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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
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 “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).
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
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” in your Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
or twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off
road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Checkengineoillevel.
•Checkwindshieldwasherfluidlevel.
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.Rotatetiresatthefirstsign
of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpower
steering and fill as needed.
•Checkfunctionofallinteriorandexteriorlights.
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** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
•Youcanbebadlyinjuredworkingonoraroundamotorvehicle.Doonlyserviceworkforwhichyouhavetheknowledgeandtheright
equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
•Failuretoproperlyinspectandmaintainyourvehiclecouldresultinacomponentmalfunctionandeffectvehiclehandlingand
performance. This could cause an accident.
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MAINTENANCE RECORD
Odometer Date Signature, Autho-
rized Service Center
20,000 Miles(32,000 km) or2Years30,000 Miles(48,000 km) or3Years40,000 Miles(64,000 km) or4Years50,000 Miles(80,000 km) or5Years60,000 Miles(96,000 km) or6Years70,000 Miles(112,000 km) or7Years80,000 Miles(128,000 km) or8Years
Odometer Date Signature, Autho-
rized Service Center
90,000 Miles(144,000 km) or9Years100,000 Miles(160,000 km) or10 Years110,000 Miles(176,000 km) or11 Years120,000 Miles(192,000 km) or12 Years130,000 Miles(208,000 km) or13 Years140,000 Miles(224,000 km) or14 Years150,000 Miles(240,000 km) or15 Years
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SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire
Service Kit” in “What To Do In Emergencies” on your DVD for further information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an
automatic car wash with a compact or limited-use temporary spare installed. Damage
to the vehicle may result.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
Yo u r v e h i c l e m a y b e e q u i p p e d w i t h a s p a r e t i r e a n d w h e e l e q u i v a l e n t i n l o o k a n d f u n c t i o n
to the original equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle. This
spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option,
refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You can identify if your vehicle
is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire and
Loading Information Placard located on the driver’s side door opening or on the sidewall
of the tire. Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T” or “S” preceding the
size designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equipment tire should be repaired (or
replaced) and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare
wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire. Do not install
more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given time.
WARNING!
Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive
more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limited tread life. When the
tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to be
replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to your spare. Failure to do so
could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
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REPLACEMENT BULBSInterior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Center & Rear Dome Lamp578
Center & Rear Reading Lamps578
Front Door Courtesy Lamp578
Front Header Reading Lamps – If Equipped578
Instrument Cluster LampsPC74
Liftgate Lamp(s)578
Overhead Console Reading LampsPC579
Removable Console Lamp – If Equipped194
Visor Vanity Lamps6501966
NOTE:
For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for replacement instructions.Exterior Bulbs
Bulb Number
HeadlampH11LL
Fog Lamp – If EquippedPSX24W
Front Side Marker, Park/Turn Signal3757A or PY27/7W
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal LampLED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Center High-Mounted Stop LampLED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Backup Lamp3157
License168
NOTE:
All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass cartridge types. Aluminum base
bulbs are not approved and should not be used for replacement.
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CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER
P. O . B o x 2 1 – 8 0 0 4 A u b u r n H i l l s , M I 4 8 3 2 1 – 8 0 0 4 P h o n e : 1 – 8 0 0 – 4 2 3 – 6 3 4 3
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER
P. O . B o x 1 6 2 1 W i n d s o r , O n t a r i o N 9 A 4 H 6 P h o n e : 1 – 8 0 0 – 4 6 5 – 2 0 0 1 ( E n g l i s h ) P h o n e :
1–800–387–9983 (French)
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
•If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner's Manual, Navigation/Uconnect®Manuals or Warranty Booklet.
United States customers may visit the Dodge Contact Us page atwww.dodge.com scroll
to the bottom of the page and select the “Contact Us” link, then select the “Owner’s
Manual and Glove Box Material” from the left menu. You may also obtain a compli-
mentary copy by calling 1–800–423–6343 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143 (Canada).
•ReplacementUserGuidekitsorDVDsor,ifyouprefer,additionalprintedcopiesofthe
Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals may be purchased by visiting
www.techauthority.com or by calling 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143
(Canada). Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover orders are accepted. If
you prefer mailing your order, please call the above numbers for an order form.
NOTE:
•Astreetaddressisrequiredwhenorderingmanuals(noP.O.Boxes).
•TheOwner'sManualandUserGuideelectronicfilesarealsoavailableontheChrysler,
Jeep, Ram Truck, Dodge and SRT websites.
•Clickonthe“ForOwners”tab,select“Owner/ServiceManuals”,thenselectyour
desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
To a s s i s t c u s t o m e r s w h o h a v e h e a r i n g d i f f i c u l t i e s , t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r h a s i n s t a l l e d s p e c i a l
TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center. Any
hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a conventional
teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by
dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require
assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by Bell Canada. For TTY
teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial 1–800–855–0511 to connect
with a Bell Relay Service operator.
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or
emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
authorized dealer and the manufacturer.
To c o n t a c t N H T S A , y o u m a y e i t h e r c a l l t h e A u t o S a f e t y H o t l i n e t o l l f r e e a t 1 – 8 8 8 –
327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Washington, D.C.
20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://
www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer
Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect
to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect
Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/.
French Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian govern-
ment should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls
at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/ .
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Interior and Instrument Lights......7
Interior Appearance Care.......132
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . .40
Introduction................3
Inverter Outlet (115V)..........91
Inverter, Power..............91
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control........77
Bluetooth®Streaming Audio....84
Jack Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .110Jump Starting.............122
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Arm The Alarm . . . . . . . . . . .16Disarm The Alarm..........16Lock The Doors...........10Unlock The Doors..........10Key Fob Programmable Features....87Keyless Enter-N-GoLock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Keyless Enter-N-Go™Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Keyless Enter-N-Go™ . . . . . . . .12Passive Entry............12Remote Control...........12
Lane Change Assist...........40Liftgate, Power..............10LightsBulb Replacement........146Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101High Beam Indicator . . . . . . .101Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97Seat Belt Reminder.........99Security Alarm...........101Service...............146Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g ( T P M S ) . . 9 8Tu r n S i g n a l.............40LocksLiftgate, Tailgate . . . . . . . . . .10Lubrication, Body...........132Luggage Rack (Roof Rack).......94
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . .132Maintenance, General.........132Maintenance Procedures.......132Maintenance Record..........136
Maintenance Schedule........132
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine)...............100
Master Cylinder (Brakes)........132
Media Center Radio...........63
Memory Seat...............30
Mirrors
Heated...........47,48,51
MOPAR®Accessories.........149
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Navigation System (Uconnect®gps) . .70Navigation Voice Prompt Volume....70New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . .39
Occupant Restraints........20,21Oil Change Indicator..........101Oil, Engine............130, 132Capacity..............130Change Interval..........132Checking..............132Disposal..............132Filter.............130, 132Filter Disposal...........132Materials Added to........132Recommendation......130, 132Viscosity...........130, 132Oil Filter, Selection...........132Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . .97OutletPower................92Overheating, Engine..........103
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Panic Alarm...............10ParkSense®System, Rear........52Phone (Uconnect®)...........78Placard, Tire and LoadingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . .141PowerGlass Sunroof............54Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Lift Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Outlet (Auxiliary ElectricalOutlet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Seats................28Power Steering Fluid..........131Preparation for Jacking........115
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