
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE271
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic converter
will not require maintenance. However, it is important to
keep the engine properly tuned to ensure proper catalyst
operation and prevent possible catalyst damage.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can
result in civil penalties being assessed against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop the
vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool. Service,
including a tune-up to the manufacturer specifications,
should be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage:
Do not interrupt the ignition when the transmission is
in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
Do not try to start the vehicle by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
Do not idle the engine with any ignition components
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough idle
or malfunctioning operating conditions.
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant is dirty, the system
should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh Organic
Additive Technology (OAT) coolant (conforming to
MS.90032) by an authorized dealer. Check the front of the
A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc.
If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose
vertically down the face of the condenser.
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you
Úpage 233.
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn, such as grass or leaves, and
those items can come into contact with your exhaust
system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas
where your exhaust system can contact anything that
can burn.
CAUTION!
The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded
fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effective -
ness of the catalyst as an emissions control device
and may seriously reduce engine performance and
cause serious damage to the engine.
Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In
the event of engine malfunction, particularly
involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of
performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and
vehicle.
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 open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry away from
the radiator cooling fan when the hood is raised. The
fan starts automatically and may start at any time,
whether the engine is running or not.
When working near the radiator cooling fan, discon -
nect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition to the OFF
mode. The fan is temperature controlled and can
start at any time the ignition is in the ON mode.
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(Continued)
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and
satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Four primary areas
are affected by improper tire pressure:
Safety
Fuel Economy
Tread Wear
Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability
Safety Both underinflation and overinflation affect the stability of
the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish response
or over responsiveness in the steering.
NOTE:
Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause
erratic and unpredictable steering response.
Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the
vehicle to drift left or right.
Fuel Economy
Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance
resulting in higher fuel consumption.
Tread Wear
Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause abnormal
wear patterns and reduced tread life, resulting in the need
for earlier tire replacement. Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride.
Overinflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride.
Tire Inflation Pressures
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the
driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's side door.
At least once a month:
Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality
pocket-type pressure gauge. Do not make a visual judg -
ment when determining proper inflation. Tires may look
properly inflated even when they are underinflated.
Inspect tires for signs of tire wear or visible damage.
Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always
“cold tire inflation pressure”. Cold tire inflation pressure is
defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been
driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile
(1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours. The
cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum
inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall.
WARNING!
Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can
cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase
your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended
load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
WARNING!
Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can
cause collisions.
Underinflation increases tire flexing and can result in
overheating and tire failure.
Overinflation reduces a tire's ability to cushion shock.
Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause
damage that result in tire failure.
Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle
handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems.
You could lose control of your vehicle.
Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle
to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right
or left.
Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom -
mended cold tire inflation pressure.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, always
reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture
and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could
damage the valve stem.
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306TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FLUID CAPACITIES
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
US Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
3.6L Engine 19 gal71 L
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6L Engine 5 qt4.7 L
Cooling System*
3.6L Engine 15 qt14.2 L
* 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 – 3.6L 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
Úpage 264.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane (R+M)/2 Method, 0-15% ethanol (Do not use E-85).
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Brake System ...................................................... 273, 303
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................................................ 303 Fluid Check..................................................... 274
, 307
Master Cylinder ....................................................... 274
Parking .................................................................... 115
Warning Light .......................................................... 103
Brake/Transmission Interlock..................................... 118
Brightness, Interior Lights .............................................. 58
Bulb Replacement ....................................................... 282
Bulbs, Light.......................................................... 235
, 282
CCamera ......................................................................... 142
Camera, Rear ...................................................... 142, 143
Capacities, Fluid ........................................................... 306
Caps, Filler Fuel .......................................................................... 146
Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 262
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................................... 272
Car Washes .................................................................. 300
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......................................... 235
Cargo Vehicle Loading..........................................................86
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier..........................................................90
Cargo Load Floor ............................................................. 86
Cellular Phone .............................................................. 186
Certification Label ........................................................ 146
Chains, Tire................................................................... 297
Change Oil Indicator ....................................................... 98
Changing A Flat Tire ..................................................... 239 Chart, Tire Sizing ...........................................................284
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ...... 110
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................................ 233
Checks, Safety .............................................................. 233
Child Restraint .............................................................. 219
Child Restraints Booster Seats .......................................................... 221
Center Seat LATCH ..................................................226
Child Seat Installation ................................... 228
, 230
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt .................227 Infant And Child Restraints ..................................... 220
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children............... 222
Older Children And Child Restraints....................... 221
Seating Positions ..................................................... 222Using The Top Tether Anchorage ...........................231
Clean Air Gasoline ........................................................ 304
Cleaning Wheels .....................................................................296
Climate Control ............................................................... 60 Automatic ................................................................... 61
Manual ....................................................................... 66
Rear ..................................................................... 64
, 69
Cold Weather Operation ............................................... 113
Compact Spare Tire ...................................................... 295
Contract, Service .......................................................... 310
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..........................272 Cooling System ............................................................. 271
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................................... 272
Coolant Level........................................................... 273
Cooling Capacity...................................................... 306
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....................................... 273
Drain, Flush, And Refill ........................................... 272
Inspection .......................................................271
, 273
Points To Remember .............................................. 273
Pressure Cap ........................................................... 272
Radiator Cap............................................................ 272
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................272
, 306
Corrosion Protection .................................................... 300
Cruise Control ............................................................... 123
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................................... 124
Cruise Light ..........................................................107
, 108
Customer Assistance ................................................... 308
Cybersecurity ................................................................ 157
DDaytime Running Lights ................................................. 54 Dealer Service .............................................................. 264
Defroster, Windshield .................................................. 234
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............................................ 59
Diagnostic System, Onboard ....................................... 109
Dimmer Switch Headlight ................................................................... 54
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 263
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Disable Vehicle Towing ................................................ 256
DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................................... 273
Door Ajar .............................................................. 103
, 104
Door Ajar Light..................................................... 103, 104
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ....................................................28
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water .................................................. 156
EElectric Brake Control System..................................... 188Anti-Lock Brake System ......................................... 187
Traction Control System ......................................... 191
Electric Parking Brake ................................................. 115
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ................................ 189
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light................... 104
Emergency Braking ...................................................... 197
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ......................................... 236
Jacking............................................................ 239
, 240
Jump Starting .......................................................... 251
Overheating ............................................................. 253
Towing ..................................................................... 256
Emission Control System Maintenance...................... 110 Engine............................................................................262
Air Cleaner ............................................................... 265
Block Heater ............................................................114Break-In Recommendations ...................................114
Checking Oil Level ...................................................263
Compartment...........................................................262
Compartment Identification....................................262
Coolant (Antifreeze)................................................. 306
Cooling .....................................................................271
Exhaust Gas Caution ............................................... 235
Fails To Start ............................................................114Flooded, Starting ..................................................... 114Fuel Requirements ..................................................304
Oil ................................................................... 264
, 306
Oil Filler Cap ............................................................. 262
Oil Filter ....................................................................265 Oil Selection ................................................... 264
, 306
Oil Synthetic ............................................................. 264
Overheating ............................................................. 253
Starting.....................................................................111
Engine Oil Life ¹............................................................... 98
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............. 218
, 258
Ethanol .......................................................................... 304
Exhaust Gas Cautions ..................................................235
Exhaust System .................................................. 235
, 270
Exterior Lighting .....................................................54, 282
Exterior Lights .............................................. 54, 235, 282
FFamCam System .......................................................... 145
Filters Air Cleaner ............................................................... 265Air Conditioning ................................................ 71
, 266
Engine Oil................................................................. 265
Engine Oil Disposal ................................................. 265
FireTV ............................................................................ 181
Flashers Hazard Warning....................................................... 236Turn Signals................................... 54
, 108, 235, 282
Flash-To-Pass........................................................... 54, 56
Flat Tire Changing ..................................... 239, 283, 295
Flat Tire Stowage ....................................... 245, 283, 295
Flooded Engine Starting............................................... 114
Fluid Capacities ............................................................ 306
Fluid Leaks.................................................................... 235
Fluid Level Checks Brake........................................................................ 274
Engine Oil................................................................. 263
Fluid, Brake................................................................... 307
Fog Lights................................................................. 54
, 57
Fold In Floor (Stow ‘n Go) Seating ................................. 36 Fold-Flat Seats ................................................................ 28
Forward Collision Warning ........................................... 195
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ............................................... 255
Front Position Light ...................................................... 282
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Fuel ............................................................................... 304Additives .................................................................. 305
Clean Air .................................................................. 304
Ethanol .................................................................... 304
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ................................................ 146
Gasoline .................................................................. 304
Materials Added...................................................... 305
Methanol ................................................................. 304
Octane Rating ................................................ 304
, 306
Requirements ......................................................... 304 Specifications.......................................................... 306
Tank Capacity.......................................................... 306
Fuses ............................................................................ 275
GGarage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ...............................51
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............................................. 146
Gasoline, (Fuel) ............................................................ 304
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................................................... 304
Gasoline, Reformulated............................................... 304
Gear Ranges ................................................................. 119
Glass Cleaning ............................................................. 302
Gross Axle Weight Rating ............................................ 148
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ....................................... 147
GVWR ............................................................................ 146
HHands-Free Sliding Door ................................................ 25
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or ShallowStanding Water...................................................156
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................................. 236
Head Restraints .............................................................. 45
Headlights ....................................................................... 54 Cleaning ...................................................................300High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...................... 54
Lights On Reminder............................................ 54
, 57
Passing................................................................ 54, 56
Switch......................................................................... 54
Time Delay ................................................................. 54
Washers ..................................................................... 56
Heated Mirrors ......................................................... 48
, 50
Heated Seats .................................................................. 43
Heater, Engine Block ....................................................114
Hill Start Assist .............................................................. 190
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................................................... 149
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ............................... 51 Hood Prop ....................................................................... 82
Hood Release.................................................................. 82
IIgnition ............................................................................ 15 Switch ........................................................................ 15
Indicator Lights Blue .......................................................................... 109
Green ....................................................................... 107
White ........................................................................ 108
Yellow....................................................................... 107
Inside Rearview Mirror .......................................... 48
, 236
Instrument Cluster .................................................. 94, 96
Display ....................................................................... 97
Display Controls ........................................................ 97
Menu Items ............................................................... 99
Instrument Cluster ¹ ....................................................... 96 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................................. 302
Interior And Instrument Lights....................................... 58
Interior Appearance Care............................................. 301
Interior Lights.................................................................. 58
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ............................... 59
Inverter Power ......................................................................... 77
JJack Location ................................................................ 240
Jack Operation.............................................................. 239
Jacking And Tire Changing — If Equipped
b
............ 239
Jump Starting ............................................................... 251
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Load Shed Battery Saver On ....................................... 101
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction......................... 101
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor ......................... 101
Loading Vehicle ..................................................... 86
, 146
Tires ......................................................................... 288
Locks Automatic Door ..........................................................20
Child Protection .........................................................20
Manual ....................................................................... 20
Power Door .................................................................20
Low Tire Pressure System ........................................... 197
Lubrication, Body ......................................................... 268
Lug Nuts ....................................................................... 303
Luggage Carrier ............................................................... 90
MMaintenance ...................................................................81
Maintenance Free Battery ........................................... 263
Maintenance Schedule................................................ 259
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ...... 106
, 110
Manual Park Release ........................................................... 254
Service ..................................................................... 311
Map/Reading Lights ....................................................... 58
Marker Lights, Side ...................................................... 282
Media Hub ....................................................................... 74 Memory Seat ...................................................................27
Methanol ...................................................................... 304 Mirrors ............................................................................. 48
Automatic Dimming................................................... 48
Exterior Folding.......................................................... 50
Heated................................................................. 48
, 50
Memory ...................................................................... 27
Outside ................................................................ 48
, 49
Rearview ...........................................................48, 236
Vanity.......................................................................... 48
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle.......................................................................... 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System..................................... 197
Mopar Parts .................................................................. 311
MP3 Control .................................................................... 74 Multi-Function Control Lever .......................................... 54
NNew Vehicle Break-In Period ........................................ 114
OOccupant Restraints ..................................................... 200
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... 304, 306
Oil Change Indicator ....................................................... 98 Reset .......................................................................... 98
Oil Filter, Change .......................................................... 265
Oil Filter, Selection........................................................ 265
Oil Pressure Light.......................................................... 104 Oil, Engine ............................................................ 264
, 306
Capacity ................................................................... 306
Checking .................................................................. 263
Dipstick .................................................................... 263
Disposal ................................................................... 265
Filter ......................................................................... 265
Filter Disposal.......................................................... 265
Identification Logo .................................................. 264
Materials Added To ................................................. 265 Pressure Warning Light .......................................... 104Recommendation...........................................264
, 306
Synthetic .................................................................. 264
Viscosity ................................................................... 306
Onboard Diagnostic System ........................................ 109
Operating Precautions ................................................. 109
Operator Manual Owner's Manual ...................................................... 311
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................................... 48
, 49
Overheating, Engine ..................................................... 253
PPaint Care ..................................................................... 300
Parking Brake ............................................................... 115
ParkSense Front And Rear ........................................................ 132
ParkSense Active Park Assist ...................................... 137
ParkSense System, Rear ............................................. 132
Passive Entry .................................................................. 21
Pets ............................................................................... 233
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ....................... 288
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