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ENGINE OIL
Engine Oil Selection
Use only the manufacturer's recommended fluids Úpage 376.
NOTE:Hemi engines at times can tick right after startup and then
quiet down after approximately 30 seconds. This is normal
and will not harm the engine. This characteristic can be
caused by short drive cycles. For example, if the vehicle is
started then shut off after driving a short distance. Upon
restarting, you may experience a ticking sound. Other
causes could be if the vehicle is unused for an extended
period of time, incorrect oil, extended oil changes or
extended idling. If the engine continues to tick or if the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) comes on, see the
nearest authorized dealer.
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Approved Engine Oil
These symbols mean that the oil has been certified by the
API. The manufacturer only recommends API trademark
oils.
The API Starburst trademark certifies 0W-20,
0W-30 and 5W-30 engine oils.
The API Donut trademark certifies 0W-40 and
5W-40 engine oil.
Synthetic Engine Oils
Your engine was designed for synthetic engine oils, only
use synthetic API approved engine oils.
Synthetic engine oils which do not have both the correct
API trademark and the correct SAE viscosity grade
numbers should not be used.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the
addition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes)
to the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and
its performance may be impaired by supplemental
additives.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil
Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact an authorized dealer, service
station or governmental agency for advice on how and
where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in
your area.
ENGINE OIL FILTER
The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter at
every engine oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
A full-flow type disposable oil filter should be used for
replacement. The quality of replacement filters varies
considerably. We recommend using a Mopar® Engine Oil
Filter. If a Mopar® Engine Oil Filter is unavailable only use
filters that meet or exceed SAE/USCAR-36 Filter
Performance Requirements.
ENGINE AIR CLEANER FILTER
For the proper maintenance intervals Úpage 310.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters varies
considerably. Only high quality Mopar® filters should be
used.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can
provide a measure of protection in the case of engine
backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air
cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless such removal is necessary
for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is
near the engine compartment before starting the
vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner, hoses,
etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in serious
personal injury.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends 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.
Fluid And Filter Changes
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at
the factory will provide satisfactory lubrication for the life
of the vehicle.
Routine fluid and filter changes are not required. However,
change the fluid and filter if the fluid becomes
contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the transmission is
disassembled for any reason.
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer's specified transmission fluid
Úpage 377. It is important to maintain the transmission
fluid at the correct level using the recommended fluid.
NOTE:No chemical flushes should be used in any transmission;
only the approved lubricant should be used.
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 an 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.
WARNING!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.
CAUTION!
If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit an authorized
dealer immediately. Severe transmission damage may
occur. An authorized dealer has the proper tools to
adjust the fluid level accurately.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturer’s recommended fluid may cause
deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or torque
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Electric Brake Control System..................................... 241 Anti-Lock Brake System ......................................... 239
Electronic Roll Mitigation .............................. 241
, 246
Electric Parking Brake ................................................. 122
Electric Remote Mirrors ..................................................52 Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...................... 79Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................................... 129
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................. 138
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ................................ 242
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light................... 110
Emergency Braking ...................................................... 252
Emergency Gas Can Refueling .................................... 302
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................................. 305
Hazard Warning Flasher ......................................... 290
Jacking..................................................................... 293
Jump Starting .......................................................... 300
Emission Control System Maintenance...................... 118
Engine .................................................................. 313
, 315
Air Cleaner ............................................................... 319 Block Heater ........................................................... 122
Break-In Recommendations .................................. 122
Checking Oil Level ......................................... 316
, 317
Compartment ........................................313, 314, 315
Compartment Identification .......................... 313, 314
Cooling..................................................................... 326
Exhaust Gas Caution .............................................. 289
Fails To Start ........................................................... 121
Flooded, Starting .................................................... 121
Fuel Requirements ........................................ 372
, 375
Jump Starting .......................................................... 300
Oil .................................................................... 319
, 375
Oil Filler Cap ............................................................ 313
Oil Filter ................................................................... 319 Oil Selection .......................................... 319
, 375, 376
Oil Synthetic ............................................................. 319
Starting.....................................................................119
Engine Oil Life Reset
b
...........................................101
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............. 273, 308
Ethanol .......................................................................... 373
Exhaust Gas Cautions ..................................................289
Exhaust System .................................................. 289
, 325
Exterior Lights .............................................. 57, 289, 349
FFamCam System...........................................................171
Filters Air Cleaner ............................................................... 319
Air Conditioning ...................................... 72
, 320, 321
Engine Oil ................................................................. 319
Engine Oil Disposal..................................................319
FireTV.............................................................................232
Flashers ......................................................................... 290 Hazard Warning ....................................................... 290
Turn Signals ................................................... 116
, 289
Flash-To-Pass .................................................................. 58
Flooded Engine Starting ............................................... 121
Fluid Capacities ............................................................375
Fluid Leaks ....................................................................289
Fluid Level Checks Brake ........................................................................ 328
Engine Oil ....................................................... 316
, 317
Fluids And Lubricants ...................................................377
Fold-Flat Seats ................................................................ 33
Forward Collision Warning ...........................................250
Four Wheel Drive ................................................ 129
, 131
Operation ................................................................. 129
System .....................................................................129 Four Wheel Drive Operation ........................................ 129
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ............................................. 290
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ............................................... 305
Front Axle (Differential) ................................................ 330
Fuel................................................................................ 372 Additives .................................................................. 373
Clean Air .................................................................. 373
Ethanol..................................................................... 373Gasoline ................................................................... 372
Materials Added ...................................................... 373
Methanol ................................................................. 373
Octane Rating.......................................................... 372
Requirements .................................................372
, 375
Specifications .......................................................... 376
Tank Capacity .......................................................... 375
Fueling .......................................................................... 177
Fully Automated ParkSense Active Park Assist .......... 162
Fuses ............................................................................. 331
GGarage Door Opener (HomeLink) .................................. 53 Gasoline, (Fuel) ............................................................ 372
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................................................... 373
Gasoline, Reformulated ............................................... 373
Gear Ranges ................................................................. 127
Glass Cleaning .............................................................. 370
Glove Compartment Storage ......................................... 73Gross Axle Weight Rating ............................................. 179
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ....................................... 179
GVWR ............................................................................ 178
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