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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................................. 211Maintenance Plan......................................212
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................. 215
3.6L Engine ...............................................215Checking Oil Level......................................216
Adding Washer Fluid..................................217Maintenance-Free Battery .......................217
Pressure Washing ......................................217
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ................................... 218
Engine Oil ...................................................218
Engine Oil Filter ..........................................219Engine Air Cleaner Filter ...........................219
Air Conditioner Maintenance ...................219Body Lubrication ........................................221
Windshield Wiper Blades .........................221
Exhaust System ........................................221
Cooling System ..........................................223Brake System ............................................226
Automatic Transmission ............................226
FUSES .........................................................228
BULB REPLACEMENT ................................235
TIRES .................................................................. 240
Tire Safety Information .............................240Tires — General Information .....................248Tire Types ...................................................252
Spare Tires — If Equipped .........................253
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ....................255
Snow Traction Devices .............................257Tire Rotation Recommendations ..............258 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES .................. 259
Treadwear .................................................. 259
Traction Grades ......................................... 259
Temperature Grades ................................. 259
STORING THE VEHICLE .....................................260
BODYWORK ........................................................ 260
Protection From Atmospheric Agents....... 260
Body And Underbody Maintenance .......... 260Preserving The Bodywork .......................... 261
INTERIORS ......................................................... 261
Seats And Fabric Parts .............................. 261
Plastic And Coated Parts ........................... 262
Leather Surfaces ....................................... 263Glass Surfaces .......................................... 263Cleaning The Instrument Panel
Cupholders ................................................. 263
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.................264
BRAKE SYSTEM .................................................. 264
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .... 264
Torque Specifications ................................ 264
FUEL REQUIREMENTS .......................................265
3.6L Engine ................................................ 265
Reformulated Gasoline ............................ 266
Materials Added To Fuel ........................... 266
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..................... 266Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel
Vehicles ...................................................... 266
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ..... 267
MMT In Gasoline........................................ 267
Fuel System Cautions................................ 267
FLUID CAPACITIES ............................................. 268
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ................. 268
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............... 270
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE
FOR YOUR VEHICLE .......................................... 271 Prepare For The Appointment .................. 271Prepare A List............................................. 271
Be Reasonable With Requests ................. 271
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE .............................. 271
FCA US LLC Customer Center ................... 272
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center ........... 272
Mexico ........................................................ 272
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands ............ 272
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ..................... 272 Service Contract ....................................... 272
WARRANTY INFORMATION .............................. 273
MOPAR PARTS .................................................. 273
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ........................ 273 In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ....................................... 273 In Canada ................................................... 273
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ........................ 274
General Information.......................................... 274
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268TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FLUID CAPACITIES
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
US Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 24 Gallons90 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6L Engine 6 Quarts5.6 Liters
Cooling System
3.6L Engine 10.5 Quarts10 Liters
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula
OAT (Organic Additive Technology) meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 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 Mopar Engine Oil Filters.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane (R+M)/2 Method, 0-15% Ethanol.
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Camera, Rear
.................................................. 73Capacities, Fluid............................................ 268Caps, Filler Fuel............................................................. 75Oil (Engine)................................................ 215Power Steering............................................ 67Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 224Car Washes................................................... 261Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 189Cargo Area Cover............................................. 41Cargo Compartment........................................ 41Cargo Light...................................................... 28Certification Label........................................... 76Change Oil Indicator........................................ 45Changing A Flat Tire....................................... 190Chart, Tire Sizing............................................ 241Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)........................... 56Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................. 186Checks, Safety............................................... 186Child Restraint............................................... 181Child RestraintsBooster Seats............................................ 184Child Seat Installation............................... 186Infant And Child Restraints....................... 183Older Children And Child Restraints..........183Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 266CleaningWheels...................................................... 255
Climate Control................................................ 31Manual........................................................ 31Rear............................................................. 34Cold Weather Operation.................................. 57Compact Spare Tire...................................... 253Contract, Service.......................................... 272Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 224Cooling System............................................. 223Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 224Coolant Level................................... 223, 225Cooling Capacity....................................... 268Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 225Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 223Inspection................................................. 225Points To Remember................................ 225Pressure Cap............................................ 224Radiator Cap............................................ 224Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)..... 223, 268Corrosion Protection..................................... 260Cruise Control (Speed Control)........................ 67Cruise Light...................................................... 54Cupholders................................................... 263Customer Assistance.................................... 271Customer Programmable Features.................. 89Cybersecurity................................................... 88
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Dealer Service.............................................. 218Defroster, Windshield................................... 187Deleting A Phone.......................................... 117
Diagnostic System, Onboard............................55Dimmer Control Switch....................................29Dimmer SwitchHeadlight.....................................................26DipsticksAutomatic Transmission........................... 227Oil (Engine)............................................... 216Power Steering............................................67Disable Vehicle Towing................................. 209Disconnecting............................................... 117DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 225Disturb.......................................................... 120Door Ajar..........................................................49Door Ajar Light.................................................49Door Locks.......................................................14Automatic....................................................15Doors...............................................................14Driver’s Seat Back Tilt......................................15DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 150Electric Remote Mirrors...................................24Electrical Power Outlets...................................37Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........67Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................... 150Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light.........49
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Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck
...................... 208Jacking...................................................... 190Jump Starting............................................ 203Emission Control System Maintenance........... 56Engine........................................................... 215Air Cleaner................................................. 219Block Heater............................................... 58Break-In Recommendations........................ 58Checking Oil Level..................................... 216Compartment............................................ 215Compartment Identification...................... 215Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 223, 268Cooling...................................................... 223Exhaust Gas Caution................................. 189Fails To Start............................................... 57Flooded, Starting......................................... 57Fuel Requirements.......................... 265, 268Jump Starting............................................ 203Oil.................................................... 218, 268Oil Filler Cap.............................................. 215Oil Filter..................................................... 219Oil Selection.................................... 218, 268Oil Synthetic.............................................. 218Overheating............................................... 206Starting....................................................... 57Enhanced Accident Response Feature..........210Entry System, Illuminated................................ 30
Ethanol......................................................... 266Exhaust Gas Cautions................................... 189Exhaust System................................... 189, 221Exterior Lights.........................................26, 188
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 219Air Conditioning..................................35, 220Engine Oil........................................ 219, 268Engine Oil Disposal................................... 218FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 190Turn Signals.......................................54, 188Flat Tire Changing................................ 240, 253Flat Tire Stowage................................. 240, 253Flooded Engine Starting................................... 57Fluid Capacities............................................ 268Fluid Leaks................................................... 189Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transmission........................... 227Brake........................................................ 226Cooling System......................................... 223Engine Oil................................................. 216Power Steering............................................ 67Fog Lights........................................................ 27Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 15Forward Collision Warning............................ 159
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 190Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 208Fuel............................................................... 265Additives................................................... 266Clean Air................................................... 266Ethanol..................................................... 266Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................................75Gasoline................................................... 265Materials Added....................................... 266Methanol.................................................. 266Octane Rating.................................. 265, 268Requirements.................................. 265, 268Tank Capacity........................................... 268Fuses............................................................ 228
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Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...........................75, 76Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 266Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 266Gear Ranges....................................................62Gear Selector Override.................................. 207Glass Cleaning.............................................. 263Gross Axle Weight Rating.......................... 76, 78Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.....................76, 78GuideBody Builders................................................. 7GVWR...............................................................7611
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Security Alarm
............................................. 50Service...................................................... 235Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............... 161Traction Control......................................... 152Turn Signals................................ 26, 54, 188Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions..................................... 49, 54Loading Vehicle........................................ 76, 77Capacities................................................... 77Tires.......................................................... 245LocksAutomatic Door.................................... 14, 15Low Tire Pressure System............................. 161Lubrication, Body........................................... 221Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 264
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Maintenance Free Battery............................. 217Maintenance Schedule.................................. 211Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)..... 52ManualService...................................................... 274Methanol....................................................... 266Mirrors............................................................. 23Electric Remote........................................... 24Exterior Folding........................................... 24Heated........................................................ 25Outside........................................................ 24Rearview..................................................... 23
Modifications/AlterationsVehicle........................................................... 7Monitor, Tire Pressure System...................... 161Mopar Parts.................................................. 273MP3 Control..................................................... 37Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 26
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New Vehicle Break-In Period............................ 58
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Occupant Restraints..................................... 164Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)..................... 265Oil Change Indicator........................................ 45Reset........................................................... 45Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 219Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 219Oil Pressure Light............................................. 50Oil, Engine............................................ 218, 268Capacity.................................................... 268Checking................................................... 216Dipstick.................................................... 216Disposal................................................... 218Filter................................................ 219, 268Filter Disposal........................................... 218Identification Logo.................................... 218Materials Added To.................................. 218Pressure Warning Light............................... 50Recommendation............................ 218, 268
Synthetic................................................... 218Viscosity.................................................... 268Onboard Diagnostic System.............................55Operating Precautions.....................................55Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 274Outside Rearview Mirrors.......................... 23, 24Overheating, Engine...................................... 206
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Paint Care..................................................... 260Parking Brake..................................................59ParkSense System, Rear..................................69Passing Light....................................................26Pets............................................................... 187Phone Mode.................................................. 112Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 245PowerMirrors.........................................................24Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).................37Steering................................................66, 67Windows......................................................39Power Steering Fluid..................................... 270Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 170Preparation For Jacking....................... 190, 191
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