
CAUTION!(Continued)
introduced into the cooling system in an emergency,
the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed,
and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to
MS.90032), by an authorized dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (anti-
freeze) is not recommended.
Chassis
Component Fluid, 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.
298 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............252
Additives, Fuel ........................... .294
AirBag..................................119 Air Bag Operation ....................... .120
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .121
Enhanced Accident Response ................234
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................234
If A Deployment Occurs ....................126
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .121
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............127
Transporting Pets ....................... .147
Air Bag Light .......................... .83, 149
Air Bag Maintenance ....................... .127
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......246
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................246
Air Conditioning Filter .......................55
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips .............54, 56
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............246, 247
Air Conditioning System .....................246
Air Filter ............................... .246
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .272
Alarm (Security Alarm) .......................22
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................22
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................6
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................251, 296 Disposal
.............................. .254
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................96
Anti-Lock Warning Light ......................87
Ashtray ..................................67
Assist, Hill Start ............................98
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .300
Auto Down Power Windows ...................58
Automatic Transaxle .........................19
Automatic Transmission ...............160, 161, 258
Adding Fluid ....................... .258, 298
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................258
Fluid Change .......................... .258
Fluid Level Check .................... .257, 258
Fluid
Type ......................... .257, 298
Special Additives ........................ .257
Auto Up Power Windows .....................58
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ..........65
Axle Lubrication .......................... .298
Battery .............................. .85, 243
Charging System Light .....................85
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................18
Belts, Seat ............................... .149
Body Builders Guide ..........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................247
332 INDEX

B-Pillar Location.......................... .267
Brake Assist System .........................97
Brake Fluid .............................. .298
Brake, Parking ............................ .158
Brake System ......................... .255, 290
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..........................96
Fluid Check ........................ .255, 298
Master Cylinder ........................ .255
Parking .............................. .158
Warning Light ...........................83
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................161
Bulb Replacement ......................... .197
Bulbs, Light .......................... .151, 197
Camera, Rear ............................ .177
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .296
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .178
Oil (Engine) ........................ .241, 245
Power Steering ......................... .169
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................253
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................148, 295
Cargo Area Features .........................62
Cargo Compartment .........................62
Cargo Tie-Downs ...........................62 Car Washes
.............................. .285
Cellular Phone ........................... .315
Certification Label ......................... .180
Chains, Tire ............................. .282
Changing A Flat Tire .....................209, 261
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .263
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ....93
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............147
Checks, Safety ............................ .147
Child Restraint ........................... .129
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .132
Child Restraints ........................ .129
Child Seat Installation ..................141,
145
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........138
Infants And Child Restraints ................131
Locating The LATCH Anchorages .............136
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......134
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........131
Seating Positions ........................ .133
Cigar Lighter ..............................67
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .293
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .281
Climate Control ............................49
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Manual................................49
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .155
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................323
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .279
Contract, Service .......................... .328
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............253
Cooling System ........................... .250
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................252
Coolant Capacity ........................ .296
Coolant Level .......................... .254
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................254
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................251
Inspection ......................... .251, 254
Points To Remember ..................... .254
Pressure Cap ........................... .253
Radiator Cap .......................... .253
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......251, 296, 297
Corrosion Protection ....................... .285
Cruise Light ...............................92
Cupholders ...............................65
Customer Assistance ....................... .326
Customer Programmable Features ...............301
Daytime Running Lights ......................42
Dealer Service ............................ .244Defroster, Windshield
....................... .149
Diagnostic System, Onboard ....................92
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................... .242
Power Steering ......................... .169
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................233
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................254
Door Ajar .................................85
Door Ajar Light ............................85
Door Locks ................................23
Doors ....................................23
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ........................29
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .192
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ..........
65
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................40
Electronic Brake Control System .................97
Electronic Range Select (ERS)..................167
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........170
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ................99
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ..........85
334 INDEX

Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck .................231
Jacking ........................... .209, 261
Jump Starting .......................... .225
Towing ............................... .233
Emission Control System Maintenance ............93
Engine ................................. .241
Air Cleaner ............................ .246
Block Heater ........................... .157
Break-In Recommendations .................157
Checking Oil Level ...................... .242
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .297
Cooling .............................. .250
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................148, 295
Fails To Start ........................... .156
Flooded, Starting ........................ .156
Jump Starting .......................... .225
Oil ........................... .244, 296, 297
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .241, 245
Oil Filter .............................. .246
Oil Selection ........................ .244, 296
Oil Synthetic ........................... .245
Overheating ........................... .230
Starting .............................. .155
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .245Engine Oil Viscosity Chart
....................245
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............234
Ethanol ................................. .293
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................148, 295
Exhaust System ....................... .148, 249
Exterior Lights ......................... .41, 151
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .246
Air Conditioning ..........................55
Engine Oil ......................... .246, 297
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .245
Flashers Hazar
d Warning ........................ .197
Turn Signal ......................... .91, 151
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .156
Fluid, Brake ............................. .298
Fluid Capacities ........................... .296
Fluid Leaks .............................. .151
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .255
Engine Oil ............................ .242
Power Steering ......................... .169
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .297
Fog Lights ................................43
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Viscosity.......................... .245, 296
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .246
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .246
Oil Pressure Light ...........................86
Onboard Diagnostic System ....................92
Operating Precautions ........................92
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................38
Overheating, Engine ....................... .230
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........5,330
Paint Care ............................... .285
Parking Brake ............................ .158
ParkSense System, Rear ..................... .173
Passing Light ..............................42
Personal Settings .......................... .301
Pets ................................... .147
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........267
Power Mirrors ................................40
Steering ........................... .168, 169
Windows ...............................57
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................114
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .213Radial Ply Tires
........................... .273
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............253
Radio Frequency General Information .....................19, 21
Radio Operation .......................... .315
Rear Camera ............................. .177
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .173
Rear Seat, Folding ...........................29
Recreational Towing ........................ .191
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .293
Refrigerant .............................. .247
Release, Hood ..............................60
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .107
Remote Keyless Entry Programming Additional Key Fobs .............19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........314
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .197
Replacement Keys ...........................
21
Replacement Tires ......................... .276
Reporting Safety Defects .....................329
Restraint, Head .............................34
Restraints, Child .......................... .129
Rotation, Tires ............................ .282
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................149
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