
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE345
(Continued)
Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid in the master cylinder should be checked
when performing under hood services or
immediately if the “Brake Warning Light” is
illuminated.
Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area
before removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to
bring the fluid 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. Brake fluid level should be
checked when pads are replaced. However, low
fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup
may be needed.
Use only manufacturer recommended brake fluid
Ú page 383.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against
using any special additives in the transmission.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an
engineered product and its performance may be
impaired by supplemental additives. Therefore, do
not add any fluid additives to the transmission.
Avoid using transmission sealers as they may
adversely affect seals.
WARNING!
Use only manufacturer recommended brake
fluid Ú page 383. Using the wrong type of
brake fluid can severely damage your brake
system and/or impair its performance. The
proper type of brake fluid for your vehicle is
also identified on the original 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.
Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result
in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts,
causing the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake
fluid can also damage painted and vinyl
surfaces, care should be taken to avoid its
contact with these surfaces.
Do not allow petroleum-based fluid to contam -
inate the brake fluid. Brake seal components
could be damaged, causing partial or
complete brake failure. This could result in a
collision.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your
transmission as the chemicals can damage your
transmission components. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS383
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only Mopar® ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or
equivalent.
Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your
transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar® DOT 3 Brake Fluid, SAE J1703 should
be used.
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INDEX
A
About Your Brakes......................................... 377Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control).................................... 147, 149Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 343Additives, Fuel............................................... 380AdjustDown........................................................... 47Forward....................................................... 47Rearward..................................................... 47Up................................................................ 47Air Bag........................................................... 262Air Bag Operation...................................... 264Air Bag Warning Light...................... 261, 264Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 269Enhanced Accident Response......... 272, 326Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 326Front Air Bag............................................. 264If Deployment Occurs................................ 272Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 269Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 274Maintenance............................................. 274Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............262Side Air Bags............................................. 269Transporting Pets...................................... 292Air Bag Light............................... 123, 261, 292
Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)............................. 334Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 335Air Conditioner Refrigerant.................. 335, 336Air Conditioner System................................. 335Air Conditioning Filter..............................82, 336Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 82Air Filter........................................................ 334Air PressureTires......................................................... 363AlarmArm The System.......................................... 22Disarm The System..................................... 22Security Alarm.......................................... 126All Wheel DriveTowing...................................................... 326All Wheel Drive (AWD)................................... 144Alterations/ModificationsVehicle......................................................... 10Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 342, 381Disposal................................................... 344Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...................... 234Anti-Lock Warning Light................................ 126Ashtray............................................................. 92Assist, Hill Start............................................. 238Audio Jack........................................................ 87
Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 188Auto Up Power Windows..................................94Automatic Dimming Mirror...............................57Automatic Headlights.......................................65Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..............81Automatic Transaxle..................................... 139Automatic Transmission................................ 141Adding Fluid..................................... 346, 383Fluid And Filter Change............................. 346Fluid Change............................................. 346Fluid Level Check............................. 345, 346Fluid Type........................................ 346, 383Special Additives...................................... 345AutoPark....................................................... 133AUX Cord..........................................................87Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)..........89AWDTowing...................................................... 326Axle Lubrication............................................ 383
B
Back-Up Camera........................................... 171Battery................................................. 123, 332Charging System Light.............................. 123Jump Starting........................................... 318Keyless Key Fob Replacement....................15
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Battery Saver Feature
...................................... 66Belts, Seat..................................................... 292Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 240Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 337B-Pillar Location............................................. 360Brake Assist System...................................... 235Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 235Brake Fluid.................................................... 383Brake System...................................... 344, 377Anti-Lock (ABS).......................................... 377Fluid Check..................................... 345, 383Master Cylinder......................................... 345Parking...................................................... 137Warning Light............................................ 123Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 141Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 67Bulb Replacement............................... 354, 355Bulbs, Light................................. 293, 354, 355
C
Camera.......................................................... 171Camera, Rear...................................... 171, 172Capacities, Fluid............................................ 381Caps, Filler Fuel........................................................... 175Oil (Engine)................................................ 331Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 343Car Washes................................................... 374Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 294
CargoVehicle Loading........................................ 101Cargo Area Cover.......................................... 101Cargo CompartmentLuggage Carrier........................................ 106Cargo Load Floor........................................... 101Cargo Tie-Downs........................................... 101Cellular Phone.............................................. 233Certification Label......................................... 176Chains, Tire................................................... 370Change Oil Indicator..................................... 114Changing A Flat Tire...................................... 298Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 357Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)......................... 131Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 291Checks, Safety.............................................. 291Child Restraint.............................................. 275Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 278Center Seat LATCH................................... 284Child Seat Installation..................... 286, 288How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 285Infant And Child Restraints....................... 276Lower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren................................................ 279Older Children And Child Restraints......... 277
Seating Positions...................................... 279Using The Top Tether Anchorage.............. 289Cigar Lighter.....................................................92Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 378CleaningWheels...................................................... 369Climate Control................................................70Automatic....................................................70Manual........................................................76Rear......................................................74, 80Coat Hook........................................................87Cold Weather Operation................................ 135Compact Spare Tire...................................... 368Computer, Trip/Travel................................... 122Contract, Service........................................... 385Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 343Cooling System............................................. 342Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 343Coolant Level............................................ 344Cooling Capacity....................................... 381Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 344Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 342Inspection........................................ 342, 344Points To Remember................................ 344Pressure Cap............................................ 343Radiator Cap............................................. 343Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 342, 381, 38211
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
............................................. 255Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)............ 258Child Restraints......................................... 275Energy Management Feature.................... 258Extender.................................................... 257Front Seat.............................. 251, 252, 254Inspection................................................. 292Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 254Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...................254Lap/Shoulder Belts................................... 252Operating Instructions............................... 254Pregnant Women...................................... 258Pretensioners............................................ 258Rear Seat.................................................. 252Reminder.................................................. 251Seat Belt Extender.................................... 257Seat Belt Pretensioner.............................. 258Untwisting Procedure................................ 254Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 375Seats................................................. 32, 47, 51Adjustment...................... 32, 33, 34, 35, 47Bench.......................................................... 35Heated........................................................ 51Memory....................................................... 31Power................................................... 47, 49Rear Folding................................................ 32
Reclining...................................................... 34Seatback Release......................... 33, 34, 35Stow ‘n Go (Fold in Floor)............................ 42Tilting............................................. 32, 33, 34Security Alarm............................................... 126Arm The System.......................................... 22Disarm The System..................................... 22Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).................. 382Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................. 17Service Assistance........................................ 384Service Contract........................................... 385Service Manuals........................................... 387ShiftingAutomatic Transmission........................... 141Shoulder Belts.............................................. 252Side View Mirror Adjustment............................ 57Signals, Turn........................ 63, 129, 293, 355SmartBeams.................................................... 64Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................ 370Snow Tires.................................................... 367Spare Tire Changing..................................... 298Spare Tire Stowage....................................... 306Spare Tires........................ 299, 367, 368, 369Spark Plugs................................................... 382SpecificationsOil............................................................. 382
Speed ControlAccel/Decel (ACC Only)............................. 152Cancel....................................................... 149Resume.................................................... 149Speed Control (Cruise Control)...................... 149Starting.................................................. 19, 132Button..........................................................17Cold Weather............................................ 135Engine Fails To Start................................. 135Remote........................................................19Starting And Operating.................................. 132Starting Procedures...................................... 132Steering........................................................ 144Tilt Column...................................................30Wheel, Heated.............................................30Wheel, Tilt....................................................30Storage, Vehicle...............................................82Stow ‘n Go (Fold In Floor) Seats.......................42Stow ‘n Vac................................................... 101Stuck, Freeing............................................... 323Sun Roof...................................................95, 96Sunglasses Storage.........................................83Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag.... 262Sway Control, Trailer..................................... 240Symbol Glossary...............................................10Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 334System, Remote Starting.................................1911
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Telescoping Steering Column
.......................... 30Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............ 81Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................................. 101Tilt Steering Column........................................ 30Time Delay Headlight..................................................... 63Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 360Tire Markings................................................. 356Tire Safety Information.................................. 355Tire Service Kit.................................... 306, 312Tire Stowage.................................................. 306Tires..........................293, 363, 367, 368, 372Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 366Air Pressure............................................... 363Chains....................................................... 370Changing................................................... 298Compact Spare......................................... 368General Information............... 363, 367, 368High Speed................................................ 364Inflation Pressure...................................... 363Jacking............................................ 298, 301Life Of Tires............................................... 366Load Capacity............................................ 360Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)........................................ 128, 247
Quality Grading......................................... 372Radial....................................................... 364Replacement............................................ 366Rotation.................................................... 372Safety.............................................. 355, 363Sizes......................................................... 357Snow Tires................................................ 367Spare Tires....................299, 367, 368, 369Spinning................................................... 365Trailer Towing........................................... 183Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 365Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 377To Open Hood.................................................. 97Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 182Towing.......................................................... 177Disabled Vehicle....................................... 324Guide........................................................ 179Recreational............................................. 185Weight...................................................... 179Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 185Traction......................................................... 186Traction Control............................................ 239Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 240Trailer Towing............................................... 177Hitches..................................................... 179
Minimum Requirements........................... 182Tips........................................................... 184Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 182Wiring....................................................... 183Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 179Trailer Weight................................................ 179TransaxleAutomatic................................................. 139Operation.................................................. 139Transmission................................................. 141Automatic........................................ 141, 345Maintenance............................................ 345Transporting Pets.......................................... 292Tread Wear Indicators................................... 365Turn Signals.................................. 63, 129, 355
U
UconnectTheater
..................................................... 214Uconnect 4C/4C Nav With 8.4-Inch
Display.......................................................... 189Uconnect SettingsCustomer Programmable Features..............24Passive Entry Programming.........................24Umbrella Holder...............................................84Uniform Tire Quality Grades.......................... 372Unleaded Gasoline........................................ 378Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.................... 254USB..................................................................87
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