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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................... 196 Occupant Restraint Systems Features ........ 196
Important Safety Precautions....................... 197
Seat Belt Systems ........................................ 197
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 203
Child Restraints ........................................... 216
SAFETY TIPS ......................................................... 231
Transporting Passengers .............................. 231Transporting Pets ....................................... 232
Connected Vehicles....................................... 232
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle ........................................ 232
Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle ............................ 233
Exhaust Gas ................................................... 234Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 234
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ......................... 235
SOS AND ASSIST MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED...... 235
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING.......................... 239 Preparations For Jacking .............................. 239Jack Location ................................................. 240
Spare Tire Stowage ....................................... 240
Spare Tire Removal ....................................... 241
Jacking Instructions ...................................... 242 JUMP STARTING ................................................. 246
Preparations For Jump Start ........................ 246
Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 247
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY –
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 248
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 249
MANUAL PARK RELEASE ................................... 250
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 252
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........................ 253
Rear Wheel Drive Models ............................. 254
All Wheel Drive Models ................................. 254
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 254
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........................ 254
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING..................................... 255
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 256
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 259
3.6L Engine ................................................... 259
5.7L Engine ................................................... 260
Checking Oil Level ......................................... 261
Adding Washer Fluid .................................... 261
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 261Pressure Washing ......................................... 262 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ..................................... 262
Engine Oil ...................................................... 262
Engine Oil Filter ............................................ 263
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................... 263
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................... 264
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 267Body Lubrication .......................................... 267Windshield Wiper Blades ............................. 268Exhaust System ............................................ 271
Cooling System.............................................. 272
Brake System ............................................... 274Automatic Transmission ............................... 275
Front/Rear Axle Fluid ................................... 276
Transfer Case ............................................... 276Fuses.............................................................. 277
Bulb Replacement ...................................... 284
TIRES ..................................................................... 286
Tire Safety Information ................................. 286
Tires — General Information ......................... 293
Tire Types....................................................... 296Spare Tires — If Equipped ............................ 297
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........................ 299Snow Traction Devices ................................ 300Tire Rotation Recommendations ................ 302

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE261
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CHECKING OIL LEVEL
To ensure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil
must be maintained at the correct level. Check the
oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel
stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is
about five minutes after a fully warmed up engine
is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground
will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
There are four possible dipstick types:
Crosshatched zone.
Crosshatched zone marked SAFE.
Crosshatched zone marked with MIN at the low
end of the range and MAX at the high end of the
range.
Crosshatched zone marked with dimples at the
MIN and the MAX ends of the range.
NOTE:Always maintain the oil level within the crosshatch
markings on the dipstick.
Adding 1 quart (1.0 liter) of oil when the reading is
at the low end of the dipstick range will raise the oil
level to the high end of the range marking.
ADDING WASHER FLUID
The instrument cluster display will indicate when
the washer fluid level is low. When the sensor
detects a low fluid level, the Low Washer Fluid
Warning Light will illuminate and the "Washer Fluid
Low" message will display.
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and
the rear window washer is shared. The fluid
reservoir is located in the engine compartment, be
sure to check the fluid level at regular intervals. Fill
the reservoir with windshield washer solvent only
(not radiator antifreeze). When refilling the washer
fluid reservoir, take some washer fluid and apply it
to a cloth or towel and wipe clean the wiper blades,
this will help blade performance. To prevent
freeze-up of your windshield washer system in cold
weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate.
This rating information can be found on most
washer fluid containers.MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free
battery. Water will never have to be added, and
periodic maintenance is not required.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will
cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could
damage your engine.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer
solvents are flammable. They could ignite and
burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or
working around the washer solution.
WARNING!
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and
can burn or even blind you. Do not allow
battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or
clothing. Do not lean over a battery when
attaching clamps Ú page 246. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area
immediately with large amounts of water.
Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not
use a booster battery or any other booster
source with an output greater than 12 Volts.
Do not allow cable clamps to touch each
other.
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Battery
.................................................... 90, 261Charging System Light................................. 90Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 15Battery Saver Feature...................................... 50Belts, Seat..................................................... 232Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 188Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 267B-Pillar Location............................................. 290Brake Assist System...................................... 183Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 183Brake Fluid.......................................... 274, 312Brake System...................................... 274, 307Anti-Lock (ABS).......................................... 307Fluid Check............................................... 274Master Cylinder......................................... 274Parking...................................................... 103Warning Light.............................................. 90Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 105Bulb Replacement............................... 284, 285Bulbs, Light.................................................... 234
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Camera, Rear................................................ 136Capacities, Fluid............................................ 311Caps, Filler Oil (Engine)................................................ 259Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 273Car Washes................................................... 304Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 234
Cargo Area Cover...................................... 74, 75Cargo Compartment........................................ 74Light............................................................ 74Luggage Carrier........................................... 76Cargo Light....................................................... 74Cargo Tie-Downs.............................................. 75Cellular Phone.............................................. 181Center High Mounted Stop Light................... 286Certification Label......................................... 138Chains, Tire................................................... 300Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 287Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............................ 98Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 231Checks, Safety.............................................. 231Child Restraint.............................................. 216Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 219Child Seat Installation.............................. 229How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 227Infant And Child Restraints....................... 218Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 223Lower Anchors And TethersFor Children......................................... 220Older Children And Child Restraints......... 218Seating Positions...................................... 220Child Safety Locks........................................... 25Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 309CleaningWheels..................................................... 299
Climate Control................................................54Automatic....................................................54Cold Weather Operation................................ 102Compact Spare Tire...................................... 297Contract, Service........................................... 314Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 273Cooling System............................................. 272Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 273Cooling Capacity....................................... 311Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 273Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 272Inspection................................................. 272Points To Remember................................ 274Pressure Cap............................................ 273Radiator Cap............................................. 273Selection Of Coolant(Antifreeze)......................... 272, 311, 312Corrosion Protection..................................... 304Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 116, 118Cruise Light......................................................96Customer Assistance.................................... 313Cybersecurity................................................ 156
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Daytime Running Lights...................................48Defroster, Windshield................................... 232De-Icer, Remote Start......................................20Diagnostic System, Onboard............................97DipsticksOil (Engine)............................................... 261

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Disabled Vehicle Towing
................................ 253Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 273Door Ajar................................................... 90, 91Door Ajar Light.......................................... 90, 91Door Locks............................................... 22, 25Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors.... 25Doors............................................................... 22Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 29Driving........................................................... 153
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Economy (Fuel) Mode.................................... 105Electric Brake Control System....................... 183Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 182Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 184, 187Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 42Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)......... 66Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 117Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................184Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........ 91Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.............. 109Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 248Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck...................... 252Hazard Warning Flasher............................ 235Jacking...................................................... 239Jump Starting............................................ 246
Emission Control System Maintenance........... 98Engine........................................................... 259Air Cleaner................................................ 263Break-In Recommendations..................... 102Checking Oil Level.................................... 261Compartment.................................. 259, 260Compartment Identification............. 259, 260Cooling..................................................... 272Exhaust Gas Caution................................ 234Fails To Start............................................ 102Flooded, Starting...................................... 102Fuel Requirements.......................... 308, 311Jump Starting........................................... 246Oil.................................................... 262, 311Oil Filler Cap............................................. 259Oil Filter.................................................... 263Oil Selection........................... 262, 311, 312Oil Synthetic............................................. 263Starting........................................................ 99Enhanced Accident
Response Feature............................... 214, 254Ethanol......................................................... 309Exhaust Gas Cautions................................... 234Exhaust System................................... 234, 271Exterior Lights............................... 47, 234, 284
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 263Air Conditioning........................ 61, 264, 265Engine Oil................................................. 263Engine Oil Disposal................................... 263Flashers........................................................ 235Hazard Warning........................................ 235Turn Signals.............................. 96, 234, 285Flash-To-Pass...................................................49Flooded Engine Starting................................ 102Fluid Capacities............................................ 311Fluid Leaks.................................................... 234Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 274Engine Oil................................................. 261Fluids And Lubricants.................................... 312Fog Lights..................................................... 285Fog Lights, Service........................................ 285Fold-Flat Seats.................................................29Folding Rear Seats...........................................31Forward Collision Warning............................ 191Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 235Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 252Front Axle (Differential)................................. 276
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322 Locks Child Protection
........................................... 25Manual........................................................ 22Power Door.................................................. 23Lubrication, Body........................................... 267Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 307Luggage Carrier............................................... 76
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Maintenance................................................... 72Maintenance Free Battery............................. 261Maintenance Schedule.................................. 255Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)......................................... 93, 98ManualService...................................................... 315Memory Feature (Memory Seats).................... 27Memory Seat................................................... 27Memory Seats And Radio................................ 27Methanol....................................................... 309Mirrors............................................................. 41Electric Remote........................................... 42Exterior Folding........................................... 42Heated........................................................ 42Outside........................................................ 42Rearview............................................ 41, 235Vanity.......................................................... 41Modifications/AlterationsVehicle........................................................ 10
Monitor, Tire Pressure System...................... 193Mopar Parts.................................................. 315Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 47
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New Vehicle Break-In Period......................... 102
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Occupant Restraints..................................... 196Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............ 308, 309Oil Change Indicator........................................ 84Reset........................................................... 84Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 263Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 263Oil Pressure Light............................................. 91Oil, Engine..................................................... 262Capacity.................................................... 311Checking................................................... 261Dipstick.................................................... 261Disposal................................................... 263Filter......................................................... 263Filter Disposal........................................... 263Identification Logo.................................... 263Materials Added To.................................. 263Pressure Warning Light............................... 91Recommendation............................ 262, 311Synthetic.................................................. 263Viscosity................................................... 311Onboard Diagnostic System............................. 97Operating Precautions..................................... 97
Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 315Outside Rearview Mirrors.................................42
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Paint Care..................................................... 304Parking Brake............................................... 103ParkSense System, Rear............................... 127Passive Entry....................................................23Pets............................................................... 232Pinch Protection...............................................72Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 290PowerBrakes...................................................... 307Distribution Center (Fuses)....................... 277Door Locks...................................................23Inverter........................................................68Liftgate........................................................73Mirrors.........................................................42Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).................66Seats...........................................................34Steering........................................... 114, 312Sunroof........................................................71Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column................26Windows......................................................69Power SeatsDown....................................................34, 35Forward................................................34, 35Rearward..............................................34, 35Up.........................................................34, 35

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