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ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................. 266 3.6L Engine ...............................................2665.7L Engine ...............................................2676.2L Supercharged Engine ......................268
6.4L Engine ...............................................269Checking Oil Level — 3.6L And 5.7L
Engine.........................................................270 Checking Oil Level — 6.2L Supercharged
Engine And 6.4L Engine ...........................270 Adding Washer Fluid..................................270Maintenance-Free Battery .......................271
Pressure Washing ......................................271
DEALER SERVICE .............................................. 272
Engine Oil .................................................. 272Engine Oil Filter ..........................................274Engine Air Cleaner Filter ...........................275
Air Conditioner Maintenance ...................275Accessory Drive Belt Inspection................276Body Lubrication ........................................277
Windshield Wiper Blades ..........................278
Exhaust System .........................................279
Cooling System .........................................280
Brake System ............................................284
Automatic Transmission ............................285
Rear Axle ....................................................286
RAISING THE VEHICLE ...................................... 286 TIRES....................................................................286
Tire Safety Information ............................. 286Tires — General Information .................... 293
Tire Types ................................................... 298
Spare Tires — If Equipped ......................... 298
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .................... 300
Tire Chains And Traction Devices —
Non-SRT ..................................................... 301 Tire Chains And Traction Devices — SRT.. 302
Tire Rotation Recommendations —
Non-SRT ..................................................... 302
Tire Rotation Recommendations — SRT .... 303
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES .....................................303
Treadwear .................................................. 303
Traction Grades ......................................... 303
Temperature Grades ................................. 304
VEHICLE STORAGE .............................................304
BODYWORK ........................................................ 304
Protection From Atmospheric Agents....... 304
Body And Underbody Maintenance .......... 305Preserving The Bodywork .......................... 305
INTERIORS ......................................................... 306
Seats And Fabric Parts .............................. 306
Plastic And Coated Parts ........................... 306
Leather Parts ............................................. 307
Glass Surfaces .......................................... 307
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA ...................................... 308Vehicle Identification Number .................. 308
BRAKE SYSTEM ................................................ 308
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................ 308
Torque Specifications................................ 308
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ...................................... 309
3.6L Engine ................................................ 309
5.7L Engine ................................................ 310
6.2L And 6.4L Engine................................ 310
Reformulated Gasoline ............................ 310Materials Added To Fuel ........................... 310
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..................... 311
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel
Vehicles ...................................................... 311 CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications .. 312MMT In Gasoline........................................ 312
Fuel System Cautions................................ 312
Carbon Monoxide Warnings...................... 312
FLUID CAPACITIES — NON-SRT ....................... 313
FLUID CAPACITIES — SRT ................................ 314
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — NON-SRT .......... 315 Engine ........................................................ 315
Chassis ....................................................... 317
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — SRT ................... 318
Engine ........................................................ 318
Chassis ....................................................... 320
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produce substantial vehicle damage — for
example, some pole collisions, truck
underrides, and angle offset collisions.
On the other hand, depending on the type and
location of impact, front air bags may deploy in
crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but
that produce a severe initial deceleration.
Because air bag sensors measure vehicle
deceleration over time, vehicle speed and
damage by themselves are not good indicators
of whether or not an air bag should have
deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in
all collisions, and also are needed to help keep
you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the
front air bags, it signals the inflator units. A large
quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate
the front air bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and the
upper passenger side of the instrument panel
separate and fold out of the way as the air bags
inflate to their full size. The front air bags fully
inflate in less time than it takes to blink your eyes. The front air bags then quickly deflate
while helping to restrain the driver and front
passenger.
Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the
knees of the driver and front passenger, and
position the front occupants for improved
interaction with the front air bags.
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental
Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument
panel below the steering column. The
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag provides
enhanced protection during a frontal impact by
working together with the seat belts,
pretensioners, and front air bags.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags
(SABs)
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs).
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags
(SABs) are located in the outboard side of the
front seats. The SABs are marked with “SRS
AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” on a label or on the seat
trim on the outboard side of the seats.
The SABs may help to reduce the risk of
occupant injury during certain side impacts, in
addition to the injury reduction potential
provided by the seat belts and body structure.
Front Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag Label
WARNING!
Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee
impact bolsters in any way.
Do not mount any accessories to the knee
impact bolsters such as alarm lights,
stereos, citizen band radios, etc.
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MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY
Your vehicle is equipped with a
maintenance-free battery. You will never have
to add water, nor is periodic maintenance
required.
NOTE:
The battery is stored under an access cover in
the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located
in the engine compartment for jump starting.
Refer to “Jump Starting Procedure” in “In Case
Of Emergency” for further information.
PRESSURE WASHING
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.
The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose
that should not be disconnected and
should only be replaced with a battery of
the same type (vented).
CAUTION!
It is essential when replacing the cables on
the battery that the positive cable is
attached to the positive post and the nega -
tive cable is attached to the negative post.
Battery posts are marked positive (+) and
negative (-) and are identified on the battery
case. Cable clamps should be tight on the
terminal posts and free of corrosion.
If a “fast charger” is used while the battery
is in the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle
battery cables before connecting the
charger to the battery. Do not use a “fast
charger” to provide starting voltage.
CAUTION!
Cleaning the engine compartment with a high
pressure washer is not recommended.
Precautions have been taken to safeguard all
parts and connections however, the
pressures generated by these machines is
such that complete protection against water
ingress cannot be guaranteed.
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Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your
vehicle is equipped with air conditioning,
keep the front of the condenser clean.
Do not change the thermostat for Summer or
Winter operation. If replacement is ever
necessary, install ONLY the correct type ther-
mostat. Other designs may result in unsatis -
factory engine coolant (antifreeze)
performance, poor gas mileage, and
increased emissions.
BRAKE SYSTEM
In order to ensure brake system performance,
all brake system components should be
inspected periodically. Refer to the
“Maintenance Plan” in this section for the
proper maintenance intervals.
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder
immediately if the brake system warning light
indicates system failure.
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder
when performing underhood services.
Clean the top of the master cylinder area before
removing the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up
to the top of the “FULL” mark on the side of the
master cylinder reservoir.
Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because
it may cause leaking in the system.
Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the
requirements described on the brake fluid
reservoir. With disc brakes, fluid level can be
expected to fall as the brake pads wear.
However, low fluid level may be caused by a
leak and a checkup may be needed.
Use only brake fluid that has been
recommended by the manufacturer, and has
been kept in a tightly closed container to avoid
contamination from foreign matter or moisture.
Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical
Specifications” for further information.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure
and possibly a collision. Driving with your foot
resting or riding on the brake pedal can result
in abnormally high brake temperatures,
excessive lining wear, and possible brake
damage. You would not have your full braking
capacity in an emergency.
WARNING!
Use only manufacturer's recommended
brake fluid. Refer to “Fluids And Lubri -
cants” in “Technical Specifications” for
further information. Using the wrong type
of brake fluid can severely damage your
brake system and/or impair its perfor -
mance. The proper type of brake fluid for
your vehicle is also identified on the orig -
inal factory installed hydraulic master
cylinder reservoir.
To avoid contamination from foreign
matter or moisture, use only new brake
fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly
closed container. Keep the master
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times.
Brake fluid in a open container absorbs
moisture from the air resulting in a lower
boiling point. This may cause it to boil
unexpectedly during hard or prolonged
braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
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