FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models 20.5 Gallons77.6 Liters
All-Wheel Drive Models 21 Gallons79.8 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts4.26 Liters
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts5.6 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4L Engine and Single or Dual-Zone Climate Control System
(MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) 8 Quarts
7.5 Liters
2.4L Engine and Three-Zone Climate Control System (MOPAR
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) 10 Quarts
9.5 Liters
3.6L Engine and Single or Dual-Zone Climate Control System
(MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) 13.1 Quarts
12.4 Liters
3.6L Engine and Three-Zone Climate Control System (MOPAR
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) 14.5 Quarts
13.7 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than speci-
fied Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may
decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Tech-
nology (OAT) engine coolant is different and should
not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technol-
ogy (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “glob-
ally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT
engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cool-
ing 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 autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible.
(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant
(antifreeze) products. Do not use additional rust in-
hibitors 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.
474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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 the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• 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. Maintenance Chart
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages
for the required maintenance intervals.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 479
Cargo Load Floor......................... .210
Cargo Management System ...................210
Rollaway Tonneau Cover ...................212
Tri-Fold Load Floor ...................... .210
Cargo Tie-Downs ...........................211
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ..................210, 387
Car Washes .............................. .455
Certification Label ......................... .388
Chains, Tire ............................. .371
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .407
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .354
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .432
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................81
Checks, Safety .............................81
Child Restraint .............................59
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................66
Child Restraints ..........................59
Child Seat Installation ......................76
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........74
Infants And Child Restraints .................62
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ..............70
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........68
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........63
Using The Top Tether Anchorage ..............78Child Safety Locks
..........................25
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .380
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .456
Coin Holder ............................. .206
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .327
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................297
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .367
Computer, Trip/Travel ...................... .247
Connector UCI ................................. .295
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ...........295
Conserving Fuel .......................... .245
Console, Floor ............................ .206
Console, Overhead ........................ .188
Contract, Service .......................... .486
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............447
Cooling
System........................... .445
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................446
Coolant Capacity ........................ .472
Coolant Level ....................... .445, 448
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................448
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................445
Inspection ............................. .448
Points To Remember ..................... .449
492 INDEX
Hazard Warning Flasher...................404
Jacking ............................... .407
Jump Starting .......................... .417
Overheating ........................... .404
Towing ............................... .423
Emission Control System Maintenance ............432
Engine ................................. .429
Air Cleaner ............................ .437
Block Heater ........................... .328
Break-In Recommendations ..................80
Checking Oil Level ...................... .434
Compartment ....................... .429, 430
Compartment Identification .................430
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................445, 473
Cooling .............................. .445
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................81, 383
Fails To Start ........................... .327
Flooded, Starting ........................ .327
Fuel Requirements ....................... .380
Jump Starting .......................... .417
Oil ........................... .434, 472, 473
Oil Change Interval ...................... .244
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .429, 435
Oil Filter .............................. .437
Oil Selection ........................ .435, 472Oil Synthetic
........................... .436
Overheating ........................... .404
Starting .............................. .325
Engine Oil Viscosity .....................435, 436
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................436
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........56, 425
Entry System, Illuminated .....................15
Ethanol ............................. .381, 384
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................81, 383
Exhaust System ........................ .81, 443
Exterior
Folding Mirrors ......................92
Exterior Lighting .......................... .168
Exterior Lights .............................84
Filler Location Fuel ........................ .386
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .437
Air Conditioning .....................319, 439
Engine Oil ......................... .437, 473
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .436
Flashers Hazard Warning ........................ .404
Turn Signal ...................... .84, 171, 241
Flash-To-Pass ............................ .172
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
494 INDEX
Cruising Range......................... .385
Engine Oil ............................ .385
Fuel Requirements ....................... .384
Maintenance ........................... .386
Replacement Parts ....................... .385
Starting .............................. .385
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .327
Floor Console ............................ .206
Fluid, Brake ............................. .475
Fluid Capacities ........................... .472
Fluid Leaks ...............................84
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................452, 453
Brake ............................. .450, 475
Cooling System ......................... .445
Engine Oil ............................ .434
Power Steering ...................... .340, 475
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............473
Fog Lights ........................... .170, 468
Fog Light Service .......................... .468
Folding Rear Seat ...................... .159, 164
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .420
Fuel ................................... .380
Adding .............................. .386
Additives ............................. .382Clean Air
............................. .380
Conserving ............................ .245
Ethanol ........................... .381, 384
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .386
Gasoline .............................. .380
Light ................................ .238
Materials Added ........................ .382
Methanol ............................. .381
Octane Rating ....................... .380, 473
Requirements .......................... .380
Saver
Mode ........................... .245
Specifications .......................... .473
Tank Capacity .......................... .472
Fuel, Flexible ............................. .384
Fueling ................................. .386
Fuel Optimizer ........................... .245
Fuel Saver............................... .245
Fuses .................................. .459
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............190, 195
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .................386, 431
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .380
Gasoline (Fuel) Conserving ............................ .245
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .380
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INDEX 495
Aging (Life Of Tires)..................... .370
Air Pressure ........................... .362
Chains ............................... .371
Changing ............................. .407
Compact Spare ......................... .367
General Information ...................362, 366
High Speed ............................ .364
Inflation Pressures ....................... .363
Jacking ............................... .407
Life Of Tires ........................... .370
Load Capacity ...................... .358, 359
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............374
Pressure Warning Light ....................235
Quality Grading ........................ .373
Radial ............................... .364
Replacement ........................... .370
Rotation .............................. .372
Safety ............................ .353, 362
Sizes ................................ .354
Snow Tires ............................ .365
Spare Tire ...................... .366, 368, 407
Spinning .............................. .369
Trailer Towing .......................... .396
Tread Wear Indicators .....................369
Tire Safety Information ...................... .353Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight
.................394
To Open Hood ........................... .166
Towing ................................. .389
Behind A Motorhome ..................... .400
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .423
Guide ................................ .393
Recreational ........................... .400
Weight ............................... .393
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............400
T
raction ............................. .337, 338
Traction Control .......................... .348
Trailer Towing ............................ .389
Cooling System Tips ..................... .400
Hitches ............................... .392
Minimum Requirements ....................395
Tips ................................. .399
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................394
Wiring ............................... .397
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .393
Trailer Weight ............................ .393
Transaxle Autostick ............................. .336
Transmission Automatic ......................... .329, 451
Filter ................................ .453
504 INDEX