
Backup Lamps
The Backup Lamps use LED sources that are not service-
able separately. The Applique must be replaced as an
assembly, see your authorized dealer.
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
The CHMSL Lamp uses LED sources that are not service-
able separately. The CHMSL Lamp must be replaced as an
assembly, see your authorized dealer.
License Lamp
The License Lamp uses an LED source that is not service-
able separately. The License Lamp must be replaced as an
assembly, see your authorized dealer.
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Capacities — 3.6L
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol or up to 85% Ethanol for Flex Fuel (E-85)
Engine 18.5 Gallons
69.9 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
SAE 5W-20, API Certified 6 Quarts5.6 Liters
Cooling System*
Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or
equivalent 10 Quarts
9.5 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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Fluid Capacities — 5.7L
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
89 Octane Recommended – 87 Octane Acceptable, 0-15% Ethanol 18.5 Gallons69.9 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
SAE 5W-20, API Certified 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
Cooling System*
Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or
equivalent – without Severe Duty II Cooling System 14.5 Quarts
13.9 Liters
Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or
equivalent – with Severe Duty II Cooling System 15 Quarts
14.3 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Fluid Capacities — 6.4L
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
91 Octane or higher, 0-15% Ethanol 18.5 Gallons70 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certified 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
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Engine — 3.6L
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Tech-
nology).
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-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 (E-85) Engine 87 Octane, Up to 85% Ethanol.
Engine — 5.7L
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-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.
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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 – 5.7L Engine 89 Octane Recommended – 87 Octane Acceptable, 0-15% Ethanol.
Engine — 6.4L
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Tech-
nology).
Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only rec-
ommends full synthetic engine oils.
The manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil Ultra
0W-40 or equivalent Mopar engine oil meeting the re-
quirements of FCA Material Standard MS-12633 for use
in all operating temperatures.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use Mopar Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection 91 Octane or higher, 0-15% Ethanol.
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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 OilChange 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
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•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
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
496 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master
cylinder, and power steering (6.2L Only), and add as needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter. •
Inspect the brake hoses and lines.CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Maintenance Chart
Miles:6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000 114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
Or Kilometers:
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
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before scheduled
maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following:
dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine
air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect the exhaust system. X X X X X X X X X X X X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four wheel disc brakes. XXXXX
500 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck .................432
Jacking ............................... .414
Jump Starting ....................... .429, 431
Overheating ........................... .412
Towing ............................... .436
Emergency Trunk Release .....................36
Emission Control System Maintenance ............445
Engine .............................. .442, 443
Air Cleaner ............................ .451
Block Heater ........................... .334
Break-In Recommendations ..................75
Checking Oil Level ...................... .447
Compartment ....................441, 442, 443
Compartment Identification .................441
Coolant (Antifreeze) .............458, 487, 488, 489
Cooling .............................. .458
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................78, 394
Fails To Start ........................... .333
Flooded, Starting ........................ .333
Fuel Requirements ....................... .390
Jump Starting ....................... .429, 431
Oil ..................447, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489
Oil Change Interval ...................... .448
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .449, 450Oil Filter
.............................. .450
Oil Selection .....................448, 485, 486
Oil Synthetic ........................... .450
Overheating ........................... .412
Starting .............................. .331
Engine Oil Viscosity .....................449, 450
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................449
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........58, 438
Entry System, Illuminated .....................17
Ethanol ............................. .391, 394
Exhaust Gas Caution .................... .78, 394
Exhaust
System ........................ .78, 456
Exterior Folding Mirrors ......................94
Exterior Lighting ...........................118
Exterior Lights .............................81
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .451
Air Conditioning ......................311,453
Engine Oil ...................450, 487, 488, 489
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .450
Flashers ................................ .412
Hazard Warning ........................ .412
Turn Signal ...................... .81, 122, 217
Flash-To-Pass ............................ .123
514 INDEX

Memory Seat..............................114
Memory Seats And Radio .....................114
Methanol ............................... .391
Mirrors ..................................88
Electric Powered ..........................95
Electric Remote ...........................95
Exterior Folding ..........................94
Heated .................................96
Outside ................................94
Rearview ...............................88
Vanity .................................96
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................384
Mopar Parts .......................... .446, 507
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .391
Multi-Function Control Lever ..................122
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................75
Occupant Restraints ...................... .36, 37
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .......390, 487, 488, 489
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...................223
Oil, Engine .....................447, 487, 488, 489
Capacity .......................... .485, 486
Change Interval ........................ .448Checking
............................. .447
Dipstick .............................. .447
Disposal .............................. .450
Filter ...................... .450, 487, 488, 489
Filter Disposal .......................... .450
Identification Logo ...................... .449
Materials Added To ...................... .450
Pressure Warning Light ....................205
Recommendation ..................448, 485, 486
Synthetic ............................. .450
Viscosity .....................449, 450, 485, 486
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .450
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .450
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .205
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................444
Operating
Precautions ...................... .444
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................94
Overheating, Engine ....................... .412
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,508
Paint Care ............................... .466
Panic Alarm ...............................20
Parking Brake ............................ .350
ParkSense System, Rear ..................... .163
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