Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic 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 transmission.
Transfer Case – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use Shell Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
Transfer Case – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid.
Axle Differential (Front-Rear) We recommend you use MOPAR GL-5 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant SAE 75W-85.
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.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 549
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that service
is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as
frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold
ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will influence
when the “Oil Change Required” message is displayed.
Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil
message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km)
since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or 350
hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350
hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a concern
for fleet customers. Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•
Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
552 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Maintenance Chart
Required Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages
for required maintenance.
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 the oil indicator system turns
on.
• 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 553
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 Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X XXX XX
Replace spark plugs.** X
Flush and replace the engine cool-
ant at 10 years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) whichever comes
first. XX
Change transfer case fluid. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 555
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has
also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids con-
tained in vehicles and certain products of component
wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the DVD,
for the terms and provisions of FCA US LLC warranties
applicable to this vehicle and market.
MOPAR PARTS
MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are avail-
able from an authorized dealer. They are recommended for
your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle operating at
its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should imme-
diately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying FCA US LLC.
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
or FCA US LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle 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, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 561
Owner’s Manuals
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles. Included are
starting, operating, emergency and maintenance proce-
dures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.
Call toll free at:
•1-800-890-4038 (U.S.)
• 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
Or
Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:
• www.techauthority.comDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in
each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your
vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified government test course. For example, a
tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well
on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices,
and differences in road characteristics and climate.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 563
About Your Brakes........................ .406
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .153
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............522
Adding Fuel ............................. .449
Additives, Fuel ........................... .446
Adjust Forward ............................110,111
Rearward ...........................110,111
Air Bag Air Bag Operation .........................53
Air Bag Warning Light .....................60
Driver Knee Air Bag .......................54
Enhanced Accident Response ..............60, 499
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................499
If A Deployment Occurs ....................59
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................54
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............62
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light .............61
Side Air Bags ............................55
Transporting Pets .........................83
Air Bag Light ....................... .60, 86, 238
Air Bag Maintenance .........................62
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......511
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................512
Air Conditioning Filter ...................351, 513 Air Conditioning, Operating Tips
............350, 352
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ..................343
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............512, 513
Air Conditioning System ..................346, 512
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .428
Alarm Arm The System ..........................16
Disarm The System ........................17
Alarm, Panic ...............................20
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....................16, 240
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................16
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ..................... .395
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................521, 545
Disposal .............................. .523
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................407
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................250
Appearance Care .......................... .528
Arming
System (Security Alarm) ................16
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .409
Auto Down Power Windows ...................34
Automatic Headlights ...................... .136
Automatic High Beams ..................... .136
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........346
Automatic Transmission ..................388, 528
566 INDEX
Adding Fluid.......................... .528
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................528
Fluid Change .......................... .528
Fluid Level Check .....................527, 528
Fluid Type ......................... .527, 549
Gear Ranges ........................... .389
Special Additives ........................ .528
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........206
Auxiliary Power Outlet ..................... .206
Axle Fluid .............................. .549
Battery .............................. .241, 511
Charging System Light ....................241
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................21
Belts, Seat .................................85
Blind Spot Monitoring ...................... .102
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................516
B-Pillar Location .......................... .423
Brake Assist System ........................ .408
Brake Control System, Electronic ................406
Brake Fluid .......................... .525, 549
Brake System ......................... .406, 525
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .406
Fluid Check ........................... .525
Master Cylinder ........................ .525Parking
.............................. .404
Warning Light .......................... .239
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................387
Bulb Replacement ...................... .540, 542
Bulbs, Light ...............................88
Camera, Rear ............................ .192
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .545
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .487
Oil (Engine) ........................... .510
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................523
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................85,
448
Cargo Area Cover ......................... .220
Cargo Area Features ....................... .219
Cargo Compartment ....................... .219
Light ................................ .220
Luggage Carrier ........................ .223
Cargo Light ............................. .220
Cargo Tie-Downs .......................... .221
Car Washes .............................. .529
Cellular Phone ........................... .334
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............544
Certification Label ......................... .451
Chains, Tire ............................. .437
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INDEX 567