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temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im-
proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to
achieve maximum efficiency. Engagement of the torque
converter clutch, and shifts into 8th or 9th gear, are
inhibited until the transmission fluid is warm. Normal
operation will resume once the transmission temperature
has risen to a suitable level.
AutoStick
AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature
providing manual shift control, giving you more control
of the vehicle. AutoStick allows you to maximize engine
braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts,
and improve overall vehicle performance. This system
can also provide you with more control during passing,
city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving,
trailer towing and many other situations.Operation
When the shift lever is in the AutoStick position (beside
the DRIVE position), it can be moved forward and
rearward. This allows the driver to manually select the
transmission gear being used. Moving the shift lever
forward (-) triggers a downshift, and rearward (+) an
upshift. The current gear is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
NOTE:In AutoStick mode, the transmission will only
shift up or down when the driver moves the shift lever
rearward (+) or forward (-), except as described below.
•The transmission will automatically upshift when nec-
essary to prevent engine over-speed.
•The transmission will automatically downshift as the
vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will
display the current gear.
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▫Adding Washer Fluid..................545
▫Exhaust System......................545
▫Cooling System......................547
▫Brake System........................553
▫Manual Transmission — If Equipped.......555
▫Automatic Transmission — If Equipped.....556
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................558
LIFTING A VEHICLE...................565
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION.............567
▫Tire Markings........................567
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)...........570
▫Tire Terminology And Definitions..........572▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure...........573
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION........578
▫Tire Pressure........................578
▫Tire Inflation Pressures.................580
▫Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation. . . .581
▫Radial Ply Tires......................582
▫Tire Types...........................582
▫Run Flat Tires — If Equipped.............584
▫Spare Tires — If Equipped...............585
▫Tire Spinning........................585
▫Tread Wear Indicators..................586
▫Life Of Tire.........................586
▫Replacement Tires.....................587
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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.
Frequency Of Fluid Change
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at
the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of
the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless lubri-
cant has become contaminated with water.
NOTE:If contaminated with water, the fluid should be
changed immediately.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer ’s specified transmission fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in
“Technical Data” for fluid specifications. It is important
to maintain the transmission fluid at the correct level
using the recommended fluid.
NOTE:No chemical flushes should be used in any
transmission; only the approved lubricant should be
used.
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CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine
Parts” in “Technical Data” 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 supplemental addi-
tives. Therefore, do not add any fluid additives to the
transmission. 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
transmission has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can
check your transmission fluid level using special service
tools. If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunc-
tion, visit your authorized dealer immediately to have
the transmission fluid level checked. Operating the ve-
hicle with an improper fluid level can cause severe
transmission damage.
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Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR C Series Manual &
Dual Dry Clutch Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Use only MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct
fluid may affect the function or performance of your
transmission.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – If Equipped We recommended you use of synthetic lubricant SAE
75W-90 API GL5
Rear Differential (RDM) – If Equipped We recommended you use of synthetic lubricant SAE
75W-90 API GL5
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 4. If DOT 4 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 3 is acceptable.
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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................241
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................208
Appearance Care.........................558
Arming System (Security Alarm)...............51
Assist, Hill Start..........................246
Audio Systems (Radio).....................640
Auto Down Power Windows.................115
Automatic Headlights.......................98
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
SYNC Temperature Button.................131
Automatic Transmission..............339, 556, 558
Adding Fluid.......................558, 602
Fluid And Filter Changes..................558
Fluid Change..........................558
Fluid Level Check.......................557
Fluid Type.........................556, 602
Special Additives.......................557
Auto Up Power Windows...................115
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)........166Auxiliary Power Outlet.....................166
Axle Fluid..............................602
Axle Lubrication..........................602
Battery.............................192, 539
Charging System Light...................192
Belts, Seat...............................314
Blind Spot Monitoring.......................87
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................542
B-Pillar Location..........................573
Brake Assist System.......................244
Brake Fluid.............................602
Brakes..............................239, 553
Brake System.........................239, 553
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................241
Fluid Check...........................602
Master Cylinder........................553
Warning Light.........................188
Brightness, Interior Lights...................107
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Replacement...........................587
Rotation..............................590
Safety............................567, 578
Sizes................................568
Snow Tires............................583
Spinning.............................585
Trailer Towing.........................424
Tread Wear Indicators....................586
Tire Safety Information.....................567
Tire Service Kit...........................495
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................422
Tow Hooks, Emergency.....................516
Towing................................417
Disabled Vehicle........................514
Guide...............................421
Recreational...........................430
Weight...............................421
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..................256
Trailer Towing...........................417Cooling System Tips.....................429
Hitches..............................420
Minimum Requirements..................423
Trailer And Tongue Weight................422
Wiring...............................426
Trailer Towing Guide.......................421
Trailer Weight............................421
Transfer Case
Fluid................................602
Transmission
Automatic.........................339, 556
Fluid................................602
Manual..............................334
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .40
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).........31
Transporting Pets.........................312
Tread Wear Indicators......................586
Turn Signals
..........................101, 211
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