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Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
 Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
 Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory engine cooling performance,
poor gas mileage, and increased emissions.
BRAKE SYSTEM
In order to ensure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the Maintenance Plan for the proper
maintenance intervals
Úpage 209.
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid level of the brake master cylinder should be
checked whenever the vehicle is serviced, or immediately
if the Brake System Warning Light is on. If necessary, add
fluid to bring level within the designated marks on the side
of the reservoir of the brake master cylinder. Be sure to
clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing cap. With disc brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as
the brake pads wear. Brake fluid level should be checked
when pads are replaced. If the brake fluid is abnormally
low, check the system for leaks. For further information
Úpage 256.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Special Additives
It is strongly recommended against using any special
additives in the transmission. Automatic Transmission
Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its performance
may be impaired by supplemental additives. Therefore, do
not add any fluid additives to the transmission. Avoid
using transmission sealers as they may adversely affect
seals.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require
adjustment under normal operating conditions. Routine
fluid level checks are not required; therefore the
transmission has no dipstick. An authorized dealer can
check your transmission fluid level using special service
tools. If you notice fluid leakage or transmission
malfunction, visit an authorized dealer immediately to
have the transmission fluid level checked. Operating the
vehicle with an improper fluid level can cause severe
transmission damage.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly
a collision. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the
brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake
temperatures, excessive lining wear, and possible brake
damage. You would not have your full braking capacity
in an emergency.
WARNING!

Use only manufacturer's recommended brake fluid.
For further information Úpage 256. Using the wrong
type of brake fluid can severely damage your brake
system and/or impair its performance. The proper
type of brake fluid for your vehicle is also identified
on the original factory installed hydraulic master
cylinder reservoir.
 To avoid contamination from foreign matter or mois -
ture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been
in a tightly closed container. Keep the master
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the
air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may cause
it to boil unexpectedly during hard or prolonged
braking, resulting in sudden brake failure. This could
result in a collision.
 Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing the
brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also damage
painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be taken to
avoid its contact with these surfaces.
 Do not allow petroleum-based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the
chemicals can damage your transmission components.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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228SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
CavityBlade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description
* If Equipped
F01 –70 Amp Gray Electric Power Str
F02 –150 Amp Gray Aux PDC *
F03 –300 Amp Gray Alternator
F04 ––Battery
F05 –100 Amp Gray Rad Fan
F06 ––Not Used
F07 15 Amp Blue –Powertrain Control Mod (PCM) * / Surge Solenoid Purge Valve *
F08 25 Amp Clear –Fuel Injectors / ECM / PCM/
F09 10 Amp Red
–UREA Coolant Pump/PCM *
15 Amp Blue Coolant Pump *
F10 20 Amp Yellow –Power Transfer Unit (PTU) 4WD *
F11 ––Not Used
F12 10 Amp Red –Purging Pump *
F13 10 Amp Red –Voltage Stability Mod (VSM)/Powertrain Control Mod (PCM)/Engine Control Module (ECM)
F14 10 Amp Red –Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM)*/Power Take-Off Unit (PTU)*/Electric Park Brake (EPB) /
RDM*/ Brake System Module (BSM) / Brake Pedal Switch / Back Up Lamp Switch *
F15 ––Not Used
F16 20 Amp Yellow –Ign Coils / Additional Diesel Content
F17 30 Amp Pink –Brake Vacuum Pump *
F18 ––Not Used
F19 –40 Amp Green Starter
F20 10 Amp Red –A/C Clutch

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256TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FLUID CAPACITIES
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
USMetric
Fuel (Approximate)
All Engines 15.8 gal60 L
Engine Oil With Filter
2.0L Engine 5 qt4.7 L
2.4L Engine 5.5 qt5.2 L
Cooling System*
2.0L Engine 9 qt8.6 L
2.4L Engine 7.2 qt6.8 L
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle 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 Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil – 2.0L Engine We recommend using Mopar® API SP/GF-6A Certified SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine
Oil which meets the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS-13340.
Equivalent full synthetic 5W-30 API SP engine oil can be used but must have the API
Donut trademark
Úpage 215.
CAUTION!
Failure to use the recommended API SP/GF-6A or equivalent oil can cause engine
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INDEX
AAbout Your Brakes ....................................................... 253
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ...... 90, 92
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............................ 223
Adding Fuel................................................................... 113
Additives, Fuel .............................................................. 255
Air Bag........................................................................... 167 Air Bag Operation.................................................... 168
Air Bag Warning Light .................................... 166
, 169
Driver Knee Air Bag ................................................ 172
Enhanced Accident Response ...................... 175
, 207
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................................... 207 Front Air Bag .................................................. 167
, 169
If Deployment Occurs ............................................. 174
Knee Impact Bolsters ............................................. 172
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .......................... 175
Maintenance ........................................................... 175
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ......................... 167
Transporting Pets.................................................... 186
Air Bag Light ................................................. 68
, 166, 187
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ........... 216
Air Conditioner Maintenance ...................................... 217
Air Conditioner Refrigerant ................................. 217
, 218
Air Conditioner System ................................................ 217
Air Conditioning Filter ........................................... 48
, 218
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..................................... 48 Air Filter......................................................................... 216
Air Pressure Tires ......................................................................... 241 Alarm
Arm The System......................................................... 20
Disarm The System ................................................... 20
Security Alarm..................................................... 20
, 70
All Wheel Drive (AWD)..................................................... 85 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............................... 223
, 256
Disposal ...................................................................224
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................... 143
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................................................. 70
Assist, Hill Start ............................................................. 148
Audio Systems (Radio) ................................................. 126
Auto Down Power Windows............................................ 53
Auto Up Power Windows ................................................ 53
Automatic Climate Controls ........................................... 45
Automatic Dimming Mirror ............................................. 34 Automatic Door Locks ............................................. 23
, 24
Automatic Headlights ..................................................... 40 Automatic High Beams ................................................... 40
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .......................... 48
Automatic Transaxle ....................................................... 81
Automatic Transmission ................................................. 81 Adding Fluid ............................................................. 226
Fluid And Filter Change ...........................................226
Fluid Change ............................................................226Fluid Level Check ....................................................225Fluid Type ................................................................. 226
Special Additives ..................................................... 225Torque Converter....................................................... 85
Autostick.......................................................................... 84 AUX Cord.......................................................................... 50Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .................................................. 51
BBattery.................................................................... 69, 214
Keyless Key Fob Replacement................................. 14
Battery Saver Feature .................................................... 42
Belts, Seat..................................................................... 187
Blind Spot Monitoring .................................................. 150
Body Mechanism Lubrication ...................................... 219
Bodywork ...................................................................... 250
B-Pillar Location ........................................................... 238
Brake Assist System............................................ 144
, 154
Brake Control System .................................................. 143
Brake Fluid.................................................................... 225
Brake System ......................................................225
, 253
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................................................ 253 Fluid Check .............................................................. 225Master Cylinder ....................................................... 225Parking....................................................................... 78
Warning Light ............................................................ 68
Brake/Transmission Interlock ....................................... 81
Brightness, Interior Lights.............................................. 42
Bulb Replacement ........................................................ 233
Bulbs, Light ................................................................... 188
CCamera, Rear................................................................ 112
Capacities, Fluid ........................................................... 256
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ..................................................... 212
, 213
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................................... 224
Car Washes................................................................... 250
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......................................... 18811

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Care And Maintenance ................................................ 250
Cargo Area Cover ............................................................59
Cargo Compartment ....................................................... 59
Cargo Load Floor ............................................................. 59
Cargo Tie-Downs ............................................................. 59
Cellular Phone .............................................................. 140
Center Seat Storage Compartment ...............................50
Certification Label ........................................................ 113
Changing A Flat Tire ..................................................... 191
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................................................... 236
Chassis Fluids And Lubricants .................................... 257
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .........75
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............................... 186
Checks, Safety.............................................................. 186
Child Restraint.............................................................. 176
Child Restraints
Booster Seats.......................................................... 178
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt................. 183
Infant And Child Restraints .................................... 177Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .............. 179Older Children And Child Restraints ...................... 177
Seating Positions .................................................... 178
Clean Air Gasoline........................................................ 254
Cleaning Wheels ..................................................................... 245
Climate Control ............................................................... 45
Cold Weather Operation .................................................77
Compact Spare Tire ..................................................... 245
Console Storage ....................................................................... 50
Contract, Service .......................................................... 260
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ......................... 224
Cooling System............................................................. 222 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ................................... 223Coolant Level .......................................................... 224 Cooling Capacity ...................................................... 256
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....................................... 224
Drain, Flush, And Refill............................................223
Inspection ...................................................... 223
, 224
Points To Remember............................................... 224
Pressure Cap ...........................................................224
Radiator Cap ............................................................224 Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...........................223
Corrosion Protection ..................................................... 250
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ...................................... 90 Cruise Light .............................................................. 74
, 75
Customer Assistance ....................................................258
Cybersecurity ................................................................ 126
DDaytime Running Lights ................................................. 40
Defroster, Windshield ...................................................187
De-Icer, Remote Start ..................................................... 19 Diagnostic System, Onboard.......................................... 75
Dipsticks Oil (Engine)............................................................... 214
Disable Vehicle Towing................................................. 205
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ....................................224
Door Ajar.......................................................................... 69 Door Ajar Light ................................................................ 69
Door Locks Automatic ............................................................ 23
, 24
Doors ............................................................................... 20
Driver Memory Settings .................................................. 26
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................................................... 28 Driving ...........................................................................123
EEasy Entry Seats ............................................................. 31
Electric Brake Control System ..................................... 143 Anti-Lock Brake System .......................................... 143Electronic Roll Mitigation ...............................144
, 150
Electric Parking Brake.................................................... 78
Electrical Power Outlets ................................................. 51 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ................................ 145
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ..................... 69
Emergency SOS Emergency Call................................................ 189
Emergency Gas Can Refueling .................................... 202
Emergency, In Case Of Gear Selector Override ........................................... 203
Hazard Warning Flasher ......................................... 189Jacking ..................................................................... 191Jump Starting .......................................................... 200
Tow Hooks ............................................................... 206
Emission Control System Maintenance ........................ 75
Engine ..................................................................212
, 213
Air Cleaner ............................................................... 216 Break-In Recommendations..................................... 78
Checking Oil Level ................................................... 214
Cooling ..................................................................... 222 Exhaust Gas Caution............................................... 188
Fails To Start ............................................................. 78
Flooded, Starting....................................................... 78
Fuel Requirements.................................................. 254
Jump Starting .......................................................... 200
Oil ............................................................................. 215 Oil Filler Cap ...................................................212
, 213
Oil Filter.................................................................... 216
Oil Reset .................................................................... 64

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Modifications/AlterationsVehicle .......................................................................... 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System .................................... 155
Mopar Parts .................................................................. 260
MP3 Control ....................................................................50
Multi-Function Control Lever ..........................................39
NNew Vehicle Break-In Period ..........................................78
OOccupant Restraints .................................................... 159
Off Road Pages ............................................................ 141 Accessory Gauges................................................... 142
Drivetrain................................................................. 141
Pitch And Roll .......................................................... 142
Status Bar ............................................................... 141
Off-Road Pages Selec-Terrain ........................................................... 142
Oil Filter, Change .......................................................... 216
Oil Filter, Selection ....................................................... 216
Oil Life Reset — If Equipped

S
..................................... 64
Oil Pressure Light ............................................................69
Oil Reset ..........................................................................64
Oil, Engine..................................................................... 215 Capacity ................................................................... 256
Checking .................................................................. 214
Dipstick.................................................................... 214
Disposal................................................................... 215
Filter......................................................................... 216
Filter Disposal ......................................................... 215Identification Logo .................................................. 215Materials Added To................................................. 215Pressure Warning Light ............................................. 69 Recommendation ....................................................215
Synthetic .................................................................. 215
Onboard Diagnostic System........................................... 75
Operating Precautions.................................................... 75 Operator Manual Owner's Manual ....................................................... 261
Outside Rearview Mirrors............................................... 34
Overheating, Engine ..................................................... 203
PPaddle Shifters ............................................................... 84
Paint Care...................................................................... 250
Parking Brake ................................................................. 78
ParkSense Front And Rear........................................................... 99
ParkSense Active Park Assist ...................................... 106
ParkSense System, Rear................................................ 99
Passive Entry................................................................... 22 Pets ................................................................................ 186
Pinch Protection.............................................................. 56
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........................ 238
Power Brakes ...................................................................... 253
Door Locks ................................................................. 21
Inverter ....................................................................... 52
Mirrors ........................................................................ 35
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............................. 51
Windows..................................................................... 53
Power Seats Down .......................................................................... 30
Forward ...................................................................... 30
Rearward.................................................................... 30
Up ............................................................................... 30
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................................ 165 Preparation For Jacking ............................................... 191
Pressure Washing ........................................................ 215
Pretensioners
Seat Belts ................................................................ 165
RRadial Ply Tires ............................................................. 242
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ......................... 224
RadioOff-Road Pages ....................................................... 141
Radio Operation ........................................................... 140
Radio Remote Controls ................................................ 140
Rain Sensitive Wiper System......................................... 44 Rear Camera................................................................. 112
Rear Cross Path............................................................ 153
Rear ParkSense System ................................................ 99Rear Seats, Folding ........................................................ 29Rear Wiper/Washer ....................................................... 45Recreational Towing ..................................................... 120 Shifting Into Power Transfer Unit Neutral (N)........ 122
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ................. 122
Shifting Out Of Power Transfer Unit Neutral (N) ... 123
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ............. 123
Reformulated Gasoline ................................................ 254
Refrigerant .................................................................... 218
Release, Hood ................................................................ 56
Reminder, Lights On....................................................... 41 Reminder, Seat Belt ..................................................... 159
Remote Control Starting System ......................................................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry .................................................... 14 Arm The Alarm ........................................................... 20
Disarm The Alarm ..................................................... 20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ........................... 15
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