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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................................. 217Maintenance Plan......................................217
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................. 221
Engine Compartment — 2.4L ...................221Checking Oil Level......................................222
Adding Washer Fluid .................................222
Maintenance-Free Battery .......................222
Pressure Washing ......................................223
DEALER SERVICE .............................................. 223
Engine Oil ...................................................223
Engine Oil Filter ..........................................224Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................224
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................225
Body Lubrication ........................................225
Windshield Wiper Blades ..........................225
Exhaust System ........................................226
Cooling System ..........................................227Brake System ............................................230
Automatic Transmission ...........................231
Upfitter Connectors — If Equipped ............232
TIRES ................................................................... 234
Tire Safety Information .............................. 234
Tires — General Information .....................242Tire Types ...................................................246
Spare Tires — If Equipped .........................247
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .....................248Tire Chains and Traction Devices ............249
Tire Rotation Recommendations ..............250 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES .....................................250
Treadwear .................................................. 250
Traction Grades ......................................... 251
Temperature Grades ................................. 251
STORING THE VEHICLE ......................................251
BODYWORK ........................................................ 252
Protection From Atmospheric Agents....... 252
Body And Underbody Maintenance .......... 252Preserving The Bodywork .......................... 252
INTERIORS ......................................................... 253
Seats And Fabric Parts .............................. 253
Plastic And Coated Parts ........................... 253
Leather Surfaces ....................................... 254Glass Surfaces .......................................... 254
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.................255
BRAKE SYSTEM .................................................. 255
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................ 255
Torque Specifications ................................ 255
FUEL REQUIREMENTS .......................................256
Gasoline Engine ......................................... 256
Reformulated Gasoline ............................. 256Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends .................... 257
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ...... 257
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications... 257
MMT In Gasoline ........................................ 257
Materials Added To Fuel ........................... 257 Fuel System Cautions................................ 258
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ..................... 258
FLUID CAPACITIES ............................................. 259
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ................. 259
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .............. 261
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE .................................................. 262 Prepare For The Appointment .................. 262Prepare A List............................................. 262
Be Reasonable With Requests ................. 262
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE .............................. 262
FCA US LLC Customer Center ................... 262
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center ........... 262
Mexico ........................................................ 263
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands ............ 263
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ..................... 263 Service Contract ....................................... 263
WARRANTY INFORMATION .............................. 264
MOPAR PARTS................................................... 264
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ........................ 264
In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ....................................... 264 In Canada ................................................... 264
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ........................ 264
General Information.......................................... 265
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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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Heated Seats
................................................... 20Heater, Engine Block....................................... 59Hill Start Assist.............................................. 148Hitches Trailer Towing.............................................. 78Hood Prop........................................................ 37Hood Release.................................................. 37
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Ignition............................................................ 12Key....................................................... 10, 12Switch......................................................... 12Ignition Key Removal....................................... 12Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................................. 12Inside Rearview Mirror..................................... 25Instrument Cluster.................................... 43, 44Descriptions................................................ 55Display........................................................ 44Display Controls.......................................... 45Engine Oil Reset.......................................... 46Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning.................... 253Interior And Instrument Lights......................... 29Interior Appearance Care............................... 253Interior Lights.................................................. 29iPod Control..................................................... 40iPod/USB/MP3 Control................................... 40Bluetooth Streaming Audio......................... 40
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Jack Location................................................ 194Jack Operation.............................................. 194Jacking And Tire Changing............................ 194Jump Starting............................................... 204
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Key FobProgramming Additional Key Fobs
............... 11Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)............................................................... 11Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)............................................................... 11Keys................................................................. 10Replacement............................................... 11Sentry (Immobilizer).................................... 12
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Lane Change Assist......................................... 28Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 155Latches......................................................... 187Hood............................................................ 37Leaks, Fluid.................................................. 187Life Of Tires................................................... 245Light Bulbs........................................... 187, 213Lights............................................................ 187Air Bag................................................49, 186Brake Assist Warning............................... 147
Brake Warning.............................................49Bulb Replacement.................................... 213Cruise..........................................................55Daytime Running.........................................27Engine Temperature Warning......................51Exterior.............................................. 27, 187Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 188Headlights...................................................27Interior.........................................................29Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)..........54Park......................................................28, 55Passing........................................................28Seat Belt Reminder.....................................52Service...................................................... 213Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).............. 149Traction Control........................................ 147Turn Signals....................................... 55, 187Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions.....................................51, 55Loading Vehicle......................................... 75, 76Capacities....................................................76Tires.......................................................... 239LocksPower Door..................................................14Low Tire Pressure System............................. 149Lubrication, Body.......................................... 225Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 25511
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