MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ...........277
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . . .278
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ........................ .278
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message .............279
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS .......................... .279
REPLACEMENT PARTS ...................280
DEALER SERVICE ...................... .280
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .............281
▫ Engine Oil .......................... .281
▫ Engine Oil Filter ...................... .283
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter .................284
▫ Exhaust System ....................... .284
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .................286 ▫
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..............286
▫ Body Lubrication ..................... .289
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades .................289
▫ Cooling System ....................... .290
▫ Brake System ........................ .294
▫ Automatic Transmission (3.6L Gasoline Engine
Only) .............................. .295
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion ........................... .297
▫ Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders . . . .301
FUSES ............................... .302
▫ Underhood Fuses ...................... .302
▫ Interior Fuses ......................... .307
▫ Right Central Pillar Fuses .................310
VEHICLE
STORAGE.....................311
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CavityMaxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F04 50 Amp Red
(3.6 Gasoline Engine) –
Secondary Power Distribution Center
(PDC) (Trans Power Relay, Vacuum Pump,
KL30 for the Shifter Transmission Module
[STM]) (3.6 Gasoline Engine)
F04 40 Amp Orange
(3.0 Diesel Engine) –
Fuel Filter Heater (3.0 Diesel Engine)
F05 30 Amp Green –SELESPEED Pump RELE (3.0 Diesel
Engine) - If Equipped
F06 40 Amp Orange
(non A/C)
60 Amp Blue (A/C) –
Engine Cooling Fan - 2nd Speed
F07 50 Amp Red
(non A/C)
60 Amp Blue (A/C) –
Engine Cooling Fan - 1st Speed
F08 40 Amp Orange –Passenger Compartment Blower
F09 –15 Amp Blue Rear Power Outlet
F10 –15 Amp Blue Horn
F11 –15 Amp Blue Fuel Pressure Regulator (MPROP)-DRV
(3.0 Diesel Engine) — If Equipped
F14 –20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet
F15 –7.5 Amp Brown USB Charger
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Front, Rear Roof Lamps
1. Remove two screw and remove the lamp assembly.
2. Remove the socket bulb by turning counterclockwise.
3. Remove bulb and replace as needed.
4. Reinstall the bulb socket and rotate clockwise to lock inplace.
5. Reinstall lamp.
Rear Tail, Stop, Backup, Turn Signal And Rear Side
Marker Lamps
1. Open rear doors.
2. Remove the two screws and remove the tail lamp.
3. Remove the tail/stop, turn signal, backup and rear side marker bulb/socket by rotating counter-clockwise.
4. Remove the bulb and replace as needed.
5. Reinstall bulb/socket and rotate clockwise to lock in place.
6. Reinstall lamp.
FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 24 Gallons90 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20,
API Certified) 6 Quarts
5.6 Liters
Cooling System *
3.6L Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/
Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent) 10.5 Quarts
10 Liters
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology) meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard
MS.90032.
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements
of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to
your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
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
(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
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
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............291
Adding Fuel ............................. .227
Adding Washer Fluid ....................... .289
Additives, Fuel ........................... .225
AirBag ..................................31 Air Bag Operation .........................33
Enhanced Accident Response ................274
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................274
If A Deployment Occurs ....................37
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................34
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............41
Air Bag Light .......................... .51, 103
Air Bag Maintenance .........................41
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......284
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................286
Air Conditioning Filter ...................164, 287
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............163, 165
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............286, 287
Air Conditioning System .....................286
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .209
Alarm (Security Alarm) .......................14
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................14
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................291, 315
Disposal .............................. .293Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
.................191
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................117
Appearance Care .......................... .297
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .197
Auto Down Power Windows ...................19
Automatic Door Locks ........................18
Automatic Transaxle .........................11
Automatic Transmission ..................177, 297
Adding Fluid ....................... .296, 297
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................297
Fluid Change .......................... .297
Fluid Level Check ....................... .296
Fluid Type ......................... .295, 317
Gear Ranges ........................... .180
Special
Additives ........................ .296
Battery .............................. .104, 286
Charging System Light ....................104
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................16
Belts, Seat .................................51
Body Builders Guide ..........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................289
B-Pillar Location .......................... .204
Brake Assist System ........................ .193
Brake Control System, Electronic ................191
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Flooded, Starting........................ .176
Fuel Requirements ....................223, 315
Jump Starting .......................... .267
Oil ........................... .281, 315, 316
Oil Filter .............................. .283
Oil Selection ........................ .282, 315
Oil Synthetic ........................... .283
Overheating ........................... .242
Starting .............................. .176
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .282
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................282
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............274
Entry System, Illuminated .....................14
Ethanol ................................. .224
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................50, 226
Exhaust System ........................ .50, 284
Exterior Lighting ............................74
Exterior Lights .............................53
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .284
Air Conditioning .....................164, 287
Engine Oil ......................... .283, 316
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .283Flashers
Hazard Warning ........................ .242
Turn Signal ......................... .53, 118
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .176
Fluid Capacities ........................... .315
Fluid Leaks ...............................53
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ....................296
Brake ................................ .294
Cooling System ......................... .290
Power Steering ......................... .189
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............316
Fog Lights ................................76
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................242
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .271
Fuel ................................... .223
Adding .............................. .227
Additives ............................. .225
Clean
Air ............................. .223
Ethanol .............................. .224
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .227
Gasoline .............................. .223
Materials Added ........................ .225
Methanol ............................. .224
Octane Rating ....................... .223, 316
Requirements ....................... .223, 315
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INDEX 337
Maintenance Procedures..................... .281
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .320
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .....115,279
Manual, Service ........................... .330
Methanol ............................... .224
Mirrors ..................................58
Electric Remote ...........................59
Exterior Folding ..........................58
Heated .................................59
Outside ................................58
Rearview ...............................58
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................219
MOPAR Parts ......................... .280, 329
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .224
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................74
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................49
Occupant Restraints .........................20
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................223
Oil Change Indicator ....................... .124
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...................124
Oil, Engine ........................... .281, 316
Capacity .............................. .315Change Interval
........................ .282
Checking ............................. .281
Disposal .............................. .283
Filter ............................. .283, 316
Filter Disposal .......................... .283
Identification Logo ...................... .282
Materials Added To ...................... .283
Pressure Warning Light ....................109
Recommendation .....................282, 315
Synthetic ............................. .283
Viscosity .......................... .282, 315
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .283
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .283
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .109
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................278
Operator
Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................58
Overhead Console ...........................91
Overheating, Engine ....................... .242
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,330
Paint Care ............................... .297
Parking Brake ............................ .189
ParkSense System, Rear .......................85
Passing Light ..............................76
340 INDEX