Owner's Manual
Page 83
... Examine tires for tightness. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for stones, nails, glass, or other fluid leaks. Check for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for cuts and cracks.
... Examine tires for tightness. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for stones, nails, glass, or other fluid leaks. Check for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for cuts and cracks.
Owner's Manual
Page 207
....) NOTE: The gauge pointer will likely indicate a high temperature when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, in the ON position. 3. Coolant Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge indicates engine coolant temperature. If the Air Conditioning A/C system is operating satisfactorily. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the cooling system is on...
....) NOTE: The gauge pointer will likely indicate a high temperature when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, in the ON position. 3. Coolant Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge indicates engine coolant temperature. If the Air Conditioning A/C system is operating satisfactorily. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the cooling system is on...
Owner's Manual
Page 208
... "H," safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the pointer remains on , turn it off immediately and call for more information.) NOTE: As the coolant temperature gauge approaches H, this case, the indicator light will flash continuously and a continuous chime will sound. If the temperature reading does not return to normal...single chime will sound, until the pointer drops back into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to cool. CAUTION! Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
... "H," safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the pointer remains on , turn it off immediately and call for more information.) NOTE: As the coolant temperature gauge approaches H, this case, the indicator light will flash continuously and a continuous chime will sound. If the temperature reading does not return to normal...single chime will sound, until the pointer drops back into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to cool. CAUTION! Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
Owner's Manual
Page 209
... you to switch to approximately one-eighth tank. (See page 372 for more information.) 7. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. High Beam Indicator Light This light shows that the headlights are ON. (See page 148 for more information.) NOTE: A chime will flash in unison with...
... you to switch to approximately one-eighth tank. (See page 372 for more information.) 7. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. High Beam Indicator Light This light shows that the headlights are ON. (See page 148 for more information.) NOTE: A chime will flash in unison with...
Owner's Manual
Page 211
... been driven. Vehicle Warning Messages When the appropriate conditions exist, messages such as "hood" (hood ajar), "door" (door ajar), "gATE" (liftgate ajar), "LoCOOL" (low engine coolant), "LoWASH" (low washer fluid), "gASCAP" (fuel cap fault), "ESPOFF" (ESP in partial off mode), "NoFUSE" (IOD fuse out), "HotOIL" (2.4L engine oil temp too hot...
... been driven. Vehicle Warning Messages When the appropriate conditions exist, messages such as "hood" (hood ajar), "door" (door ajar), "gATE" (liftgate ajar), "LoCOOL" (low engine coolant), "LoWASH" (low washer fluid), "gASCAP" (fuel cap fault), "ESPOFF" (ESP in partial off mode), "NoFUSE" (IOD fuse out), "HotOIL" (2.4L engine oil temp too hot...
Owner's Manual
Page 227
... turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds. 3. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 • Coolant Low • Key in the EVIC for approximately 5 seconds after performing the scheduled maintenance) perform the following procedure: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON...
... turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds. 3. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 • Coolant Low • Key in the EVIC for approximately 5 seconds after performing the scheduled maintenance) perform the following procedure: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON...
Owner's Manual
Page 302
... weather conditions. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to fog on the windshield can be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to the cooling system and coolant selection. If side window fogging becomes a problem, increase blower speed. Summer Operation The engine cooling system in Section 7 for...
... weather conditions. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to fog on the windshield can be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to the cooling system and coolant selection. If side window fogging becomes a problem, increase blower speed. Summer Operation The engine cooling system in Section 7 for...
Owner's Manual
Page 313
... engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into or out of the vehicle. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather.
... engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into or out of the vehicle. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather.
Owner's Manual
Page 397
... stop the vehicle. If this happens, a HOTOIL message will flash in the odometer and the vehicle speed will be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You or others could damage your vehicle overheats. NOTE: Although the maximum vehicle speed is reduced to 48 mph (77 km/h) maximum until the pointer...
... stop the vehicle. If this happens, a HOTOIL message will flash in the odometer and the vehicle speed will be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You or others could damage your vehicle overheats. NOTE: Although the maximum vehicle speed is reduced to 48 mph (77 km/h) maximum until the pointer...
Owner's Manual
Page 420
418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2.4L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 - Coolant Bottle - Engine Coolant Reservoir - Power Steering Fluid - Engine Oil Dipstick - Engine Oil Fill - Automatic Transaxle Dipstick - Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 - Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post 9 - Remote Jump-Start Negative Post 10 - Fuses (Totally Integrated Power Module [TIPM]) 11 - Air Cleaner Filter 12 - Washer Fluid Bottle 13 - Engine Coolant Cap
418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2.4L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 - Coolant Bottle - Engine Coolant Reservoir - Power Steering Fluid - Engine Oil Dipstick - Engine Oil Fill - Automatic Transaxle Dipstick - Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 - Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post 9 - Remote Jump-Start Negative Post 10 - Fuses (Totally Integrated Power Module [TIPM]) 11 - Air Cleaner Filter 12 - Washer Fluid Bottle 13 - Engine Coolant Cap
Owner's Manual
Page 421
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 2.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 - Coolant Bottle - Coolant Pressure Cap - Power Steering Fluid - Engine Oil Fill - Engine Oil Dipstick - Automatic Transaxle Dispstick 7 - Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 - Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post 9 - Remote Jump-Start Negative Post 10 - Fuses (Totally Integrated Power Module [TIPM]) 11 - Air Cleaner Filter 12 - Washer Fluid Bottle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 2.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 - Coolant Bottle - Coolant Pressure Cap - Power Steering Fluid - Engine Oil Fill - Engine Oil Dipstick - Automatic Transaxle Dispstick 7 - Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 - Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post 9 - Remote Jump-Start Negative Post 10 - Fuses (Totally Integrated Power Module [TIPM]) 11 - Air Cleaner Filter 12 - Washer Fluid Bottle
Owner's Manual
Page 422
420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3.5L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1 2 3 4 5 6 Coolant Bottle Coolant Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Engine Oil Fill Engine Oil Dipstick Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 - Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post 8 - Remote Jump-Start Negative Post 9 - Fuses (Totally Integrated Power Module [TIPM]) 10 - Air Cleaner Filter 11 - Washer Fluid Bottle
420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3.5L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1 2 3 4 5 6 Coolant Bottle Coolant Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid Engine Oil Fill Engine Oil Dipstick Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 - Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post 8 - Remote Jump-Start Negative Post 9 - Fuses (Totally Integrated Power Module [TIPM]) 10 - Air Cleaner Filter 11 - Washer Fluid Bottle
Owner's Manual
Page 442
...) protection every 12 months (before the onset of the A/C condenser for any time the ignition switch is hot. If dirty, clean by hot coolant or steam from a garden hose vertically down the face of bugs, leaves, etc. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, don't ... VEHICLE Cooling System WARNING! • When working near the radiator cooling fan, disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to cool. If coolant is dirty or rusty in the ON position. • You or others can start at the bottle and radiator. Check the front of freezing weather...
...) protection every 12 months (before the onset of the A/C condenser for any time the ignition switch is hot. If dirty, clean by hot coolant or steam from a garden hose vertically down the face of bugs, leaves, etc. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, don't ... VEHICLE Cooling System WARNING! • When working near the radiator cooling fan, disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition switch to cool. If coolant is dirty or rusty in the ON position. • You or others can start at the bottle and radiator. Check the front of freezing weather...
Owner's Manual
Page 443
...and Refill The system should be drained, flushed, and refilled at the intervals shown in the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8. If a non-HOAT coolant is not recommended. 7 Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as possible. • Do not use with the radiator engine..., and Genuine Parts" in engine damage and may result in this section for use plain water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Follow with a reliable cooling system cleaner. If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount of propylene glycol-based...
...and Refill The system should be drained, flushed, and refilled at the intervals shown in the Maintenance Schedule in Section 8. If a non-HOAT coolant is not recommended. 7 Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as possible. • Do not use with the radiator engine..., and Genuine Parts" in engine damage and may result in this section for use plain water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Follow with a reliable cooling system cleaner. If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount of propylene glycol-based...
Owner's Manual
Page 444
.... • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water/engine coolant solution. This coolant can be fully tightened to the temperatures occurring in the engine cooling system. Please review these recommendations for using Mopar Antifreeze...8226; Mix a minimum solution of protection against freezing according to prevent loss of your vehicle. The use the same coolant throughout the life of coolant, and to ensure that allows extended maintenance intervals. To prevent reducing this extended maintenance period, it is important that ...
.... • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water/engine coolant solution. This coolant can be fully tightened to the temperatures occurring in the engine cooling system. Please review these recommendations for using Mopar Antifreeze...8226; Mix a minimum solution of protection against freezing according to prevent loss of your vehicle. The use the same coolant throughout the life of coolant, and to ensure that allows extended maintenance intervals. To prevent reducing this extended maintenance period, it is important that ...
Owner's Manual
Page 445
... overheated. If ingested by animals or children, do not remove the pressure cap while the system is adequate. Never add coolant when the engine is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. With the engine idling and warm to determine the disposal rules for your community....use a pressure cap other than the one specified for your vehicle. Do not loosen or remove the cap to build up any accumulation of the coolant in the cooling system. Personal injury or engine damage may result. To prevent ingestion by a child, contact a physician immediately. Clean up in the...
... overheated. If ingested by animals or children, do not remove the pressure cap while the system is adequate. Never add coolant when the engine is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. With the engine idling and warm to determine the disposal rules for your community....use a pressure cap other than the one specified for your vehicle. Do not loosen or remove the cap to build up any accumulation of the coolant in the cooling system. Personal injury or engine damage may result. To prevent ingestion by a child, contact a physician immediately. Clean up in the...
Owner's Manual
Page 446
...humidity accumulating on the bottle when the engine is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be pressure tested for coolant freeze point or replacing coolant. As long as the engine operating temperature is stopped after a few miles (kilometers) of operation, you may be between...being vaporized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant to the coolant bottle. The vapor will soon dissipate. • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. • Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the pressurized coolant bottle should be added to enter the radiator....
...humidity accumulating on the bottle when the engine is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be pressure tested for coolant freeze point or replacing coolant. As long as the engine operating temperature is stopped after a few miles (kilometers) of operation, you may be between...being vaporized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant to the coolant bottle. The vapor will soon dissipate. • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. • Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the pressurized coolant bottle should be added to enter the radiator....
Owner's Manual
Page 447
...for Summer or Winter operation. Components should be sure hoses do not touch any evidence of wear or damage that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are present. If replacement is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean, also. ... not melted or collapsed Inspect all hose connections such as the exhaust manifold. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 • Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT engine coolant (minimum) and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your vehicle is ever necessary, install ONLY the correct type ...
...for Summer or Winter operation. Components should be sure hoses do not touch any evidence of wear or damage that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are present. If replacement is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean, also. ... not melted or collapsed Inspect all hose connections such as the exhaust manifold. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 • Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT engine coolant (minimum) and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your vehicle is ever necessary, install ONLY the correct type ...
Owner's Manual
Page 474
...-30, API Certified) Cooling System * 2.4 Liter Engine and Single- or Dual-Zone Climate Control System (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent 2.4 Liter Engine and Three-Zone Climate Control System (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent U.S. 18.5 gal 20.5 gal 21.1 gal 4.5 qts 5.5 qts 5.5 qts...
...-30, API Certified) Cooling System * 2.4 Liter Engine and Single- or Dual-Zone Climate Control System (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent 2.4 Liter Engine and Three-Zone Climate Control System (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent U.S. 18.5 gal 20.5 gal 21.1 gal 4.5 qts 5.5 qts 5.5 qts...
Owner's Manual
Page 475
... 2.7 Liter Engine and Single- or Dual-Zone Climate Control System (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent 2.7 Liter Engine and Three-Zone Climate Control System (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent 3.5 Liter Engine and Single- ...or Dual-Zone Climate Control System (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent 3.5 Liter Engine and Three...
... 2.7 Liter Engine and Single- or Dual-Zone Climate Control System (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent 2.7 Liter Engine and Three-Zone Climate Control System (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent 3.5 Liter Engine and Single- ...or Dual-Zone Climate Control System (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent 3.5 Liter Engine and Three...