276SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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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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Installing The Rear Wiper
1. Lift the rear wiper arm pivot cap away from
the glass to allow the rear wiper blade to be
raised off of the glass.
NOTE:The rear wiper arm cannot be fully raised off the
glass unless the wiper arm pivot cap is unsnapped
first. Attempting to fully raise the rear wiper arm
without unsnapping the wiper arm pivot cap may
damage the vehicle.
2. Lift the rear wiper arm fully off the glass.
3. Insert the wiper blade pivot pin into the opening on the end of the wiper arm. Grab the
bottom end of the wiper arm with one hand,
and press the wiper blade flush with the wiper
arm until it snaps into place.
4. Lower the wiper blade onto the glass and snap the wiper arm pivot cap back into place.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle body is a properly maintained
engine exhaust system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust
system; or if the exhaust fumes can be detected
inside the vehicle; or when the underside or rear of
the vehicle is damaged; have an authorized
technician inspect the complete exhaust system
and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged,
deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In
addition, have the exhaust system inspected each
time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil
change. Replace as required.
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you uncon -
scious and can eventually poison you. To
avoid breathing CO,
Úpage 241 for further
information.
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you
park over materials that can burn, such as
grass or leaves, and those items come into
contact with your exhaust system. Do not park
or operate your vehicle in areas where your
exhaust system can contact anything that can
burn.
CAUTION!
The catalytic converter requires the use of
unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will
destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as an
emissions control device and may seriously
reduce engine performance and cause
serious damage to the engine.
Damage to the catalytic converter can result if
your vehicle is not kept in proper operating
condition. In the event of engine malfunction,
particularly involving engine misfire or other
apparent loss of performance, have your
vehicle serviced promptly. Continued opera -
tion of your vehicle with a severe malfunction
could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter
and vehicle.
WARNING!
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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
stability 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
resistance resulting in higher fuel consumption.
Tread Wear
Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause
abnormal 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 comfortable
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.
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326TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FLUID CAPACITIES
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
US Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
3.6L Engine19 Gallons 71 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6L Engine 5 Quarts 4.7 Liters
Cooling System*
3.6L Engine 13.1 Quarts — Standard Duty Cooling
13.4 Quarts — Heavy Duty Cooling 12.4 Liters — Standard Duty Cooling
12.7 Liters — Heavy Duty Cooling
* Includes heater and coolant reservoir filled to MAX level.
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
(240,000 km) Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent
meeting the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 0W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395 such as
Mopar®, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.
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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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