TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
IDENTIFICATION DATA ...................427
▫ Vehicle Identification Number .............427
BRAKE SYSTEM ....................... .428
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . .428
▫ Torque Specifications ....................428
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ...................429
▫ 3.6L Engine .......................... .429
▫ 5.7L Engine ......................... .430
▫ 6.4L Engine .......................... .430
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ..................431
▫ Materials Added To Fuel .................431
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ...............431
▫ Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles . . . .432 ▫
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ......432
▫ MMT In Gasoline ...................... .432
▫ Fuel System Cautions ....................433
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ...............433
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) ........434
▫ E-85 General Information .................434
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ..................... .434
▫ Fuel Requirements .....................434
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles ..............435
▫ Starting ............................ .435
▫ Cruising Range ....................... .435
▫ Replacement Parts ..................... .436
▫ Maintenance ......................... .436
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BRAKE SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake sys-
tems. If either of the two hydraulic systems loses normal
capability, the remaining system will still function. There
will be some loss of overall braking effectiveness. This may
be evident by increased pedal travel during application,
greater pedal force required to slow or stop, and potential
activation of the Brake Warning Light.
In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for
example, repeated brake applications with the engine
OFF), the brakes will still function. The effort required to
brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required
with the power system operating.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure that
the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any time a
wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle, the
lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a properly cali-
brated torque wrench using a high quality six sided (hex)
deep wall socket.
Torque Specifications
Lug Nut/BoltTorque **Lug Nut/Bolt
Size Lug Nut/Bolt
Socket Size
130 Ft-Lbs (176 N·m) M14 x 1.50 22 mm
**Use only your authorized dealer recommended lug nuts/
bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening.
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the
tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.
Wheel Mounting Surface
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Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each
nut/bolt has been tightened twice. Ensure that the socket is
fully engaged on the lug nut/bolt (do not insert it half-
way).
NOTE:If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them
checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or
service station.
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
Torque Patterns
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 429
Telescoping Steering Column................59, 60
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............92
Tilt Steering Column ..................... .59, 60
Time Delay Headlight ...............................69
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............402
Tire Markings ............................ .397
Tires ..................... .222, 406, 413, 414, 419
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .410
Air Pressure ........................... .406
Chains ............................... .417
Changing ...................... .325, 332, 397
Compact Spare ......................... .414
Flat Changing .......................... .332
General Information ................406, 413, 414
High Speed ............................ .408
Inflation Pressure ....................... .407
Jacking ........................... .327, 397
Life Of Tires ........................... .410
Load Capacity ...................... .402, 403
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........142, 172
Quality Grading ........................ .419
Radial ............................... .408
Replacement ........................ .332, 411
Rotation .............................. .418Safety
............................ .397, 406
Sizes ................................ .398
Snow Tires ............................ .413
Spare Tires ...................326, 413, 414, 415
Spinning .............................. .409
Trailer Towing .......................... .298
Tread Wear Indicators .....................410
Wheel Mounting ........................ .332
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .428
Tire Safety Information ...................... .397
Tire Service Kit......333,
334, 335, 337, 341, 342, 343, 345, 347, 348
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................296
To Open Hood ........................... .100
Towing ................................. .292
Behind A Motorhome ..................... .302
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .356
Guide ................................ .295
Recreational ........................... .302
Weight ............................... .295
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................302
Traction ................................ .302
Traction Control .......................... .161
Trailer Towing ............................ .292
Cooling System Tips ..................... .301
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