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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ........................ 244
SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED ............................ 244
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................................... 247
Preparations For Jacking ............................. 248
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage .............. 248
Jacking Instructions ..................................... 250
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..................... 252
JUMP STARTING................................................... 258
Preparations For Jump Start......................... 258Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 259
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY............................... 260
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 261
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ............................. 262
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 262
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .......................... 264 Without The Key Fob ..................................... 265
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models —
With Key Fob.................................................. 265
4x4 Models .................................................... 265
Emergency Tow Hooks —
If Equipped .................................................... 266 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) .................................................. 266
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........................ 266
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................... 267
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 268
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 271
2.4L Engine ................................................... 271
Checking Oil Level ......................................... 272
Adding Washer Fluid .................................... 272
Maintenance-Free Battery ............................ 272
Pressure Washing ......................................... 273
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE..................................... 273
Engine Oil ....................................................... 273
Engine Oil Filter ............................................. 274Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................... 274
Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 274
Body Lubrication ........................................... 275Wiper Blades ................................................ 275Exhaust System ............................................ 278
Cooling System .............................................. 279
Brake System ............................................... 282
Automatic Transmission —
If Equipped..................................................... 283Fuses.............................................................. 284
Bulb Replacement ........................................ 291 TIRES .................................................................... 298
Tire Safety Information ................................ 298Tires — General Information ........................ 306Tire Types....................................................... 309Spare Tires — If Equipped ............................ 310
Snow Traction Devices ................................. 311
Tire Rotation Recommendations ................ 313
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES ...................................... 314
Treadwear...................................................... 314
Traction Grades ............................................. 314Temperature Grades..................................... 314
STORING THE VEHICLE ....................................... 315
BODYWORK .......................................................... 315
Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 315
Body And Underbody Maintenance ............. 315
Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 316
INTERIORS ........................................................... 317
Seats And Fabric Parts ................................. 317
Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 318
Leather Surfaces........................................... 318
Glass Surfaces ............................................. 318

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE273
PRESSURE WASHING
Cleaning the engine compartment with a high
pressure washer is not recommended.
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
An authorized dealer has the qualified service
personnel, special tools, and equipment to
perform all service operations in an expert
manner. Service Manuals are available which
include detailed service information 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.
ENGINE OIL
Engine Oil Selection
For engine oil selection Úpage 323.
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Approved Engine Oil
These symbols mean that the oil has been certified
by the API. The manufacturer only recommends
API trademark oils.
The API Starburst trademark certifies
0W-20, 0W-30 and 5W-30 engine oils.
The API Donut trademark certifies 0W-40
and 5W-40 engine oil.
Synthetic Engine Oils
Your engine was designed for synthetic engine oils,
only use synthetic API approved engine oils.
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 negative post. Battery posts
are marked positive (+) 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!
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.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as
the chemicals can damage your engine. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS323
FLUID CAPACITIES
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
US Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
All Engines 13.5 Gallons51 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
2.4L Engine 5.5 Quarts5.2 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4L Engine 6.8 Quarts6.5 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend using Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Miles
(240,000 Kilometers) Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) meeting the
requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil We recommend using Mopar® SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil which
meets the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395.
Equivalent full synthetic SAE 0W-20 engine oil can be used but must have the
API Starburst trademark Ú
page 273.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend using a Mopar® Engine Oil Filter. If a Mopar® Engine Oil Filter
is unavailable, only use filters that meet or exceed SAE/USCAR-36 Filter
Performance Requirements.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane (R+M)/2 Method, 0-15% ethanol.
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Door Ajar
................................................... 90, 91Door Ajar Light.......................................... 90, 91Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 28Driving........................................................... 161
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Easy Entry Seats.............................................. 33Electric Brake Control System....................... 188Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 187Traction Control System.................. 191, 194Electric Parking Brake................................... 103Electrical Power Outlets................................... 59Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................189Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........ 91Emergency Braking........................................ 200Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 260Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher............................ 244Jacking...................................................... 247Jump Starting............................................ 258Tow Hooks................................................. 266Towing....................................................... 264Emission Control System Maintenance........... 99Engine........................................................... 271Air Cleaner................................................. 274Block Heater............................................. 102Break-In Recommendations...................... 102Checking Oil Level..................................... 272Coolant (Antifreeze)................................... 323
Cooling..................................................... 279Exhaust Gas Caution................................ 243Fails To Start............................................ 101Flooded, Starting...................................... 101Jump Starting........................................... 258Oil.................................................... 273, 323Oil Filler Cap............................................. 271Oil Filter.................................................... 274Oil Selection.................................... 273, 323Oil Synthetic............................................. 273Overheating.............................................. 261Starting..................................................... 100Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 224, 266Ethanol......................................................... 321Exhaust Gas Cautions................................... 243Exhaust System................................... 243, 278Exterior Lighting........................................ 43, 44Exterior Lights.........................................43, 242
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 274Air Conditioning..................................57, 275Engine Oil........................................ 274, 323Engine Oil Disposal................................... 274FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 244Turn Signals.........................43, 46, 97, 242
Flash-To-Pass............................................ 43, 45Flat Tire Changing................................ 298, 310Flat Tire Stowage................................. 298, 310Flooded Engine Starting................................ 101Floor Console...................................................58Fluid Capacities............................................ 323Fluid Leaks.................................................... 242Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 282Engine Oil................................................. 272Fluid, Brake................................................... 324Fog Lights.................................................43, 46Fold-Flat Seats.................................................28Folding Rear Seats...........................................30Forward Collision Warning............................ 198Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 262Fuel............................................................... 320Additives................................................... 322Clean Air................................................... 320Ethanol..................................................... 321Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................................. 152Gasoline................................................... 320Light.............................................................93Materials Added....................................... 322Methanol.................................................. 321Octane Rating.................................. 320, 323Specifications........................................... 323Tank Capacity........................................... 323Fuses............................................................ 284
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334 Lubrication, Body
........................................... 275Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 319Luggage Carrier............................................... 72
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Maintenance................................................... 65Maintenance Free Battery............................. 272Maintenance Schedule.................................. 267Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)..... 93Manual Service...................................................... 327Memory Feature (Memory Seats).................... 27Memory Seat................................................... 27Memory Settings............................................. 27Methanol....................................................... 321Mirrors............................................................. 37Automatic Dimming..................................... 37Heated................................................. 37, 39Outside................................................. 37, 38Rearview............................................ 37, 244Vanity.......................................................... 38Modifications/AlterationsVehicle........................................................ 10Monitor, Tire Pressure System....................... 201Mopar Parts................................................... 327Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 43
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New Vehicle Break-In Period.......................... 102
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Occupant Restraints..................................... 204Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............ 320, 323Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 274Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 274Oil Pressure Light............................................. 91Oil, Engine............................................ 273, 323Capacity.................................................... 323Checking................................................... 272Dipstick.................................................... 272Disposal................................................... 274Filter................................................ 274, 323Filter Disposal........................................... 274Identification Logo.................................... 273Materials Added To.................................. 274Pressure Warning Light............................... 91Recommendation............................ 273, 323Synthetic.................................................. 273Viscosity................................................... 323Onboard Diagnostic System............................. 98Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 327OutletPower.......................................................... 59Outside Rearview Mirrors......................... 37, 38Overheating, Engine...................................... 261
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Paddle Shifters............................................. 111Paint Care..................................................... 315
Parking Brake............................................... 103ParkSense Active Park Assist........................ 140ParkSense System........................................ 133Pedestrian Warning System.......................... 200Pets............................................................... 240Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 303PowerDoor Locks...................................................23Inverter........................................................60Liftgate........................................................67Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).................59Sunroof........................................................63Windows......................................................62Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 211Preparation For Jacking................................ 248PretensionersSeat Belts................................................. 211Profile Settings.............................................. 166Programmable Features............................... 165
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 307Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 281RadioSettings.................................................... 165Sound Setting........................................... 181Radio Operation............................................ 186Rain Sensitive Wiper System...........................49Rear Camera................................................. 148Rear Cross Path............................................ 197

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336 Snow Chains (Tire Chains)
............................. 311Snow Tires..................................................... 310Spare Tires.......................................... 310, 311Specifications Fuel (Gasoline).......................................... 323Oil.............................................................. 323Starting................................................... 19, 100Automatic Transmission............................ 100Button......................................................... 17Cold Weather............................................ 101Engine Fails To Start................................. 101Remote....................................................... 19Starting And Operating.................................. 100Starting Procedures....................................... 100SteeringColumn Controls.......................................... 43Tilt Column.................................................. 26Wheel, Heated...................................... 26, 27Wheel, Tilt................................................... 26Storage............................................................ 58Storage, Vehicle............................................... 56Stuck, Freeing............................................... 262Sun Roof................................................... 63, 65Sun Visor......................................................... 38Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag..... 214Sway Control, Trailer...................................... 194Synthetic Engine Oil....................................... 273System, Remote Starting................................. 19
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Telescoping Steering Column.......................... 26Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............. 56Tie Down Hooks, Cargo............................. 70, 71Tilt Steering Column........................................ 26Time DelayHeadlight.............................................. 43, 45Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 303Tire Markings................................................ 298Tire Safety Information................................. 298Tire Service Kit.............................................. 252Tires...................................242, 306, 310, 314Aging (Life Of Tires).................................. 308Air Pressure.............................................. 306Chains...................................................... 311Changing.................................................. 247Compact Spare......................................... 310General Information........................ 306, 310High Speed............................................... 307Inflation Pressure..................................... 306Jacking..................................................... 247Life Of Tires.............................................. 308Load Capacity........................................... 303Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...............................94, 201Quality Grading......................................... 314Radial....................................................... 307Replacement............................................ 309Rotation.................................................... 313Safety.............................................. 298, 306
Sizes......................................................... 299Snow Tires................................................ 310Spare Tires...................................... 310, 311Spinning................................................... 308Trailer Towing........................................... 157Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 308Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 319To Open Hood..................................................66Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 156Tow HooksEmergency................................................ 266Towing........................................................... 154Disabled Vehicle....................................... 264Guide........................................................ 155Recreational............................................. 160Weight...................................................... 155Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 160Traction Control................................... 191, 194Traffic Sign Assist System............................. 127Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 194Trailer Towing................................................ 154Minimum Requirements........................... 156Tips........................................................... 159Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 156Wiring....................................................... 158Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 155Trailer Weight................................................ 155TransaxleAutomatic................................................. 106Operation.................................................. 106

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Transfer Case Fluid
.......................................................... 324Transmission................................................. 107Automatic........................................ 107, 283Fluid.......................................................... 324Maintenance............................................. 283Transporting Pets.......................................... 240Tread Wear Indicators................................... 308Turn Signals....................................... 43, 46, 97
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UconnectUconnect Settings
....................................... 20Uconnect Settings......................................... 165Customer Programmable Features............. 20Uniform Tire Quality Grades........................... 314Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)
Connector........................................................ 58Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) — If Equipped
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....................... 40Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.................... 208
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Vanity Mirrors.................................................. 38Vehicle Loading................................... 153, 303Vehicle Maintenance.................................... 273Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.................... 10Vehicle Security Alarm..................................... 21Vehicle Settings............................................ 165Vehicle Storage................................................ 56Ventilated Seats.............................................. 34Voice Command............................................... 36Voice Recognition System (VR)........................ 36
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Warnings, Roll Over........................................... 9Warranty Information.................................... 327Washers, Windshield..............................48, 272Washing Vehicle........................................... 316Wheel And Wheel Tire Care.......................... 315Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim........................... 315Wind Buffeting................................................. 63Window Fogging............................................... 57
Windows..........................................................62Close............................................................62Down...........................................................62Open............................................................62Power...........................................................62Up................................................................62Windshield Defroster.................................... 241Windshield Washers.............................. 48, 272Fluid.......................................................... 272Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 275Windshield Wipers...........................................48Wipers Blade Replacement........................... 275Wipers, Rain Sensitive.....................................49Wireless Charging Pad.....................................61
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