IN CASE OF EMERGENCY305
To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Apply firm pressure to the brake pedal while seated
in the driver’s seat.
2. Pull the tether strap out again, then release it.
3. Allow the tether to retract with the lever back to its original position.
4. Verify that the transmission is in PARK (P).
5. Confirm that the tether has retracted fully and reinstall the access cover. If the access cover cannot
be reinstalled, repeat steps 1 through 4.
Tether Reinstalled
NOTE:When the lever is locked in the released position, the
tether will remain outside of the trim panel and the access
cover cannot be reinstalled.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can
often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering
wheel right and left to clear the area around the front
wheels. Push and hold the lock button on the gear
selector. Then, shift back and forth between DRIVE (D) and
REVERSE (R) while gently pressing the accelerator.
NOTE:Shifts between DRIVE (D) and REVERSE (R) can only be
achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.
Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL (N) for
more than two seconds, you must press the brake pedal
to engage DRIVE (D) or REVERSE (R).
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that
will maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:Push the ESC OFF button to place the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system in “Partial OFF” mode, before rocking
the vehicle
Úpage 242. Once the vehicle has been freed,
push the ESC OFF button again to restore “ESC On” mode.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated
by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even
failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and
injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels
faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than
30 seconds continuously without stopping when you
are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel,
no matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the
engine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for
at least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce the
risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts
to free a stuck vehicle.
When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between
DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster
than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear
(no transmission shifting occurring).
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that service
is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as
frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold
ambient temperatures, and extended idling will influence
when the “Oil Change Required” message is displayed.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the
next 500 miles (805 km).An authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change or for
engine oil life reset procedure Úpage 101.
NOTE:3.0L & 5.7L Engines:
Under no circumstances should oil
change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), or
12 months, whichever comes first. The engine controller
also monitors the number of hours of engine run time, and
will illuminate the oil change indicator after 350 hours
(which is not likely to be exceeded except for certain fleet
customers with extended engine idling periods).
6.4L Engines: Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km), or 6 months,
whichever comes first. The engine controller also monitors
the number of hours of engine run time, and will illuminate
the oil change indicator after 350 hours (which is not likely
to be exceeded except for certain fleet customers with
extended engine idling periods). Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
Check engine oil level
Check windshield washer fluid level
Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and fill as needed.
Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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Fog .............................................................................. 60
Hazard Warning Flasher ......................................... 290
Headlights On With Wipers .......................................59
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...................................58
Hill Descent Control Indicator ................................ 243
Illuminated Entry........................................................62
Interior ........................................................................60
Lights On Reminder ...................................................59
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ................... 112
Multicolor Ambient ....................................................62
Park .................................................................. 59
, 116
Passing ....................................................................... 58
Reading ...................................................................... 61
Seat Belt Reminder ................................................ 111
Security Alarm ......................................................... 111 Service ..................................................................... 349
Traction Control ...................................................... 243
Turn Signals ..................................... 57
, 60, 116, 289
Vanity Mirror............................................................... 50
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions ............. 110
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode .................................. 107
Load Shed Battery Saver On ....................................... 107
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction......................... 107
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor ......................... 107
Loading Vehicle ............................................................ 178 Tires ......................................................................... 354
Locks Child Protection .........................................................30
Manual ....................................................................... 26
Power Door .................................................................27
Lubrication, Body ......................................................... 323
Lug Nuts/Bolts ............................................................. 371
MMaintenance ................................................................... 85 Maintenance Free Battery ...........................................318
Maintenance Schedule ................................................ 309
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ...... 112
, 118
Manual Park Release............................................................303Service .....................................................................381
McIntosh ....................................................................... 226
Media Hub....................................................................... 76
Memory Feature (Memory Seats) .................................. 31
Memory Seat ................................................................... 31 Memory Seats And Radio............................................... 31
Methanol ....................................................................... 373
Mirrors ............................................................................. 50 Conversation .............................................................. 51
Electric Remote ......................................................... 52
Exterior Folding.......................................................... 51
Heated........................................................................ 53
Outside ....................................................................... 51
Rearview ...........................................................50
, 290
Tilt In Reverse ............................................................ 53
Vanity.......................................................................... 50
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle........................................................................ 10
Monitor, Tire Pressure System..................................... 252
Mopar Parts .................................................................. 381
MP3 Control .................................................................... 76 Multi-Function Control Lever .......................................... 57
NNew Vehicle Break-In Period ....................................... 122
Night Vision Camera..................................................... 172
OOccupant Restraints .................................................... 256
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................................... 372
Off-Road Pages ............................................................. 236
Oil Change Indicator ..................................................... 101 Reset........................................................................ 101
Oil Filter, Change .......................................................... 319
Oil Filter, Selection ....................................................... 319
Oil Pressure Light ......................................................... 111
Oil, Engine ..................................................................... 319 Capacity ................................................................... 375
Checking .........................................................316
, 317
Dipstick ...........................................................316, 317
Disposal ................................................................... 319
Filter ......................................................................... 319
Filter Disposal.......................................................... 319
Identification Logo .................................................. 319
Materials Added To ................................................. 319 Pressure Warning Light .......................................... 111Recommendation...........................................319
, 375
Synthetic .................................................................. 319
Viscosity ................................................................... 375
Onboard Diagnostic System ........................................ 117
Operating Precautions ................................................. 117
Operator Manual Owner's Manual ...................................................... 381
Outside Rearview Mirrors .............................................. 51
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