat ............................... .276
Blind Spot Monitoring ...................... .203
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................441
B-Pillar Location .......................... .458
Brake Assist System ........................ .196
Brake Control System, Electronic ................195
Brake Fluid .............................. .492
Brake System ............................ .453
Fluid Check ........................ .453, 492
Master Cylinder ........................ .453
Parking .............................. .285
Warning Light .......................... .169
Brightness, Interior Lights ....................100
Bulb Replacement ......................... .396Bulbs, Light
....................... .278, 392, 396
Camera, Rear ......................... .368, 370
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .489
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. .374, 421
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................451
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................275, 488
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ........................ .144
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ..................... .134
Car Washes .............................. .479
Cellular Phone ........................... .552
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............398
Certification Label ......................... .377
Chains,
Tire ............................. .474
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .455
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............275
Checks, Safety ............................ .275
Child Restraint ........................... .253
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .258
Center Seat LATCH ...................... .265
Child Restraints ........................ .253
Child Seat Installation ..................268, 270
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INDEX 577

How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........267
Infants And Child Restraints ................255
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......260
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........257
Seating Positions ........................ .259
Using The Top Tether Anchorage .............272
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .486
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .472
Climate Control ........................... .104
Manual ............................... .104
Coat Hook .............................. .138
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................567
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .470
Connector UCI ................................. .521
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ...........521
Contract, Service .......................... .572
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............451
Cooling System ........................... .447
Coolant Capacity ........................ .489
Coolant Level .......................... .451
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................451
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................448
Inspection ......................... .448, 451Pressure Cap
........................... .451
Radiator Cap .......................... .451
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......449, 489, 490
Corrosion Protection ....................... .478
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................299
Cruise Light .................186, 187, 188, 189, 190
Customer Assistance ....................... .570
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ..............100
Daytime Running Lights ......................95
Dealer Service ............................ .436
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .276
Delay
(Intermittent) Wipers ...................101
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................190
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................... .434
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................423
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................451
Door Ajar ............................... .175
Door Ajar Light ........................... .175
Door Locks Key Fob Emergency Key ....................43
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ........................69
578 INDEX

Pregnant Women And Seat Belts................232
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. .232
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .465
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............451
Radio Frequency General Information .....................40, 52
Radio Operation .......................... .552
Radio Remote Controls ..................... .520
Rear Air Conditioning .......................115
Rear Camera ......................... .368, 370
Rear Cross Path ........................... .208
Rear ParkSense System ...................319, 329
Rearview Mirrors ...........................89
Reclining Front Seats .........................70
Recreational Towing ........................ .380
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .486
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .221
Remote Control Starting System ...........................49
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ..........................53
Disarm The Alarm ........................54
Key Fob Battery Replacement .................43 Remote Battery Replacement
.................43
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........520
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................51
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . . .52, 514
Uconnect Settings ..................... .52, 514
Remote Starting System .......................49
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .392
Replacement Tires ......................... .468
Reporting Safety Defects .....................573
Restraint, Head .............................84
Restraints, Child .......................... .253
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ....................144
Rotation, Tires ............................ .475
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................276
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................278
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................573
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .275
Safety
Information, Tire ..................... .455
Safety Tips .............................. .275
Schedule, Maintenance ...................... .429
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......226
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........233
584 INDEX