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SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................. 158Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 158
Rear Seat Reminder Alert (RSRA) ................ 159
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ...... 159
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .......................... 164
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped..................................................... 164
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation — If Equipped ............................... 168
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)............................................................ 171
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................... 174
Occupant Restraint Systems Features ....... 174Important Safety Precautions....................... 174
Seat Belt Systems ........................................ 175
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 184
Child Restraints ........................................... 197
SAFETY TIPS ......................................................213
Transporting Passengers .............................. 213Transporting Pets ....................................... 214
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle ........................................ 214
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................................... 215Exhaust Gas ................................................... 216Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 216
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS......................... 217
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED ..... 217
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING —
IF EQUIPPED ..................................................... 220 Preparations For Jacking ............................. 221
Jack And Spare Tire Location ....................... 221
Equipment Removal ..................................... 221
Jacking Instructions .................................... 223
Road Tire Installation .................................... 226
Portable Air Compressor —
If Equipped..................................................... 227Return Inflatable Spare Tire ....................... 228
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED .................... 228
JUMP STARTING .................................................. 234 Preparations For Jump Start ........................ 234
Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 235
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY –
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................... 236
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 237
MANUAL PARK RELEASE .................................. 238
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 239
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ......................... 240
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 242
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........................ 242
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ..................................... 243
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 244
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 247
3.6L Engine ................................................... 247
Checking Oil Level ......................................... 248
Adding Washer Fluid .................................... 248
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 248
Pressure Washing ......................................... 249
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ..................................... 249
Engine Oil ...................................................... 249
Engine Oil Filter ........................................... 250
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................ 250
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 250Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................... 251
Body Lubrication ........................................... 253
Windshield Wiper Blades ............................. 253Exhaust System ............................................ 256
Cooling System.............................................. 258
Brake System ................................................ 261
Automatic Transmission .............................. 262
Fuses.............................................................. 263
Bulb Replacement ........................................ 272
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TIRES .................................................................... 275 Tire Safety Information ................................. 275Tires — General Information ......................... 282Tire Types ....................................................... 286
Spare Tires — If Equipped ............................. 286
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ......................... 288Snow Traction Devices ................................. 289Tire Rotation Recommendations ................. 290
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..................... 291
Treadwear ...................................................... 291Traction Grades ............................................. 291
Temperature Grades ..................................... 291
STORING THE VEHICLE ....................................... 292
BODYWORK .......................................................... 292
Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 292
Body And Underbody Maintenance.............. 292
Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 292
INTERIORS ........................................................... 293
Seats And Fabric Parts.................................. 293
Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 294Leather Surfaces ........................................... 294Glass Surfaces .............................................. 294
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) ........ 295
BRAKE SYSTEM ................................................... 295
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 295
Torque Specifications ................................... 295
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....................................... 296
3.6L Engine ................................................... 296
Reformulated Gasoline ................................. 296
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ......................... 297
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel
Vehicles.......................................................... 297CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ...... 297Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline...................... 297Materials Added To Fuel ............................... 298
Fuel System Cautions ................................... 298
FLUID CAPACITIES .............................................. 299
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .................. 299
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ................ 300
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE
FOR YOUR VEHICLE ............................................. 301
Prepare For The Appointment ...................... 301
Prepare A List ................................................ 301
Be Reasonable With Requests..................... 301
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ................................. 301
FCA US LLC Customer Center....................... 301
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center .............. 301
Mexico............................................................ 302
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands ............... 302
Customer Assistance For The Hearing
Or Speech Impaired
(TDD/TTY) ...................................................... 302
Service Contract ........................................... 302
WARRANTY INFORMATION ................................ 303
MOPAR® PARTS ................................................. 303
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS .......................... 303
In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C............................................ 303
In Canada ...................................................... 303
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS .......................... 304
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................... 304
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100GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Warning Light
The warning light switches on and a
message is displayed to indicate that the
tire pressure is lower than the
recommended value and/or that slow
pressure loss is occurring. In these cases, optimal
tire duration and fuel consumption may not be
guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition
mentioned above, the display will show the
indications corresponding to each tire.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should
be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the
inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation pressure
for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a TPMS that illuminates a low tire
pressure light when one or more of your tires is
significantly underinflated. Accordingly, when the
low tire pressure light illuminates, you should stop
and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if underinflation has not reached the level to
trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
light.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system
is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction
indicator is combined with the low tire pressure
light. When the system detects a malfunction, the
light will flash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When
the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may
occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction light after replacing one or more tires
or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow
the TPMS to continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
Do not continue driving with one or more flat
tires as handling may be compromised. Stop the
vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering. If a
tire puncture occurs, repair immediately using
the dedicated tire repair kit and contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures
and warning have been established for the tire
size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable
system operation or sensor damage may result
when using replacement equipment that is not
of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket
wheels can cause sensor damage. Using
aftermarket tire sealants may cause the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor to
become inoperable. After using an aftermarket
tire sealant it is recommended that you take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer to have your
sensor function checked.
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Towing Requirements — Tires
Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a
compact spare tire.
Do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h) when
towing while using a full size spare tire.
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to
the safe and satisfactory operation of your
vehicle.
Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire
damage before towing a trailer.
Replacing tires with a higher load carrying
capacity will not increase the vehicle's GVWR
and GAWR limits.
For further information Úpage 282.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system
or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of
the trailer. This could cause inadequate braking
and possible personal injury.
An electronically actuated trailer brake
controller is required when towing a trailer with
electronically actuated brakes. When towing a
trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated
brake system, an electronic brake controller is
not required.
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers
over 1,000 lb (453 kg) and required for trailers
in excess of 2,000 lb (907 kg).
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And
Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer
size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are
required for motoring safety.
Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on
a grade. When parking, apply the parking
brake on the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle
transmission in PARK. For four-wheel drive
vehicles, make sure the transfer case is not in
NEUTRAL. Always, block or "chock" the trailer
wheels.
GCWR must not be exceeded.
Total weight must be distributed between the
tow vehicle and the trailer such that the
following four ratings are not exceeded :
GVWR
GTW
GAWR
Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch
utilized.
WARNING!WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your
brake system and cause it to fail. You might
not have brakes when you need them and
could have an accident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing, you should allow for
additional space between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front of you. Failure to do so could
result in an accident.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lb (453 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do
this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear,
higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping
distances.
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If the ignition is cycled, this sequence will repeat,
providing the system fault still exists. If the system
fault no longer exists, the TPMS Warning Light will
no longer flash, and the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”
message will no longer display, and a pressure
value will display in place of the dashes. A system
fault can occur due to any of the following:
Jamming due to electronic devices or driving
next to facilities emitting the same radio
frequencies as the TPMS sensors
Installing some form of aftermarket window
tinting that affects radio wave signals
Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel
housings
Using tire chains on the vehicle
Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS
sensors
Vehicles With Compact Spare — If Equipped
1. The compact spare tire does not have a Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensor.
Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the
pressure in the compact spare tire.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of
a road tire that has a pressure below the
low-pressure warning limit, the “Inflate to XX”
message will continue to be displayed. Upon
the next ignition cycle, the TPMS Warning Light
will remain on and a chime will sound. In
addition, the graphic in the instrument cluster
will still display a different color pressure
value.
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the TPMS Warning
Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and
then remain on solid. In addition, the
instrument cluster will display a “SERVICE TPM
SYSTEM” message for five seconds and then
display dashes (--) in place of the pressure
value.
4. For each subsequent ignition cycle, a chime will sound, the TPMS Warning Light will flash
on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on
solid, and the instrument cluster will display a
“SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message for five
seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place
of the pressure value.
5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the
compact spare, the TPMS will update automat -
ically. In addition, the TPMS Warning Light will
turn off and the graphic in the instrument
cluster will display a new pressure value instead of dashes (--), as long as no tire
pressure is below the low-pressure warning
limit in any of the four active road tires. The
vehicle may need to be driven for up to
20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order
for the TPMS to receive this information.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM LOW
PRESSURE WARNINGS
The TPMS Warning Light will illuminate in
the instrument cluster and a chime will
sound when tire pressure is low in one or
more of the four active road tires. In
addition, the instrument cluster will display an
"Inflate to XX" message and a graphic showing the
pressure values of each tire with the low tire
pressure values in a different color.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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PERIODIC SAFETY CHECKS YOU SHOULD
M
AKE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven
wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or
other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall.
Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks. Inspect
sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges. Check the
lug nut/bolt torque for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake
lights and exterior lights while you work the
controls. Check turn signal and high beam
indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under the vehicle after overnight
parking for fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks.
Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should
be located and corrected immediately.
ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING
FLOOR MAT FROM THE VEHICLE
before installing any other floor mat.
NEVER install or stack an additional
floor mat on top of an existing floor mat.
ONLY install floor mats designed to fit your
vehicle. NEVER install a floor mat that cannot
be properly attached and secured to your
vehicle. If a floor mat needs to be replaced,
only use a FCA approved floor mat for the
specific make, model, and year of your
vehicle.
ONLY use the driver’s side floor mat on the
driver’s side floor area. To check for interfer -
ence, with the vehicle properly parked with the
engine off, fully depress the accelerator, the
brake, and the clutch pedal (if present) to
check for interference. If your floor mat inter -
feres with the operation of any pedal, or is not
secure to the floor, remove the floor mat from
the vehicle and place the floor mat in your
trunk.
ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat on
the passenger’s side floor area.
WARNING!
ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide
into the driver’s side floor area when the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become
trapped under accelerator, brake, or clutch
pedals and could cause a loss of vehicle
control.
NEVER place any objects under the floor mat
(e.g., towels, keys, etc.). These objects could
change the position of the floor mat and may
cause interference with the accelerator,
brake, or clutch pedals.
If the vehicle carpet has been removed and
re-installed, always properly attach carpet to
the floor and check the floor mat fasteners are
secure to the vehicle carpet. Fully depress
each pedal to check for interference with the
accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals then
re-install the floor mats.
It is recommended to only use mild soap and
water to clean your floor mats. After cleaning,
always check your floor mat has been properly
installed and is secured to your vehicle using
the floor mat fasteners by lightly pulling mat.
WARNING!
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PREPARATIONS FOR JACKING
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid
ice or slippery areas.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Place the gear selector into PARK (P).
5. Place the ignition in OFF mode.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For
example, if the driver’s front wheel is being
changed, block the passenger’s rear wheel.
Wheel Blocked
NOTE:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when
the vehicle is being lifted or raised.
JACK AND SPARE TIRE LOCATION
The jacking tools, spare tire and portable air
compressor (if equipped) or tire service kit (if
equipped) are stowed behind an access panel on
the left hand side of the vehicle.
Jacking Equipment Location
EQUIPMENT REMOVAL
1. Remove the access panel to the jacking
equipment.
2. Unlatch the Portable Air Compressor or Tire Service Kit if equipped. Unscrew the wing nut
that is holding the Inflatable Spare Tire and
gently remove it from the storage area.
Remove wrench from foam tray.
NOTE:Depending on the trim level of the vehicle, the
options for spare tire equipment may vary.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of
the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far
enough off the road to avoid being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
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222IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Jacking Equipment Jacking Equipment
Jacking Equipment
3. Remove Jack by turning the jack screw
counterclockwise to collapse from storage
area that is located behind the tire.
Jack Location
1 — Inflatable Spare Tire
2 — Tire Service Kit
3 — Wrench
4 — Fuel Filler Funnel
1 — Inflatable Spare Tire
2 — Portable Air Compressor
1 — Inflatable Spare Tire
2 — Portable Air Compressor
1 — Jack Screw
2 — Jack
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