engine DODGE MAGNUM 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 414
Brake............................... 413
Cooling System....................... 406
Engine Oil........................391,392
Power Steering........................ 402
Transfer Case......................... 415
Fluids................................ 438
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 438
Fog Lights..........................127,178
Folding Rear Seat........................ 122
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 376
Front Suspension Ball Joints................ 402
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 416
Fuel................................. 332
Adding............................. 336
Additives............................ 334
Clean Air............................ 333
Conserving.......................... 188Ethanol............................. 333
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 336
Filter............................... 396
Gasoline............................ 332
Gauge.............................. 174
Hoses.............................. 411
Materials Added....................... 334
Methanol............................ 333
Octane Rating......................332,438
Requirements......................... 332
Saver Mode.......................... 188
Specifications......................... 438
Tank Capacity........................ 436
Fuel System Caution..................... 337
Fueling............................... 336
Fuses................................ 421
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 140
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............336,387
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Heater............................... 249
Heater, Engine Block..................... 271
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 128
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 346
Holder, Coin........................... 154
Holder, Cup........................... 152
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 140
Hood Release.......................... 123
Hoses.............................410,411
Ignition............................... 14
Key ...............................12,14
Ignition Key Removal..................... 14
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Indicator, Traction Control................. 296
Infant Restraint........................66,67
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 182Information Center, Vehicle................. 185
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 85
Instrument Cluster.................172,173,174
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 171
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 420
Interior Appearance Care.................. 418
Interior Fuses.......................... 421
Interior Lights.......................... 129
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........131,260
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 364
Jack Operation.......................... 366
Jacking Instructions...................... 366
Jump Starting.......................... 373
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
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Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 52
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 128
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 42
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................70,71
Latch Plate............................. 43
Latches................................ 79
Hood............................... 123
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 332
Leaks, Fluid............................ 79
Life of Tires............................ 317
Liftgate................................ 39
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer..........260,404
Light Bulbs..........................79,429
Lights..............................79,124Airbag........................58,63,78,177
Anti-Lock.........................183,294
Automatic Headlights................... 125
Brake Assist Warning................... 301
Brake Warning.....................180,292
Bulb Replacement...................429,430
Courtesy/Reading...................128,140
Cruise.............................. 174
Daytime Running...................... 127
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............127,128
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................299,301
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 175
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 177
Exterior.............................. 79
Fog .............................127,178
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 360
Headlight Switch...................... 124
Headlights........................... 124
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Headlights On Reminder................. 127
Headlights On With Wipers............126,132
High Beam........................128,178
High Beam Indicator.................... 178
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 128
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................124,174
Intensity Control....................... 129
Interior..........................129,140
License............................. 435
Lights On Reminder.................... 127
Low Fuel............................ 184
LowTire ............................ 182
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 184
Map Reading......................128,140
Oil Pressure.......................... 178
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).......... 130
Passing............................. 128
Reading..........................128,140Seat Belt Reminder..................... 178
Service...........................429,430
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 184
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........182,322
Traction Control....................... 301
Turn Signal...................79,127,128,176
Vanity Mirror.......................... 88
Voltage............................. 175
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 174
Load Leveling System.................... 165
Loading Vehicle......................339,341
Capacities........................... 341
Tires ............................... 307
Locks................................. 28
Auto Unlock.......................... 31
Automatic Door........................ 30
Child Protection........................ 33
Door................................ 28
Power Door........................... 30
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Low Tire Pressure System.................. 322
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)..........................70,71
Lubrication, Body....................... 403
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 163
Lumbar Support........................ 119
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 398
Maintenance, General..................... 390
Maintenance Procedures................... 390
Maintenance Schedule.................... 442
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 149
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 184,388
Manual, Service......................... 454
Map/Reading Lights..................128,140
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 413
Methanol............................. 333
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 188
Mirrors................................ 85Automatic Dimming..................... 86
Electric Powered....................... 87
Electric Remote........................ 87
Exterior Folding........................ 87
Heated.............................. 88
Outside.............................. 86
Rearview............................. 85
Vanity............................... 88
Mode
Fuel Saver........................... 188
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 322
Mopar Parts.........................389,453
MP3 Player.........................201,219
MTBE/ETBE........................... 333
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 296
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 127
Navigation Radio........................ 219
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Navigation System....................... 219
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 75
Occupant Restraints....................... 41
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............332,438
Odometer..........................174,179
Trip .............................174,179
Oil Change Indicator..................179,188
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............179,188
Oil, Engine.........................391,438
Capacity............................ 436
Change Interval..................179,188,393
Checking.........................391,392
Dipstick..........................391,392
Disposal............................ 395
Filter............................395,438
Filter Disposal........................ 395
Identification Logo..................... 393
Materials Added to..................... 394Recommendation...................393,436
Synthetic............................ 394
Viscosity.......................393,394,436
Oil Filter, Change........................ 395
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 395
Onboard Diagnostic System..............387,388
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 140
Operating Precautions.................... 387
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 86
Overdrive............................. 277
Overhead Console....................... 139
Overheating, Engine...................176,361
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......... 454
Paint Care............................. 416
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Parking Brake.......................... 290
Parking On Hill......................... 291
Passing Light........................... 128
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Service Contract......................... 452
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)............................. 184
Service Manuals........................ 454
Setting the Clock................202,206,221,225
Settings, Personal........................ 196
Shifting............................... 271
Automatic Transmission............271,275,280
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 47
Shoulder Belts........................... 42
Side Airbag...........................53,59
Side Curtain (Window Airbag)............... 53
Signals, Turn......................79,128,176
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 287
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 320
Snow Tires............................ 321
Sound Systems (Radio).................201,219
Spare Tire..........................315,364
Spark Plugs.........................396,438Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 438
Oil ................................ 438
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 136
Speedometer........................... 174
Starting.............................26,267
Automatic Transmission................. 268
Cold Weather......................... 269
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 373
Engine Fails to Start.................... 270
Remote.............................. 26
Starting and Operating.................... 267
Starting Procedures...................... 267
Steering
Column Controls...................... 127
Column Lock......................... 134
Linkage............................. 403
Power...........................295,402
Tilt Column.......................... 134
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Wheel, Tilt........................... 134
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 247
Storage............................154,428
Storage, Vehicle......................258,428
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 428
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 376
Sun Roof.............................. 147
Sunglasses Storage....................... 140
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 149
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 52
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 344
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 394
System, Navigation...................... 219
System, Remote Starting.................... 26
Tachometer............................ 174
Telescoping Steering Column............... 134
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 252Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......175,361
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 70
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 161
Tilt Steering Column..................... 134
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 126
Tip Start............................... 14
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 307
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 306
Tire Markings.......................... 302
Tire Safety Information.................... 302
Tires ............................78,311,456
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 317
Air Pressure.......................... 311
Alignment........................... 319
Chains.............................. 320
Changing.........................362,366
Compact Spare........................ 315
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Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................258,428
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 18
Video Entertainment System (Rear Seat Video
System)............................... 240
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................393,394
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 360
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description)........................... 174
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 453
Washer, Adding Fluid...............133,261,404
Washer, Rear........................... 260
Washers, Windshield................130,132,404
Washing Vehicle......................... 417
Water
Driving Through...................... 288Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 319
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 418
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 418
Wheel Bearings......................... 416
Wind Buffeting.......................38,149
Window Airbag (Side Curtain).............53,59
Window Fogging........................ 258
Windows.............................. 35
Power............................... 35
Windshield Defroster................78,250,256
Windshield Washers................130,132,404
Fluid............................... 404
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 403
Windshield Wipers....................... 130
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 403
Wiper, Delay........................131,260
Wiper, Rear.........................260,403
Wipers, Intermittent...................131,260
INDEX 481
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)Fob with Integrated KeyTip Start FeatureIgnition Key RemovalKey-In-Ignition ReminderSENTRY KEY Replacement KeysCustomer Key (Fob) ProgrammingGeneral InformationSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Rearming of the
SystemTo Arm the SystemTo Disarm the SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY To unlock the doorsTo lock the doorsUsing The Panic AlarmProgramming Additional TransmittersTransmitter Battery ServiceGeneral InformationREMOTE
STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED How To Use Remote StartDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksChild Protection Door LockWINDOWS Power WindowsWind BuffetingLIFTGATE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsLap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting
ProcedureSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) Automatic Locking Mode - If EquippedSeat Belts and Pregnant WomenSeat Belt ExtenderDriver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagEvent Data Recorder
(EDR)Child RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Transporting PassengersLock Your VehicleExhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING
THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night MirrorAutomatic Dimming Inside Mirror - If EquippedOutside MirrorsExterior Mirrors FoldingFeature - If EquippedDrivers Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer - If EquippedPower Remote-Control MirrorsHeated
Remote Control Mirrors - If EquippedIlluminated Vanity Mirrors - If EquippedHANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call FeaturesUConnect System FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your
UConnect SystemGeneral InformationSEATS Manual Seats - If EquippedPower Seats - If EquippedPower Reclining Seats - If EquippedLumbar Support - If EquippedHead RestraintsHeated Seats - If EquippedFolding Rear Seat TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS
Headlight SwitchAutomatic Headlights - If EquippedHeadlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)Headlight Time DelayDaytime Running Lights - If EquippedLights-on ReminderFog Lights - If EquippedMulti-Function LeverOverhead Console Map/Reading
LightsInterior LightsWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper SystemMist FeatureWindshield WashersHeadlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)Adding Washer FluidTILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTABLE PEDALS
- IF EQUIPPED ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL Electronic Speed Control OperationTo ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary the Speed SettingTo Accelerate For PassingOVERHEAD CONSOLE Courtesy/Reading LightsSunglasses
StorageGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogramming a Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Opening
Sunroof - ExpressClosing Sunroof - ExpressPinch Protect FeaturePinch Protect OverrideVenting Sunroof - ExpressSunshade OperationWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceIgnition Off OperationSunroof Fully ClosedELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Electrical Outlet Use
With Engine OffCUP HOLDERS Front Seat Cup HoldersRear Seat Cup HoldersSTORAGE Console FeaturesCargo Management System - If EquippedROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED UNDERSTANDING YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - IF EQUIPPED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) DisplaysOil Change RequiredTrip FunctionsCompass DisplayTelephone - If EquippedNavigation - If EquippedPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast Signals
Two Types of SignalsElectrical DisturbancesAM ReceptionFM ReceptionSALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)Clock
Setting ProcedureSALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)Notes On Playing
MP3/WMA FilesLIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Satellite RadioOperating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect)
(If Equipped)Clock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button (CD Mode
for MP3 Play)INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (RER/REQ/REN RADIOS ONLY) System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)Selecting Satellite ModeSatellite AntennaReception Quality
Operating Instructions - Satellite ModeOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) -
IF EQUIPPED Connecting the iPod DeviceControlling the iPod using Radio ButtonsPlay ModeList or Browse ModeREMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS CD/DVD DISCMAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual
Air Conditioning and Heating System Automatic Temperature Control - If Equipped Operating TipsREAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Wiper OperationRear Washer OperationAdding Washer FluidElectric Rear Window DefrosterSTARTING AND OPERATING STARTING
PROCEDURES Automatic TransmissionNormal Starting (Tip Start)Extremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails To StartAfter StartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission -
General InformationBrake/Transmission Shift Interlock System4 Speed Automatic Transmission5 Speed Automatic TransmissionAUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED Autostick OperationALL WHEEL DRIVE - IF EQUIPPED DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES AccelerationTraction
DRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising WaterShallow Standing WaterPARKING BRAKE BRAKE SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System - If EquippedPOWER STEERING MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7L Engine Only TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
- IF EQUIPPED BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS) - IF EQUIPPED ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) - IF EQUIPPED Synchronizing ESPESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator and ESP/TCS Indicator LightsTIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification
Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresRadial-Ply TiresCompact Spare Tire -If EquippedLimited Use Spare - If EquippedTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresAlignment
And BalanceSELF-SEALING TIRES - IF EQUIPPED TIRE CHAINS SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED Base System - If EquippedPremium System - If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL
REQUIREMENTS 2.7L Engine3.5L and 5.7L EnginesReformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsMMT In GasolineMaterials Added to FuelFuel SystemCautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
VEHICLE LOADING Vehicle Certification LabelGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)OverloadingLoadingTRAILER TOWINGCommon Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Trailer and Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE(Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD
WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Preparations For JackingJack Location/Spare Tire StowageJacking and Changing aTireCompact Spare TireWheel Cover or Center Cap Installation (If Required)JUMP-STARTING
PROCEDURES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE WITHOUT THE IGNITION KEYTOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE
WITH A TOW DOLLYMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.5L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD IILoose Fuel Filler CapEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine Oil FilterDrive Belts - Check Condition and TensionSpark PlugsEngine Air Cleaner FilterFuel FilterCatalytic ConverterMaintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner
MaintenanceA/C Air Filter - If EquippedPower Steering - Fluid CheckFront and Rear Suspension Ball JointsSteering LinkageBody LubricationWiper BladesWindshield Washers/Rear Window WasherExhaust SystemCooling SystemHoses and Vacuum/Vapor HarnessesFuel
SystemBrake SystemAutomatic TransmissionAll Wheel Drive (AWD) - If EquippedFront and Rear Wheel BearingsAppearance Care and Protection from CorrosionCleaning the Center Console Cup HoldersFUSES (POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS) Fuses (Front Power
Distribution Center)Fuses (Rear Power Distribution Center)VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and Park/Turn LightTail/Stop, Turn Signal Light, and Backup LightLicense LightFLUIDS
AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX