Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – Eight-Speed Automatic
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.
Automatic Transmission – Six-Speed Automatic with Gaso-
line Engine (For Diesel Engine see Diesel Supplement) 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.
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR BW44–44 Transfer Case Fluid.
Front Axle – 1500 Four-Wheel Drive Models We recommend you use MOPAR GL-5 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant SAE 75W-85.
Rear Axle – 1500 Models We recommend you use MOPAR Synthetic Gear Lubricant
SAE 75W-140 (MS-8985). Limited-Slip Rear Axles require
the addition of 5 oz. (148 ml) MOPAR Limited Slip Addi-
tive (MS-10111).
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 701
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt.........81
Infants And Child Restraints .................70
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ..............78
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........75
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........72
Seating Positions ..........................74
Cigar Lighter ............................ .189
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .542
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .674
Climate Control ........................... .330
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .384
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................328
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .523
Console, Overhead ........................ .173
Contract, Service .......................... .712
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............664
Cooling System ........................... .662
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................663
Coolant Capacity ........................ .697
Coolant Level ....................662, 665, 666
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................664
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................662
Inspection ......................... .665, 666
Points To Remember ..................... .666Pressure Cap
........................... .664
Radiator Cap .......................... .664
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......662, 697, 698
Corrosion Protection ....................... .672
Cruise Light ....................... .263, 264, 265
Cupholders .............................. .191
Customer Assistance ....................... .710
Customer Programmable Features ...............307
Daytime Running Lights .....................140
Dealer Service ............................ .639
Defroster, Rear Window ..................... .200
Defroster, Windshield ........................96
Delay
(Intermittent) Wipers ...................148
Differential, Limited-Slip .....................470
Dipsticks Power Steering ......................... .492
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................626
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................664
Do Not Disturb ........................... .372
Door Ajar ............................... .248
Door Ajar Light ........................... .248
Door Locks Door Locks ..............................32
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KeyFob................................32
Remote................................32
Remote Keyless Entry ......................32
Door Locks, Automatic .......................34
Door Opener, Garage ....................... .175
Driving Off-Pavement .......................... .457
Off-Road ............................. .457
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .472
Dual Rear Wheels ...................... .532, 581
E-85 Fuel ............................... .545
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .184
Electric Rear Window Defrost ..................200
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case . . . .417, 422, 427, 432
Electronic Brake Control System ................495
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................495
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................504
Traction Control System ....................500
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ............393, 401, 410
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........154
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............500
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........246
Emergency Brake .......................... .492Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................621
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................580
Jump Starting .......................... .618
Tow Hooks ............................ .623
Emission Control System Maintenance ............637
Engine .............................. .634, 635
Air Cleaner ............................ .643
Block Heater ........................... .385
Break-In Recommendations ..................94
Compartment .......................... .633
Compartment Identification ...........633, 634, 635
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .698
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................95, 545
Flooded, Starting ........................ .384
Fuel
Requirements ....................541, 697
Jump Starting .......................... .618
Oil ........................... .640, 697, 698
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .642
Oil Filter .............................. .642
Oil Selection ........................ .641, 697
Oil Synthetic ........................... .642
Overheating ........................... .580
Engine Oil Viscosity .....................641, 642
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................641
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INDEX 719
Enhanced Accident Response Feature..........66, 630
Entry System, Illuminated .....................21
Ethanol ............................. .542, 545
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................95, 545
Exhaust System ........................ .95, 660
Exterior Lighting .......................... .139
Exterior Lights .............................98
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .643
Air Conditioning .....................347, 650
Engine Oil ......................... .642, 698
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .642
Flashers Turn Signal ...................... .98, 146, 263
Flat Tire Stowage ...................... .596, 613
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ......................... .547
Engine Oil ............................ .546
Fuel Requirements ....................545, 546
Maintenance ........................... .547
Replacement Parts ....................... .547
Starting .............................. .547
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .384
Fluid, Brake ............................. .701Fluid Capacities
........................... .697
Fluid Leaks ...............................98
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .667
Power Steering ......................... .492
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............698
Fog Lights ........................ .142, 256, 691
Fold Flat Load Floor ....................... .202
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................580
Four Wheel Drive ......................... .414
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .621
Front Axle (Differential) ..................... .668
Fuel ................................... .541
Adding .............................. .548
Additives ............................. .544
Clean
Air ............................. .542
Ethanol ........................... .542, 545
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .549
Gasoline .............................. .541
Light ................................ .254
Materials Added ........................ .544
Methanol ............................. .542
Octane Rating ....................... .541, 698
Requirements ....................... .541, 697
Tank Capacity .......................... .697
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Exterior................................98
Fog........................... .142, 256, 691
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator .................417
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................580
Headlights ............................ .139
High Beam ............................ .147
High Beam/Low Beam Select ................147
Hill Descent Control Indicator ...............505
Illuminated Entry .........................21
Interior ..................... .143, 144, 145, 174
Low Fuel ............................. .254
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........249
Park ................................. .262
Passing ............................... .147
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .241
Security Alarm ......................... .244
Service ............................ .688, 690
Side Marker ........................... .696
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........252, 535
Traction Control ........................ .503
Transfer Case .......................... .417
Turn Signal ................98, 146, 263, 690, 692
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .244, 263
Limited-Slip Differential ..................470, 669 Loading Vehicle
........................... .549
Tires................................. .513
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .282
Battery Saver On ........................ .282
Electrical Load Reduction ...................282
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................282
Locks ....................................32
Automatic Door ..........................34
Child Protection ..........................34
Door ..................................32
Power Door .............................33
Low Tire Pressure System .....................535
Lubrication, Body ......................... .656
Lug
Nuts ............................... .581
Maintenance Free Battery .....................648
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .639
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .704
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .249, 637
Manual, Service ........................... .714
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check ....................... .669
Lubricant Selection ...................... .701
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INDEX 723
SteeringPower ......................... .490, 491, 492
Wheel, Heated ......................... .151
Wheel, Tilt ............................ .150
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................327
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .327
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ..............195
Storage, Vehicle ....................... .346, 688
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .688
Sun Roof ............................... .182
Suspension, Air ....................... .438, 444
Sway Control, Trailer ....................... .504
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .642
System, Remote Starting ......................29
Tailgate ................................ .220
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........345
Tilt Down .................................119
Up ...................................119
Tilt Steering Column ....................... .150
Tip Start ................................ .382
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........513, 514
Tire Markings ............................ .508
Tires.......................... .98, 518, 523, 533Aging (Life Of Tires)
..................... .526
Air Pressure ........................ .513, 518
Chains ............................... .528
Compact Spare ......................... .523
Dual ............................. .532, 581
General Information ...................518, 523
High Speed ............................ .520
Inflation Pressures ....................... .519
Life Of Tires ........................... .526
Load Capacity ...................... .513, 515
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............535
Pressure Warning Light ....................252
Quality Grading ........................ .533
Radial ............................... .520
Replacement ........................... .527
Rotation .............................. .530
Safety ............................ .508,
518
Sizes ................................ .509
Snow Tires ............................ .522
Spare Tire ...................... .523, 524, 525
Spinning .............................. .525
Tread Wear Indicators .....................526
Tire Safety Information ...................... .508
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................559
Tonneau Cover ........................... .678
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Unleaded Gasoline........................ .541
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .................48
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area ..................219
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...............7
Vehicle Loading ....................... .515, 549
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................7
Vehicle Storage ........................ .346, 688
Viscosity, Engine Oil .....................641, 642
Voice Recognition System (VR) .................350
Warnings And Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ...................... .713
Washers, Windshield .....................148, 659
Washing Vehicle .......................... .673
Water Driving Through ........................ .472
Wheel And Wheel Trim ..................... .674
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..................674
Wheel Cover ............................. .617
Winch ................................. .474
Accessories ............................ .478
Operation ............................. .479
Rigging Techniques ...................... .489
Usage ................................ .474Wind Buffeting
......................... .41, 184
Window Fogging .......................... .346
Windows .................................39
Power .................................39
Rear Sliding ........................... .202
Reset Auto-Up ...........................40
Wind Buffeting ...........................41
Windshield Defroster .........................96
Windshield Washers .....................148, 659
Fluid ............................. .148, 659
Windshield Wiper Blades .....................656
Windshield Wipers ........................ .148
Wiper Blade Replacement .....................656
Wipers, Intermittent ........................ .148
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ...................... .149
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