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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ....................... 301
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED.... 301
General Information ..................................305
BULB REPLACEMENT  ....................................... 306
Replacement Bulbs ...................................306
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ...........................308
FUSES .................................................................. 311
General Information ..................................311Fuse Location.............................................312Underhood Fuses.......................................312
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................... 320
Jack And Spare Tire Location....................320
Equipment Removal  .................................320
Preparations For Jacking ..........................321
Jacking Instructions  ..................................322Road Tire Installation ................................325Portable Air Compressor — If Equipped....327
Tire Service Kit For Inflating Tire — 
If Equipped .................................................328 Return Inflatable Spare Tire ......................330
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ................... 330
JUMP STARTING................................................. 337
Preparations For Jump Start .....................337Jump Starting Procedure...........................338
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY ............................ 339
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......................... 339 MANUAL PARK RELEASE ................................. 340
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE  .............................341
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE  .......................342
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM 
(EARS) .................................................................344
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .......................344
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING  .................................. 345
Maintenance Plan ..................................... 345
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ................................... 349
3.6L Engine ................................................ 349
Checking Oil Level ..................................... 350
Adding Washer Fluid ................................. 350
Maintenance-Free Battery  ....................... 350
Pressure Washing...................................... 351
DEALER SERVICE  ..............................................351
Engine Oil  .................................................. 351
Engine Oil Filter .......................................... 352Engine Air Cleaner ..................................... 353
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ............... 353
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................... 354
Body Lubrication ........................................ 356
Windshield Wiper Blades .......................... 356Exhaust System  ........................................ 359
Cooling System .......................................... 361Brake System  ............................................ 364Automatic Transmission ........................... 365 RAISING THE VEHICLE ...................................... 366
TIRES  .................................................................. 366
Tire Safety Information.............................. 366
Tires — General Information  .................... 374Tire Types ................................................... 378
Spare Tires — If Equipped ......................... 379
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..................... 381
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)  ................. 382
Tire Rotation Recommendations.............. 382
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM 
TIRE QUALITY GRADES  .................................... 383
Treadwear .................................................. 383
Traction Grades ......................................... 383Temperature Grades ................................. 384
STORING THE VEHICLE ..................................... 384
BODYWORK ........................................................ 385
Protection From Atmospheric Agents....... 385
Body And Underbody Maintenance .......... 385Preserving The Bodywork.......................... 385
INTERIORS  ......................................................... 386
Seats And Fabric Parts .............................. 386
Plastic And Coated Parts........................... 387
Leather Parts ............................................. 387
Glass Surfaces .......................................... 387
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4. Fuel Gauge
The gauge shows the level of fuel in the 
fuel tank when the ignition switch is in 
the ON/RUN position.
 The fuel pump symbol points 
to the side of the vehicle where 
the fuel door is located.
5. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine 
coolant temperature. Any reading within 
the normal range indicates that the 
engine cooling system is operating satis -
factorily.
The gauge can indicate a higher tempera -
ture when driving in hot weather or up 
mountain grades. It should not be 
allowed to exceed the upper limits of the 
normal operating range. NOTE:
The hard telltales will illuminate for a bulb check 
when the ignition is first cycled.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY 
Your vehicle is equipped with an instrument 
cluster display, which offers useful information 
to the driver. With the ignition in the OFF 
position (and the key removed, for vehicles with 
mechanical key), opening/closing of a door will 
activate the display for viewing, and display the 
total miles or kilometers in the odometer. Your 
instrument cluster display is designed to display 
important information about your vehicle’s 
systems and features. Using a driver interactive 
display located on the instrument panel, your 
instrument cluster display can show you how 
systems are working and give you warnings 
when they are not. The steering wheel mounted 
controls allow you to scroll through and enter 
the main menus and submenus. You can 
access the specific information you want and 
make selections and adjustments.
WARNING!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system 
could damage your vehicle. If the 
temperature gauge reaches “H” pull over and 
stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air 
conditioner turned off until the gauge drops 
back into the normal range and is no longer 
red. If the gauge remains on the “H”, turn the 
engine off immediately and call an authorized 
dealer for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. 
You or others could be badly burned by steam 
or boiling coolant. You may want to call an 
authorized dealer for service if your vehicle 
overheats. If you decide to look under the 
hood yourself, refer to “Cooling System 
Pressure Cap” in “Servicing And 
Maintenance” for further information.
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Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items 
The instrument cluster display can be used to 
view the main menu items for several features. 
Use the up and  down  arrow buttons to scroll 
through the driver interactive display menu 
options until the desired menu is reached.
NOTE:
The instrument cluster display menu items 
display in the center of the instrument cluster. 
Menu items may vary depending on your vehicle 
features.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in this 
chapter for further information.
Speedometer
Push and release the  up or down  arrow button 
until Speedometer is highlighted in the 
instrument cluster display. Push and release the 
OK  button to toggle between MPH and km/h.
Vehicle Info
Push and release the  up or  down  arrow button 
until Vehicle Info is highlighted in the 
instrument cluster display. Push the  left or right  
arrow button to scroll through the following 
information submenus:
Tire Pressure
If tire pressure is  OK for all tires, a vehicle ICON 
is displayed with tire pressure values in each 
corner of the ICON.
If one or more tires have low pressure, “Inflate 
Tire To XX” is displayed with the vehicle ICON, 
and the tire pressure values in each corner of 
the ICON with the pressure value of the low tire 
displayed in a different color than the other tire 
pressure value.
If the Tire Pressure system requires service, 
“Service Tire Pressure System” is displayed.
Tire PSI is an information only function and 
cannot be reset. Refer to “Tire Pressure 
Monitoring System (TPMS)” under “Safety” for 
further information. Coolant Temp
Displays the actual coolant temperature.
Transmission Temp
Displays the actual transmission temperature.
Oil Temp
Displays the actual oil temperature.
Oil Pressure
Displays the actual oil pressure.
Battery Voltage
Displays the actual battery voltage.
Engine Hours — If Equipped
Displays the number of hours of engine 
operation.
Oil Life
Displays the remaining engine oil life as a 
percentage.
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ACC/ON/RUN position and remain on briefly as 
a bulb check. If the light does not come on 
during starting, have the system checked by an 
authorized dealer.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light 
 This warning light warns of an 
overheated engine condition. If the 
engine coolant temperature is too 
high, this indicator will illuminate and 
a single chime will sound. If the temperature 
reaches the upper limit, a continuous chime will 
sound for four minutes or until the engine is 
able to cool; whichever comes first.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over 
and stop the vehicle. If the Air Condition (A/C) 
system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the 
transmission into NEUTRAL (N) and idle the 
vehicle. If the temperature reading does not 
return to normal, turn the engine off 
immediately and call for service.
Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “In Case 
Of Emergency” for further information.
Battery Charge Warning Light 
 This warning light will illuminate when 
the battery is not charging properly. If 
it stays on while the engine is running,  there may be a malfunction with the charging 
system. Contact an authorized dealer as soon 
as possible.
This indicates a possible problem with the 
electrical system or a related component.
Hood Open Warning Light
 This warning light will illuminate when 
the hood is left open and not fully 
closed.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a 
single chime.
Liftgate Open Warning Light  
 This warning light will illuminate when 
the liftgate is open.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a 
single chime.
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light 
 This warning light indicates when the 
driver or passenger seat belt is 
unbuckled. When the ignition is first 
placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/ RUN position and if the driver’s seat belt is 
unbuckled, a chime will sound and the light will 
turn on. When driving, if the driver or front 
passenger seat belt remains unbuckled, the 
Seat Belt Reminder Light will flash or remain on 
continuously and a chime will sound.
Refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in 
“Safety” for further information.
Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If 
Equipped
 This warning light will illuminate to 
warn of a high transmission fluid 
temperature. This may occur with 
strenuous usage such as trailer 
towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle and 
run the engine at idle or slightly faster, with the 
transmission in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), until 
the light turns off. Once the light turns off, you 
may continue to drive normally.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when 
the Transmission Temperature Warning Light 
is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil 
over, come in contact with hot engine or 
exhaust components and cause a fire.
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Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped  
 This warning light will flash at a fast 
rate for approximately 15 seconds 
when the vehicle security alarm is 
arming, and then will flash slowly until 
the vehicle is disarmed.
Oil Temperature Warning Light
 This warning light will illuminate to 
indicate the engine oil temperature is 
high. If the light turns on while driving, 
stop the vehicle and shut off the 
engine as soon as possible. Wait for oil 
temperature to return to normal levels.
Oil Pressure Warning Light  
 This warning light will illuminate to 
indicate low engine oil pressure. If the 
light turns on while driving, stop the 
vehicle, shut off the engine as soon as  possible, and contact an authorized dealer. A 
chime will sound when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is 
corrected. This light does not indicate how 
much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level 
must be checked under the hood.
Stop Safely Vehicle Will Shut Off Soon
 This warning will be displayed when 
the vehicle has determined an 
operational issue that will cause the 
vehicle's propulsion system to turn off 
will occur shortly. If the light turns on while 
driving, stop the vehicle in a safe location as 
soon as possible. Have the vehicle transported 
to an authorized dealer for service
Yellow Warning Lights
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Fault Warning 
Light — If Equipped
 This warning light will illuminate to 
indicate a fault in the ACC system. 
Contact a local authorized dealer for 
service.
For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise 
Control (ACC)” in “Starting And Operating.”
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light 
 This warning light monitors the 
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The 
light will turn on when the ignition is 
placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/
RUN position and may stay on for as long as four 
seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while 
driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake 
system is not functioning and service is 
required as soon as possible. However, the 
conventional brake system will continue to 
operate normally, assuming the Brake Warning 
Light is not also on.
If the ABS light does not turn on when the 
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/
RUN position, have the brake system inspected 
by an authorized dealer.
Electronic Park Brake Warning Light
 This warning light will illuminate to 
indicate the Electronic Park Brake is not 
functioning properly and service is 
required. Contact an authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission 
Temperature Warning Light illuminated will 
eventually cause severe transmission 
damage or transmission failure.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING 
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil 
change indicator system. The oil change 
indicator system will remind you that it is time to 
take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil 
change indicator message will illuminate. This 
means that service is required for your vehicle. 
Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, 
trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient 
temperatures will influence when the “Oil Change 
Required” message is displayed. Severe 
Operating Conditions can cause the change oil 
message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles 
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle 
serviced as soon as possible, within the next 
500 miles (805 km).
An authorized dealer will reset the oil change 
indicator message after completing the 
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change 
is performed by someone other than an 
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by 
referring to “Instrument Cluster Display” in 
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel”.NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change 
intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), 
12 months or 350 hours of engine run time, 
whichever comes first. The 350 hours of engine 
run or idle time is generally only a concern for 
fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or 
350 hours of engine run time if the vehicle is 
operated in a dusty and off road environment or 
is operated predominately at idle or only very 
low engine RPM. This type of vehicle use is 
considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:Check engine oil level
Check windshield washer fluid level
Check tire pressure and look for unusual 
wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign 
of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the 
oil indicator system turns on
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir 
and brake master cylinder, fill as needed
Check function of all interior and exterior 
lights
Maintenance Plan
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the required maintenance intervals.
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Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine 
oil must be maintained at the correct level. 
Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as 
every fuel stop. The best time to check the 
engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully 
warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level 
ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level 
readings. Maintain the oil level between the 
MIN and MAX markings on the dipstick. Adding 
one quart or one liter of oil when the reading is 
at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on 
these engines.
Adding Washer Fluid 
The fluid reservoir is located in the front of the 
engine compartment. Be sure to check the fluid 
level in the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the 
reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not 
radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for 
a few seconds to flush out the residual washer 
fluid.
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take 
some washer fluid, apply it to a cloth or towel, 
and wipe clean the wiper blades; this will help 
blade performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer 
system in cold weather, select a solution or 
mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature 
range of your climate. This rating information 
can be found on most washer fluid containers.
Maintenance-Free Battery 
Your vehicle is equipped with a 
maintenance-free battery. You will never have 
to add water, nor is periodic maintenance 
required.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aera -
tion, or loss of oil pressure. This could 
damage your engine.
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight 
Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may 
result.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer 
solvents are flammable. They could ignite and 
burn you. Care must be exercised when filling 
or working around the washer solution.
WARNING!
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and 
can burn or even blind you. Do not allow 
battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or 
clothing. Do not lean over a battery when 
attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes 
or on skin, flush the area immediately with 
large amounts of water. Refer to “Jump 
Starting Procedure” in “In Case Of Emer -
gency” for further information.
Battery gas is flammable and explosive. 
Keep flame or sparks away from the 
battery. Do not use a booster battery or any 
other booster source with an output greater 
than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable clamps to 
touch each other.
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces -
sories contain lead and lead compounds. 
Wash hands after handling.
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American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil 
Identification Symbol 
This symbol means that the oil has 
been certified by the American 
Petroleum Institute (API). The 
manufacturer only recommends API 
Certified engine oils.
This symbol certifies 0W-20, 5W-20, 0W-30, 
5W-30 and 10W-30 engine oils.
Engine Oil Viscosity  
Mopar SAE 0W-20 engine oil approved to FCA 
Material Standard MS-6395 such as Pennzoil, 
Shell Helix or equivalent is recommended for all 
operating temperatures. This engine oil 
improves low temperature starting and vehicle 
fuel economy. The engine oil filler cap also shows the 
recommended engine oil viscosity for your 
engine. For information on engine oil filler cap 
location, refer to the “Engine Compartment” 
illustration in this section.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine 
oil certification mark and the correct SAE 
viscosity grade number should not be used.
Synthetic Engine Oils  
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the 
recommended oil quality requirements are met, 
and the recommended maintenance intervals 
for oil and filter changes are followed.
Synthetic engine oils which do not have both the 
engine oil certification mark and the correct SAE 
viscosity grade number should not be used.
Materials Added To Engine Oil 
The manufacturer strongly recommends 
against the addition of any additives (other than 
leak detection dyes) to the engine oil. Engine oil 
is an engineered product and its performance 
may be impaired by supplemental additives.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters 
Care should be taken in disposing of used 
engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle. Used 
oil and oil filters, indiscriminately discarded, can 
present a problem to the environment. Contact 
an authorized dealer, service station or 
governmental agency for advice on how and 
where used oil and oil filters can be safely 
discarded in your area.
Engine Oil Filter  
The engine oil filter should be replaced with a 
new filter at every engine oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
This manufacturer's engines have a full-flow 
type disposable oil filter. Use a filter of this type 
for replacement. The quality of replacement 
filters varies considerably. Only high quality 
filters should be used to ensure most efficient 
service. Mopar engine oil filters are high quality 
oil filters and are recommended.CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil 
as the chemicals can damage your engine. 
Such damage is not covered by the New 
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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