After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut/bolt torque to be
sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated against
the wheel.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do
not tighten the lug nuts/bolts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
3.6L Engine
This engine is designed to meet all emis-
sions regulations and provide excellent
fuel economy and performance when
using high-quality unleaded “Regular”
gasoline having an octane rating of 87 as
specified by the (R+M)/2 method. The
use of higher octane “Premium” gaso-
line will not provide any benefit over “Regular” gasoline in
these engines.
While operating on gasoline with an octane number of 87,
hearing a light knocking sound from the engine is not a
cause for concern. However, if the engine is heard making
a heavy knocking sound, see your dealer immediately. Use
of gasoline with an octane number lower than 87 can cause
engine failure and may void or not be covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard
starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experience these
symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before consider-
ing service for the vehicle.
Torque Patterns
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 407
5.7L Engine
Do not use E-85 flex fuel or ethanol blends greater than
15% in this engine.This engine is designed to meet all emis-
sions regulations and provide satisfac-
tory fuel economy and performance
when using high-quality unleaded gaso-
line having an octane range of 87 to 89 as
specified by the (R+M)/2 method. The
use of 89 octane “Plus” gasoline is rec-
ommended for optimum performance and fuel economy.
While operating on gasoline with an octane number of 87,
hearing a light knocking sound from the engine is not a
cause for concern. However, if the engine is heard making
a heavy knocking sound, see your dealer immediately. Use
of gasoline with an octane number lower than 87 can cause
engine failure and may void or not be covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard
starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experience these
symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before consider-
ing service for the vehicle.
Reformulated Gasoline
Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner
burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.
Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and are specifi-
cally blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air
quality.
The use of reformulated gasoline is recommended. Prop-
erly blended reformulated gasoline will provide improved
performance and durability of engine and fuel system
components.
Materials Added To Fuel
Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane
rating, gasolines that contain detergents, corrosion and
stability additives are recommended. Using gasolines that
have these additives will help improve fuel economy,
reduce emissions, and maintain vehicle performance.
Designated TOP TIER Detergent Gaso-
line contains a higher level of detergents
to further aide in minimizing engine
and fuel system deposits. When avail-
able, the usage of TOP TIER Detergent
gasoline is recommended. Visit
www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline Retailers.
408 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MMT In Gasoline
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) is
a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended
into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline blended
with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond
gasoline of the same octane number without MMT. Gaso-
line blended with MMT reduces spark plug life and
reduces emissions system performance in some vehicles.
The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without
MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content of
gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump;
therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether
the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal
and California reformulated gasoline.
Fuel System Cautions
CAUTION!
Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s
performance:
•The use of leaded gasoline is prohibited by Federal
law. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor-
mance and damage the emissions control system.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition
malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to
overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or
some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or
malfunctioning and may require immediate service.
Contact an authorized dealer for service assistance.
• The use of fuel additives, which are now being sold
as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Most of
these products contain high concentrations of metha-
nol. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems resulting from the use of such fuels or
additives is not the responsibility of the manufac-
turer and may void or not be covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions control
system can result in civil penalties being assessed against
you.
410 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WARNING!
Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could
cause serious personal injury. Never have any smoking
materials lit or products that can cause spark in or near
the vehicle when removing the fuel filler tube cap (gas
cap) or filling the tank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning
agent and never use it near an open flame.
Fuel Requirements
If your vehicle is E-85 compatible, it will operate on
unleaded gasoline with any octane rating greater than 87
(R+M)/2, or solely E-85 fuel, or any mixture of these fuels.
For best results, avoid fueling patterns alternating be-
tween E-85 and unleaded gasoline.
When switching fuel types:
•Add 5 gallons (19 liters) or more when refueling.
• Drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at least
5 miles (8 km).
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard start-
ing and/or driveability problems during warm up. NOTE:
•
Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With
non-seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel, hard starting and
rough idle following start up may be experienced even if
the above recommendations are followed, especially
when the ambient temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
• Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully
compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be
caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline addi-
tive, such as Mopar Injector Cleanup or Techron may be
used.
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formulated
engine oils. These special requirements are included in
Mopar engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting FCA US
Material Standard MS-6395. It is recommended that engine
oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of
Material Standard MS-6395 be used. MS-6395 contains
additional requirements, developed during extensive fleet
testing, to provide additional protection to FCA US LLC
engines.
412 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
3.6L Engine (87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol or up to 85% Ethanol for Flex
Fuel (E-85) Engine) 18.5 Gallons
70 Liters
5.7L Engine (89 Octane Recommended – 87 Octane Acceptable, 0-15%
Ethanol) 18.5 Gallons
70 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts5.6 Liters
5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
Cooling System*
3.6L Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent) 10 Quarts
9.5 Liters
5.7L Engine – without Severe Duty II Cooling System (Mopar Antifreeze/
Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)14.5 Quarts 13.9 Liters
5.7L Engine – with Severe Duty II Cooling System (Mopar Antifreeze/
Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 15 Quarts
14.3 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
414 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Tech-
nology).
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 Ultra.
Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a Mopar Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Flex Fuel (E-85) Engine 87 Octane, Up to 85% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 89 Octane Recommended – 87 Octane Acceptable, 0-15%
Ethanol.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 415
Engine Oil............................ .412
Fuel Requirements ....................411,412
Maintenance ........................... .413
Replacement Parts ....................... .413
Starting .............................. .413
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .224
Floor Console ............................ .107
Fluid, Brake .......................... .415, 417
Fluid Capacities ........................... .414
Fluid Leaks .............................. .215
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .369
Cooling System ......................... .365
Engine Oil ............................ .350
Transfer Case .......................... .372
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .415
Fog Lights ................................70
Fold-Flat Seats .............................44
Folding Rear Seats ..........................45
Forward Collision Warning ....................163
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................300
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .335
Fuel ................................... .407
Additives ............................. .408
Clean Air ............................. .408Ethanol
........................... .409, 411
Flexible ................................411
Gasoline .............................. .407
Gauge ............................... .139
Materials Added ........................ .408
Methanol ............................. .409
Octane Rating ....................407, 408, 415
Requirements ....................... .407, 414
Specifications .......................... .415
Tank Capacity .......................... .414
Fuses .................................. .310
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ...............100
Gasoline,
Clean Air ........................ .408
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .408
Gauges Fuel ................................. .139
Gear Ranges ............................. .232
Glass Cleaning ........................... .401
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................285, 287
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...............285, 286
GVWR ................................. .285
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INDEX 477
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)...........407, 408, 415
Oil Change Indicator ....................... .124
Reset ................................ .124
Oil, Engine ........................... .353, 415
Capacity .............................. .414
Change Interval ........................ .353
Checking ............................. .350
Dipstick .............................. .350
Disposal .............................. .355
Filter ............................. .355, 415
Filter Disposal .......................... .355
Identification Logo ...................... .353
Materials Added To ...................... .354
Pressure Warning Light ....................134
Recommendation .....................353, 414
Synthetic ............................. .354
Viscosity ....................... .353, 354, 414
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .355
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .355
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .134
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................142
Operating Precautions ...................... .142
Operator Manual Owner’s Manual .......................5,470
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................61 Overheating, Engine
....................... .332
Owner ’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...............5
Paddle Shifters ........................... .237
Paddle Shift Mode ......................... .237
Paint Care ............................... .398
Panic Alarm ...............................22
Parking Brake ............................ .226
ParkSense System, Rear ..................... .264
Passive Entry ..............................39
Personalized Main Menu .....................421
Pets ................................... .212
Pinch Protection ............................
93
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........379
Power Brakes ............................... .405
Deck Lid Release .........................95
Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................316
Door Locks ..............................38
Mirrors ................................62
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............113
Seats ..................................46
Steering .............................. .239
Sunroof ................................90
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ..............58
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INDEX 481