
242 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the
safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
Four primary areas are affected by improper tire
pressure:
Safety
Fuel Economy
Tread Wear
Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability Safety
Both underinflation and overinflation affect the
st
ability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling
of sluggish response or over responsiveness in
the steering.
NOTE:
Unequal tire pressures from side to side may
cause erratic and unpredictable steering
response.
Unequal tire pressure from side to side may
cause the vehicle to drift left or right.
Fuel Economy
Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling
r e
sistance resulting in higher fuel consumption.
Tread Wear
Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause
ab
normal wear patterns and reduced tread life,
resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement.
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a
c o
mfortable ride. Overinflation produces a
jarring and uncomfortable ride.
WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous.
Overloading can cause tire failure, affect
vehicle handling, and increase your stopping
distance. Use tires of the recommended load
capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
WARNING!
Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and
can cause collisions.
Underinflation increases tire flexing and
can result in overheating and tire failure.
Overinflation reduces a tire's ability to
cushion shock. Objects on the road and
chuckholes can cause damage that result
in tire failure.
Overinflated or underinflated tires can
affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle
control.
Unequal tire pressures can cause steering
problems. You could lose control of your
vehicle.
Unequal tire pressures from one side of the
vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle
to drift to the right or left.
Always drive with each tire inflated to the
recommended cold tire inflation pressure.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 261
FLUID CAPACITIES
US Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models 20.5 Gallons77.6 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts4.26 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4L Engine and Single or Dual-Zone Climate Control System Mopar Antifreeze/Engine
C o
olant 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula 8 Quarts
7.5 Liters
2.4L Engine and Three-Zone Climate Control System Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula 10 Quarts
9.5 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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262 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
ENGINE
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000
km) Organic Additive
T e
chnology (OAT) Formula.
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard
M
S
-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use Mopar Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane (R+M)/2, 0-15% Ethanol.

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Dimmer Switch
Headlight..............................................40, 41DipsticksAutomatic Transmission............................233Oil (Engine)................................................221Power Steering..........................................168Disabled Vehicle Towing................................212DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant).......................230Door Ajar........................................................103Door Ajar Light...............................................103Door LocksAutomatic....................................................20Doors...............................................................19Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.....................................25DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water
.....................................187DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)....365
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Electric Brake Control System Anti-Lock Brake System
.............................109Electronic Roll Mitigation...........................115Electric Remote Mirrors...................................38Electronic Brake Control System...................110Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................111Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light......102
Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck.....................211Hazard Warning Flasher...........................189Jacking............................................199, 234Jump Starting...........................................206Towing......................................................212Emission Control System Maintenance........108Engine...........................................................220Air Cleaner................................................224Block Heater.............................................159Break-In Recommendations.....................160Checking Oil Level....................................221Compartment...........................................220Coolant (Antifreeze).........................228, 262Cooling.....................................................228Exhaust Gas Caution.......................154, 260Fails To Start............................................159Flooded, Starting......................................159Fuel Requirements...................................257Jump Starting...........................................206Oil...........................................223, 261, 262Oil Filler Cap....................................220, 223Oil Filter....................................................224Oil Reset......................................................96Oil Selection....................................223, 261Oil Synthetic.............................................223Overheating..............................................209Starting............................................157, 158Engine Oil Viscosity.......................................223
Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................137, 215Ethanol..........................................................258Exhaust Gas Cautions..........................154, 260Exhaust System...................................154, 227Exterior Lights........................................40, 156
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Filters Air Cleaner
................................................224Air Conditioning...........................................72Engine Oil........................................224, 262Engine Oil Disposal...................................224Flashers........................................................189Hazard Warning........................................189Turn Signals..............................42, 106, 156Flash-To-Pass...................................................41Flooded Engine Starting................................159Floor Console...................................................85Fluid Capacities............................................261Fluid Leaks....................................................156Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transmission...........................233Brake...............................................232, 264Cooling System.........................................228Engine Oil.................................................221Power Steering................................168, 264Fluid, Brake...................................................264Fluids And Lubricants....................................262
Fog Lights..............................................42, 192

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Fog Lights, Service.........................................192Fold-Flat Seats.................................................25Folding Rear Seats...................................26, 29Four-Way Hazard Flasher...............................189Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................................211Fuel...............................................................257Additives...................................................258Clean Air....................................................258Ethanol......................................................258Gasoline....................................................257Materials Added........................................258Methanol...................................................258Octane Rating.................................257, 262Requirements...........................................257Specifications............................................262Tank Capacity............................................261Fueling...........................................................176Fuses.............................................................193
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)....................80Gasoline, Clean Air........................................258Gasoline, Reformulated.................................258Gear Ranges..................................................163Gear Selector Override..................................210Glass Cleaning...............................................255Gross Axle Weight Rating.....................178, 179Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..........................178GVWR............................................................178
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow St
anding Water....................................187Hazard Warning Flashers..............................189Head Restraints...............................................32HeadlightsAutomatic....................................................41Bulb Replacement....................................191Cleaning...................................................253Delay...........................................................41High Beam................................................191High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch..........41Lights On Reminder.....................................42On With Wipers............................................41Passing........................................................41Switch..........................................................40Time Delay...................................................41Heated Mirrors.................................................39Heated Seats...................................................31Heater, Engine Block....................................159
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch......41
Hill Start Assist..............................................114HitchesTrailer Towing...........................................180Holder, Coin.....................................................85Holder, Cup......................................................86HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................80Hood Prop........................................................76
Hood Release..................................................76
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Ignition.............................................................12Switch..........................................................12Immobilizer (Sentry Key)..................................16Inside Rearview Mirror..............................36, 37Instrument Cluster...........................................94Descriptions..............................................106Display..................................................95, 96Engine Oil Reset..........................................96Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...................254Interior Appearance Care..............................254Interior Fuses................................................193Interior Lights...................................................43Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)..................45Introduction.......................................................7InverterPower...........................................................89iPod/USB/MP3 Control.................................364
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Jack Location................................................199Jack Operation.....................................201, 234Jacking Instructions......................................201Jump Starting................................................206
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M
Maintenance...................................................75Maintenance Free Battery.............................221Making A Phone Call............................300, 332Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine)................................................103, 108Manual Service......................................................383Marker Lights, Side.......................................191Master CylinderBrakes.......................................................232Methanol.......................................................258Mirrors......................................................36, 38Automatic Dimming.....................................37Electric Powered.........................................38Electric Remote...........................................38Exterior Folding...........................................38Heated........................................................39Outside........................................................38Rearview..............................................36, 37Vanity..........................................................40Modifications/AlterationsVehicle..........................................................8Monitor, Tire Pressure System.......................116Mopar Parts...................................................382MP3 Control..................................................364Multi-Function Control Lever............................40
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New Vehicle Break-In Period
..........................160
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Occupant Restraints.....................................120Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............257, 262Oil Filter, Change..........................................224Oil Filter, Selection........................................224Oil Pressure Light..........................................102Oil Reset..........................................................96Oil, Engine............................................223, 262Capacity....................................................261Change Interval........................................223Checking...................................................221Dipstick....................................................221Disposal...................................................224Filter................................................224, 262Filter Disposal...........................................224Identification Logo....................................223Materials Added To..................................223Pressure Warning Light............................102Recommendation............................223, 261Synthetic..................................................223Viscosity..........................................223, 261Onboard Diagnostic System..........................107Operating Precautions..................................107Operator ManualOwner's Manual....................................8, 383OutletPower..........................................................87Outside Rearview Mirrors................................38Overheating, Engine......................................209
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)...................8
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Paint Care.....................................................252Panic Alarm......................................................11Parking Brake...............................................160ParkSense System, Rear...............................171Passenger SeatEasy Entry....................................................28Passive Entry....................................................21Pets...............................................................154PhoneBluetooth.........................................296, 297Pairing.............................................296, 327Phone (Uconnect).........................................294Phonebook........................298, 300, 330, 332Placard, Tire And Loading Information..........239PowerBrakes......................................................256Distribution Center (Fuses).......................196Door Locks...................................................20Inverter........................................................89Mirrors.........................................................38Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).................87Seats...........................................................30Steering....................................................168Sunroof........................................................74Transfer Unit.............................................264Windows......................................................7211

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Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)...................262Sentry KeyKey Programming........................................17Sentry Key (Immobilizer)..................................16Sentry Key Replacement.................................17Service Assistance.........................................380Service Contract............................................381Service Manuals............................................383SettingsPersonal....................................................266Shift Lever Override.......................................210Shoulder Belts...............................................122Signals, Turn........................42, 106, 156, 192Snow Chains (Tire Chains).............................250Snow Tires.....................................................247Spare Tires.................................200, 247, 248Spark Plugs...................................................262SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline)..........................................262Oil..............................................................262Speed ControlCancel.......................................................171Resume.....................................................170Speed Control (Cruise Control)......................168Starting................................................157, 158Automatic Transmission............................157Button.........................................................12Cold Weather............................................159Engine Fails To Start.................................159
Starting And Operating........................157, 158
Starting Procedures.............................157, 158Steering...........................................................35Column Controls..........................................40Power.......................................................168Tilt Column..................................................35Wheel, Heated.............................................35Wheel, Tilt....................................................35Steering Wheel Audio Controls.....................363Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls........................................................363Storage............................................................84Storage, Vehicle...............................................71Stuck, Freeing...............................................211Sun Roof...................................................74, 75Sun Visor Extension.........................................40Sunglasses Storage.........................................90Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag....131Sway Control, Trailer.....................................179Synthetic Engine Oil......................................223
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Taillights.......................................................192Telescoping Steering Column..........................35Tie Down Hooks, Cargo....................................79Tilt Steering Column........................................35Time Delay Headlight.....................................................41Tire And Loading Information Placard...........239Tire Markings................................................235
Tire Safety Information.................................234
Tires..................................156, 242, 247, 251Aging (Life Of Tires)...................................245Air Pressure..............................................242Chains......................................................250Changing.........................................199, 234Compact Spare.........................................247General Information........................242, 247High Speed...............................................243Inflation Pressure.....................................243Jacking......................................................234Life Of Tires..............................................245Load Capacity...........................................239Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS).........................................104, 116Quality Grading.........................................251Radial.......................................................243Replacement............................................245Rotation....................................................251Safety..............................................234, 242Sizes.........................................................236Snow Tires................................................247Spare Tires.............................200, 247, 248Spinning...................................................244Trailer Towing...........................................183Tread Wear Indicators..............................245Wheel Nut Torque.....................................257To Open Hood..................................................76Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight......................18111