
NOTE:No chemical flushes should be used in any trans-
mission; only the approved lubricant should be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in
transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Techni-
cal Specifications” for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any
special additives in the transmission. Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its perfor-
mance may be impaired by supplemental additives. There-
fore, do not add any fluid additives to the transmission.
The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes
for diagnosing fluid leaks. Avoid using transmission seal-
ers as they may adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
It is best to check the fluid level when the transmission is
at normal operating temperature (approximately 180°F/
82°C). This occurs after at least 15 miles (25 km) of driving.
At normal operating temperature, the fluid cannot be held
comfortably between the fingertips.
Use the following procedure to check the transmission
fluid level properly:
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the engine cover by pulling it up off the mounting studs (two in the front and two in the rear).
3. Run the engine at normal idle speed for at least 60 seconds, and leave the engine running for the rest of this
procedure.
4. Fully apply the parking brake, and press the brake pedal.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 403

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Use only ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to
use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or performance of
your transmission. We recommend MOPAR ATF+4 fluid.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR Manual Transmission
Lubricant meeting the requirements of FCA Material Stan-
dard MS-9224.
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid.
Axle Differential (Front) We recommend you use MOPAR Gear & Axle Lubricant
(SAE 80W-90) (API GL-5).
Axle Differential (Rear) 226 RBI (Model 44)– We recommend you use MOPAR
Gear & Axle Lubricant (SAE 80W-90) (API GL-5) or equiva-
lent. For trailer towing, use MOPAR Synthetic Gear & Axle
Lubricant (SAE 75W-140). Models equipped with Trac-Lok
require an additive.
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.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR Power Steering Fluid +4,
MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 445

About Your Brakes........................ .436
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............397
Adding Fuel ............................. .312
Additives, Fuel ........................... .438
AirBag ................................ .250
Advance Front Air Bag ....................250
Air Bag Operation ....................... .252
Enhanced Accident Response .............256, 368
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................368
FrontAirBag .......................... .250
If A Deployment Occurs ....................255
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .252
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............257
Transporting Pets ....................... .278
Air Bag Light ......................... .196, 280
Air Bag Maintenance ....................... .257
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......381
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................385
Air Conditioning Filter ....................69, 387
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................68
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............385, 386
Air Conditioning System .....................385
Air Filter ............................... .381
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .414
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....................26, 201 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle
................7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ..................... .465
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................396, 442
Disposal .............................. .398
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................214
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................202
Arming System (Security Alarm) ................27
Assistance Towing ......................... .483
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .216
Automatic Dimming Mirror ....................50
Automatic Headlights ........................53
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ................195
Automatic
Transmission ..................295, 405
Adding Fluid .......................... .405
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................405
Fluid Change .......................... .405
Fluid Level Check .....................402, 403
Fluid Type ......................... .402, 445
Special Additives ........................ .403
Autostick ............................... .300
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........176
Auxiliary Power Outlet ..................... .176
Axle Fluid .............................. .445
Axle Lock ............................... .305
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Security Alarm......................... .201
Service ............................... .343
Side Marker ........................... .345
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .............204
Traction Control ........................ .223
Turn Signal ....................54, 282, 344, 345
Loading Vehicle ........................... .313
Tires................................. .409
Locking Axle ............................. .305
Locks Child Protection ..........................31
Door ..................................28
Power Door .............................30
Lubrication, Body ......................... .389
Lug Nuts ............................... .436
Maintenance Free Battery .....................378
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .371
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .203, 212
Manual, Service ........................... .506
Manual Transmission ....................290, 405
Fluid Level Check ....................... .405
Lubricant Selection ....................405, 445
Shift Speeds ........................... .291
Methanol ............................... .439Mirrors
..................................49
Automatic Dimming .......................50
Electric Powered ..........................51
Electric Remote ...........................51
Heated .................................51
Outside ................................50
Rearview ...............................49
Vanity .................................52
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Modular Hard Top ..........................83
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................227
MOPAR Parts ............................ .505
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................288
Occupant Restraints ........................ .236
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............438, 443
Oil Change Indicator ....................... .195
Oil
Change Indicator, Reset ...................195
Oil, Engine ........................... .380, 443
Capacity .............................. .442
Change Interval ..................... .195, 380
Dipstick .............................. .378
Disposal .............................. .381
Filter ............................. .381, 443
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INDEX 517

Front Seat...................... .237, 239, 241
Inspection ............................. .280
Operating Instructions .....................241
Pregnant Women ........................ .245
Pretensioners .......................... .245
Rear Seat ............................. .239
Reminder ............................. .201
Untwisting Procedure .....................243
Seats ....................................37
Adjustment .............................37
Easy Entry ..............................39
Fold And Tumble Rear .....................42
Heated .................................45
Height Adjustment ........................38
Rear Folding .............................44
Removal ...............................43
Seatback Release ..........................38
Tilting .................................38
Security Alarm ......................... .26, 201
Security System ............................26
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............443
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................24
Sentry Key Programming ......................25
Sentry Key Replacement ......................25
Service Assistance ......................... .502Service Contract
.......................... .504
Service Manuals .......................... .506
Settings, Personal ......................... .191
Setting The Clock ...................... .449, 457
Shifting ................................ .293
Automatic Transmission ....................293
Manual Transmission ..................... .290
Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............................ .328
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............................ .329
Shift Lever Override ....................... .362
Shoulder Belts ............................ .239
Signals, Turn .....................54, 282, 344, 345
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................423
Snow Tires .............................. .420
Soft
Top ............................. .100, 131
Spare Tire ..................... .354, 420, 421, 422
Spark Plugs ............................. .443
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ......................... .443
Oil.................................. .443
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............................311
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Cancel............................... .312
Resume ...............................311
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................309
Starting .............................. .22, 285
Automatic Transmission ....................285
Cold Weather .......................... .286
Engine Block Heater ..................... .287
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .286
Manual Transmission ..................... .285
Remote ................................22
Starting And Operating ..................... .285
Starting Procedures ........................ .285
Steering ..................................48
Power ............................... .308
Tilt Column .............................48
Wheel, Tilt ..............................48
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................469
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .469
Storage, Behind the Seat ..................... .174
Storage, Vehicle .............................68
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .363
Sunrider ............................. .129, 163
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ..........250
Sway Bar Disconnect, Electronic ................306
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .225Swing Gate, Rear
.......................... .172
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .381
System, Remote Starting ......................22
Tilt Steering Column .........................48
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............409
Tire Markings ............................ .406
Tires......................... .282, 413, 420, 425
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .417
Air Pressure ........................... .413
Chains ............................... .423
Changing .......................... .353, 405
Compact Spare ......................... .421
General Information ...................413,
420
High Speed ............................ .415
Inflation Pressures ....................... .414
Jacking ........................ .353, 356, 405
Life Of Tires ........................... .417
Load Capacity ...................... .409, 410
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............227
Pressure Warning Light ....................204
Quality Grading ........................ .425
Radial ............................... .415
Replacement ........................... .418
Rotation .............................. .424
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INDEX 521

Safety............................ .405, 413
Snow Tires ............................ .420
Spare Tire ....................354, 420, 421, 422
Spinning .............................. .416
Tread Wear Indicators .....................416
Tire Safety Information ...................... .405
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................323
Tow Hooks, Emergency ..................... .367
Towing .......................... .315, 319, 365
24-Hour Towing Assistance .................483
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .365
Recreational ........................... .327
Weight ............................... .319
Towing Assistance ......................... .483
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............327
Trac-Lok Rear Axle ........................ .305
Traction Control .......................... .218
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ....................225
Trailer Towing ............................ .315
Cooling System Tips ..................... .326
Hitches ............................... .318
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............319, 323
Wiring ............................... .324
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .319
Trailer Weight ............................ .319Transaxle
Autostick ............................. .300
Transfer Case ............................ .402
Fluid ................................ .445
Four-Wheel-Drive Operation ................301
Maintenance ........................... .402
Transmission Automatic ......................... .295, 402
Fluid ................................ .445
Maintenance ........................... .402
Manual ............................... .290
Shifting .............................. .293
T
ransporting Pets ......................... .278
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .416
Turn Signals ....................... .54, 344, 345
UCI Connector ........................... .470
Uconnect Advanced Phone Connectivity ...............486
Phone Call Features ...................... .479
Phone Features ......................... .482
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) ..................472
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................425
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector .....470
522 INDEX