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5. Uncoil the Power Plug (8) and insert the plug into the vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet.
6. Do not remove foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) from the tire.
(C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
Always start the engine before turning ON the Tire Service Kit.
NOTE:
Manual transmission vehicles must have the parking brake engaged and the shift lever in
NEUTRAL.
After pressing the Power Button (4), the sealant (white fluid) will flow from the Sealant
Bottle (1) through the Sealant Hose (6) and into the tire.
NOTE:
Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the tire.
If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within0–10seconds through the Sealant Hose (6):
1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn Off the Tire Service Kit. Disconnect the Sealant
Hose (6) from the valve stem. Make sure the valve stem is free of debris. Reconnect the
Sealant Hose (6) to the valve stem. Check that the Mode Select Knob (5) is in the
Sealant Mode position and not Air Mode. Press the Power Button (4) to turn On the Tire
Service Kit.
2. Connect the Power Plug (8) to a different 12 Volt power outlet in your vehicle or
another vehicle, if available. Make sure the engine is running before turning ON the
Ti r e S e r v i c e K i t .
3. The Sealant Bottle (1) may be empty due to previous use. Call for assistance.
NOTE:
If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and the pump is operating, air will dispense
from the Air Pump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6).
If the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the Sealant Hose (6):
1. Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no longer flowing through the hose
(typically takes 30 - 70 seconds). As the sealant flows through the Sealant Hose (6),
the Pressure Gauge (3) can read as high as 70 psi (4.8 Bar). The Pressure Gauge (3)
will decrease quickly from approximately 70 psi (4.8 Bar) to the actual tire pressure
when the Sealant Bottle (1) is empty.
2. The pump will start to inject air into the tire immediately after the Sealant Bottle (1)
is empty. Continue to operate the pump and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated
on the tire pressure label on the driver-side latch pillar (recommended pressure).
Check the tire pressure by looking at the Pressure Gauge (3).
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BATTERY LOCATION
The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts are located
on the right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting.
JUMP-STARTING
•Ifyourvehiclehasadischargedbatteryit
can be jumpstarted using a set of jumper
cables and a battery in another vehicle or
by using a portable battery booster pack.
•Jump-startingcanbedangerousifdone
improperly so please follow the proce-
dures in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer’s operating instruc-
tions and precautions.
Preparations For Jump-Start
•Thebatteryisstoredunderanaccess
cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts
are located on the right side of the engine
compartment for jump-starting.
NOTE:
The remote battery posts are viewed by standing on the right side of the vehicle looking
over the fender.
•Settheparkingbrake,shifttheautomatictransmissionintoPARKandturntheignition
to LOCK.
•Turnofftheheater,radio,andallunnecessaryelectricalaccessories.
•Ifusinganothervehicletojump-startthebattery,parkthevehiclewithinthejumper
cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post of the
discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the
booster battery.
Jump Starting Locations
1—PositiveTerminal2—NegativeTerminal
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
•Ifyourvehiclebecomesstuckinmud,sandorsnow,itcanoftenbemovedusinga
rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front
wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE (with automatic
transmission) or 2nd gear and REVERSE (with manual transmission) while gently
pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will
maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:
Press the "ESC Off" switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in
"Partial Off" mode before rocking the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been freed, press the
"ESC Off" switch again to restore "ESC On" mode.
CAUTION!
•Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and
failure. Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at least one minute
after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce the
risk of clutch or transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
•When“rocking”astuckvehiclebymovingbetweenDRIVE/2ndandREVERSE,do
not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
•Revvingtheengineorspinningthewheelstoofastmayleadtotransmission
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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MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake, before activating the
Manual Park Release. Activating the Manual Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll
away if it is not secured by the parking brake or by proper connection to a tow vehicle.
Activating the Manual Park Release on an unsecured vehicle could lead to serious
injury or death for those in or around the vehicle.
In order to push or tow the vehicle in cases where the transmission will not shift out of
PA R K ( s u c h a s a d e a d b a t t e r y ) , a M a n u a l P a r k R e l e a s e i s a v a i l a b l e .
Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the console storage bin to access the Manual Park Release lever.
3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool,
fish the tether strap up through the
opening in the console base.
4. Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the
center of the lever, and disengage the
lever locking tab by pushing it to the
right.
Console Storage Bin
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5. While holding the locking tab in the disengaged position, pull the tether strap to rotate
the lever up and rearward until it locks in place in the vertical position. The vehicle is
now out of PARK and can be towed. Release the parking brake only when the vehicle
is securely connected to a tow vehicle.
To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever,
on the rear side) rearward (away from the
lever) to unlatch the lever.
2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever
forward and down, to its original posi-
tion, until the locking tab snaps into
place to secure the lever.
3. Pull up gently on the tether strap to
confirm that the lever is locked in its
stowed position.
4. Tuck the tether strap into the base of the
console. Reinstall the console storage
bin.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial
towing service.
Towing ConditionWheels OFF TheGroundAUTOMATIC TRANS-MISSIONMANUAL TRANSMIS-SION
Flat TowNONE
If transmission isoperable:•TransmissioninNEUTRAL•30mph(48km/h)maxspeed•30miles(48km)maxdistance
If transmission isoperable:•TransmissioninNEUTRAL•65mph(105 km/h)maxspeed
Wheel Lift or DollyTo w
FrontNOT ALLOWEDNOT RECOM-MENDED
RearNOT RECOM-MENDEDNOT RECOM-MENDED
FlatbedALLBEST METHOD BEST METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only
tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment manufac-
turer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing
device to main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or associated brackets.
State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be observed.
Tether Strap
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If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN position, not the ACC position.
CAUTION!
•Donotuseslingtypeequipmentwhentowing.Vehicledamagemayoccur.
•Whensecuringthevehicletoaflatbedtruck,donotattachtofrontorrear
suspension components. Damage to your vehicle may occur from improper towing.
•Themanufacturerdoesnotrecommendtowingthisvehicleusingatowdolly.
Vehicle damage may occur.
Automatic Transmission
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground
using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission is operable, the vehicle may be
flat towed (with all four wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
•ThetransmissionmustbeinNEUTRAL.
•Thetowingdistancemustnotexceed30miles(48km).
•Thetowingspeedmustnotexceed30mph(48km/h).
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be towed faster than 30 mph (48
km/h) or farther than 30 miles (48 km), then the only acceptable method of towing is with
a flatbed truck.
CAUTION!
To w i n g t h i s v e h i c l e i n v i o l a t i o n o f t h e a b o v e r e q u i r e m e n t s c a n c a u s e s e v e r e t r a n s m i s -
sion damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle's battery is discharged, refer to “Manual Park
Release” in this section for instructions on shifting the automatic transmission out of
PA R K f o r t o w i n g .
Manual Transmission
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground
using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission is operable, the vehicle may be
flat towed (with all four wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
•ThetransmissionmustbeinNEUTRAL.
•Thetowingspeedmustnotexceed65mph(105km/h).
•Thereisnolimitationontowingdistance.
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If the transmission is not operable, then the only acceptable method of towing is with a
flatbed truck.
CAUTION!
To w i n g t h i s v e h i c l e i n v i o l a t i o n o f t h e a b o v e r e q u i r e m e n t s c a n c a u s e s e v e r e e n g i n e
and/or transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment
or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety
systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
•Howvarioussystemsinyourvehiclewereoperating.
•Whetherornotthedriverandpassengersafetybeltswerebuckled/fastened.
•Howfar(ifatall)thedriverwasdepressingtheacceleratorand/orbrakepedal.
•Howfastthevehiclewastraveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur.
NOTE:
EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is
recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name,
gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data
routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To r e a d d a t a r e c o r d e d b y a n E D R , s p e c i a l e q u i p m e n t i s r e q u i r e d , a n d a c c e s s t o t h e v e h i c l e
or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties such as law
enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – IfEquippedWe recommend you use MOPAR®AT F + 4®Automatic Trans-mission Fluid.
8-Speed Automatic Trans-mission – If EquippedUse only MOPAR®ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Trans-mission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluidmay affect the function or performance of your transmis-sion.
Brake Master CylinderWe recommend you use MOPAR®DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT3brakefluidisnotavailable,thenDOT4isacceptable.
Rear Axle – If Equipped withAutomatic TransmissionWe recommend you use MOPAR®OD Synthetic Gear Lubri-cant SAE 75W85 (API GL-5).
Rear Axle – If Equipped withManual TransmissionWe recommend you use MOPAR®LSD Synthetic GearLubricant SAE 75W85 (API GL-5).
FLUID CAPACITIES — SRT
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)18.5 Gallons 70 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
6.2 Liter Supercharged Engine (SAE 0W-40, Syn-thetic API Certified)6Quarts 5.68Liters
6.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certi-fied)7Quarts 6.6Liters
Cooling System *
6.2 Liter Supercharged Engine (MOPAR®Antifreeze/Engine Coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)15 Quarts 14.4 Liters
Intercooler (MOPAR®Antifreeze/Engine Coolant (OATcoolant conforming to MS-12106) 10 Year/150,000Mile Formula or equivalent)4.5 Quarts 4.2 Liters
6.4 Liter Engine (MOPAR®Antifreeze/Engine Coolant(OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)15 Quarts 14.4 Liters
*IncludesheaterandcoolantrecoverybottlefilledtoMAX level.
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – IfEquippedWe recommend you use MOPAR®AT F + 4®Automatic Trans-mission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission – IfEquippedUse only MOPAR®ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmis-sion Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid mayaffect the function or performance of your transmission.
Power Steering Reservoir –If EquippedWe recommend you use MOPAR®Power Steering Fluid + 4,MOPAR®or ATF+4®Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®DOT 3, SAE J1703should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is notavailable, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Rear Axle We recommend you use MOPAR®LSD Synthetic Gear Lu-bricant SAE 75W85 (API GL-5).
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “Main-
tenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or applicable
supplement on the DVD for further details.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 3.6L AND 5.7L
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n a u t o m a t i c o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m . T h e o i l c h a n g e
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 E85 fuel usage
will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is displayed.
Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as
3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible,
within the next 500 miles (805 km).
The message “Oil Change Required” will be displayed in the DID and a single chime will
sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Yo u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r w i l l r e s e t t h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r m e s s a g e a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h e
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under
“Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or
“Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your
Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
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Maintenance Chart — 3.6L And 5.7LMileage or time passed (whichever comes
first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional InspectionsInspect the CV joints. X X X X XInspect front suspension, tie rod ends, bootseals and replace if necessary.
XXX X X X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. X X X XInspect the manual transmission fluid (ifequipped), add as necessary.
XX X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace as neces-sary.
XXX X X X X
Adjust park brake on vehicles equippedwith four wheel disc brakes.
XXX X X X X
Additional MaintenanceReplace engine air filter. X X X X XReplace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X XReplace spark plugs (3.6L engine). ** XReplace spark plugs (5.7L engine). ** XFlush and replace the engine coolant at 10years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)whichever comes first.
XX
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