SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE351
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.
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Example: If garage temperature = 68°F (20°C) and the
outside temperature = 32°F (0°C) then the cold tire
inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa),
which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this
outside temperature condition.
Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa)
during operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure
build up or your tire pressure will be too low.
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and
within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or
conditions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high
speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very
important. Increased tire pressure and reduced vehicle
loading may be required for high-speed vehicle operation.
Refer to an authorized tire dealer or original equipment
vehicle dealer for recommended safe operating speeds,
loading and cold tire inflation pressures.
Radial Ply Tires
Tire Repair
If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it
meets the following criteria:
The tire has not been driven on when flat.
The damage is only on the tread section of your tire
(sidewall damage is not repairable).
The puncture is no greater than ¼ of an inch (6 mm).
Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and
additional information.
Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have
experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced
immediately with another Run Flat tire of identical size and
service description (Load Index and Speed Symbol).
Replace the tire pressure sensor as well as it is not
designed to be reused.
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles
(80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation
pressure. This rapid loss of inflation is referred to as the
Run Flat mode. A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire
inflation pressure is of/or below 14 psi (96 kPa). Once a
Run Flat tire reaches the run flat mode it has limited driving capabilities and needs to be replaced immediately.
A Run Flat tire is not repairable. When a Run Flat tire is
changed after being driven in a Run Flat mode 14 psi
(96 kPa) condition, please replace the TPMS sensor as it
is not designed to be reused.
NOTE:TPMS sensor must be replaced after driving the vehicle on
a flat tire condition.
It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at full
capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the Run Flat
mode.
See the Tire Pressure Monitoring System section for more
information.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not
spin your vehicle's wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping.
For further information
Úpage 302.WARNING!
High speed driving with your vehicle under maximum
load is dangerous. The added strain on your tires could
cause them to fail. You could have a serious collision.
Do not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity
at continuous speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
WARNING!
Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on
your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly.
The instability could cause a collision. Always use radial
ply tires in sets of four. Never combine them with other
types of tires.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated
by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage or
failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not
spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h) for more than 30 seconds continuously
when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spin
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Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to
help you in determining when your tires should be
replaced.
Tire Tread
These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread
grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth
becomes 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm). When the tread is
worn to the tread wear indicators, the tire should be
replaced.
For further information
Úpage 354.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors
including, but not limited to:
Driving style.
Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pressures can
cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread
life, resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement.
Distance driven.
Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or
higher, and Summer tires typically have a reduced
tread life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle sched-
uled maintenance is highly recommended.
NOTE:Wheel valve stem must be replaced as well when installing
new tires due to wear and tear in existing tires.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact
with oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The
manufacturer strongly recommends using tires equivalent
to the originals in size, quality and performance when
replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on “Tread
Wear Indicators” in this section. Refer to the Tire And
Loading Information Placard or the Vehicle Certification
Label for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index
and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original
equipment tire sidewall. For more information relating to the Load Index and Speed
Symbol of a tire
Úpage 346.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear
tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect
your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the
original wheels.
It is recommended you contact an authorized tire dealer or
original equipment dealer with any questions you may
have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
1 — Tread Wear Indicators
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to follow
this warning can result in sudden tire failure. You could
lose control and have a collision resulting in serious
injury or death.
WARNING!
Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or speed
rating other than that specified for your vehicle.
Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels
may change suspension dimensions and perfor -
mance characteristics, resulting in changes to
steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This
can cause unpredictable handling and stress to
steering and suspension components. You could
lose control and have a collision resulting in serious
injury or death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with
load ratings approved for your vehicle.
Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity,
other than what was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have a collision.
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Bulb Replacement .............................................. 342, 343
Bulbs, Light.......................................................... 290, 342
Bumper End Cap Removal .......................................... 178
CCamera, Rear ............................................................... 163
Capacities, Fluid ........................................................... 373
Caps, Filler Fuel .......................................................................... 165
Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 314
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................................... 330
Car Washes .................................................................. 361
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......................................... 290
Cargo Load Floor .......................................................... 102
Cargo Tie-Downs .......................................................... 102
Carpeting ...................................................................... 363
CD.................................................................................. 210
Cellular Phone .............................................................. 240
Center High Mounted Stop Light................................. 345
Certification Label ........................................................ 169
Chains, Tire................................................................... 357
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................................................... 346
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ...... 125
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............................... 288
Checks, Safety.............................................................. 288
Child Restraint.............................................................. 277
Child Restraints Booster Seats.......................................................... 279
Child Seat Installation ............................................ 286
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ................. 284
Infant And Child Restraints .................................... 278Locating The LATCH Anchorages ........................... 282Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .............. 280 Older Children And Child Restraints....................... 278
Seating Positions ..................................................... 280
Clean Air Gasoline ........................................................ 369
Cleaning Wheels .....................................................................356
Climate Control Automatic ................................................................... 54
Manual ....................................................................... 57
Cold Weather Operation ............................................... 128
Compact Spare Tire ...................................................... 355
Connected Services ................ 225
, 226, 227, 228, 237
Connector UCI .............................................................................. 61
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......................... 61
Console............................................................................ 60 Floor ........................................................................... 60
Contract, Service .......................................................... 379
Controls ......................................................................... 201
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..........................330
Cooling System ............................................................. 328 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ....................................329
Coolant Level ...........................................................330
Cooling Capacity ...................................................... 373
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....................................... 330Drain, Flush, And Refill............................................329
Inspection ...................................................... 329
, 330
Points To Remember............................................... 331
Pressure Cap ...........................................................330
Radiator Cap ............................................................330 Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........ 329
, 373, 374
Corrosion Protection ..................................................... 360
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .......................... 151
, 152
Cruise Light ......................................................... 123, 124 Customer Assistance ................................................... 377
Customer Programmable Features ............................. 184
Cybersecurity ................................................................ 184
DDaytime Running Lights ................................................. 51
Dealer Service .............................................................. 318
Defroster, Windshield .................................................. 289
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............................................ 53
Deleting A Phone .......................................................... 216
Diagnostic System, Onboard ....................................... 124
Diesel Display Messages ................................................... 115
Diesel Fuel .................................................................... 371
Diesel Fuel Requirements ........................................... 371 Bulk Storage Of ....................................................... 167
Diesel Fuel System, Re-Priming .................................. 323
Dimmer Switch Headlight ................................................................... 51
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 317
Disable Vehicle Towing ................................................ 303
Disc Drive ...................................................................... 210
Disconnecting ............................................................... 216
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................................... 330
Disturb........................................................................... 219
Door Ajar .............................................................. 117
, 119
Door Ajar Light ..................................................... 117, 119
Door Frame ..................................................................... 95 Installation ................................................................. 95
Removal..................................................................... 95
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Modifications/AlterationsVehicle .......................................................................... 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System .................................... 257
Mopar Parts .................................................................. 379
NNew Vehicle Break-In Period ....................................... 133
OOccupant Restraints .................................................... 261
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... 369, 374
Off Road Pages ............................................................ 241 Accessory Gauges.......................................... 241
, 242
Drivetrain........................................................ 241, 242
Pitch And Roll ................................................. 241, 242
Status Bar ............................................................... 241
Oil Change Reset — If Equipped
S
.......................... 110
Oil Filter, Change .......................................................... 319
Oil Filter, Selection ....................................................... 319
Oil Pressure Light ......................................................... 118
Oil Reset ....................................................................... 110
Oil, Engine............................................................ 318
, 374
Capacity ................................................................... 373
Checking .................................................................. 317
Dipstick.................................................................... 317
Disposal................................................................... 319
Filter......................................................................... 319
Filter Disposal ......................................................... 319 Identification Logo .................................................. 318Materials Added To................................................. 319Pressure Warning Light .......................................... 118Recommendation .......................................... 318
, 373 Synthetic .................................................................. 318
Viscosity ...................................................................373
Onboard Diagnostic System......................................... 124
Operating Precautions..................................................124
Operator Manual Owner's Manual ....................................................... 380
Outside Rearview Mirrors............................................... 46
PPaddle Shifters ............................................................. 140
Paint Care...................................................................... 360
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile
Phone
S
.....................................................................214
Parking Brake ............................................................... 133
ParkSense System, Rear.............................................. 160
Passive Entry................................................................... 21 Personalized Main Menu Bar....................................... 200
Pets ................................................................................ 288
Phone Mode .................................................................. 212
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........................ 349
Power Brakes ...................................................................... 368
Door Locks ................................................................. 21
Inverter ....................................................................... 63
Mirrors ........................................................................ 46
Steering ....................................................................146 Windows..................................................................... 65
Power Sliding Top ........................................................... 91 Operation ................................................................... 91
Pinch Protect ............................................................. 91
Quarter Window Removal ......................................... 93
Power Steering Fluid ....................................................376 Po
w er Top Quarter Windows ......................................... 93
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................................ 265
Preparation For Jacking ............................................... 294
Presets .......................................................................... 207
Pretensioners Seat Belts ................................................................ 265
RRadial Ply Tires ............................................................. 353
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ......................... 330
RadioPresets ..................................................................... 207
Radio Controls .............................................................. 201
Radio Mode .................................................................. 201
Radio Operation ..................................................201
, 240
Radio Remote Controls ................................................ 201
Raising The Soft Top
S
............................................... 77
Rear Axle (Differential) ................................................. 332
Rear Camera................................................................. 163
Rear Cross Path............................................................ 254
Rear ParkSense System .............................................. 160
Rear Seat Reminder Alert ............................................ 244
Rear Swing Gate ........................................................... 101
Rear Wiper/Washer ....................................................... 54 Recreational Towing ..................................................... 176 Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ................. 177
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ............. 177
Reformulated Gasoline ................................................ 369
Refrigerant .................................................................... 325
Registering SiriusXM Guardian ................................... 226
Release, Hood .............................................................. 100
Reminder, Seat Belt ..................................................... 261
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Signals, Turn...............................................123, 290, 344
Sirius Satellite Radio ................................................... 203 Favorites.................................................................. 206
Replay ...................................................................... 205
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Browse in SXM ........................................................ 206Favorites.................................................................. 206
Replay ...................................................................... 205
Smart Watch................................................................. 236
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)........................................... 357
Snow Tires .................................................................... 355
Soft Top .................................................................... 66
, 74
Soft Top Windows ...........................................................74
SOS Call ............................................................... 228
, 237
Spare Tires .................................................295, 355, 356
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................................................ 374Oil ............................................................................. 374
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............................................................. 152
Accel/Decel (ACC Only)........................................... 155Cancel ...................................................................... 152Resume ................................................................... 152
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................................... 152
Starting ................................................................ 126
, 129
Automatic Transmission................................ 126, 129
Button .........................................................................15
Cold Weather .......................................................... 128
Engine Block Heater ............................................... 129
Engine Fails To Start............................................... 128
Manual Transmission ............................................. 126
Remote ....................................................................... 17
Starting And Operating ................................................ 126
Starting Procedures ............................................ 126
, 129 Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines)..........................129
Steering ........................................................................... 36
Power ....................................................................... 146
Tilt Column ................................................................. 36
Wheel, Heated ........................................................... 37
Wheel, Tilt .................................................................. 36
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....................................201
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System .................... 201
Stolen Vehicle Assistance .................................. 234
, 238
Stop/Start ........................................................... 147, 149
Storage .............................................................. 60, 74, 93
Behind the Seat ......................................................... 61
Storage, Vehicle ............................................................359
Store Radio Presets ...................................................... 207
Storing Your Vehicle ..................................................... 359
Stuck, Freeing ............................................................... 302
Sun Roof .......................................................................... 91 Sunrider® For Hard Top ................................................. 89
Sway Bar Disconnect Electronic ................................................................. 145
Sway Control, Trailer..................................................... 251
Swing Gate, Rear .......................................................... 101
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................................................... 318
System, Remote Starting ............................................... 17
TTelescoping Steering Column ........................................ 36
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ......................... 59 Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................................................ 102
Tilt Steering Column ....................................................... 36
Tire And Loading Information Placard ......................... 349
Tire Markings ................................................................ 345
Tire Safety Information................................................. 345 Tires ................................................... 290
, 352, 355, 358
Aging (Life Of Tires) ................................................. 354 Air Pressure ............................................................. 352
Chains ...................................................................... 357Changing.................................................................. 293
Compact Spare........................................................ 355General Information.......................................352
, 355
High Speed .............................................................. 353 Inflation Pressure .................................................... 352
Life Of Tires ............................................................. 354
Load Capacity .......................................................... 349
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............ 121
, 257
Quality Grading........................................................ 358 Radial ....................................................................... 353
Replacement ........................................................... 354
Rotation ................................................................... 358
Safety .............................................................. 345
, 352
Sizes......................................................................... 346
Snow Tires ............................................................... 355 Spare Tires ........................................... 295
, 355, 356
Spinning ................................................................... 353
Tread Wear Indicators ............................................ 354
Wheel Nut Torque ................................................... 368
To Open Hood ............................................................... 100
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight..................................... 173
Top Dual............................................................................ 66
Hard ........................................................................... 66
Power Sliding ............................................................. 91
Removable................................................................. 66
Soft............................................................................. 66
Tow Hooks Emergency ............................................................... 304
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