
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY183
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative 
 (-)
 end of the jumper 
cable from the engine ground of the vehicle 
with the discharged battery.
2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative  (-) 
jumper cable from the negative  (-) post of the 
booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive  (+) end of the jumper 
cable from the positive  (+) post of the booster 
battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive  (+) 
jumper cable from the positive  (+) post of the 
vehicle with the discharged battery, and 
reinstall the protective cap.
If frequent jump starting is required to start your 
vehicle you should have the battery and charging 
system inspected at an authorized dealer.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS 
If the vehicle is overheating, it will need to be 
serviced by an authorized dealer.
In any of the following situations, you can reduce 
the potential for overheating by taking the 
appropriate action.
On the highways — slow down.
In city traffic — while stopped, place the trans -
mission in NEUTRAL (N), but do not increase the 
engine idle speed while preventing vehicle 
motion with the brakes.
NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down an 
impending overheat condition: 
If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The 
A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling 
system and turning the A/C off can help remove 
this heat.
You can also turn the temperature control to 
maximum heat, the mode control to floor and 
the blower control to high. This allows the heater 
core to act as a supplement to the radiator and 
aids in removing heat from the engine cooling 
system.CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power 
outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, 
even when not in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.). 
Eventually, if plugged in long enough without 
engine operation, the vehicle’s battery will 
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life 
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine 
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. 
If you see or hear steam coming from under the 
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator 
has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling 
system pressure cap when the radiator or 
coolant bottle is hot.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage 
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads 
HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the 
vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until 
the pointer drops back into the normal range. If 
the pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear 
continuous chimes, turn the engine off 
immediately and call for service.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE211
Cavity Mini Fuse Description
F535 Amp BeigeKL 30 (+30) - IPC, FTM
F38 20 Amp YellowCentral Doors Locking
F36 15 Amp Blue
KL 30 (+30) - TPMS, EOBD, HVAC, Radio, USB, SGW
F43 15 Amp BlueBi-Directional Washer Pump
F48 20 Amp YellowPassenger Power Windows
F13 7.5 Amp BrownSupply for left low beam bulb or discharge lamp
F50 7.5 Amp BrownKL 15 (+15) - Air-Bag
F51 7.5 Amp BrownKL 15 (+15) - External Mirror Adjustment 
Command, HVAC, RVC, HWB Coils
F37 5 Amp BeigeKL 15 (+15) - Brake Pedal Switch (N.O.), IPC, Brake 
Pedal Switch (N.C.)
F49 5 Amp BeigeKL 15 (+15) - PAM, CSS Lighting, TTM, SGW, 
Heaters Light, ECM Backlighting
F31 5 Amp BeigeKL 15a (INT A) - HWB, MCO
F47 20 Amp YellowDriver Power Windows
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240TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
FLUID CAPACITIES   
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS  
US Metric
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 using Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile 
(240,000 km) Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent 
meeting the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine We recommend using Mopar® SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil which 
meets the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395. 
Equivalent full synthetic SAE 0W-20 engine oil can be used but must have the 
API Starburst trademark  Ú
page 195.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend using a Mopar® Engine Oil Filter. If a Mopar® Engine Oil Filter 
is unavailable, only use filters that meet or exceed SAE/USCAR-36 Filter 
Performance Requirements.
Fuel Selection – 2.4L Engine 87 Octane (R+M)/2 Method, 0-15% Ethanol.
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248  Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
...................132Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........ 46Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck...................... 185Jacking...................................................... 171Jump Starting............................................ 181Towing....................................................... 187Emission Control System Maintenance........... 51Engine........................................................... 193Air Cleaner................................................. 196Block Heater............................................... 53Break-In Recommendations........................ 54Checking Oil Level..................................... 194Coolant (Antifreeze)................................... 240Cooling...................................................... 199Exhaust Gas Caution................................. 170Fails To Start............................................... 53Flooded, Starting......................................... 53Jump Starting............................................ 181Oil.................................................... 195, 240Oil Filler Cap.............................................. 193Oil Filter..................................................... 196Oil Selection.................................... 195, 240Oil Synthetic.............................................. 196Overheating............................................... 183Starting....................................................... 52
Enhanced Accident Response Feature...150, 188
Ethanol......................................................... 238Exhaust Gas Cautions................................... 170Exhaust System................................... 170, 198Exterior Lights.........................................24, 170
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 196Air Conditioning........................................... 31Engine Oil........................................ 196, 240Engine Oil Disposal................................... 196FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 171Turn Signals.......................................49, 170Flooded Engine Starting................................... 53Fluid Capacities............................................ 240Fluid Leaks................................................... 170Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 202Engine Oil................................................. 194Power Steering............................................ 60Fluid, Brake.................................................. 241Fog Lights........................................................ 25Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 16Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 171Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................ 185
Fuel............................................................... 237Additives................................................... 239Clean Air................................................... 238Ethanol..................................................... 238Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................................66Gasoline................................................... 237Materials Added....................................... 239Methanol.................................................. 238Octane Rating.................................. 237, 240Specifications........................................... 240Tank Capacity........................................... 240Fuses............................................................ 207
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Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)..................................66Gasoline, (Fuel)............................................. 237Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 238Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 238Gear Ranges....................................................57Gear Selector Override.................................. 184Glass Cleaning.............................................. 235Gross Axle Weight Rating.......................... 67, 68Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.....................67, 68GuideBody Builders................................................. 7GVWR...............................................................67
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H
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
....................................... 76Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 171Head Restraints............................................... 19HeadlightsCleaning.................................................... 234Passing........................................................ 24Switch......................................................... 24Heated Mirrors................................................ 23Heated Seats................................................... 18Heater, Engine Block....................................... 53Hill Start Assist.............................................. 134HitchesTrailer Towing.............................................. 70Hood Prop........................................................ 36Hood Release.................................................. 36
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Ignition............................................................ 12Key....................................................... 10, 12Switch......................................................... 12Ignition Key Removal....................................... 12Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................................. 12Inside Rearview Mirror..................................... 22
Instrument Cluster.................................... 39, 40Descriptions................................................ 49Display......................................................... 40Display Controls........................................... 40Engine Oil Reset.......................................... 41Menu Items................................................. 42Instrument Panel............................................. 39Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 235Interior And Instrument Lights......................... 25Interior Appearance Care.............................. 235Interior Lights................................................... 25iPod Control..................................................... 32iPod/USB/MP3 Control.................................... 32Bluetooth Streaming Audio.......................... 32
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Jack Location................................................ 171Jack Operation.............................................. 171Jacking And Tire Changing............................ 171Jump Starting............................................... 181
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Key FobProgramming Additional Key Fobs
............... 11Key Fob Battery Service 
(Remote Keyless Entry).................................... 10
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry)..11
Keys.................................................................10Replacement...............................................11Sentry (Immobilizer).....................................12
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Lane Change Assist..........................................25Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 139Latches......................................................... 170Hood............................................................36Leaks, Fluid................................................... 170Life Of Tires................................................... 227Light Bulbs........................................... 170, 213Lights............................................................ 170Air Bag............................................... 44, 168Brake Assist Warning................................ 133Brake Warning.............................................45Bulb Replacement.................................... 213Cruise..........................................................50Daytime Running.........................................24Engine Temperature Warning......................46Exterior.............................................. 24, 170Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 171Headlights...................................................24Interior.........................................................25Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)..........48
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