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WARNING!(Continued)
•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the
air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may
cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro-
longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not allow petroleum-based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
CAUTION!
Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall
clutch system performance. Improper brake fluids
may damage the clutch system resulting in loss of
clutch function and the ability to shift the transmis-
sion.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 13.1 Gallons50 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
1.4L Turbo Engine 4 Quarts3.8 Liters
Cooling System
1.4 Liter Turbo Engine (MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula). 6.1 Quarts
5.8 Liters
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant - 1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106.
Engine Oil - 1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use SAE 5W-40 API Certified
Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-12991. Refer to your
engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter - 1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs - 1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap
0.026in [.65 mm])
Fuel Selection - 1.4L Turbo Engine 87 Octane Acceptable — 91 Octane Recommended
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change 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 in the instrument clus-
ter. This means that service is required for your vehicle.
Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer
tow and extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures will
influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Re-
quired” message is displayed. Severe Operating Condi-
tions 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).Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the 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 “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals 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
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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder reservoir, and transmission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and
hoses.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Check and adjust hand brake.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
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Brake Fluid............................ .371
Brake, Parking .......................... .235
Brakes ................................ .344
Brake System ........................... .237
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .237
Master Cylinder ....................... .344
Parking ............................. .235
Warning Light ........................ .158
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................218
Bulb Replacement ........................ .363
Bulbs, Light ..............................85
Camera, Rear ........................... .131
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........369
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .369
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .318
Oil (Engine) .......................... .325
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................82 Cargo Area Features
...................... .149
Car Washes ............................ .350
Cellular Phone .......................... .186
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............368
Chains, Tire ............................ .269
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .301
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .248
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .163
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............81
Checks, Safety ............................81
Child Restraint ............................61
Child Restraints Child Seat Installation .....................76
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint .....74
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt ..............................76
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......68
Child Safety Locks .........................24
Cigar Lighter ........................... .145
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DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .232
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........144
Electrical Power Outlets .....................144
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................92
Electronic Brake Control System ...............239
Brake Assist System .....................239
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..............246
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........121
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............242
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......131
Exit Trip ............................. .173
Start Of Trip Procedure ...................173
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................29
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................287
Jacking .............................. .301Jump Starting
......................... .308
Towing ............................. .316
Emergency Trunk Release ....................29
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .326
Break-In Recommendations .................80
Checking Oil Level ..................... .324
Compartment ......................... .321
Cooling ............................. .338
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................82
Fails to Start .......................... .213
Flooded, Starting ...................... .213
Fuel Requirements ..................... .277
Oil................................. .324
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .325
Oil Selection .......................... .325
Overheating .......................... .287
Starting ..............................211
Temperature Gauge ..................... .159
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Enhanced Accident Response Feature............54
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission ...............216
Fluid Type ........................... .347
Gear Ranges .......................... .220
Event Data Recorder ........................59
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................28
Exhaust System ...........................82
Exterior Lights ............................85
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .159
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .326
Air Conditioning ...................... .330
Engine Fuel .......................... .370
Engine Oil ........................... .326
Engine Oil Disposal .....................326
Flashers Turn Signal ............................85
Flooded Engine Starting ....................213 Fluid, Brake
............................ .371
Fluid Capacities ......................... .369
Fluid Leaks ..............................85
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........370
Fog Lights ..............................112
Fold and Tumble Rear Seat ..................102
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................313
Fuel .................................. .277
Adding ............................. .280
Additives ............................ .279
Capacity ............................ .369
Clean Air ............................ .277
Cutoff ................................54
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................159
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................159
Gasoline ............................. .277
Gauge .............................. .159
Light ............................... .159
Materials Added ....................... .279
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Low Fuel............................ .159
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........163
Oil Pressure .......................... .162
Park .................................111
Passing ..............................111
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .161
Security Alarm ..........................15
Service .............................. .364
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .163
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............164
Traction Control ....................... .243
Turn Signal ............................85
Wait to Start .......................... .165
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......157
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .253
Locks Child Protection .........................24
Door .................................21 Lubrication, Body
........................ .332
Lug Nuts .............................. .288
Maintenance Free Battery ....................327
Maintenance, General ..................... .166
Maintenance Procedures ....................323
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .374
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......163
Manual, Service ......................... .386
Manual Transmission ..................... .214
Fluid Level Check ...................... .347
Frequency of Fluid Change ................347
Lubricant Selection ..................... .347
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................344
Mirrors .................................90
Automatic Dimming ......................91
Electric Powered .........................92
Electric Remote .........................92
Heated ...............................93
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Rearview..............................90
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................271
Multi-Function Control Lever .................110
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................80
Occupant Restraints ........................49
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................30
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................277
Odometer .............................. .166
Trip ................................ .166
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .171
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................171
Oil, Engine ............................. .324
Capacity ............................ .369
Change Interval ....................... .325
Checking ............................ .324
Disposal ............................. .326Filter
............................... .326
Filter Disposal ........................ .326
Materials Added to ..................... .326
Recommendation ...................... .325
Viscosity ............................ .325
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .326
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................322
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ............133
Operating Precautions ..................... .322
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Overheating, Engine ...................... .160
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............5
Paint Care ............................. .349
Parking Brake ........................... .235
ParkSense® System, Rear ....................125
Passing Light ............................111
Pets ....................................80
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........254
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