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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE  .................................... 217 Engine Oil  ...................................................... 217Engine Oil Filter ............................................. 218
Engine Air Cleaner Filter  .............................. 218Air Conditioner Maintenance  ....................... 218
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 220
Body Lubrication............................................ 221
Windshield Wiper Blades .............................. 221Exhaust System ............................................. 222
Cooling System  ............................................. 224
Brake System  ............................................... 226
Automatic Transmission  .............................. 227All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped  .......... 228
Rear Axle ........................................................ 228Fuses.............................................................. 228
Bulb Replacement ......................................... 238
TIRES ..................................................................... 242
Tire Safety Information  ................................ 242
Tires — General Information  ........................ 250
Tire Types ....................................................... 253
Spare Tires — If Equipped ............................. 254
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care  ........................ 256
Snow Traction Devices .................................. 257
Tire Rotation Recommendations  ................ 258
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM 
TIRE QUALITY GRADES  ...................................... 259
Treadwear ...................................................... 259Traction Grades ............................................. 259
Temperature Grades ..................................... 259 VEHICLE STORAGE .............................................. 260
BODYWORK ......................................................... 260
Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 260
Body And Underbody Maintenance.............. 260Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 260
INTERIORS  .......................................................... 261
Seats And Fabric Parts ................................. 261
Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 262Leather Surfaces ........................................... 262Glass Surfaces  ............................................. 262
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) ........ 263
BRAKE SYSTEM  .................................................. 263
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .. 263
Torque Specifications ................................... 263
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ........................................ 264
3.6L Engine ................................................... 264
5.7L Engine ................................................... 264
Reformulated Gasoline  ................................ 265Materials Added To Fuel ............................... 265
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ......................... 265
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ....265
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ...... 265Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese 
Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline...................... 266Fuel System Cautions ................................... 266 FLUID CAPACITIES  .............................................. 267
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS  .................. 268
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ................. 269
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR 
YOUR VEHICLE  .................................................... 270
Prepare For The Appointment ...................... 270
Prepare A List ................................................ 270
Be Reasonable With Requests..................... 270
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE  ................................ 270
FCA US LLC Customer Center....................... 270
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center .............. 270
Mexico............................................................ 271
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands ............... 271
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or 
Speech Impaired(TDD/TTY) .......................... 271
Service Contract  ........................................... 271
WARRANTY INFORMATION ................................ 272
MOPAR® PARTS ................................................. 272
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS .......................... 272
In The 50 United States And 
Washington, D.C............................................ 272
In Canada ...................................................... 272
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS  .......................... 273
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................... 273
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60GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE  
Power Sunshade Switch Behind Center Console
NOTE:The rear sunshade control switch can be locked 
out along with the rear passenger window controls 
from the driver switch window lockout switch.
POWER OUTLETS  
Your vehicle is equipped with one 12 Volt
(13 Amp) power outlet on the instrument panel 
and one 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet in the 
center console that can be used to power cellular 
phones, small electronics and other low powered 
electrical accessories. The power outlets are 
labeled with either a “key” symbol or a “battery” 
symbol to indicate how the outlet is powered. 
Power outlets labeled with a key symbol are 
powered when the ignition switch is in the ACC or 
ON/RUN position, while the outlets labeled with a 
battery symbol are connected directly to the 
battery and powered at all times.
NOTE:All accessories connected to the battery powered 
outlets should be removed or turned off when the 
vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against 
discharge.
The front power outlet is located inside the storage 
area on the center stack of the instrument panel.
 Front Power Outlet
 In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a 
power outlet located in the storage area of the 
center console.
Center Console Power Outlet
NOTE:If the Media Hub is in use, do not exceed the 
maximum power of 100 Watts (8 Amps) for the 
center console power outlet. When the Media Hub 
is not in use, the outlet can deliver up to 120 Watts 
(10 Amps). If the power rating is exceeded, the 
fuse protecting the system will need to be 
replaced.
The instrument panel power outlet and dual rear 
console USB ports can be changed to battery 
powered at all times by moving the #12 20 Amp 
fuse from “IGN” to “B+”. These fuses are located in 
the fuse box in the trunk, below the load floor.
WARNING!
Do not place ashes inside the cubby bin located 
on the center console on vehicles not equipped 
with the ash receiver tray. A fire leading to bodily 
injury could result.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE61
Power Outlet Fuse Locations
WINDOWS 
POWER WINDOW CONTROLS
The window controls on the driver's door control all 
the door windows.
 Power Window Switches
The passenger door windows can also be operated 
by using the single window controls on the 
passenger door trim panel. The window controls 
will operate only when the ignition is in the ACC or 
ON/RUN position.
NOTE:The power window switches will remain active for 
up to 10 minutes after the ignition is placed in the 
OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel 
this feature. The timing is programmable within 
Uconnect Settings  Ú page 129.
1 — #12 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Instrument Panel 
Power Outlet/Dual USB Charge Only Ports
2 — #38 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Center Console 
Power Outlet/Media Hub
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Only devices designed for use in this type of 
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt 
outlet.
Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use and while driving 
the vehicle.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an 
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
Many accessories that can be plugged in draw 
power from the vehicle's battery even when 
not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventu
-
ally, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle's 
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade 
battery life and/or prevent the engine from 
starting.
Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., 
coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will 
degrade the battery even more quickly. Only 
use these intermittently and with greater 
caution.
After the use of high power draw accessories 
or long periods of the vehicle not being started 
(with accessories still plugged in), the vehicle 
must be driven a sufficient length of time to 
allow the alternator to recharge the vehicle's 
battery.
Power outlets are designed for accessory 
plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory 
or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper 
use of the power outlet can cause damage.
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202IN CASE OF EMERGENCY  
NOTE:The remote battery posts are viewed by standing 
on the right side of the vehicle looking over the 
fender. The positive battery post may be covered 
with a protective cap. Lift up on the cap to gain 
access to the positive battery post. Do not jump off 
fuses. Only jump directly off positive post which 
has a positive (+) symbol on or around the post.
See below steps to prepare for jump starting:
1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic  transmission into PARK and cycle the ignition 
to OFF.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all electrical  accessories.
3. Pull upward and remove the protective cover  over the remote positive  (+) battery post.
4. If using another vehicle to jump start the  battery, park the vehicle within the jumper 
cables reach, set the parking brake, and make 
sure the ignition is OFF.
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
NOTE:Make sure at all times that unused ends of jumper 
cables are not contacting each other or either 
vehicle while making connections.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive 
 (+) end of the jumper 
cable to the remote positive  (+)
 post of the 
discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive  (+) 
jumper cable to the positive  (+) post of the 
booster battery.
3. Connect the negative  (-) end of the jumper 
cable to the negative  (-) post of the booster 
battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative  (-) 
jumper cable to the remote negative  (-) post 
(exposed metallic/unpainted post of the 
discharge vehicle) located directly behind the 
under-hood fuse box.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this 
could establish a ground connection and 
personal injury could result.
WARNING!
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan 
whenever the hood is raised. It can start 
anytime the ignition switch is ON. You can be 
injured by moving fan blades.
Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, 
watch bands and bracelets that could make 
an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be 
seriously injured.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn 
your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas 
which is flammable and explosive. Keep open 
flames or sparks away from the battery.
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump starting procedure 
could result in personal injury or property 
damage due to battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in 
damage to the charging system of the booster 
vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative 
(-)  post of the discharged battery. The resulting 
electrical spark could cause the battery to 
explode and could result in personal injury.
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214SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE  
ENGINE COMPARTMENT  
3.6L ENGINE 
1 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 5 — Engine Oil Fill
2 — Washer Fluid Reservoir Cap 6 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter
3 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 7 — Engine Coolant Pressure Reservoir
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick
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5.7L ENGINE  
1 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 5 — Engine Oil Fill
2 — Washer Fluid Reservoir Cap 6 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter
3 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 7 — Engine Coolant Pressure Reservoir
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick
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228SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE  
(Continued)
Fluid And Filter Changes 
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid 
installed at the factory will provide satisfactory 
lubrication for the life of the vehicle.
Routine fluid and filter changes are not required. 
However, change the fluid and filter if the fluid 
becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the 
transmission is disassembled for any reason.
Selection Of Lubricant 
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid 
to ensure optimum transmission performance and 
life. Use only the manufacturer's specified 
transmission fluid  Úpage 269. 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 trans -
mission; only the approved lubricant should be 
used.
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF 
E
QUIPPED 
The All Wheel Drive system consists of a transfer 
case and front differential. The exterior surface of 
these components should be inspected for 
evidence of fluid leaks. Confirmed leaks should be 
repaired as soon as possible.
The transfer case fluid fill/inspection plug is 
located in the middle of the rear housing. To 
inspect the transfer case fluid level, remove the 
fill/inspection plug. The fluid level should be even 
with the bottom of the hole. Use this plug to add 
fluid as required.
The front differential fill plug is located on the outer 
cover near the half shaft attachment. To inspect 
the differential fluid level, remove the fill plug. The 
fluid level should be even with or slightly below the 
bottom of the hole.
Fluid Changes
For the proper maintenance intervals   Úpage 210.
REAR AXLE
For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are 
not required. When the vehicle is serviced for other 
reasons the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly 
should be inspected. If gear oil leakage is 
suspected inspect the fluid level  Ú page 269.
FUSES
General Information
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the 
manufacturer’s recommended fluid may cause 
deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or 
torque converter shudder  Úpage 269.
WARNING!
When replacing a blown fuse, always use an 
appropriate replacement fuse with the same 
amp rating as the original fuse. Never replace 
a fuse with another fuse of higher amp rating. 
The use of a fuse with a rating other than indi -
cated may result in a dangerous electrical 
system overload. If a properly rated fuse 
continues to blow, it indicates a problem in the 
circuit that must be corrected. Never replace a 
blown fuse with metal wires or any other mate -
rial. Do not place a fuse inside a circuit 
breaker cavity or vice versa. Failure to use 
proper fuses may result in serious personal 
injury, fire and/or property damage.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE229
The fuses protect electrical systems against 
excessive current.
When a device does not work, you must check the 
fuse element inside the blade fuse for a break/
melt.
Also, please be aware that using power outlets for 
extended periods of time with the engine off may 
result in vehicle battery discharge.
 Blade Fuses
Underhood Fuses
The Front Power Distribution Center is located in 
the engine compartment. This module contains 
fuses and relays. Fuse cavity location and 
descriptions are printed on the inside of the power 
distribution center cover.Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the 
ignition is off and that all the other services 
are switched off and/or disengaged.
If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an 
authorized dealer.
If a general protection fuse for safety systems 
(air bag system, braking system), power unit 
systems (engine system, transmission 
system) or steering system blows, contact an 
authorized dealer.
WARNING!
1 — Fuse Element
2 — Blade Fuse with a good/ functional fuse 
element
3 — Blade fuse with a bad/ not functional fuse 
element (blown fuse)
CAUTION!
When installing the power distribution center 
cover, it is important to ensure the cover is 
properly positioned and fully latched. Failure 
to do so may allow water to get into the power 
distribution center and possibly result in an 
electrical system failure.
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