Owner's Manual
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... for tightness and tires (including spare) for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, coolant, oil, or other objects lodged in the tread. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Airbag Warning Light The light should come on and...
... for tightness and tires (including spare) for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, coolant, oil, or other objects lodged in the tread. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Airbag Warning Light The light should come on and...
Owner's Manual
Page 210
... light shows when the electronic speed control system is turned on Canadian vehicles in the red zone. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light warns of this manual. 18. Coolant Temperature Gauge Indicates engine coolant temperature. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer pointer in degrees fahrenheit; If the engine is in...
... light shows when the electronic speed control system is turned on Canadian vehicles in the red zone. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This light warns of this manual. 18. Coolant Temperature Gauge Indicates engine coolant temperature. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer pointer in degrees fahrenheit; If the engine is in...
Owner's Manual
Page 267
...again. If this situation is encountered, operate the transmission in Section 7 for the proper coolant type. This will help prevent contaminates (cigarette smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to increase coolant flow and fan speed. Winter Operation When operating the system during summer to provide proper ...keep it may be required. 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a high quality antifreeze coolant during the winter months, make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of ice, slush...
...again. If this situation is encountered, operate the transmission in Section 7 for the proper coolant type. This will help prevent contaminates (cigarette smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to increase coolant flow and fan speed. Winter Operation When operating the system during summer to provide proper ...keep it may be required. 266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a high quality antifreeze coolant during the winter months, make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of ice, slush...
Owner's Manual
Page 276
...;F (-18°C) are expected to disconnect the cord before driving. STARTING AND OPERATING 275 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in the vehicle, especially on a hill with a grounded, three wire extension cord. The engine block heater cord is not in cold...
...;F (-18°C) are expected to disconnect the cord before driving. STARTING AND OPERATING 275 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in the vehicle, especially on a hill with a grounded, three wire extension cord. The engine block heater cord is not in cold...
Owner's Manual
Page 395
...equipped) or radiator for proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of the radiator core. If dirty, clean by hot antifreeze/ coolant or steam from the coolant recovery bottle. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at normal...). If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, don't open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be badly burned by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the...
...equipped) or radiator for proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of the radiator core. If dirty, clean by hot antifreeze/ coolant or steam from the coolant recovery bottle. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at normal...). If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, don't open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be badly burned by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the...
Owner's Manual
Page 396
... not use with reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with the antifreeze/coolant and may decrease corrosion protection. Discard old antifreeze/coolant solution according to remove all deposits and chemicals. Use of old antifreeze/coolant solution. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts in an ...on the Maintenance Schedule. Refer to Section 8 of sediment, clean and flush with Propylene Glycol based antifreeze/coolants. If a non-HOAT antifreeze/coolant is dirty and contains a considerable amount of this section for use plain water alone or alcohol-base antifreeze...
... not use with reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with the antifreeze/coolant and may decrease corrosion protection. Discard old antifreeze/coolant solution according to remove all deposits and chemicals. Use of old antifreeze/coolant solution. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts in an ...on the Maintenance Schedule. Refer to Section 8 of sediment, clean and flush with Propylene Glycol based antifreeze/coolants. If a non-HOAT antifreeze/coolant is dirty and contains a considerable amount of this section for use plain water alone or alcohol-base antifreeze...
Owner's Manual
Page 397
... will return to 5 Years or 100,000 mi (160 000 km) before replacement. Please review these recommendations for using MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology). • Mix a minimum solution of protection against freezing according to exceed 70%) ...°F (-37°C) are anticipated. • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water/engine coolant solution. Please note that you use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the area where the vehicle is the...
... will return to 5 Years or 100,000 mi (160 000 km) before replacement. Please review these recommendations for using MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology). • Mix a minimum solution of protection against freezing according to exceed 70%) ...°F (-37°C) are anticipated. • Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized water when mixing the water/engine coolant solution. Please note that you use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the area where the vehicle is the...
Owner's Manual
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... provides a quick visual method for your community. Do not loosen or remove the cap to determine the disposal rules for determining that the coolant level is hot or under pressure. To prevent ingestion by a child, contact a physician immediately. If ingested by animals or children, do... cooling system. Advise your local authorities to cool an overheated engine. To prevent scalding or injury, do not store ethylene glycol based antifreeze/ coolant in the bottle should be checked once a month. 7 Check with your service attendant of foreign material on the ground. Clean up in ...
... provides a quick visual method for your community. Do not loosen or remove the cap to determine the disposal rules for determining that the coolant level is hot or under pressure. To prevent ingestion by a child, contact a physician immediately. If ingested by animals or children, do... cooling system. Advise your local authorities to cool an overheated engine. To prevent scalding or injury, do not store ethylene glycol based antifreeze/ coolant in the bottle should be checked once a month. 7 Check with your service attendant of foreign material on the ground. Clean up in ...
Owner's Manual
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...after a few miles of operation, you may be safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. • Do not overfill the coolant bottle. • Check antifreeze/coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the recovery bottle does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling system should be added... no evidence of the radiator clean. If an examination of your engine which contains aluminum components. • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle hoses are not kinked or obstructed. • Keep the front of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may observe vapor coming ...
...after a few miles of operation, you may be safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. • Do not overfill the coolant bottle. • Check antifreeze/coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the recovery bottle does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling system should be added... no evidence of the radiator clean. If an examination of your engine which contains aluminum components. • Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle hoses are not kinked or obstructed. • Keep the front of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may observe vapor coming ...
Owner's Manual
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424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES Fuel (Approximate) - 2-Door Models Fuel (Approximate) - 4-Door Models Engine Oil with Filter 3.8 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified Engine Oil) Cooling System * 3.8 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 5 Year/ 100,000 Mile Formula) * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. U.S. 18.5 Gallons 22.5 Gallons 6 Quarts 13 Quarts Metric 70 Liters 85 Liters 5.7 Liters 12 Liters
424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES Fuel (Approximate) - 2-Door Models Fuel (Approximate) - 4-Door Models Engine Oil with Filter 3.8 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified Engine Oil) Cooling System * 3.8 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 5 Year/ 100,000 Mile Formula) * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. U.S. 18.5 Gallons 22.5 Gallons 6 Quarts 13 Quarts Metric 70 Liters 85 Liters 5.7 Liters 12 Liters
Owner's Manual
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RE14PLP5 (Gap 0.050 in [1.27 mm]) MOPAR Oil Filter (P/N 04105409AC) 87 Octane Spark Plugs (3.8L Engine) Oil Filter (3.8L Engine) Fuel Selection 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant Engine Oil Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
RE14PLP5 (Gap 0.050 in [1.27 mm]) MOPAR Oil Filter (P/N 04105409AC) 87 Octane Spark Plugs (3.8L Engine) Oil Filter (3.8L Engine) Fuel Selection 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant Engine Oil Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Owner's Manual
Page 430
... if you drive your dealer the message can be reset by someone other electrical items for correct E S operation. 8 Your dealer will improve the accuracy of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission and add as required. • Check the fluid levels of the oil level reading.
... if you drive your dealer the message can be reset by someone other electrical items for correct E S operation. 8 Your dealer will improve the accuracy of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission and add as required. • Check the fluid levels of the oil level reading.
Owner's Manual
Page 434
... of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. Replace the ignition cables. Replace accessory drive belt(s). Flush and replace the engine coolant. Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. Change the automatic transmission fluid, and filter(s). Miles 60,000 90,000 102,000 102,000 102,000...
... of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. Replace the ignition cables. Replace accessory drive belt(s). Flush and replace the engine coolant. Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. Change the automatic transmission fluid, and filter(s). Miles 60,000 90,000 102,000 102,000 102,000...
Owner's Manual
Page 447
... ...60,208 Airbag Maintenance ...59 Airbag, Side ...57 Alarm (Security Alarm) ...18 Alignment and Balance ...328 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...8 Antenna, Satellite Radio ...255 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...424 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...105,309 Anti-Lock Warning Light ...208 Appearance Care ...406 Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ...18 Audio Systems (Radio...
... ...60,208 Airbag Maintenance ...59 Airbag, Side ...57 Alarm (Security Alarm) ...18 Alignment and Balance ...328 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...8 Antenna, Satellite Radio ...255 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...424 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...105,309 Anti-Lock Warning Light ...208 Appearance Care ...406 Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ...18 Audio Systems (Radio...
Owner's Manual
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... ...215 Console ...118 Console, Floor ...118 Contract, Service ...439 Converter, Catalytic ...386 Cooling System ...394 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...396 Coolant Capacity ...424 Coolant Level ...397 Disposal of Used Coolant ...397 Drain, Flush, and Refill ...395 Inspection ...394 Points to Remember ...398 Pressure Cap ...396 Selection of... Coolant (Antifreeze) ...395,424 Temperature Gauge ...209 Corrosion Protection ...406 Crankcase Emission Control System ...388 Cruise Light ...209 ...
... ...215 Console ...118 Console, Floor ...118 Contract, Service ...439 Converter, Catalytic ...386 Cooling System ...394 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...396 Coolant Capacity ...424 Coolant Level ...397 Disposal of Used Coolant ...397 Drain, Flush, and Refill ...395 Inspection ...394 Points to Remember ...398 Pressure Cap ...396 Selection of... Coolant (Antifreeze) ...395,424 Temperature Gauge ...209 Corrosion Protection ...406 Crankcase Emission Control System ...388 Cruise Light ...209 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 450
......250 Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...98 Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ...383 Disabled Vehicle Towing ...374 Disarming, Theft System ...18 Disposal Engine Oil ...385 Used Coolant (Antifreeze) ...397 Door Locks ...31,32 Doors ...26 Drive Belts ...386 Driver's Seat Back Tilt ...87 Driving ...294 Off-Pavement ...294 Off-... Control) Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ...Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light Emergency Brake ...Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light ...Coolant Temperature Gauge ...Hazard Warning Flasher ...116 116 105 105 107 108 109 106 108 102 109 214 308 ...207 ...209 ...364 10
......250 Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...98 Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ...383 Disabled Vehicle Towing ...374 Disarming, Theft System ...18 Disposal Engine Oil ...385 Used Coolant (Antifreeze) ...397 Door Locks ...31,32 Doors ...26 Drive Belts ...386 Driver's Seat Back Tilt ...87 Driving ...294 Off-Pavement ...294 Off-... Control) Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ...Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light Emergency Brake ...Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light ...Coolant Temperature Gauge ...Hazard Warning Flasher ...116 116 105 105 107 108 109 106 108 102 109 214 308 ...207 ...209 ...364 10
Owner's Manual
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452 INDEX Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ...337 Gauges Coolant Temperature ...209 Fuel ...206 Odometer ...211 Speedometer ...206 Tachometer ...209 Gear Ranges ...276,281 General Information ...17,335 Glass Cleaning ...410 Gross Axle Weight Rating ......
452 INDEX Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ...337 Gauges Coolant Temperature ...209 Fuel ...206 Odometer ...211 Speedometer ...206 Tachometer ...209 Gear Ranges ...276,281 General Information ...17,335 Glass Cleaning ...410 Gross Axle Weight Rating ......
Owner's Manual
Page 461
... Restraint System - Airbag ...51 Sway Bar Disconnect, Electronic ...292 Swing Gate, Rear ...38 System, Navigation ...250 System, Remote Starting ...25 Tachometer ...209 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ...209 Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ...68 Theft System Arming ...18 Theft System Disarming ...18 Tilt Steering Column ...101 Tip Start ...272 Tire and Loading Information...
... Restraint System - Airbag ...51 Sway Bar Disconnect, Electronic ...292 Swing Gate, Rear ...38 System, Navigation ...250 System, Remote Starting ...25 Tachometer ...209 Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ...209 Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ...68 Theft System Arming ...18 Theft System Disarming ...18 Tilt Steering Column ...101 Tip Start ...272 Tire and Loading Information...