SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE243
STORING THE VEHICLE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than 3 weeks,
we recommend that you take the following steps to
minimize the drain on your vehicle's battery:
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more,
run the air conditioning system at idle for about
five minutes in the fresh air and high blower
setting prior to storing. This will ensure
adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the
system is started again.
BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
A
GENTS
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to
geographic locations and usage. Chemicals that make
roads passable in snow and ice and those that are
sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other
seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in your
vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes your vehicle to
airborne contaminants, road surfaces on which the
vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather, and
other extreme conditions will have an adverse affect on
paint, metal trim, and underbody protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will
enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the
corrosion resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal
of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation
Stone and gravel impact
Insects, tree sap and tar
Salt in the air near seacoast localities
Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants
BODY AND UNDERBODY MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights
and fog lights that are lighter and less susceptible
to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and
therefore different lens cleaning procedures must
be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses
and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry
cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap
solution followed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components,
solvents, steel wool or other aggressive material to
clean the lenses.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation,
or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
The VIN is found on the left front corner of the
instrument panel, visible through the windshield.
Vehicle Identification Number
NOTE:It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
BRAKE SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake
systems. If either of the two hydraulic systems lose
normal capability, the remaining system will still
function. However, there will be some loss of
overall braking effectiveness. You may notice
increased pedal travel during application, greater
pedal force required to slow or stop, and potential
activation of the Brake System Warning Light.
In the event power assist is lost for any reason (i.e.,
repeated brake applications with the engine off),
the brakes will still function. However, the effort
required to brake the vehicle will be much greater
than that required with the power system
operating.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to
ensure that the wheel is properly mounted to the
vehicle. Any time a wheel has been removed and
reinstalled on the vehicle, the lug nuts/bolts
should be torqued using a properly calibrated
torque wrench using a six-sided (hex) deep wall
socket.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
**Use only authorized dealer recommended lug
nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil
before tightening.
Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/
Bolt Size Lug Nut/Bolt
Socket Size
145 Ft-Lb
(197 N·m) M16 x 1.50 21 mm
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248TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to
mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or
loose particles.
Wheel Mounting Surface
Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until
each nut/bolt has been tightened twice. Ensure
that the socket is fully engaged on the lug nut/bolt
(do not insert it halfway).
Torque Patterns
After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut/bolt
torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are
properly seated against the wheel.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
While operating on gasoline with the required
octane number, hearing a light knocking sound
from the engine is not a cause for concern.
However, if the engine is heard making a heavy
knocking sound, see a dealer immediately. Use of
gasoline with a lower than recommended octane
number can cause engine failure and may void
or not be covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such
as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you
experience these symptoms, try another brand of
gasoline before considering service for the vehicle.
3.6L ENGINE
This engine is designed to meet all
emission regulations and provide
optimum fuel economy and performance
when using high quality unleaded regular
gasoline having a posted octane number of 87 as
specified by the (R+M)/2 method. The use of
higher octane premium gasoline is not required, as
it will not provide any benefit over regular gasoline
in these engines.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the
jack, do not tighten the lug nuts/bolts fully until
the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow
this warning may result in personal injury.
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254CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
PUERTO RICO AND US VIRGIN ISLANDS
FCA Caribbean LLC
P.O. Box 191857
San Juan 00919-1857
Phone: (866) 726-4636
Fax: (787) 782-3345
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE FOR THE
H
EARING OR SPEECH IMPAIRED
(TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties,
FCA US LLC has installed special Telecommu -
nication Devices for the Deaf (TDD) equipment at
its customer center. Any hearing or speech
impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a
conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United
States, can communicate with FCA US LLC by
dialing 1-800-380-2479.
Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that
require assistance can use the special needs relay
service offered by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter
users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial
1-800-855-0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service
operator.
SERVICE CONTRACT
You may have purchased a service contract for a
vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of
unexpected repairs after FCA US LLC’s New Vehicle
Limited Warranty expires. The Mopar® Vehicle
Protection plans are the ONLY vehicle extended
protection plans authorized, endorsed and backed
by FCA US LLC to provide additional protection
beyond your vehicle’s warranty. If you purchased a
Mopar® Vehicle Protection Plan, you will receive
Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in
the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery
date. If you have any questions about the service
contract, call FCA US LLC's Service Contract
National Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922
(Canadian residents, call (800) 465-2001 English/
(800) 387-9983 French).
FCA US LLC is not responsible for any service
contract you may have purchased from another
manufacturer. If you require service after the FCA
US LLC New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires,
please refer to the contract documents, and
contact the person listed in those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major
investment when you purchased the vehicle.
An authorized dealer has also made a major
investment in facilities, tools, and training to
assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information for the terms and
provisions of FCA US LLC warranties applicable to this
vehicle and market. Refer to
www.mopar.com/om
for further information.
See the Warranty Information for the terms
and provisions of FCA Canada Inc. warranties
applicable to this vehicle and market. Refer to
www.owners.mopar.ca/en
for further information.
For French, refer to
www.owners.mopar.ca/fr for
further information.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines
only), some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
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INDEX
A
Active Driving Assist......................................... 92Active Speed Limiter........................................ 79Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control)................................................ 80Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 210Adding Washing Fluid.................................... 203Additives, Fuel............................................... 249Air Bag........................................................... 162Air Bag Operation...................................... 162Air Bag Warning Light................................ 161Enhanced Accident Response...................197Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 197If Deployment Occurs................................ 165Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 167Maintenance............................................. 167Side Air Bags............................................. 163Transporting Pets...................................... 173Air Bag Light..................................59, 161, 173Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter).............................. 205Air Conditioner Maintenance......................... 206Air Conditioner Refrigerant............................ 206Air Conditioner System.................................. 206Air Conditioning Filter............................. 43, 206Air Conditioning, Operating Tips................ 42, 43
Air Filter........................................................ 205Air PressureTires......................................................... 233AlarmSecurity Alarm...................................... 20, 61Alarm SystemSecurity Alarm............................................. 20Alterations/ModificationsVehicle........................................................... 8Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 209, 251Disposal................................................... 210Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...................... 137Anti-Lock Warning Light................................... 61Assist, Hill Start............................................. 140Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 119Auto Down Power Windows............................. 48Auto Up Power Windows.................................. 48Automatic Door Locks...................................... 22Automatic Headlights....................................... 33Automatic High Beams.................................... 33Automatic Transmission.........................73, 213Adding Fluid..................................... 212, 213Fluid And Filter Change............................ 213Fluid Change............................................ 213Fluid Level Check..................................... 212
Fluid Type........................................ 212, 252Special Additives...................................... 212AUX Cord..........................................................44Auxiliary Driving Systems.............................. 142
B
Battery................................................... 60, 204Charging System Light.................................60Keyless Key Fob Replacement....................14Belts, Seat.................................................... 173Blind Spot Monitoring................................... 142Body Builders Guide........................................... 8Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 207B-Pillar Location............................................ 230Brake Assist System..................................... 138Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 138Brake Fluid........................................... 211, 252Brake System....................................... 211, 247Anti-Lock (ABS)......................................... 137Fluid Check............................................... 211Master Cylinder........................................ 211Parking........................................................71Warning Light...............................................59Brake/Transmission Interlock..........................74Bulb Replacement........................................ 220Bulbs, Light.......................................... 174, 220
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Camera, Rear
...................................... 105, 106Capacities, Fluid............................................ 251Caps, Filler Fuel........................................................... 108Oil (Engine)................................................ 202Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 210Car Washes................................................... 244Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 175Cargo Area Cover............................................. 50Cargo Compartment........................................ 50Cargo Light...................................................... 35Cellular Phone............................................... 136Certification Label......................................... 109Change Oil Indicator........................................ 56Changing A Flat Tire....................................... 180Chart, Tire Sizing............................................ 226Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light)................................................ 68Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................. 172Checks, Safety............................................... 172Child Restraint............................................... 168Child RestraintsBooster Seats............................................ 170Child Seat Installation............................... 172Infant And Child Restraints....................... 169Older Children And Child Restraints..........169Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 249CleaningWheels...................................................... 239
Climate Control................................................ 39Manual........................................................ 39Rear............................................................. 42Cold Weather Operation.................................. 69Compact Spare Tire...................................... 237Contract, Service.......................................... 254Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 210Cooling System............................................. 209Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 210Coolant Level................................... 209, 211Cooling Capacity....................................... 251Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 210Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 209Inspection................................................. 211Points To Remember................................ 211Pressure Cap............................................ 210Radiator Cap............................................ 210Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)..... 209, 251Corrosion Protection..................................... 243Cruise Control (Speed Control)........................ 80Cruise Light...................................................... 66Cupholders................................................... 246Customer Assistance.................................... 253Customer Programmable Features............... 120Cybersecurity................................................ 119
D
Dealer Service.............................................. 204Defroster, Windshield................................... 173Diagnostic System, Onboard............................ 67
Dimmer Control Switch....................................36Dimmer SwitchHeadlight.....................................................33DipsticksAutomatic Transmission........................... 212Oil (Engine)............................................... 203Disable Vehicle Towing................................. 196DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 210Door Ajar..........................................................60Door Ajar Light.................................................60Door Locks.......................................................20Automatic....................................................22Doors...............................................................20Driver’s Seat Back Tilt......................................23DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 118
E
Electric Brake Control System....................... 138Electric Parking Brake......................................71Electric Remote Mirrors...................................31Electrical Power Outlets...................................45Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........80Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................... 138Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light.........60
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Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck
...................... 196Jacking...................................................... 180Jump Starting............................................ 192Emission Control System Maintenance........... 68Engine........................................................... 202Air Cleaner................................................. 205Block Heater............................................... 70Break-In Recommendations........................ 70Checking Oil Level..................................... 203Compartment............................................ 202Compartment Identification...................... 202Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 209, 251Cooling...................................................... 209Exhaust Gas Caution................................. 175Fails To Start............................................... 70Flooded, Starting......................................... 70Fuel Requirements.......................... 248, 251Jump Starting............................................ 192Oil.................................................... 205, 251Oil Filler Cap.............................................. 202Oil Filter..................................................... 205Oil Selection.................................... 205, 251Oil Synthetic.............................................. 205Overheating............................................... 194Starting....................................................... 69Enhanced Accident Response Feature..........197Entry System, Illuminated................................ 37Ethanol.......................................................... 249Exhaust Gas Cautions.................................... 175
Exhaust System................................... 175, 208Exterior Lights.........................................32, 174
F
FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 205Air Conditioning..................................43, 206Engine Oil........................................ 205, 251Engine Oil Disposal................................... 205FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 176Turn Signals............................................. 174Flat Tire Changing................................ 225, 237Flat Tire Stowage................................. 225, 237Flooded Engine Starting................................... 70Fluid Capacities............................................ 251Fluid Leaks................................................... 174Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transmission........................... 212Brake........................................................ 211Cooling System......................................... 209Engine Oil................................................. 203Fog Lights........................................................ 34Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 23Forward Collision Warning............................ 148Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 176Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................ 196Fuel............................................................... 248Additives................................................... 249Clean Air................................................... 249
Ethanol..................................................... 249Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................................. 108Gasoline................................................... 248Materials Added....................................... 249Methanol.................................................. 249Octane Rating.................................. 248, 251Requirements.................................. 248, 251Tank Capacity........................................... 251Fuses............................................................ 213
G
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...................... 108, 109Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 249Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 249GaugesFuel..............................................................62Gear Ranges....................................................75Gear Selector Override.................................. 195Glass Cleaning.............................................. 246Gross Axle Weight Rating..................... 109, 111Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 109, 110GuideBody Builders................................................. 8GVWR............................................................ 109
H
HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 118Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 176
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............................................... 27Headlights Automatic.................................................... 33Cleaning.................................................... 243High Beam.................................................. 33High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......... 33Passing........................................................ 33Switch......................................................... 32Heated Mirrors................................................ 32Heated Seats................................................... 26Heater, Engine Block....................................... 70High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch.............................................................. 33Hill Start Assist.............................................. 140HitchesTrailer Towing............................................ 112Hood Prop........................................................ 49Hood Release.................................................. 49
I
Ignition............................................................ 16Switch......................................................... 16Illuminated Entry............................................. 37Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................................. 16Inside Rearview Mirror............................ 29, 176Instrument ClusterDescriptions................................................ 54Display........................................................ 55Display Controls.......................................... 55Menu Items................................................. 56
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 245Intelligent Speed Assist................................... 79Interior And Instrument Lights......................... 35Interior Appearance Care.............................. 244Interior Lights................................................... 35Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).................. 38InverterPower.......................................................... 46iPod/USB/MP3 Control.................................... 44
J
Jack Location................................................ 180Jack Operation.............................................. 180Jacking And Tire Changing............................ 180Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions........ 180Jump Starting............................................... 192
K
Key Fob............................................................ 13Programming Additional Key Fobs............... 15Key Fob Battery Service (Remote
Keyless Entry).................................................. 14Key Fob Programming (Remote
Keyless Entry).................................................. 15Keyless Enter ‘n Go™....................................... 21Passive Entry............................................... 21Keys................................................................. 13Replacement............................................... 15Sentry (Immobilizer).................................... 16
L
Lane Change Assist..........................................34LaneSense.................................................... 102Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 155Latches......................................................... 174Hood............................................................49Lead Free Gasoline....................................... 248Leaks, Fluid................................................... 174Life Of Tires................................................... 235Light Bulbs........................................... 174, 220Lights............................................................ 174Air Bag...................................... 59, 161, 173Brake Assist Warning................................ 140Brake Warning.............................................59Bulb Replacement.................................... 220Collision Warning..................................63, 65Cruise..........................................................66Daytime Running.........................................32Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................... 32, 33Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator................................. 60, 62, 140Exterior.............................................. 32, 174Fuel Cutoff Failure.......................................65Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 176Headlights...................................................32High Beam...................................................33Illuminated Entry.........................................37Instrument Cluster.......................................62
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