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122STARTING AND OPERATING
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes
should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions
under which vehicle operations will occur. For the
recommended viscosity and quality grades
Úpage 396.
NOTE:A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter -
preted as a problem. Please check your oil level with the
engine oil indicator often during the break-in period. Add
oil as required.
PARKING BRAKE
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB)
Your vehicle is equipped with an EPB that offers simple
operation, and some additional features that make the
parking brake more convenient and useful.
The parking brake is primarily intended to prevent the
vehicle from rolling while parked. Before leaving the
vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is applied. Also,
be certain to leave the transmission in PARK.
You can engage the parking brake in two ways:
Manually, by applying the parking brake switch.
Automatically, by enabling the Auto Park Brake feature
in the Customer Programmable Features section of the
Uconnect settings.
The parking brake switch is located on the instrument
panel to the left of the steering wheel (below the
headlamp switch).
Electric Park Brake Switch
To apply the parking brake manually, pull up on the switch
momentarily. You may hear a slight sound from the back
of the vehicle while the parking brake engages. Once the
park brake is fully engaged, the BRAKE telltale light in the
instrument cluster and an indicator on the switch will
illuminate. If your foot is on the brake pedal while you
apply the parking brake, you may notice a small amount of
brake pedal movement. The parking brake can be applied
even when the ignition switch is OFF but the BRAKE
telltale light will not illuminate, however, it can only be
released when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:The EPB Warning Light will illuminate if the EPB switch is
held for longer than 20 seconds in either the released or
applied position. The light will extinguish upon releasing
the switch.
If the Auto Park Brake feature is enabled, the parking
brake will automatically engage whenever the
transmission is placed into PARK. If your foot is on the
brake pedal, you may notice a small amount of brake
pedal movement while the parking brake is engaging.
The parking brake will release automatically when the
ignition is ON, the transmission is in DRIVE or REVERSE,
the driver seat belt is buckled, and an attempt is made to
drive away.
To release the parking brake manually, the ignition switch
must be in the ON/RUN position. Put your foot on the
brake pedal, then push the parking brake switch down
momentarily. You may hear a slight whirring sound from
the back of the vehicle while the parking brake
disengages.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in
the engine or damage may result.
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342SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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. Only high quality Mopar® certified filters
should be used. 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 334.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement filters varies considerably.
Only high quality Mopar® certified filters should be used.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection And
Replacement — Except G/T Model
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Removal
1. With suitable tool fully loosen (six) fasteners on the engine air cleaner filter cover.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
2. Lift the engine air cleaner filter cover to access the engine air cleaner filter.
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.
1 — Fasteners
2 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter Cover
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Navigation .................................................................... 103
New Vehicle Break-In Period ....................................... 122
OOccupant Restraints .................................................... 282
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................................... 393
Off Road Pages ............................................................ 256 Accessory Gauges................................................... 259
Pitch And Roll .......................................................... 260
Status Bar ............................................................... 257Vehicle Dynamics.................................................... 258
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ................................. 190
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ................................. 190
Oil Filter, Change .......................................................... 342
Oil Filter, Selection ....................................................... 342
Oil Life Reset ¹ .............................................................. 101
Oil Pressure Light ......................................................... 109
Oil, Engine............................................................ 341
, 396
Capacity ................................................................... 395
Dipstick.................................................................... 340
Disposal................................................................... 342
Filter......................................................................... 342
Filter Disposal ......................................................... 342 Identification Logo .................................................. 341Materials Added To................................................. 342Pressure Warning Light .......................................... 109Recommendation .......................................... 341
, 395
Synthetic.................................................................. 342
Viscosity................................................................... 395
Onboard Diagnostic System ........................................ 116
Operating Precautions ................................................. 116 Operator Manual
Owner's Manual ....................................................... 401
Outside Rearview Mirrors............................................... 40
Overheating, Engine ..................................................... 327
PPaddle Shifters ............................................................. 129
Paint Care...................................................................... 388
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone
b
...230
Panic Alarm ..................................................................... 17
Parallel Parking ............................................................. 159
Parking Brake ............................................................... 122
Parking Lights ................................................................. 48
ParkSense Front And Rear......................................................... 152
ParkSense Active Park Assist ...................................... 157
ParkSense System, Rear.............................................. 152
Passive Entry................................................................... 25 Pedals, Adjustable .......................................................... 38
Pedestrian Warning System ......................................... 276
Pets ................................................................................ 311
Phone Mode .................................................................. 228
Pickup Box................................................................ 79
, 81
Pinch Protection.............................................................. 73
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........................ 374
Power Distribution Center (Fuses)........................... 355
, 360
Door Locks ................................................................. 25
Mirrors ........................................................................ 41
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...................... 66
, 67
Seats .......................................................................... 32
Side Steps .................................................................. 25
Sliding Rear Window ................................................. 71
Steering ....................................................................141 Sunroof ...................................................................... 72
Windows .................................................................... 70
Power Seats Down .......................................................................... 32
Forward ...................................................................... 32
Rearward ................................................................... 32
Recline ....................................................................... 32
Tilt .............................................................................. 32
Up ............................................................................... 32
Power Steering ............................................................. 141
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................................ 287
Presets .......................................................................... 224
Pressure Washing ........................................................ 341
Pretensioners Seat Belts ................................................................ 287
Profile Settings ............................................................. 193
RRadial Ply Tires ............................................................. 378
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ................349, 350
Radio Off Road Pages ....................................................... 256Presets ..................................................................... 224Settings.................................................................... 191
Sound Setting .......................................................... 211
Radio Controls .............................................................. 218
Radio Mode .................................................................. 218
Radio Operation ..................................................218
, 252
Radio Remote Controls ................................................ 218
Rain Sensitive Wiper System......................................... 53 RamBox........................................................................... 81
RamBox Safety ............................................................... 83Rear Axle (Differential) ................................................. 353
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails .......................................... 80
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