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• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicatewhen the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue each time the vehicle is
restarted as long as the malfunction exists.
• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels.
TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped
on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result
when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or
style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant
from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as
damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stopthe vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned
by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center
for service if your vehicle overheats.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction orthe parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied,
it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an
Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• We recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
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• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually bedrivable; however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is
flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may
experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your
vehicle may require towing.
- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have thevehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
SERVICE AWD SYSTEM Message
• If the SERVICE AWD SYSTEM warning message appears after engine start up, orduring driving, it means the AWD system is not functioning properly. We
recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
Oil Change Indicator
Message
• If an “oil change” message (shown as Oil Change Required) appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
• Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
• Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating bytaking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat
condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.
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CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads 240°F (116 °C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the
vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the
normal range 200–230°F (93–110°C). If the pointer remains at 240°F (116°C)
or greater and you hear a chime, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam
from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a
cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack/Spare Tire Location
Preparations For Jacking
• Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Set the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK.
• Turn the ignition to LOCK and turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
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• Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle afew minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
• Disconnect the negative (-)jumper cable from the remote negative (-)post of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
• Disconnect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable from the negative (-)post of
the booster battery.
• Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable from the positive (+)
post of the booster battery.
• Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable from the remote positive (+)
post of the discharged vehicle.
• If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with asystem voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
• Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge
sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a dischargedbattery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could
rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be
brought above freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan
blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks
away from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIESComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 3.6L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. 10 Quarts (9.5 Liters) Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 5.7L without Severe Duty II
Cooling System. MOPAR®Antifreeze/Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile FormulaHOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. 14.5 Quarts (13.9 Liters)
Engine Coolant 5.7L with Severe Duty II
Cooling System. MOPAR®Antifreeze/Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile FormulaHOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. 15 Quarts (14.3 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L API Certified SAE 5W-30 engine oil,
meeting Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap
for correct SAE grade. 6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 5.7L API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil,
meeting the requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to the
engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Fuel Selection 3.6L 87 Octane19 Gallons (72 Liters)
Fuel Selection 5.7L 87 Octane Acceptable. 89 Octane
Recommended. 19 Gallons (72 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 3.6L, 5.7L MOPAR®Engine Oil Filter or equivalent. —
Spark Plug 3.6L RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Spark Plug 5.7L LZFR5C–11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission MOPAR®ATF+4
®Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4
®
product. —
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise
Control)................. 24
AdjustablePedals ........... 20
Airbag .................. 12
Alarm,Panic ............... 8
Arming Theft System
(Security Alarm) ............ 11
Audio Settings ........... 35,37
Automatic Headlights ......... 23
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ................... 27
Automatic Transmission FluidType .............. 81
AxleFluid ................ 81
Belts, Seat ............... 12
Brake Fluid ............... 81
BulbReplacement ........... 91
Calibration,Compass ......... 56
ChangeOilIndicator .......... 66
Child Restraint ............. 13
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .... 13
Clock Setting ............ 35,37
Compass Calibration .......... 56
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ........... 81
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .... 24
CruiseLight ............... 24
Cupholders
Heated/Cooled (Beverage
Holder) ................ 20
Customer Assistance .......... 92
Customer Programmable
Features ............... 57,58
Defects, Reporting ........... 93
Dimmer Control ............. 23
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...... 23
Disarming, Theft System ....... 11
Driver Cockpit .............. 4
ECO ................... 56
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ............. 24
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................ 56,57 Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System .... 32
Emergency Key .............. 8
Emergency, In Case of Overheating ............. 66
Engine Compartment ............. 79
Oil Selection ............. 81
Overheating ............. 66
Starting ................ 10
Stopping ............... 10
Event Data Recorder .......... 75
Exterior Lights ............. 91
Fluid Capacities ............ 81
Fluids .................. 81
FogLights ................ 23
FoldingRearSeat ........... 18
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........ 74
Front Heated Seats ........... 18
Fuel Filler Door (Gas Cap) ........ 77
Filler Door Emergency Release . . . 77
Specifications ............ 81
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..58
Headlights Automatic .............. 23
Dimmer Switch ........... 23
HighBeam .............. 22
Heated Seats .............. 18
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch ............ 22
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ............... 58
Hood Release .............. 76
Instrument Cluster ............ 6
Indicators ............... 7
Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights ................. 6,63
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 22
Introduction ............... 2
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ........ 48
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..... 49
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