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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. 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
Úpage 89.
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.
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 irreg
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ular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indi -
cator 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
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CHECKING OIL LEVEL
To ensure 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 up engine
is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground
will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
There are four possible dipstick types:
Crosshatched zone.
Crosshatched zone marked SAFE.
Crosshatched zone marked with MIN at the low
end of the range and MAX at the high end of the
range.
Crosshatched zone marked with dimples at the
MIN and the MAX ends of the range.
NOTE:Always maintain the oil level within the crosshatch
markings on the dipstick.
Adding 1 quart (1 liter) of oil when the reading is at
the low end of the dipstick range will raise the oil
level to the high end of the range marking.
ADDING WASHER FLUID

Windshield Washer Fluid Cap

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, and
periodic maintenance is not required.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will
cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could
damage your engine.
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
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Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle
overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
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 neces -
sary, install ONLY the correct type thermostat.
Other designs may result in unsatisfactory
engine cooling performance, poor gas mileage,
and increased emissions.
BRAKE SYSTEM
In order to ensure brake system performance, all
brake system components should be inspected
periodically. For the proper maintenance intervals
Úpage 272.
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
Úpage 327.
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 recommended brake
fluid Úpage 327. 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!
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Battery Saver Feature
...................................... 55Belts, Seat..................................................... 242Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 192Bluetooth Connecting To A Particular MobilePhone Or Audio Device After Pairing
..... 174Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 282B-Pillar Location............................................. 306Brake Assist System...................................... 187Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 187Brake Fluid.................................................... 327Brake System...................................... 289, 322Anti-Lock (ABS).......................................... 322Fluid Check..................................... 289, 327Master Cylinder......................................... 289Parking...................................................... 111Warning Light.............................................. 97Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 115Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 56Bulb Replacement............................... 299, 301Bulbs, Light................................. 243, 299, 301
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Camera.......................................................... 127Camera, Rear................................................ 127Capacities, Fluid............................................ 326Caps, FillerFuel........................................................... 129Oil (Engine)................................................ 275Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 288
Car Washes................................................... 319Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 244CargoVehicle Loading........................................... 82Cargo Area Cover............................................. 82Cargo CompartmentLuggage Carrier........................................... 83Cargo Load Floor.............................................. 82Cargo Tie-Downs.............................................. 82CD................................................................. 168Cellular Phone.............................................. 185Certification Label......................................... 129Chains, Tire................................................... 316Change Oil Indicator........................................ 90Changing A Flat Tire...................................... 249Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 303Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)......................... 105Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 241Checks, Safety.............................................. 241Child Restraint.............................................. 225Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 228Center Seat LATCH................................... 234Child Seat Installation..................... 236, 238How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 235Infant And Child Restraints....................... 226Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children......................................... 229Older Children And Child Restraints......... 227
Seating Positions...................................... 229Using The Top Tether Anchorage.............. 239Cigar Lighter.....................................................78Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 324CleaningWheels...................................................... 315Climate Control................................................58Automatic....................................................58Manual........................................................64Rear......................................................62, 68Coat Hook........................................................74Cold Weather Operation................................ 109Compact Spare Tire...................................... 314Computer, Trip/Travel......................................96Contract, Service........................................... 329Controls........................................................ 160Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 288Cooling System............................................. 286Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 287Coolant Level............................................ 288Cooling Capacity....................................... 326Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 288Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 286Inspection........................................ 286, 288Points To Remember................................ 288Pressure Cap............................................ 288Radiator Cap............................................. 288Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)..... 287, 326Corrosion Protection..................................... 319Cruise Control............................................... 120
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Cruise Light
................................................... 103Customer Assistance..................................... 328Cybersecurity................................................. 141
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Daytime Running Lights................................... 53Dealer Service............................................... 277Defroster, Windshield.................................... 242De-Icer, Remote Start...................................... 19Delay (Intermittent) Wipers.............................. 57Deleting A Phone........................................... 175Diagnostic System, Onboard......................... 104Dimmer Switch Headlight..................................................... 53DipsticksOil (Engine)................................................ 276Disable Vehicle Towing.................................. 268Disc Drive...................................................... 168Disconnecting................................................ 175DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 288Disturb........................................................... 177Door Ajar................................................... 98, 99Door Ajar Light.......................................... 98, 99Drag & Drop................................................... 158Driver Memory Presets.................................. 166Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 28DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 187Anti-Lock Brake System............................ 186Traction Control System........................... 191Electric Parking Brake................................... 111Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 49Electronic Stability Control (ESC).................. 188Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light......... 98Emergency Braking....................................... 198Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 264Emergency, In Case OfHazard Warning Flasher........................... 245Jacking............................................ 249, 251Jump Starting........................................... 262Overheating.............................................. 265Towing...................................................... 268Emission Control System Maintenance........ 105Engine........................................................... 275Air Cleaner................................................ 278Block Heater............................................. 110Break-In Recommendations..................... 110Checking Oil Level.................................... 276Compartment........................................... 275Compartment Identification...................... 275Coolant (Antifreeze).................................. 326Cooling..................................................... 286Exhaust Gas Caution................................ 244Fails To Start............................................ 109Flooded, Starting...................................... 109Fuel Requirements................................... 323
Oil.................................................... 277, 326Oil Filler Cap............................................. 275Oil Filter.................................................... 278Oil Selection..................................... 277, 326Oil Synthetic.............................................. 278Overheating.............................................. 265Starting..................................................... 106Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 223, 270Ethanol.......................................................... 324Exhaust Gas Cautions................................... 244Exhaust System................................... 244, 285Exterior Lighting..................................... 53, 301Exterior Lights...................... 53, 243, 299, 301
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 278Air Conditioning................................. 70, 280Engine Oil........................................ 278, 326Engine Oil Disposal................................... 278FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 245Turn Signals..................... 53, 103, 243, 301Flash-To-Pass............................................ 53, 54Flat Tire Changing.......................249, 301, 313Flat Tire Stowage........................ 256, 301, 313Flooded Engine Starting................................ 109Fluid Capacities............................................ 326Fluid Leaks.................................................... 243

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Fluid Level Checks Brake
........................................................ 289Engine Oil.................................................. 276Fluid, Brake................................................... 327Fog Lights................................................. 53, 54Fold In Floor (Stow ‘n Go) Seating.................... 37Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 28Forward Collision Warning............................. 196Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 267Front Position Light........................................ 301Fuel............................................................... 323Additives................................................... 325Clean Air.................................................... 324Ethanol...................................................... 324Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................................... 129Gasoline.................................................... 323Materials Added........................................ 325Methanol................................................... 324Octane Rating................................. 323, 326Requirements........................................... 323Specifications............................................ 326Tank Capacity............................................ 326Fuses............................................................. 290
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).................... 50Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............................... 129Gasoline, (Fuel)............................................. 323Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 324Gasoline, Reformulated................................. 324
Gear Ranges................................................. 115Glass Cleaning.............................................. 321Gross Axle Weight Rating.............................. 131Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................... 131GVWR............................................................ 129
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising,Or Shallow Standing Water
.................. 140Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 245Head Restraints............................................... 43Headlights....................................................... 53Cleaning................................................... 319High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......... 53Lights On Reminder.............................. 53, 54Passing................................................. 53, 54Switch.......................................................... 53Time Delay................................................... 53Heated Mirrors................................................. 48Heated Seats................................................... 43Heater, Engine Block.................................... 110Hill Start Assist.............................................. 190HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 132HomeLink (Garage Door Opener)..................... 50Hood Prop........................................................ 80Hood Release.................................................. 80Hook, Coat....................................................... 74
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Ignition.............................................................15Switch..........................................................15Inside Rearview Mirror........................... 48, 245Instrument Cluster...........................................88Descriptions.............................................. 103Display.........................................................88Display Controls...........................................89KeySense Message.....................................90Menu Items.................................................91Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 321Interior And Instrument Lights.........................55Interior Appearance Care.............................. 320Interior Lights...................................................55Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)..................57Introduction....................................................... 7
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Jack Location................................................ 250Jack Operation.............................................. 249Jump Starting................................................ 262
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Key Fob............................................................12Arm The System...........................................19Disarm The Alarm........................................19Programming Additional Key Fobs...............14Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)....................................13
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Modifications/Alterations Vehicle
.......................................................... 8Monitor, Tire Pressure System....................... 199Mopar Parts................................................... 330MP3 Control.................................................... 75Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 53
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New Vehicle Break-In Period.......................... 110
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Occupant Restraints...................................... 202Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............ 323, 326Oil Change Indicator........................................ 90Reset........................................................... 90Oil Filter, Change........................................... 278Oil Filter, Selection......................................... 278Oil Pressure Light............................................ 99Oil, Engine........................................... 277, 326Capacity.................................................... 326Checking................................................... 276Dipstick..................................................... 276Disposal.................................................... 278Filter................................................ 278, 326Filter Disposal........................................... 278Identification Logo..................................... 278Materials Added To................................... 278Pressure Warning Light............................... 99Recommendation............................ 277, 326Synthetic................................................... 278
Viscosity................................................... 326Onboard Diagnostic System.......................... 104Operating Precautions.................................. 104Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 331Outside Rearview Mirrors................................ 48Overheating, Engine...................................... 265
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Paint Care..................................................... 319Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A
Mobile Phone
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........................................ 172Parking Brake............................................... 111ParkSense System, Rear.............................. 122Passive Entry................................................... 22Personalized Main Menu Bar........................ 158Pets.............................................................. 242Phone Mode................................................. 170Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 306PowerBrakes...................................................... 322Mirrors......................................................... 49Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)................ 76Seats........................................................... 41Steering.................................................... 118Power SeatsDown........................................................... 41Forward....................................................... 41Rearward..................................................... 41Up................................................................ 41
Power Sliding DoorOn / Off Switch.....................................24, 81Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 210Preparation For Jacking................................ 249Presets.......................................................... 166PretensionersSeat Belts................................................. 210
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 310Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 288RadioPresets..................................................... 166Radio Controls.............................................. 160Radio Mode................................................... 160Radio Operation................................... 160, 185Radio Remote Controls................................. 159Rear Air Conditioning................................ 62, 68Rear Cross Path............................................ 194Rear ParkSense System................................ 122Rear Seat Removal..........................................30Rear View.........................................................48Reclining Front Seats.......................................29Recreational Towing...................................... 138Reformulated Gasoline................................. 324Refrigerant.................................................... 280Release, Hood..................................................80Reminder, Lights On........................................53Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 203
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