
U.S. Metric
Cooling System
1.4L LA Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula) — with Manual
Transmission 4.6 Quarts 4.4 Liters
1.4L LA Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula) — with Automatic
Transmission 5.8 Quarts 5.5 Liters
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant – 1.4L LA Engine We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile (240,000 km) Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology)
meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil – 1.4L LA Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil,
meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard FPW9.55535-G1.
Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter – 1.4L LA Engine We recommend you use a Mopar Engine Oil Filter. 9TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 291

Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use Mopar C635 DDCT/MTX Trans-
mission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Use only Mopar AW-1 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 3, SAE J1703 should
be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available,
then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Convertible Top Rails – If Equipped We recommend you use Berulub FR 43.
9TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 293

About Your Brakes ........................ .285
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............ .250
Adding Fuel ............................. .186
Adding Washing Fluid ...................... .236
Additives, Fuel ........................... .287
Air Bag
Air Bag Operation ....................... .127
Air Bag Warning Light .................... .124
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .128
Enhanced Accident Response ............ .133, 228
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ................ .228
If Deployment Occurs .................... .132
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .127
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............ .136
Maintenance ........................... .136
Side Air Bags .......................... .128
Transporting Pets ....................... .153
Air Bag Light ...................... .84, 124, 155
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ..... .240
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................. .240
Air Conditioner Refrigerant ............... .240, 241
Air Conditioner System ..................... .240
Air Conditioning Filter ................... .55, 242
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................54
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ................. .241 Air Filter ............................... .240
Air Pressure
Tires................................. .264
Alarm
Security Alarm ...........................22
Alarm System
Security Alarm ...........................22
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................5
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... .249, 290
Capacities ............................. .290
Disposal .............................. .251
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................ .100
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. .88, 93
Arming System
Security Alarm ........................... 2 2
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .296
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ .34, 35
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ............... .231
Automatic Transmission ................. .168, 254
Adding Fluid .......................... .255
Autostick ............................. .174
Fluid And Filter Change .................. .255
Fluid Change .......................... .255
Fluid Level Check ....................... .255
Fluid Type ......................... .254, 293322 INDEX

Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...........89
Park ............................... .39, 94
Passing ............................. .37, 38
Seat Belt Reminder ........................87
Security Alarm ...........................22
Service ............................... .197
Traction Control ........................ .105
Turn Signal ..............................40
Turn Signals ...................... .37, 94, 157
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ........86
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........94
Loading Vehicle ........................... .188
Tires................................. .259
Locks
Power Door .............................25
Lubrication, Body ......................... .244
Lug Nuts/Bolts ........................... .285
Maintenance Free Battery .................... .237
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .231
Maintenance Schedules ..................... .231
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ..... .89, 96
Manual, Service ........................... .320
Manual Transmission ................... .165, 254
Fluid Level Check ....................... .254 Frequency Of Fluid Change ................ .254
Lubricant Selection ................... .254, 293
Memory Seat ..............................29
Methanol ............................... .288
Mirrors ..................................34
Automatic Dimming ................... .34, 35
Electric Powered ..........................36
Heated ............................. .34, 37
Outside ................................34
Rearview ...............................34
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................5
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................. .106
Mopar Parts ............................. .319
MP3 Control ............................. .308
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... .37, 38
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................. .163
Occupant Restraints ......................... 1 13
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................ .287
Oil Change Indicator .........................82
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ....................82
Oil, Engine ....................... .238, 290, 291
Capacity .......................... .290, 291
Change Interval ........................ .238328 INDEX

Service Contract .......................... .318
Service Manuals .......................... .320
Settings
Personal .............................. .297
Shift Lever Override ....................... .223
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ............. .167
Shoulder Belts .............................116
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................34
Signals, Turn ..................... .37, 40, 94, 157
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................... .274
Snow Tires .............................. .270
Spare Tires ........................ .270, 271, 272
Spark Plugs ............................. .291
Speed Control
Cancel ............................... .180
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................ .178
Sport Mode .............................. .176
Starting ................................ .161
Automatic Transmission ................... .161
Button .................................19
Cold Weather .......................... .161
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .162
Manual Transmission ..................... .161
Steering
Power ............................... .177 Tilt Column .............................34
Wheel, Heated ...........................34
Wheel, Tilt ..............................34
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ................ .307
Storage .............................. .66, 277
Storing Your Vehicle .........................55
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .224
Sun Roof .................................57
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .239
Telescoping Steering Column ...................34
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............53
Tilt Steering Column .........................34
Time Delay
Headlight ...............................37
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........... .259
Tire Markings ............................ .256
Ti r es......................... .157, 263, 270, 276
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .267
Air Pressure ........................... .263
Chains ............................... .274
Changing ............................. .255
Compact Spare ......................... .271
General Information .................. .263, 270
High Speed ............................ .26512 INDEX 331

Inflation Pressure ....................... .264
Jacking ............................... .255
Life Of Tires ........................... .267
Load Capacity ...................... .259, 260
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............91
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............ .106
Quality Grading ........................ .276
Radial ............................... .265
Replacement ........................... .268
Rotation .............................. .275
Safety ............................ .256, 263
Snow Tires ............................ .270
Spare Tires ......................... .270, 272
Spinning .............................. .266
Tread Wear Indicators .................... .266
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .285
Tire Safety Information ...................... .256
Tire Service Kit ............. .204, 205, 206, 208, 210,
211, 212, 213, 214, 216, 218, 219
To Open Hood .............................63
Towing ................................. .189
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .226
Recreational ........................... .190
Towing Behind A Motorhome ................. .190
Traction ................................ .191 Traction Control .......................... .101
Trailer Towing ............................ .189
Transmission
Automatic ......................... .168, 254
Manual ............................... .165
Transporting Pets ......................... .153
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .266
Turn Signals ......................... .37, 40, 94
Uconnect
Uconnect Settings ....................... .297
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................. .276
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .287
Untwisting Pr ocedur e, Seat Belt ................119
USB................................... .308
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ .284
Vehicle Loading ....................... .188, 260
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................5
Vehicle Security Alarm ........................22
Vehicle Storage ......................... .55, 277
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................ .309
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Descriptions) ....88
Warnings And Cautions .......................5332 INDEX