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This Owner’s Manual Supplement illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This supplement may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........................3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ...................4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ............5 STARTING AND OPERATING ....................14 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ..................33 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................48 INDEX ............................... 54...
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INTRODUCTION ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — 3.0L DEALER SERVICE ..........38 DIESEL ..............17 Engine Oil ............ 38 A MESSAGE FROM FCA US LLC......3 Engine Oil Filter .......... 39 NORMAL OPERATION — 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE. 17 Engine Air Cleaner Filter ......39 Cold Weather Precautions ......
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM How To Use Remote Start Vehicle Security Alarm not active All of the following conditions must be met “Malfunction Indicator/Check Engine” tell- This system uses the key fob to start before the engine will remote start: tale is not illuminated the engine conveniently from outside...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Diesel Premium Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster Descriptions 2. Temperature Gauge CAUTION! The temperature gauge shows engine Base Instrument Cluster Descriptions Do not operate the engine with the coolant temperature. Any reading within 1. Tachometer tachometer pointer in the red area.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The pointer will likely indicate a higher 3. Instrument Cluster Display 2. Instrument Cluster Display temperature when driving in hot weather, The instrument cluster display features a The instrument cluster display features a ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed Exhaust System Regeneration in Process Continue Driving the upper limits of the normal operating Your vehicle is equipped with an instrument range. Exhaust System –...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Fuel Filter Life Reset 5. Push and release the down arrow button to WARNING! select “Yes,” then push and release the OK The cluster will display the “Fuel System Service button to select reset of the Fuel Filter Life. A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you Required –...
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL chime to assist in alerting you of this condi- CAUTION! CAUTION! tion. By simply driving your vehicle at highway speeds for up to 20 minutes, you can remedy See an authorized dealer, as damage to the See an authorized dealer, as damage to the the condition in the particulate filter system exhaust system could occur soon with...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi Refill DEF fluid tank is filled with a minimum of two serviced immediately. If not corrected in DEF — This message will display when DEF gallons of DEF. 30 miles (48 kilometers), vehicle will enter driving range is less than 311 miles the “Engine Will Not Restart in XXX mi Service...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES displayed when under 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) NOTE: until engine will not start and each time the The gauge may take up to five seconds to The warning/indicator lights will illuminate in ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Yellow Indicator Lights Wait To Start Light — If Equipped Water In Fuel Indicator Light — If Equipped This indicator light will illuminate for The “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Indicator approximately two seconds when the will illuminate when there is water Light —...
STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING THE ENGINE — 3.0L DIESEL NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) Engine start up in very low ambient temperature ENGINE could result in evident white smoke. This condi- Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving tion will disappear as the engine warms up.
STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission A Diesel Pre-Heat system both improves CAUTION! engine starting and reduces the amount of Start the engine with the transmission gear white smoke generated by a warming engine. If the “Water in Fuel Indicator Light” remains selector in the PARK (P) position.
STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: WARNING! (Continued) Only press one pedal at a time while driving the The engine block heater warms engine coolant vehicle. Torque performance of the vehicle When leaving the vehicle, always make ...
STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — NORMAL OPERATION — 3.0L DIESEL NOTE: Light duty operation such as light trailer towing 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE or no load operation will extend the time before the engine is at full efficiency. Reduced fuel The diesel engine does not require a break-in Observe the following when the diesel engine is economy and power may be seen at this time.
STARTING AND OPERATING Cold Weather Precautions Operation in ambient temperature below 32°F (0°C) may require special considerations. The following charts suggest these options: Fuel Operating Range NOTE: Use “Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuels (ULSD)” ONLY. Fuel Operating Range Chart *No. 1 ULSD Fuel should only be used where extended arctic conditions 0°F (-18°C) exist”.
STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: If climatized or Number 1 ULSD fuel is not Engine Idling available, and you are operating below 20°F Avoid prolonged idling, long periods of idling Use of Climatized ULSD Fuel or Number 1 (-6°C), in sustained arctic conditions, Mopar may be harmful to your engine because ULSD fuel results in a noticeable decrease in Premium Diesel Fuel Treatment (or equiva-...
STARTING AND OPERATING Stopping The Engine After full load operation, idle the engine for a few minutes before shutting it down. This idle period will allow the lubricating oil and coolant to carry excess heat away from the turbocharger. NOTE: Refer to the following chart for proper engine shutdown.
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STARTING AND OPERATING Cooling System Tips — Automatic Do Not Operate The Engine With Low Oil Do Not Operate The Engine With Failed Parts Transmission Pressure All engine failures give some warning before the parts fail. Be on the alert for changes in If the low oil pressure warning light turns on To reduce the potential for engine and transmis- while driving, stop the vehicle and shut down...
STARTING AND OPERATING REFUELING THE VEHICLE — DIESEL ENGINE Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel Fuel that is contaminated by water or dirt can The fuel filler cap is located on the driver's side cause severe damage to the engine fuel of the vehicle. If the fuel filler cap is lost or system.
STARTING AND OPERATING System Overview NOTE: WARNING! This vehicle is equipped with a Diesel Exhaust Your vehicle is equipped with a DEF injection Do not open the high pressure fuel system Fluid (DEF) injection system and a Selective system. You may occasionally hear an with the engine running.
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STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: DEF Fill Procedure 2. Insert DEF fill adapter/nozzle into DEF fill When working with DEF, it is important to know inlet. NOTE: that: Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in the “Tech- NOTE: Any containers or parts that come into nical Specifications”...
STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER TOWING CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) In this section you will find safety tips and infor- To avoid DEF spillage, and possible Never add anything other than DEF to the mation on limits to the type of towing you can damage to the DEF tank from overfilling, do tank –...
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STARTING AND OPERATING Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Tongue Weight (TW) The Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is the weight of The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the The tongue weight (TW) is the downward force the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consum- maximum capacity of the front and rear axles.
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STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Sway Control Weight-Distributing Hitch WARNING! The Trailer Sway Control (TSC) can be a A weight-distributing system works by applying An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing mechanical telescoping link that can be leverage through spring (load) bars. They are Hitch system may reduce handling, installed between the hitch receiver and the typically used for heavier loads to distribute...
STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions Class Max.
STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer And Tongue Weight Consider the following items when computing CAUTION! (Continued) the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle: Never exceed the maximum tongue weight Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) The tongue weight of the trailer. ...
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STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Requirements — Tires Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes WARNING! (Continued) Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake Safety chains must always be used compact spare tire. system or vacuum system of your vehicle between your vehicle and trailer.
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STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: CAUTION! Disconnect trailer wiring connector from the If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (453 vehicle before launching a boat (or any other kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and device plugged into vehicle’s electrical they should be of adequate capacity.
STARTING AND OPERATING Towing Tips Speed Control — If Equipped Cooling System Do not use on hilly terrain or with heavy To reduce potential for engine and transmission Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, loads. overheating, take the following actions: stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area located away from heavy traffic.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED SERVICING — DIESEL ENGINE NOTE: Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: Under no circumstances should oil change Check engine oil level Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or change indicator system.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Plan — Diesel Fuel Up To B5 Biodiesel Required Maintenance Refer to the Maintenance Plans on the following pages for required maintenance. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Change oil and filter. ...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Completely fill the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank. Inspect the CV/Universal joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Replace the air conditioning filter. Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Replace accessory drive belt(s). Change transfer case fluid.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Checking Oil Level — 3.0L Diesel Engine dipstick is below the “MIN” mark. The total NOTE: capacity from the MIN mark to the MAX mark is Intentional tampering with emissions control To ensure proper lubrication of your vehicle's 1 qt (1 L).
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.0L Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters Engine Air Cleaner Filter Diesel Engine Care should be taken in disposing of used Refer to “Maintenance Plan” in this chapter for engine oil and oil filters from your vehicle.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and 3. Remove the air cleaner filter element from CAUTION! Replacement the housing assembly. Many aftermarket performance air filter Follow the recommended maintenance inter- elements do not adequately filter the air vals as shown in the Maintenance Schedule in entering the engine.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter If water is detected in the water separator while Upon proper draining of the water from fuel the engine is running, or while the ignition filter assembly, the “Water In Fuel Indicator The fuel/water separator housing is located switch is in the ON position, the “Water In Fuel Light”...
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Underbody Mounted Fuel Filter 1. Ensure engine is turned off. 4. Open the water drain valve, and let any Replacement accumulated water and fuel drain. 2. Remove the fuel filter protective cover to access the fuel filter assembly. 5.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 7. Remove the fuel filter cap and filter from the 10. Lubricate o-ring on the cap with clean 3. Start the engine using the “Normal Starting” housing using a socket. Rotate counter- engine oil. procedure. Refer to “Starting The Engine” in clockwise for removal.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: Additionally, your vehicle has the ability to alert Cooling System you to additional maintenance required on your Use of biodiesel mixture in excess of 20% can WARNING! vehicle or engine. negatively impact the fuel filter's ability to Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display”...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Engine Coolant Checks If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or Do not use water alone or alcohol-based contains visible sediment, have an authorized engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protec- use additional rust inhibitors or antirust prod- dealer clean and flush with OAT coolant (anti- tion every 12 months (before the onset of...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS.90032) NOTE: The cap should be inspected and cleaned if throughout the life of your vehicle. there is any accumulation of foreign material on It is the owner's responsibility to maintain the ...
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Coolant Level Points To Remember Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentra- tion at a minimum of 50% OAT coolant The coolant bottle provides a quick visual NOTE: (conforming to MS.90032) and distilled water method for determining that the coolant level is When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ for proper corrosion protection of your engine adequate.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FUEL REQUIREMENTS Diesel Fuel Specifications WARNING! This diesel engine has been developed to take Federal law requires that you must fuel this Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel advantage of the high energy content and vehicle with Ultra Low Sulfur Highway Diesel blending agent.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Biodiesel Fuel Requirements Biodiesel is a fuel produced from renewable Biodiesel Fuel Properties — Low Ambient resources typically derived from animal fat, Temperatures A maximum blend of 5% biodiesel meeting rapeseed oil (Rapeseed Methyl Ester (RME) Biodiesel fuel may gel or solidify at low ambient ASTM specification D975 is recommended for base), or soybean oil (Soy Methyl Ester (SME or temperatures, which may pose problems for...
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Oxidation Stability — Must Use Fuel Fuel In Oil Dilution — Must Adhere To NOTE: Within Six Months Of Manufacture Required Oil Change Interval Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles (12,875 km) or Biodiesel fuel has poor oxidation stability which Fuel dilution of lubricating oil has been observed 6 months, if regular operation occurs with 6% -...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). Engine Oil We recommend you use 5W-40 synthetic engine oil such as Mopar or Pennzoil Platinum Euro that meets FCA Material Standard MS-12991 and the API SN engine oil category is required.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. Manual Transmission –...
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