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for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain the
transmission fluid at the correct level using the recom-
mended fluid.
NOTE:No chemical flushes should be used in any trans-
mission; only the approved lubricant should be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in
transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Techni-
cal Specifications” for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any
special additives in the transmission.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid additives
to the transmission. The only exception to this policy is the
use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid leaks. Avoid using
transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not require
adjustment under normal operating conditions. Routine
fluid level checks are not required; therefore the transmis-
sion has no dipstick. An authorized dealer can check your
transmission fluid level using special service tools. If you
notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, visit an
authorized dealer immediately to have the transmission
fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle with an im-
proper fluid level can cause severe transmission damage.
CAUTION!
If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit an authorized
dealer immediately. Severe transmission damage may
occur. An authorized dealer has the proper tools to
adjust the fluid level accurately.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 249
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After 25 miles (40 km), check the lug nut/bolt torque to be
sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated against
the wheel.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do
not tighten the lug nuts/bolts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
1.4L Turbo Engine
This engine is designed to meet all emis-
sion regulations, provide satisfactory
fuel economy and performance when
using high-quality unleaded “Regular”
gasoline having a posted octane number
of 87 as specified by the (R+M)/2
method. For optimum performance and
fuel economy the use of “Premium” 91 octane gasoline or
higher is recommended.
While operating on gasoline with an octane number of 87,
hearing a light knocking sound from the engine is not a
cause for concern. However, if the engine is heard making
a heavy knocking sound, see your dealer immediately. Use
of gasoline with an octane number lower than 87 can cause
engine failure and may void or not be covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard
starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you experience these
symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before consider-
ing service for the vehicle.
Torque Patterns
282 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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About Your Brakes........................ .280
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............244
Adding Fuel ............................. .186
Adding Washing Fluid ...................... .230
Additives, Fuel ........................... .283
Air Bag Air Bag Operation ....................... .127
Air Bag Warning Light .....................124
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .128
Enhanced Accident Response .............133, 221
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................221
If Deployment Occurs .....................132
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .127
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............136
Maintenance ........................... .136
Side Air Bags .......................... .128
Transporting Pets ....................... .153
Air Bag Light ...................... .86, 124, 155
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......234
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................235
Air Conditioner Refrigerant ................235, 236
Air Conditioner System ..................... .235
Air Conditioning Filter ....................57, 236
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................55
Air Filter ............................... .234Air Pressure
Tires................................. .259
Alarm Security Alarm ...........................22
Alarm System Security Alarm ...........................22
Alterations/Modifications Vehicle .................................5
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................243, 286
Capacites ............................. .286
Disposal .............................. .245
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................100
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...................89, 94
Arming System Security Alarm ...........................22
Audio
Systems (Radio) ...................... .290
Automatic Dimming Mirror .................34, 35
Automatic Transmission ..................167, 248
Adding Fluid .......................... .250
Autostick ............................. .174
Fluid And Filter Change ...................250
Fluid Change .......................... .250
Fluid Level Check ....................... .249
Fluid Type ......................... .248, 288
Special Additives ........................ .249
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Autostick............................... .174
Battery .............................. .87, 231
Charging System Light .....................87
Jump Starting .......................... .213
Belts, Seat ............................... .155
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................238
B-Pillar Location .......................... .254
Brake Assist System ........................ .101
Brake Fluid .......................... .287, 288
Brake, Parking ............................ .163
Brake System ......................... .247, 280
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... .100, 280
Fluid Check ........................... .247
Master Cylinder ........................ .247
Parking .............................. .163
Warning Light ...........................86
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................168
Bulb Replacement ......................... .196
Bulbs, Light .......................... .157, 196
Camera, Rear ............................ .185
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........286
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .286Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................. .186
Oil (Engine) ........................... .233
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................245
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................154, 285
Car Washes .............................. .274
Cellular Phone ........................... .302
Certification Label ......................... .188
Chains, Tire ............................. .269
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .250
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ....97
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............154
Checks, Safety ............................ .154
Child Restraint ........................... .138
Child
Restraints
Booster Seats ........................... .141
Child Seat Installation .....................151
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........148
Infant And Child Restraints .................140
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......143
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........140
Seating Positions ........................ .142
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .283
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .268
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INDEX 317
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Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light..........88
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ...................196
Jacking ............................... .250
Jump Starting .......................... .213
Towing ............................... .219
Emission Control System Maintenance ............97
Engine Air Cleaner ............................ .234
Break-In Recommendations .................163
Checking Oil Level ...................... .230
Compartment .......................... .229
Cooling .............................. .242
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................154, 285
Fails To Start ........................... .162
Flooded, Starting ........................ .162
Fuel Requirements ....................282, 287
Oil .............................. .232, 286
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .233
Oil Filter .............................. .234
Oil Reset ...............................84
Oil Selection ........................ .232, 287
Oil Synthetic ........................... .233
Overheating ........................... .216
Starting .............................. .161Enhanced Accident Response Feature
.........133, 221
Ethanol ................................. .283
Exhaust Gas Cautions ....................154, 285
Exhaust System ....................... .154, 241
Exterior Lighting ............................37
Exterior Lights ...................... .37, 157, 196
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .234
Air Conditioning ..................... .57, 236
Engine Fuel ........................... .287
Engine Oil ............................ .234
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .234
Flashers Turn Signals ...................... .37,
95, 157
Flash-To-Pass ..............................37
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .162
Fluid, Brake ............................. .288
Fluid Capacities ........................... .286
Fluid Leaks .............................. .157
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .247
Engine Oil ............................ .230
Fluids .................................. .287
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .287
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INDEX 319
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Immobilizer (Sentry Key)......................21
Instrument Cluster Descriptions ......................... .74, 95
Display ................................81
Engine Oil Reset ..........................84
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................277
Interior Appearance Care .....................276
Interior Lights ..............................40
Introduction ................................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .302
Jack Operation ........................... .250
Jump Starting ............................ .213
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........18, 21
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......18
Key-In Reminder ............................21
Keys ....................................16
Replacement .............................21
Sentry (Immobilizer) .......................21
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................37
Lane Change Assist ...................... .37, 40
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................116 Latches
................................. .157
Hood ..................................64
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .282
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .157
Life Of Tires ............................. .262
Liftgate ..................................66
Opening ................................66
Light Bulbs .......................... .157, 196
Lights ............................... .38, 157
AirBag......................... .86, 124, 155
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .105
Brake Warning ...........................86
Bulb Replacement ....................... .196
Cruise .............................. .95, 96
Daytime Running .........................37
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................37
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator .......88
Exterior .............................. .157
Headlights ..............................37
High Beam ..............................38
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................37
Instr
ument Cluster ........................37
Lights On Reminder .......................37
Low Fuel ...............................91
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...........91
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Park............................... .39, 95
Passing ............................. .37, 38
Seat Belt Reminder ........................89
Security Alarm ...........................22
Service ............................... .196
Traction Control ........................ .105
Turn Signals .....................37, 40, 95, 157
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions ......88, 95
Loading Vehicle ........................... .188
Tires................................. .254
Locks Power Door .............................25
Lubrication, Body ......................... .238
Lug Nuts/Bolts ........................... .281
Maintenance Free Battery .....................231
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .225
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ......91, 97
Manual Service ............................... .314
Manual Transmission ....................165, 248
Fluid Level Check ....................... .248
Frequency Of Fluid Change .................248
Lubricant Selection ....................248, 288
Memory Seat ..............................29 Methanol
............................... .283
Mirrors ..................................34
Automatic Dimming ....................34, 35
Electric Powered ..........................36
Heated ............................. .34, 37
Outside ................................34
Rearview ...............................34
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle .................................5
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................106
Mopar Parts ............................. .313
MP3 Control ............................. .302
Multi-Function Control Lever ................37, 38
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................163
Occupant Restraints .........................113
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................282
Oil,
Engine ....................... .232, 286, 287
Capacity .......................... .286, 287
Change Interval ........................ .232
Checking ............................. .230
Dipstick .............................. .230
Disposal .............................. .234
Filter ................................ .234
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.
The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.
WARNING:
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-road highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
To minimize exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves or
wash your hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.