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Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the fill
plug. The fluid level should be between the
bottom of the fill hole and a point not more
than 3/16 inch (4.7 mm) below the bottom
of the hole.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the
proper level.
Please see your authorized dealer for service.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
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 trans-
mission 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 improper fluid
level can cause severe transmission damage.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a mainte -
nance-free battery. You will never have to
add water, nor is periodic maintenance
required.
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.
WARNING!
Using the battery with low fluid will
irreparably damage the battery and may
cause an explosion.
When performing any operation on the
battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with special goggles.
Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment. For
battery replacement, contact an autho-
rized dealership.
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution
and can burn or even blind you. Do not
allow battery fluid to contact your eyes,
skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a
battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the
area immediately with large amounts of
water. Refer to “Jump Starting Proce-
dure” in “In Case Of Emergency” for
further information.
Battery gas is flammable and explosive.
Keep flame or sparks away from the
battery. Do not use a booster battery or
any other booster source with an output
greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING! (Continued)
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Pressure Washing
DEALER SERVICE
An authorized dealer has the qualified
service personnel, special tools, and equip-
ment to perform all service operations in an
expert manner. Service Manuals are avail -
able which include detailed service informa -
tion for your vehicle. Refer to these Service
Manuals before attempting any procedure
yourself.
NOTE:
Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems may void your warranty and could
result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades
and the windshield periodically with a
sponge or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive
cleaner. This will remove accumulations of
salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long
periods may cause deterioration of the wiper
blades. Always use washer fluid when using
the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry
windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost
or ice from the windshield. Keep the blade
rubber out of contact with petroleum prod -
ucts such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:
Life expectancy of wiper blades varies
depending on geographical areas and
frequency of use. Poor performance of
blades may be present with chattering,
marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of
these conditions are present, clean the wiper
blades or replace as necessary.
CAUTION!
It is essential when replacing the cables
on the battery that the positive cable is
attached to the positive post and the
negative cable is attached to the nega-
tive post. Battery posts are marked posi -
tive (+) and negative (-) and are
identified on the battery case. Cable
clamps should be tight on the terminal
posts and free of corrosion.
If a “fast charger” is used while the
battery is in the vehicle, disconnect both
vehicle battery cables before connecting
the charger to the battery. Do not use a
“fast charger” to provide starting
voltage.
CAUTION!
Cleaning the engine compartment with a
high pressure washer is not recommended.
Precautions have been taken to safeguard
all parts and connections however, the
pressures generated by these machines is
such that complete protection against
water ingress cannot be guaranteed.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or
around a motor vehicle. Only do service
work for which you have the knowledge
and the proper equipment. If you have any
doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a
competent mechanic.
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INTERIORS
Seats And Fabric Parts
Use a specific product to clean fabric uphol-
stery and carpeting.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with
chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This
will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also
weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap
solution or lukewarm water. Do not remove
the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry
with a soft cloth. Replace the belts if they appear frayed or
worn or if the buckles do not work properly.
CAUTION!
Avoid washing with rollers and/or brushes
in washing stations. Wash the vehicle only
by hand using neutral pH detergents; dry it
with a wet chamois leather. Abrasive
products and/or polishes should not be
used for cleaning the car. Bird droppings
must be washed off immediately and
thoroughly as the acid they contain is
particularly aggressive. Avoid (if at all
possible) parking the vehicle under trees;
remove vegetable resins immediately as,
when dried, it may only be possible to
remove them with abrasive products and/or
polishes, which is highly inadvisable as
they could alter the typical opaqueness of
the paint. Do not use pure windshield
washer fluid for cleaning the front
windshield and rear window; dilute it min.
50% with water. Only use pure windshield
washer fluid when strictly necessary due to
outside temperature conditions.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning
purposes. Many are potentially flammable,
and if used in closed areas they may cause
respiratory harm.
WARNING!
A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a
collision and leave you with no protection.
Inspect the belt system periodically,
checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify
the system. Seat belt assemblies must be
replaced after a collision if they have been
damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc.).
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Plastic And Coated Parts
Use a specific product to clean vinyl
upholstery.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this
vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When
cleaning the lenses, care must be taken to
avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft cloth. A mild soapsolution may be used, but do not use
high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with
a clean damp cloth.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
Leather Parts
Your leather upholstery can be best
preserved by regular cleaning with a damp
soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as
an abrasive and damage the leather uphol -
stery and should be removed promptly with a
damp cloth. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with any
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils,
cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or
ammonia-based cleaners to clean your
leather upholstery. Application of a leather
conditioner is not required to maintain the
original condition.
NOTE:
If equipped with light colored leather, it
tends to show any foreign material, dirt, and
fabric dye transfer more so than darker
colors. The leather is designed for easy
cleaning.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a
regular basis with any commercial house -
hold-type glass cleaner. Never use an abra -
sive type cleaner. Use caution when cleaning
the inside rear window equipped with elec -
tric defrosters or windows equipped with
radio antennas. Do not use scrapers or other
sharp instruments that may scratch the
elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray
cleaner on the towel or cloth that you are
using. Do not spray cleaner directly on the
mirror.
CAUTION!
Direct contact of air fresheners, insect
repellents, suntan lotions, or hand
sanitizers to the plastic, painted, or
decorated surfaces of the interior may
cause permanent damage. Wipe away
immediately.
Damage caused by these type of
products may not be covered by your
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!
Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/
or Ketone based cleaning products to
clean leather upholstery, as damage to the
upholstery may result.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
USMetric
Fuel (Approximate)
All Engines 15.8 Gallons60 Liters
AdBlue® (UREA) Fluid Tank 4.6 Gallons17.4 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
2.0L Gasoline Engine (API SN PLUS Certified SAE 5W-30 Full
Synthetic FCA Material Standard MS-13340) 5 Quarts
4.7 Liters
2.4L Gasoline Engine (0W-20, FCA Material Standard 9.55535-CR1
or MS-6395) 5.5 Quarts
5.2 Liters
3.2L Gasoline Engine (5W-20, FCA Material Standard MS-6395) 6 Quarts5.6 Liters
2.2L Diesel Engine (0W-30, FCA Material Standard 9.55535-DS1,
MS.90047 and ACEA C2) 4.5 Quarts
4.3 Liters
Cooling System*
2.0L Gasoline Engine (OAT FCA Material Standard MS.90032) 9 Quarts8.6 Liters
2.4L Gasoline Engine (OAT FCA Material Standard MS.90032) 7.2 Quarts6.8 Liters
3.2L Gasoline Engine (OAT FCA Material Standard MS.90032) 10 Quarts9.5 Liters
2.2L Diesel Engine (OAT FCA Material Standard MS.90032) 7.2 Quarts6.8 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil that has been thoroughly developed and tested in order to meet the requirements of the Scheduled
Servicing Plan. Constant use of the prescribed lubricants guarantees the fuel consumption and emission specifications. Lubricant quality is
crucial for engine operation and duration. If lubricants conforming to the specific request are not available, products that meet the indicated
specifications can be used to top up, in this case optimal performance of the engine is not guaranteed.
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant
We recommend you use PARAFLU UP Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material
Standard MS.90032
Engine Oil – (2.0L Gasoline Engine) We recommend you use SELENIA K POWER PLUS, or equivalent,
API SN PLUS Certified SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil,
meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-13340. If
SN PLUS or equivalent oil is unavailable then use SELENIA
DIGITEK PE, or equivalent, SAE 0W-30 ACEA C2/API SN Full
Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting the requirement of FCA Material
Standard 9.55535-GS1.
CAUTION!
Failure to use the recommended SN PLUS or equivalent oil can cause
engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.
Engine Oil – (2.4L Gasoline Engine) We recommend you use SELENIA K POWER LUS, or equivalent
0W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material
Standard 9.55535-CR1 or MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler
cap for correct SAE grade.
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Engine Oil – (3.2L Gasoline Engine)We recommend you use SELENIA K POWER 5W-20, or equivalent,
meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395. Refer
to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 2.2L Diesel Engine For best performance and maximum protection under all types of
operating conditions, the manufacturer recommends SELENIA WR
FORWARD engine oils, or equivalent, SAE 0W-30 that meet the
requirements of FCA Material Standard 9.55535-DS1, MS.90047,
and ACEA C2.
NOTE:
If lubricants compliant with the required specifications are not
available, products that comply with the minimum required char-
acteristics can be used for topping off; in this case optimal perfor -
mance of the engine is not guaranteed.
The use of products with specifications other than those indicated
above could cause damage to the engine not covered by the
warranty.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a Mopar Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs – Gas Engines We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 2.0L Gasoline Engine Minimum 95 Research Octane Number (RON) (EN228
Specifications)
Fuel Selection – 2.4L Gasoline Engine Minimum 91 Research Octane Number (RON) (EN228
Specifications)
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
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Fuel Selection – 3.2L Gasoline Engine Minimum 91 Research Octane Number (RON) (EN228
Specifications)
Fuel Selection – 2.2L Diesel Engine Diesel For Motor Vehicles (Specification EN590)
Additive for Diesel Emissions (UREA) Adblue® (Urea-Water Solution) According to DIN 70 070 and ISO
22241-1
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
CAUTION!
Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze)
other than specified Organic Additive
Technology (OAT) engine coolant (anti-
freeze), may result in engine damage
and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT)
engine coolant is different and should
not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Addi -
tive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant
(antifreeze) or any “globally compatible”
coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into
the cooling system in an emergency, the
cooling system will need to be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT
coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by
an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Do not use water alone or alcohol-based
engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do
not use additional rust inhibitors or anti -
rust products, as they may not be
compatible with the radiator engine
coolant and may plug the radiator.
This vehicle has not been designed for
use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene
glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze)
is not recommended.
The use of products with different spec-
ifications than those indicated above
could cause damage to the engine that is
not covered by the warranty.
CAUTION! (Continued)
Use AdBlue® only according to DIN 70
070 and ISO 22241-1. Other fluids may
cause damage to the system: also
exhaust emissions would no longer
comply with the law.
The distribution companies are respon -
sible for the compliance of their product.
Observe the precautions of storage and
servicing, in order to preserve the initial
qualities. The manufacturer of the
vehicle does not recognize any guarantee
in case of malfunctions and damage
caused to the vehicle due to the use of
AdBlue® not in accordance with regula-
tions.
CAUTION! (Continued)
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped We recommended you use TUTELA TRANSMISSION AS8 Fluid, or equivalent,
meeting requirement of FCA Material Standard 9.55550-AV5 or MS.90030-A5.
Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your
transmission.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommended you use TUTELA TRANSMISSION GEARFORCE Fluid, or
equivalent, meeting requirement of FCA Material Standard 9.55550-MZ6 or
MS.90030-M1.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not
available then TUTELA TOP4/S, FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925 SAE J1704, or
equivalent, is acceptable.
If using DOT 4 brake fluid change interval is time based only, regardless of mileage.
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INDEX
INDEX
A
About Your Brakes ............................. 255
Accessories ....................................... 266Mopar ........................................... 266
Active Speed Limiter .......................... 159
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control) ................................. 161
Adding Fuel .............................. 172 , 173
Additives, Fuel .................................. 257
Air Bag Air Bag Operation ........................... 111Air Bag Warning Light ..................... 108
Enhanced Accident Response .. 115 , 217
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ............. 217
Front Air Bag ................................. 109
If Deployment Occurs ..................... 115
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... 111
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..... 116
Maintenance .................................. 116
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light .... 109
Transporting Pets ........................... 134
Air Bag Light ........................64 , 108 , 135
Air Conditioning................................... 45
Air Conditioning Filter .......................... 47
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 46 Air Pressure
Tires ............................................. 242
Alarm Arm The System .............................. 18
Disarm The System .......................... 18
Security Alarm ............................18 , 67
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ....................... 150
Alterations/Modifications Vehicle ............................................. 4
Android Auto...................... 275 , 280 , 306
Apps ............................................. 282
Communication ............................. 282
Maps ............................................ 281
Music ........................................... 282
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 261
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 76
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................... 67
Apple CarPlay .................... 276 , 283 , 307
Apps ............................................. 285
Maps ............................................ 284
Messages ...................................... 284
Music ........................................... 284
Phone ........................................... 284
Assist, Hill Start .................................. 81
Audio Systems (Radio) ................268 , 270 Auto Up Power Windows .......................48
Automatic Headlights ...........................31
Automatic High Beams .........................31
Automatic Tailgate Release ...................54
Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) .......................................45
Automatic Transaxle ...........................146
Automatic Transmission......................147
Adding Fluid ..................................265
Fluid Level Check ...........................236
Fluid Type .....................................265
Autostick...........................................148
AUX Cord ..........................................286
Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........................55
B
Battery ........................................ 65 , 236
Charging System Light ......................65
Battery Saver Feature ...........................33
Belts, Seat ........................................135
Blind Spot Monitoring ..........................87
Brake Assist System ....................... 77 , 90
Brake Control System ...........................77
Brake Fluid ............................... 235 , 265
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