
Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent.
Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your
transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 4.
The fluid must be changed every 24 months. This interval is time based only,
mileage intervals do not apply.
Power Steering Reservoir Use Pentosin CHF 11S power steering fluid meeting FCA Material Standard
MS-11655.
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Brake Assist System........................ .195
Brake Fluid .............................. .316
Brake, Parking ............................ .192
Brake System ......................... .194, 293
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .194
Fluid Check ........................ .293, 316
Master Cylinder ........................ .293
Parking .............................. .192
Warning Light .......................... .135
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................182
Bulb Replacement ...................... .307, 308
Bulbs, Light ........................... .71, 307
Camera, Rear ............................ .103
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .313
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .229
Oil (Engine) ........................ .275, 281
Power Steering ......................... .191
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................291
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................68, 229
Cargo Tie-Downs .......................... .109
Car Washes .............................. .296
Cellular Phone ........................... .160
Certification Label ......................... .230Chains, Tire
............................. .219
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .202
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .277
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................67
Checks, Safety .............................67
Child Restraint .............................48
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................52
Child Restraints ..........................48
Child Seat Installation ......................61
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........58
Infants And Child Restraints .................50
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ..............56
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........54
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........51
Seating Positions ..........................
53
Cigar Lighter ............................ .106
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .226
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .297
Climate Control ........................... .161
Manual ............................... .161
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .178
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .214
Contract, Service .......................... .32610
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Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).............291
Cooling System ........................... .288
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................290
Coolant Capacity ........................ .313
Coolant Level .......................... .291
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................291
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................289
Inspection ......................... .288, 291
Points To Remember ..................... .292
Pressure Cap ........................... .291
Radiator Cap .......................... .291
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......289, 313, 314
Corrosion Protection ....................... .296
Cruise Light ............................. .145
Cupholders .............................. .106
Customer Assistance ....................... .324
Customer Programmable Features ...............147
Daytime Running Lights ......................88
Dealer Service ............................ .278
Defroster, Rear Window ......................112
Defroster, Windshield ........................69
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................276
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................... .279Power Steering
......................... .191
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................268
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................291
Door Ajar ............................... .134
Door Ajar Light ........................... .134
Door Locks ................................17
Doors ....................................17
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .189
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .........104
Electric Rear Window Defrost ..................112
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................77
Electronic Brake Control System ................194
Brake Assist System ...................... .195
Electr
onic Range Select (ERS)..................188
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ................199
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..........95
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............197
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........131
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .....120
Trip Functions .......................... .128
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Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck .................266
Jump Starting .......................... .263
Towing ............................... .268
Emission Control System Maintenance ............277
Engine ................................. .275
Air Cleaner ............................ .282
Block Heater ........................... .180
Break-In Recommendations ..................66
Checking Oil Level ...................... .279
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .314
Cooling .............................. .288
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................68, 229
Fails To Start ........................... .179
Flooded, Starting ........................ .179
Fuel Requirements ....................... .226
Jump Starting .......................... .263
Oil ........................... .279, 313, 314
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .275, 281
Oil Filter .............................. .282
Oil Selection ........................ .280, 313
Oil Synthetic ........................... .281
Overheating ........................... .244
Starting .............................. .178
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .281Engine Oil Viscosity Chart
....................281
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............271
Ethanol ................................. .226
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................68, 229
Exhaust System ........................ .68, 286
Exterior Lights .............................71
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .282
Air Conditioning ........................ .167
Engine Oil ......................... .282, 314
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .281
Flashers Hazar
d Warning ........................ .244
Turn Signal ......................... .71, 144
Flash-To-Pass ..............................88
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .179
Fluid, Brake ............................. .316
Fluid Capacities ........................... .313
Fluid Leaks ...............................71
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .293
Engine Oil ............................ .279
Power Steering ......................... .191
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............314
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Onboard Diagnostic System...................276
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................75
Overheating, Engine ....................... .244
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,327
Paint Care ............................... .296
Parking Brake ............................ .192
ParkSense System, Rear .......................98
Passing Light ..............................88
Personal Settings .......................... .147
Pets .....................................66
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........207
Power Mirrors ................................77
Steering .............................. .191
Windows ...............................21
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................34
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .254
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................35
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .212
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............291Radio Frequency
General Information .....................14, 17
Radio Operation .......................... .160
Rear Camera ............................. .103
Rear ParkSense System .......................98
Recreational Towing ........................ .241
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .226
Refrigerant .............................. .284
Reminder, Seat Belt ..........................27
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........159
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .307
Replacement Keys ...........................13
Replacement Parts ......................... .278
Replacement Tires ......................... .218
Reporting Safety Defects .....................327
Restraint, Head .............................82
Restraints, Child ............................48
Rotation, Tires ............................ .220
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................68
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..................
71
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................327
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..........................68
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .200
Safety Tips ................................67
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Automatic Transmission....................178
Cold Weather .......................... .178
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .179
Steering Power ............................... .191
Tilt Column .............................95
Wheel, Tilt ..............................95
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................159
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .159
Storage ................................. .307
Storage, Vehicle ....................... .166, 307
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .307
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ...........38
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .281
Telescoping Steering Column ...................95
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ..................... .109
Tilt Steering Column .........................95
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........206, 207
Tire Markings ............................ .200
Tires.......................... .71, 209, 214, 220
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .218
Air Pressure ........................... .209
Chains ............................... .219
Compact Spare ......................... .214General Information
...................209, 214
High Speed .............................211
Inflation Pressures ........................211
Life Of Tires ........................... .218
Load Capacity ...................... .206, 207
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............222
Pressure Warning Light ....................139
Quality Grading ........................ .220
Radial ............................... .212
Replacement ........................... .218
Rotation .............................. .220
Safety ............................ .200, 209
Sizes ................................ .202
Snow Tires ............................ .213
Spar
e Tire ......................... .214, 216
Spinning .............................. .216
Trailer Towing .......................... .237
Tread Wear Indicators .....................217
Tire Safety Information ...................... .200
Tire Service Kit ........................... .247
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................235
Towing ................................. .232
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .268
Guide ................................ .235
Recreational ........................... .241
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