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▫Drive Shaft Universal Joints..............292
▫Body Lubrication.....................293
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................293
▫Windshield Washers...................293
▫Exhaust System......................294
▫Cooling System.......................295
▫Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......298
▫Brakes.............................299
▫Brake Fluid Level Check................300
▫Fuel System Hoses....................301
▫Automatic Transmission................301
▫All Wheel Drive (AWD)—If Equipped.....302
▫Front And Rear Wheel Bearings...........303
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................303
▫Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders . . . 306Power Distribution Centers...............307
▫Front Power Distribution Center...........307
▫Rear Power Distribution Center...........309
Vehicle Storage........................313
Replacement Light Bulbs................313
Bulb Replacement......................314
▫Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp,
And Park/Turn Lamp..................314
▫Tail/Stop, Turn Signal Lamp, And Backup
Lamp..............................315
▫License Lamp........................318
Fluids And Capacities...................319
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine
Parts
...............................320
▫Engine.............................320
▫Chassis............................321
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Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors, trunk 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 MoparLock
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.
Windshield Washers
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the
engine compartment and should be checked for fluid
level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with wind-
shield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and oper-
ate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual
water.
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Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 256
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 343
Washer, Adding Fluid.................97,293
Washers, Windshield..................... 96
Washing Vehicle........................ 304
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 235
Wheel and Wheel Trim................... 304
Wheel Bearings........................ 303
Wind Buffeting......................28,114Window Airbag.......................37,42
Window Fogging....................187,194
Windows.............................. 27
Power.............................. 27
Windshield Defroster.................187,192
Windshield Washers................95,96,293
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 293
Windshield Wipers...................... 95
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 293
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 95
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