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WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting
or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You may not have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
Brake and Power Steering System Hoses
When servicing the vehicle for scheduled maintenance,
inspect surface of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of
heat and mechanical damage. Hard and brittle rubber,
cracking, checking, tears, cuts, abrasion, and excessive
swelling suggest deterioration of the rubber. Particular
attention should be made to examining those hose sur-
faces nearest to high heat sources, such as the exhaust
manifold.
Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they
are secure and no leaks are present.
Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collapsed.
NOTE:Often, fluids such as oil, power steering fluid,
and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera-
tions to ease the assembly of hoses to couplings. There-
fore, oil wetness at the hose-coupling area is not neces-
sarily an indication of leakage. Actual dripping of hot
fluid when systems are under pressure (during vehicle
operation) should be noted before hose is replaced based
on leakage.
NOTE:Inspection of brake hoses should be done
whenever the brake system is serviced and every engine
oil change.
WARNING!
Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure.
You could have an accident. If you see any signs of
cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brake
hoses replaced immediately.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 225
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Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 82
Ball Joints............................ 216
Battery............................... 213
Emergency Starting.................... 193
Gas Caution......................195,214
Heater............................. 146
Jump Starting........................ 193
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 19
Location.........................193,213
Belts, Drive........................... 210
Belts, Engine.......................... 212
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 216
Boot, Convertible Top.................... 52
B-Pillar Location....................... 160
Brake, Parking......................... 151
Brake System.......................153,224
Anti-Lock........................... 153
Fluid Check......................... 226
Hoses.............................. 225
Master Cylinder...................... 226
Warning Light........................ 95
Brake/Transmission Interlock...........147,149Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 43
Bulb Replacement...................... 240
Bulbs, Light........................... 239
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 246
Capacities, Fluid....................... 246
Capacity, Cargo Weight.................. 179
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 177
Oil (Engine)......................... 209
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 222
Car Washes........................... 230
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 177
Carpeting............................. 232
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 126
Cassette Tape Player...............102,110,113
Catalytic Converter..................... 211
CD Changer..................109,114,119,121
CD Player....................107,115,117,125
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 244
Central Locking......................... 14
Chains, Tire........................... 171
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 188
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Bulb Replacement..................... 239
Check Engine......................... 92
Daytime Running...................... 70
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............69,71
Engine Temperature Warning............. 93
Exterior Check........................ 45
Fog ...........................70,93,243
Front Replacement.................242,243
Headlight Switch...................... 69
Headlights........................... 69
High Beam........................... 71
Illuminated Entry...................... 12
Instrument Cluster..................... 69
Interior.............................. 67
License............................. 245
Lights On Reminder.................... 70
Low Fuel............................ 96
Malfunction Indicator................... 92
Map Reading......................... 67
Oil Pressure.......................... 94
Park............................... 242
Reading............................. 67
Rear Servicing....................... 244Seat Belt Reminder..................... 96
Security Alarm........................ 20
Service..........................239,240
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . 92
Theft Alarm.......................... 96
Traction Control...................... 156
Turn Signal......................69,70,92
Voltage.............................. 92
Loading Vehicle........................ 179
Capacities........................... 179
Tires ............................... 160
Locks
Central.............................. 14
Door............................... 12
Ignition.............................. 9
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH)....................38,40
Lubricants............................ 216
Lubrication, Body....................... 216
Luggage/Cargo Capacity................. 179
Lumbar Support........................ 62
Maintenance Free Battery................. 213
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Maintenance Procedures.................. 206
Maintenance Schedule................... 250
Light Duty ScheduleB................ 253
ScheduleA......................... 261
ScheduleB......................... 253
Malfunction Indicator Light.............92,204
Manual, Service........................ 272
Mirrors............................... 58
Electric Remote....................... 60
Outside............................. 60
Rearview............................ 58
Vanity.............................. 61
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 6
Mopar Parts........................205,272
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 69
Navigation System...................... 121
Occupant Restraints...................... 23
Odometer............................. 93
Tampering........................... 93
Trip ................................ 93
Oil, Engine......................206,246,247Capacity............................ 246
Change Interval...................... 207
Checking........................... 206
Disposal............................ 210
Filter...........................210,247
Filter Disposal....................... 210
Identification Logo.................182,208
Materials Added to.................... 210
Pressure Gauge....................... 94
Quality..........................182,208
Recommendation..................208,246
Synthetic........................... 209
Viscosity.........................209,246
Onboard Diagnostic System............203,204
Opener, Garage Door..................... 77
Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals)......... 4
Overdrive............................ 150
Overheating, Engine..................... 186
Owner’s Manual......................4,272
Paint Care............................ 229
Paint Damage......................... 229
Panic Alarm........................... 17
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