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
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
Special Additives ........................ .254
Autostick ............................... .174
Battery .............................. .85, 237
Charging System Light .....................85
Jump Starting .......................... .220
Belts, Seat ............................... .155
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................. .244
B-Pillar Location .......................... .259
Brake Assist System ........................ .101
Brake Fluid .......................... .291, 293
Brake, Parking ............................ .164
Brake System ......................... .252, 285
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... .100, 285
Fluid Check ........................... .253
Master Cylinder ........................ .253
Parking .............................. .164
Warning Light ...........................84
Brake/Transmission Interlock ................. .169
Bulb Replacement ......................... .197
Bulbs, Light .......................... .157, 197
Camera, Rear ............................ .185
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .......... .290
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .290 Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................. .186
Oil (Engine) ........................ .231, 239
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................ .251
Carbon Monoxide Warning ............... .154, 290
Car Washes .............................. .278
Cellular Phone ........................... .308
Certification Label ......................... .188
Chains, Tire ............................. .274
Change Oil Indicator .................... .82, 231
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .255
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ....96
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety .............. .154
Checks, Safety ............................ .154
Child Restraint ........................... .137
Child Restraints
Booster Seats ........................... .141
Child Seat Installation .................... .151
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ....... .147
Infant And Child Restraints ................ .140
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ...... .143
Older Children And Child Restraints .......... .140
Seating Positions ........................ .142
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .28712 INDEX 323
Cleaning
Wheels ............................... .273
Climate Control ............................44
Automatic ........................... .48, 53
Manual ................................44
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............... .314
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .271
Contract, Service .......................... .318
Convertible Top Maintenance ................. .279
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... .290, 291
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ........... .251
Cooling System ........................... .248
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ .250
Coolant Capacity ........................ .291
Coolant Level ....................... .248, 251
Disposal Of Used Coolant ................. .251
Drain, Flush, And Refill ................... .249
Inspection ............................. .251
Points To Remember ..................... .252
Pressure Cap ........................... .251
Radiator Cap .......................... .251
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............ .249
Corrosion Protection ....................... .277
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................ .178
Cruise Light ...............................94 Cupholders ...............................66
Customer Assistance ....................... .316
Customer Programmable Features .............. .297
Cybersecurity ............................ .296
Daytime Running Lights ................... .37, 38
Dealer Service ............................ .238
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .155
Diagnostic System, Onboard ....................95
Dimmer Switch
Headlight ...............................37
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine) ........................... .236
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ .251
Door Ajar ............................. .86, 87
Door Ajar Light ......................... .86, 87
Doors ....................................24
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt ........................26
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .191
Electrical Power Outlets .......................68
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................36324 INDEX
Electronic Brake Control System ............... .101
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .............. .103
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ..........86
Emergency, In Case Of
Hazard Warning Flasher .................. .197
Jacking ............................... .255
Jump Starting .......................... .220
Towing ............................... .226
Emission Control System Maintenance ............96
Engine
Air Cleaner ............................ .240
Break-In Recommendations ................ .163
Checking Oil Level ...................... .236
Compartment .......................... .235
Cooling .............................. .248
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. .154, 290
Fails To Start ........................... .162
Flooded, Starting ........................ .162
Fuel Requirements ................... .287, 291
Oil .............................. .238, 290
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .239
Oil Filter .............................. .240
Oil Selection ........................ .238, 291
Oil Synthetic ........................... .239
Overheating ........................... .224 Starting .............................. .161
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ........ .133, 228
Ethanol ................................. .288
Exhaust Gas Cautions ................... .154, 290
Exhaust System ....................... .154, 247
Exterior Lighting ............................37
Exterior Lights ...................... .37, 157, 197
Filters
Air Cleaner ............................ .240
Air Conditioning ..................... .55, 242
Engine Fuel ........................... .291
Engine Oil ............................ .240
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .239
Flashers
Turn Signals ...................... .37, 94, 157
Flash-To-Pass ..............................37
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .162
Fluid, Brake ............................. .293
Fluid Capacities ........................... .290
Fluid Leaks .............................. .157
Fluid Level Checks
Brake ................................ .253
Engine Oil ............................ .236
Fluids .................................. .29112 INDEX 325
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
Checking ............................. .236
Dipstick .............................. .236
Disposal .............................. .239
Filter ................................ .240
Filter Disposal .......................... .239
Identification Logo ...................... .238
Materials Added To ...................... .239
Pressure Warning Light .....................87
Recommendation .................... .238, 290
Synthetic ............................. .239
Viscosity .............................. .239
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .240
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .240
Oil Pressure Light ...........................87
Onboard Diagnostic System ....................95
Operating Precautions ........................95
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............5
Outlet
Power .................................68
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................34
Overheating, Engine ....................... .224
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........5,320
Paint Care ............................... .277
Parking Brake ............................ .164 Passing Light ..............................38
Pets ................................... .153
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .......... .259
Power
Brakes ............................... .285
Door Locks ..............................25
Mirrors ................................36
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .............68
Steering .............................. .177
Sunroof ................................57
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ............... .120
Pretensioners
Seat Belts ............................. .121
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .265
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ............ .251
Radio Frequency
General Information .................... .19, 22
Radio Operation .......................... .308
Rear Camera ............................. .185
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .........................65
Recreational Towing ........................ .190
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .287
Refrigerant .............................. .241
Release, Hood ..............................63 12 INDEX 329
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