Continued operation could result in failure of the univer-
sal joint due to water and dirt contamination of the
grease. This would require complete replacement of the
joint assembly.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors, liftgate and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-
cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be
wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular
attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insure proper function. When performing other
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as MopartLock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield
should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth
and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accu-
mulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
284 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Adding Fuel........................... 240
Adding Washer Fluid..................109,285
Additives, Fuel......................... 238
Adjustable Pedals........................ 99
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 281
Air Conditioning Filter.................192,282
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 281
Air Conditioning System................183,281
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 223
Airbag................................ 43
Airbag Deployment....................... 50
Airbag Light.....................47,52,63,145
Airbag Maintenance....................... 52
Airbag, Side............................ 50
Alarm System........................... 24
Alignment and Balance................... 229
All Wheel Drive...................205,230,298
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antifreeze Disposal...................... 290Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............287,288
Anti-Lock Brake System................... 208
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 139
Anti-Theft Security Alarm.................. 24
Appearance Care........................ 300
Auto Down Power Windows................ 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 70
Automatic Door Locks...................17,18
Automatic Headlights.................... 105
Automatic Temperature Control............. 183
Automatic Transaxle...................201,295
Adding Fluid......................... 313
Filter............................... 297
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 297
Fluid Level Check...................... 296
Interlock System....................... 202
Reset Mode.......................... 202
Selection Of Lubricant................295,313
Shifting............................. 203
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Special Additives...................... 298
Autostick........................ 112,203,204
Ball Joints............................. 283
Battery............................... 279
Jump Starting......................... 258
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 23
Bearings.............................. 300
Belts, Drive............................ 276
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 284
B-Pillar Location........................ 218
Brake, Parking.......................... 206
Brake System........................208,292
Anti-Lock........................... 208
Fluid Check.......................293,313
Hoses.............................. 292
Warning Light........................ 140
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 201
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 61Bulb Replacement....................... 307
Bulbs, Light............................ 306
Calibration, Compass..................... 152
Capacities, Fluid........................ 311
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 240
Radiator............................ 289
Car Washes............................ 301
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 239
Cargo Area Cover....................... 127
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 130
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 128
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 180
Cassette Tape Player...................160,164
Catalytic Converter...................... 278
CD Changer......................159,168,170
CD Player..................155,157,160,166,170
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Cellular Phone.......................... 73
Chains, Tire............................ 233
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 252
Child Restraint.......................... 53
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............53,55
Child Safety Locks........................ 18
Child Seat.............................. 59
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 236
Climate Control......................... 183
Clock................................ 154
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 181
Compact Spare Tire...................... 226
Compass.............................. 151
Compass Calibration..................... 152
Compass Variance....................... 152
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 153
Console.............................. 126
Console, Floor.......................... 126
Console, Overhead....................... 114Contract, Service........................ 338
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 289
Cooling System......................... 286
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 288
Coolant Capacity...................... 311
Coolant Level......................... 290
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 290
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 287
Inspection........................... 286
Points to Remember.................... 290
Pressure Cap......................... 289
Radiator Cap......................... 289
Selection of Coolant..................287,312
Cruise Control.......................... 111
Cruise Light........................... 143
Cup Holder.........................126,304
Customer Assistance..................... 336
Dealer Service.......................... 271
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Defroster, Rear Window................... 193
Defroster, Windshield...................63,188
Delay Wipers........................... 108
Digital Video Disc Player.................. 170
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 107
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 296
Disposal
Antifreeze........................... 290
Door Locks............................. 16
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 17
Door Opener, Garage..................... 115
Drive Belts............................ 276
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 283
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 259
DVD Player............................ 170
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 72Electrical Power Outlets................... 124
Electronic Speed Control................... 111
Electronic Vehicle Information Center......... 145
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 252
Overheating.......................... 251
Emission Control System Maintenance......270,316
Engine............................... 268
Air Cleaner.......................... 277
Air Cleaner Filter...................... 277
Block Heater......................... 200
Break-In Recommendations................ 61
Checking Oil Level..................... 272
Compartment......................... 268
Coolant............................. 312
Cooling............................. 286
Exhaust Gas Caution..................29,239
Fails to Start.......................... 199
Fuel Requirements..................... 235
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Hoses.............................. 294
Octane Rating......................235,312
Requirements......................... 235
Tank Capacity........................ 311
Fueling............................... 240
Fuses................................ 305
Garage Door Opener..................... 115
GasCap .............................. 240
Gasoline.............................. 235
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 236
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 236
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 138
Fuel................................ 139
Speedometer......................... 139
Tachometer.......................... 142
Gearshift.............................. 203
General Information..................15,23,233Glass Cleaning.......................... 303
Grocery Bag Retainer...................... 98
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 242
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 242
Hands-Free Phone........................ 73
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 250
Head Phones........................... 175
Head Restraints.......................... 86
Headlights............................ 308
Bulb Replacement...................... 307
High Beam........................... 107
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 107
Passing............................. 107
Replacing............................ 307
Switch.............................. 103
Time Delay.......................... 105
Heated Seats............................ 86
Heater, Engine Block..................... 200
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Latches
Hood............................... 100
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 235
Liftgate................................ 26
Lights..............................63,102
Airbag........................47,52,63,145
Anti-Lock........................... 139
Automatic Headlights................... 105
Back-Up............................. 310
Brake Warning........................ 140
Bulb Replacement...................306,307
Courtesy/Reading..................... 102
Cruise.............................. 143
Daytime Running...................... 105
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 103
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 145
Fog ..........................106,143,309
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 250
Headlight Switch...................... 103Headlights.....................103,307,308
High Beam Indicator.................... 143
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Instrument Cluster..................... 103
Interior............................. 104
License............................. 311
Lights On Reminder.................... 105
Malfunction Indicator................... 143
Oil Pressure.......................... 144
Park............................... 309
Reading............................. 114
Rear Servicing........................ 310
Rear Tail............................ 310
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 144
Service...........................306,307
Service Engine Soon.................... 143
Side Marker.......................... 310
Turn Signal..................103,106,309,310
Voltage............................. 138
INDEX 353
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Load Leveling System.................... 132
Loading Vehicle......................241,243
Capacities........................... 243
Tires ............................... 218
Locks
Door................................ 16
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................53,55
Lubrication, Body....................... 284
Luggage Rack.......................... 130
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 279
Maintenance Procedures................... 272
Maintenance Schedule.................... 316
Light Duty Schedule9A9................. 330
Light Duty Schedule9B9................. 319
Schedule9A9......................... 330
Schedule9B9.......................... 319
Malfunction Indicator Light..............143,270Manual, Service......................... 340
Memory Seat..........................72,88
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 153
Mirrors................................ 69
Automatic Dimming..................... 70
Electric Remote........................ 72
Exterior Folding........................ 70
Heated.............................. 72
Memory............................. 88
Outside.............................. 71
Rearview............................. 69
Vanity............................... 73
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 230
Mopar Parts.........................271,339
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 103
Navigation System....................... 182
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 61
354 INDEX