
The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine.
This can be determined using the procedure shown in
Section 7.
9. Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition key is first turned on, this
light will come on for about six seconds. A
chime will sound if you have not pulled the
shoulder belt out of the retractor. This is a reminder to
“buckle up”. If you do not buckle up, the light will
remain on.
10. Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical
charging system. The light should come on
briefly when the ignition is first turned on and remain
on briefly as a bulb check. If the light stays on or
comes on while driving, it means that there is a
problem with the charging system. Obtain SERVICE
IMMEDIATELY.
11. Airbag Light
The light comes on and remains on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light does notcome on during starting, stays on, or comes on while
driving, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
12. Theft Alarm Light
This light will flash rapidly for several seconds when the
alarm system is arming. The light will begin to flash
slowly indicating that the system is armed.
13. Fuel Door Reminder
This symbol is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is
located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle
14. Fuel Gauge
When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in
the fuel tank.
15. Low Fuel Light
When the fuel level drops to about 1/8 tank, the
fuel symbol will light and a single chime will
sound. The light will remain on until fuel is
added. If the fuel level drops to about 1/2 gallon, the
fuel symbol will begin to flash and the chime will
sound several times.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 71
4

VEHICLE STORAGE
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21
days you may want to take steps to preserve your battery.
You may:
•Disengage the mini fuse in the Power Distribution
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
•Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS—Inside Bulb No.
ABS Indicator.......................... LED
Airbag Indicator........................ LED
Brake System Warning Indicator............. LED
Climate Controls........................ LED
Console Gear Selector...................PC194
Dome Light............................T579
Glove Box............................PC194
Front Fog Indicator...................... LED
High Beam Indicator....................PC194
Instrument Cluster Illumination............PC194
Low Fuel Indicator....................... LEDLow Oil Pressure Indicator................. LED
Rear Cargo............................T906
Seat Belt Indicator....................... LED
Security Alarm Indicator................... LED
Malfunction Indicator Light................ LED
TRAC OFF Indicator..................... LED
Turn Signal Indicator....................PC194
Voltage Indicator........................ LED
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
LIGHTS BULBS—Outside Bulb No.
Headlight.............................9007
Front Park/Turn Signal Light.............3457AK
Front Side Marker Light.................... 168
Front Fog Light......................9145/H10
Center High Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL).........................921–W16W
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Light......3157–P27/7W
Backup Light......................921–W16W
License Light........................... 168
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 173
7

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 102
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 159
Adding Fuel.......................... 124
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 151
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 153
Air Conditioning........................ 84
Air Conditioning Controls................. 84
Air Conditioning Refrigerant...........153,154
Air Conditioning System................. 153
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 113
Airbag................................ 30
Airbag Deployment...................... 35
Airbag Light.......................38,46,71
Airbag Maintenance...................... 37
Airbag, Side........................... 36
Alarm, Panic........................... 19
Alarm System........................21,71
Alignment and Balance.................. 118
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 6
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 83
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........158,176,177
Capacities........................... 176
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 102Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 69
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 21
Appearance Care....................... 165
Arming Theft System..................... 21
Ashtrays and Lighter..................... 63
Automatic Door Locks.................... 15
Ball Joints............................ 154
Battery............................... 152
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 20
Belts, Drive........................... 149
Belts, Engine.......................... 150
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 155
B-Pillar Location....................... 108
Brake Fluid........................... 177
Brake, Parking......................... 100
Brake System.......................102,162
Anti-Lock........................... 102
Hoses.............................. 162
Master Cylinder...................... 163
Parking............................ 100
Warning Light........................ 69
Brakes............................102,162
204 INDEX

Brake Warning........................ 69
Center Mounted Stop.................. 176
Daytime Running...................... 57
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............56,57
Dome............................... 55
Exterior Check........................ 46
Fog ................................ 57
Headlights On Reminder................ 57
High Beam Indicator................... 70
Instrument Cluster..................... 56
Interior.............................. 55
Lights On Reminder.................... 57
Malfunction Indicator................... 72
Map Reading......................... 54
Oil Pressure.......................... 70
Park................................ 56
Passing............................. 57
Rear Servicing....................... 176
Rear Tail............................ 176
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 71
Security Alarm........................ 21
Side Marker......................... 175
Theft Alarm.......................... 71Turn Signal.....................57,70,175
Voltage.............................. 71
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description).... 69
Loading Vehicle........................ 125
Tires ............................... 108
Locks................................ 13
Child Protection....................... 16
Door............................... 13
Ignition............................ 143
Power Door.......................... 14
Steering Wheel........................ 13
Lubrication, Body....................... 155
Maintenance.......................... 145
Maintenance, Airbag..................... 37
Maintenance Free Battery................. 152
Maintenance Procedures.................. 145
Maintenance Schedule
ScheduleA......................... 190
ScheduleB......................... 183
Maintenance Schedules.................. 180
Maintenance, Sunroof.................... 61
Malfunction Indicator Light.............72,143
INDEX 209
10

Manual, Service........................ 200
Manual Transaxle..................95,98,164
Fluid Level Check..................... 164
Frequency of Fluid Change.............. 164
Lubricant Selection.................... 164
Map/Reading Lights..................... 54
Master Cylinder........................ 163
Mirrors............................... 49
Electric Remote....................... 50
Outside............................. 49
Rearview............................ 49
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 6
Mopar Parts........................144,200
Multi-Function Control Lever.............56,57
Occupant Restraints...................... 23
Odometer
Trip ................................ 72
Oil, Engine.........................145,176
Capacity............................ 176
Change Interval...................... 146
Checking........................... 145
Disposal............................ 148Filter.............................. 149
Identification Logo.................... 148
Materials Added to.................... 148
Quality............................. 148
Recommendation..................147,176
Synthetic........................... 148
Viscosity............................ 148
Oil Pressure Light....................... 70
Onboard Diagnostic System............142,143
Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals)......... 4
Outside Air Intake....................... 89
Overheating, Engine..................... 128
Owner’s Manual......................4,200
Paint Care............................ 165
Panic Alarm........................... 19
Parking Brake......................... 100
Passing Light........................... 57
Pets.................................. 44
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 108
Power
Door Locks.......................... 14
Steering.........................103,154
210 INDEX

Adjustment.......................... 50
Rear Folding......................... 52
Reclining............................ 51
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............21,71
Sentry Key..........................10,21
Sentry Key Programming.................. 12
Service Assistance...................... 196
Service Contract........................ 198
Service Manuals........................ 200
Setting the Clock........................ 74
Shift Speeds............................ 99
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle............. 99
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 27
Side Airbag............................ 36
Side Window Demisters................... 89
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 136
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 119
Snow Tires............................ 119
Spark Plugs........................... 149
Speedometer........................... 70
Speedometer and Odometer................ 68
Starting............................... 95
Engine Fails to Start.................... 96Starting Procedures...................... 95
Steering
Power............................. 103
Tilt Column.......................... 59
Wheel Lock.......................... 13
Storage, Vehicle........................ 173
Sun Roof.............................. 60
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 61
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 30
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 148
Tachometer............................ 70
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......73,129
Theft Alarm............................ 21
Theft System........................... 21
Theft System Arming..................... 21
Theft System Disarming................... 22
Tilt Steering Column..................... 59
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 108
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 107
Tire Markings......................... 104
Tire Safety Information................... 104
Tires ...........................46,112,201
212 INDEX