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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, or air conditioning. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If a flush is needed because of component malfunc-
tion, use only the specified fluid for the flushing
procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level
before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will
give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground, and
about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut
off, will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
Maintain the oil level between the range markings on the
dipstick. The safe range is indicated by a crosshatch zone.
Adding 1 qt (1L) of oil when the reading is at the low end
of the indicated range will result in the oil level at the full
end of the indicator range.
CAUTION!
Do not overfill the engine with oil. Overfilling the
engine with oil will cause oil aeration, which can
lead to loss of oil pressure and an increase in oil
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CAUTION!(Continued)
temperature. This loss of oil pressure and increased
oil temperature could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa-
tion.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in-
tervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve
months, whichever occurs first.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection for tur-
bocharged engines under all types of operating condi-
tions, the manufacturer recommends synthetic engine
oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-12991.
Engine Oil Viscosity — 1.4L Turbo Engine (SAE
Grade)
SAE 5W-40 full synthetic engine oil is recommended for
all operating temperatures. This engine oil improves low
temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
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WARNING!
•Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious
and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing
CO, refer to “Safety Tips/Exhaust Gas” in “Things
To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further
information.
• A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park
over materials that can burn. Such materials might
be grass or leaves coming into contact with your
exhaust system. Do not park or operate your ve-
hicle in areas where your exhaust system can con-
tact anything that can burn.
CAUTION!
• The catalytic converter requires the use of un-
leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the
effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control
device and may seriously reduce engine perfor-
mance and cause serious damage to the engine.
• Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
In the event of engine malfunction, particularly
involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of
performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and
vehicle.
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CavityMaxi
Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F17 10 Amp
Red Powertrain
F18 5 Amp
Ta n Powertrain (Multi-
air – If Equipped)
F19 7.5 Amp
Brown Air Conditioning
F20 30 Amp
Green Rear Defroster
F21 15 Amp
Blue Fuel Pump
F23 20 Amp
Yellow Anti-Lock Brake
Valves
F24 7.5 Amp
Brown Stability Control
SystemCavity
Maxi
Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F30 5 Amp
Ta n After Run Pump
F81 70 Amp Ta n PTC (Secondary)
F82 40 Amp Orange Transmission
F83 40 Amp Orange PTC (Primary)
F84 7.5 Amp
Brown Transmission
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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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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............340
Adding Fuel ............................ .280
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .335
Additives, Fuel .......................... .279
Airbag ..................................42
Airbag Deployment ........................56
Airbag Light .............................51
Airbag Maintenance ........................58
Airbag, Side ..............................46
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................47
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .326
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................328
Air Conditioning Filter .....................330
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................328
Air Conditioning System ....................328
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .259
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................15
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................15
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
..................339
Capacities ........................... .369
Disposal ............................. .342
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................237
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................167
Appearance Care ........................ .349
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............15
Automatic Dimming Mirror ...................91
Automatic Transmission ....................216
Fluid Type ........................... .371
Autostick .............................. .230
Auto Up Power Windows ....................26
Battery ................................ .327
Jump Starting ......................... .308
Belts, Seat ...............................83
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................332
B-Pillar Location ......................... .253
Brake Assist System ...................... .239
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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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INDEX 393

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
396 INDEX