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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE231
(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 FCA recommended brake fluid
Ú page 261.
Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission
fluid to ensure optimum transmission
performance and life. Use only FCA specified
transmission fluid Ú page 261. It is important
to maintain the transmission fluid at the correct
level using the recommended fluid.
NOTE:
No chemical flushes should be used in any
transmission; only the approved lubricant
should be used.
WARNING!
Use only FCA recommended brake fluid
Ú page 261. 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 reser -
voir.
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 reser -
voir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in
an 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
contaminate the brake fluid. Brake seal
components could be damaged, causing
partial or complete brake failure. This could
result in a collision.
WARNING! (Continued)
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than FCA
recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque
converter shudder Ú page 261.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS259
FLUID CAPACITIES
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
USMetric
Fuel (Approximate)
2.4L Engine 16 Gallons60.5 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
2.4L Engine 5.5 Quarts5.2 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4L Engine 7.2 Quarts6.8 Liters
* 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 FCA Material Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use SAE 0W-20 API Certified Engine Oil, meeting the
requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-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 a Mopar Engine Oil Filter.
Fuel Selection – 2.4L Engine 87 Octane (R+M)/2 Method, 0-15% Ethanol.
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Camera, Rear
.................................................. 73Capacities, Fluid............................................ 259Caps, Filler Fuel............................................................. 74Oil (Engine)................................................ 221Power Steering............................................ 68Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 229Car Washes................................................... 252Carbon Monoxide Warning.................. 185, 258Cargo Area Cover............................................. 38Cargo Compartment........................................ 38Cargo Tie-Downs.............................................. 38Cellular Phone............................................... 143Certification Label........................................... 75Chains, Tire.................................................... 249Changing A Flat Tire....................................... 194Chart, Tire Sizing............................................ 235Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)............................................................... 57Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................. 185Checks, Safety............................................... 185Child Restraint............................................... 170Child RestraintsBooster Seats............................................ 173Child Seat Installation..................... 180, 183How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt..... 178Infant And Child Restraints....................... 171
Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 177Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 175Older Children And Child Restraints......... 172Seating Positions...................................... 174Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 256CleaningWheels..................................................... 248Climate Control................................................ 31Cold Weather Operation.................................. 58Compact Spare Tire...................................... 247Contract, Service.......................................... 263Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 229Cooling System............................................. 227Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 228Coolant Level............................................ 230Cooling Capacity....................................... 259Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 229Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 228Inspection........................................ 228, 230Points To Remember................................ 230Pressure Cap............................................ 229Radiator Cap............................................ 229Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)..... 228, 259Corrosion Protection..................................... 252Cruise Light...................................................... 55Customer Assistance.................................... 262Customer Programmable Features.................. 87Cybersecurity................................................... 86
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Dealer Service............................................... 223Defroster, Windshield................................... 186Deleting A Phone........................................... 114Diagnostic System, Onboard............................56DipsticksOil (Engine)............................................... 222Power Steering............................................68Disable Vehicle Towing................................. 211Disconnecting............................................... 114DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 229Disturb.......................................................... 117Door Ajar..........................................................51Door Ajar Light.................................................51Door Locks.......................................................14Doors...............................................................14Driver’s Seat Back Tilt......................................17DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 146Electric Remote Mirrors...................................26Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet).........40Electronic Range Select (ERS).........................67Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................... 14611

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Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light
........ 51Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck...................... 209Jacking...................................................... 194Jump Starting............................................ 204Towing....................................................... 211Emission Control System Maintenance........... 57Engine........................................................... 221Air Cleaner................................................. 224Block Heater............................................... 59Break-In Recommendations........................ 60Checking Oil Level..................................... 222Coolant (Antifreeze)................................... 259Cooling...................................................... 227Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 185, 258Fails To Start............................................... 59Flooded, Starting......................................... 59Jump Starting............................................ 204Oil.................................................... 223, 259Oil Filler Cap.............................................. 221Oil Filter..................................................... 224Oil Selection.................................... 223, 259Oil Synthetic.............................................. 224Overheating............................................... 207Starting....................................................... 58Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 168, 212Ethanol.......................................................... 257Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 185, 258Exhaust System................................... 185, 226Exterior Lights......................................... 27, 187
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Filters
Air Cleaner
................................................ 224Air Conditioning........................................... 34Engine Oil........................................ 224, 259Engine Oil Disposal................................... 224FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 188Turn Signals.......................................55, 187Flooded Engine Starting................................... 59Fluid Capacities............................................ 259Fluid Leaks................................................... 187Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 231Engine Oil................................................. 222Power Steering............................................ 68Fluid, Brake.................................................. 261Fog Lights........................................................ 28Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 17Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 188Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................ 209Fuel............................................................... 256Additives................................................... 257Clean Air................................................... 256Ethanol..................................................... 257Filler Cap (Gas Cap)..................................... 74Gasoline................................................... 256Materials Added....................................... 257Methanol.................................................. 257
Octane Rating.................................. 256, 259Specifications........................................... 259Tank Capacity........................................... 259Fuses............................................................ 188
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Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)..................................74Gasoline, (Fuel)............................................. 256Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 256Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 256Gear Ranges....................................................64Gear Selector Override.................................. 209Glass Cleaning.............................................. 254Gross Axle Weight Rating.......................... 76, 77Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.....................76, 77GuideBody Builders................................................. 7GVWR...............................................................76
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.......................................84Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 188Head Restraints...............................................21HeadlightsCleaning.................................................... 252Passing........................................................28Switch..........................................................27

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