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Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut OFF.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration, or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir is located in the front of the engine
compartment. Be sure to check the fluid level in the
reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with
Windshield Washer Fluid Cap
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American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). The
manufacturer only recommends
API Certified engine oils.
This symbol certifies 0W-20, 5W-
20, 0W-30, 5W-30 and 10W-30 en-
gine oils.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity
MOPAR SAE 0W-20 engine oil approved to FCA Material
Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil, Shell Helix or
equivalent is recommended for all operating tempera-
tures. This engine oil improves low temperature starting
and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to the “Engine Com-
partment” illustration in this section.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
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WARNING!(Continued)
time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal
conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive
with all side windows fully open.
FLEXIBLE FUEL — IF EQUIPPED
E-85 General Information
The information in this section is unique for Flexible Fuel
vehicles only. These vehicles can be identified by a
unique fuel filler door label that states Ethanol (E-85) or
Unleaded Gasoline Only and a yellow fuel cap. Please
refer to the other sections of this manual for information
on features that are common between Flexible Fuel and
non-Flexible Fuel powered vehicles.
WARNING!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a
yellow gas cap can operate on E-85.
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% ethanol and 15%
unleaded gasoline.
WARNING!
Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could
cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok-
ing materials lit or products that can cause spark in or
near the vehicle when removing the fuel filler tube
cap (gas cap) or filling the tank. Do not use E-85 as a
cleaning agent and never use it near an open flame.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
3.6L Engines 19 Gallons71 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-20 , API
Certified) 5 quarts
4.7 liters
Cooling System*
3.6 Liter Engine (MOPAR
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula) 13.1 Quarts — Standard Duty
Cooling
13.4 Quarts — Heavy Duty Cool- ing 12.4 Liters — Standard Duty Cool-
ing
12.7 Liters — Heavy Duty Cooling
* Includes heater and coolant reservoir filled to MAX level.
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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
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 – 3.6L Engine
We recommend you use API Certified SAE 0W-20 Engine
Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA 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 a MOPAR Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Flex Fuel (E85) Engine – If
Equipped 87 Octane, Up To 85% Ethanol.9
TECHNICAL DATA 687
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Master Cylinder....................... .636
Parking ............................. .389
Warning Light ........................ .233
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................396
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................118
Bulb Replacement ........................ .543
Bulbs, Light ...................... .377, 537, 543
Camera, Rear ........................ .494, 497
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .686
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................ .502, 599
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................633
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............374, 681
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ....................... .201
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................168
Car Washes ............................ .669
Cellular Phone .......................... .770Center High Mounted Stop Light
..............546
Certification Label ........................ .504
Chains, Tire ............................ .661
Changing A Flat Tire ....................559, 639
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............373
Checks, Safety .......................... .373
Child Restraint .......................... .346
Child Restraints Booster Seats ......................... .351
Center Seat LATCH ..................... .361
Child Restraints ....................... .346
Child Seat Installation .................365, 367
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......363
Infants And Child Restraints ...............349
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ................................ .364
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ......354
Older Children And Child Restraints .........350
Seating Positions ....................... .353
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Turn Signal.....................254, 377, 542
Flash-To-Pass ............................115
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .684
Engine Oil ........................... .684
Fuel Requirements ...................682, 683
Maintenance .......................... .685
Replacement Parts ...................... .685
Starting ............................. .684
Flooded Engine Starting ....................385
Fluid, Brake ............................ .689
Fluid Capacities ......................... .686
Fluid Leaks ............................ .378
Fluid Level Checks Brake ............................... .636
Fog Lights ...........................113,544
Fog Light Service ........................ .544
Fold in Floor (Stow \bN Go) Seating.............69
Forward Collision Warning ..................289 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
.....................603
Front Position Light ...................... .543
Fuel .................................. .677
Additives ............................ .678
Clean Air ............................ .678
Ethanol .......................... .679, 682
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................502
Gasoline ............................. .677
Light ............................... .247
Materials Added ....................... .678
Methanol ............................ .679
Octane Rating ..................... .677, 687
Requirements ......................... .677
Specifications ......................... .687
Tank Capacity ......................... .686
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .682
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..........175,
182
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................502
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Lug Nuts.............................. .676
Maintenance Free Battery ....................620
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .613
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......250
Manual, Service ......................... .803
Map/Reading Lights .......................117
Marker Lights, Side ....................... .542
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................636
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ................90
Memory Seat ......................... .90, 107
Methanol .............................. .679
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .229
Mirrors ............................... .104
Automatic Dimming .....................105
Electric Remote ........................ .106
Exterior Folding ....................... .106
Heated .............................. .107
Memory ..............................90 Outside
............................. .106
Rearview ......................... .104, 529
Vanity ........................... .109, 192
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................293
MOPAR Parts ........................... .802
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .679
Multi-Function Control Lever .................113
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................388
Occupant Restraints ...................... .302
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............677, 687
Oil, Engine ......................... .622, 687
Capacity ............................ .686
Change Interval ....................... .622
Checking ............................ .619
Disposal ............................. .624
Filter ............................ .624, 687
816 INDEX