Once a Month
•Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission, and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect brake hoses.
•Check the engine coolant/anti-freeze level, hoses, and
clamps.
•After completion of off-road operation, the underside
of the vehicle should be thoroughly inspected. Exam-
ine threaded fasteners for looseness.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............165,246
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 156
Adjustable Pedals....................... 132
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 323
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 325
Air Conditioning........................ 213
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 217
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 326
Air Conditioning System.................. 213
Air Filter.............................. 323
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 264
Airbag................................ 37
Airbag Deployment....................... 49
Airbag Light.......................51,65,165
Airbag Maintenance....................... 51
Alarm..............................22,166
Alarm System........................... 22
Alignment and Balance................... 268
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 210
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 357
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 246
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 165
Anti-Theft System.....................22,166
Appearance Care........................ 340
Auto Down Power Windows................ 26
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 73
Automatic Door Locks..................... 17
Automatic Headlights..................... 113
Automatic Temperature Control............. 218
Automatic Transmission................233,336
Adding Fluid......................... 338
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 336
Fluid Level Check...................... 337
Fluid Type........................... 336
Special Additives...................... 339
Torque Converter...................... 238
Autostick............................. 235
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Catalytic Converter...................... 321
Caution, Exhaust Gas..................... 140
CD Player..........................186,200
Cellular Phone.......................... 76
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 356
Chains, Tire............................ 275
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 298
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 256
Checks, Safety........................... 65
Child Restraint....................53,54,59,61
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............58,59
Child Safety Locks........................ 16
Climate Control......................... 213
Clock................................ 188
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 212
Compass...........................178,182
Compass Calibration..................... 182
Compass Variance....................... 183
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 178Console, Overhead....................... 137
Contract, Service........................ 386
Converter, Catalytic...................... 321
Cooling System......................... 329
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 331
Coolant Capacity...................... 357
Coolant Level......................... 332
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 332
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 330
Inspection........................... 329
Points to Remember.................... 333
Pressure Cap......................... 331
Radiator Cap......................... 331
Selection of Coolant..................330,357
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 323
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 134
Cruise Light........................... 169
Cup Holder............................ 149
Customer Assistance..................... 384
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Speedometer......................... 164
Tachometer.......................... 166
Gear Ranges........................... 234
General Information....................20,275
Glass Cleaning.......................... 343
Hands-Free Phone........................ 76
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 296
Head Restraints......................... 101
Head Rests............................ 101
Headlights............................ 113
Bulb Replacement...................... 351
On With Wipers....................... 113
Replacing............................ 351
Heated Mirrors.......................... 74
Heated Seats........................... 102
Heater, Engine Block..................... 232
High Beam Indicator..................... 164
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 116Holder, Cup........................... 149
Homelink Transmitter.................... 138
Hood Release.......................... 110
Hoses................................ 334
Identifying Your Engine................... 311
Ignition
Key ................................. 11
Illuminated Entry........................ 15
Infant Restraint........................53,54
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 264
Information Center, Vehicle................. 171
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 72
Instrument Cluster....................163,164
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 162
Integrated Power Module.................. 348
Interior Appearance Care.................. 342
Interior Fuses.......................... 345
Interior Lighting........................ 111
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Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 170
Fog .......................... 116,170,354
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 168
Fuses............................... 345
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 296
Headlight Switch...................... 113
Headlights........................... 351
Headlights On With Wipers............... 113
High Beam Indicator.................... 164
Instrument Cluster................... 113,115
Interior........................... 111,115
Lights On Reminder.................... 115
LowTire ............................ 167
Malfunction Indicator................... 164
Map Reading......................... 111
Oil Pressure.......................... 166
Passing............................. 116
Reading.......................... 111,137
Rear Servicing........................ 355Rear Tail............................ 355
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 169
Service.............................. 351
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 164
Side Marker.......................... 355
Tow/Haul Indicator.................... 168
Traction Control....................... 166
Turn Signal.................. 112,116,353,355
Vanity Mirror.......................... 76
Voltage............................. 170
Load Floor, Cargo....................... 154
Loading Vehicle
Tires ............................... 259
Locks................................. 15
Automatic Door........................ 17
Child Protection........................ 16
Door................................ 15
Liftgate, Tailgate........................ 15
Power Door........................... 17
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Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)...........................58,59
Lubrication, Body....................... 327
Luggage Rack.......................... 157
Lumbar Support........................ 101
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 324
Maintenance Procedures................... 316
Maintenance Schedule.................... 362
ScheduleA......................... 376
ScheduleB.......................... 365
Maintenance Schedules.................... 362
Malfunction Indicator Light..............164,314
Manual, Service......................... 389
Master Cylinder......................... 335
Memory Seat.........................75,106
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 106
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 180
Mirrors................................ 72Automatic Dimming..................... 73
Electric Powered....................... 75
Electric Remote........................ 75
Exterior Folding........................ 74
Heated.............................. 74
Outside.............................. 74
Rearview............................. 72
Vanity............................... 76
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 269
Mopar Parts.........................315,388
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 254
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 112
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 63
Occupant Restraints....................... 27
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 277
Odometer............................. 168
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Trip ................................ 168
Off-Pavement Driving..................250,344
Off-Road Driving.....................250,344
Oil, Engine............................ 316
Capacity............................ 357
Change Interval....................... 317
Dipstick............................. 316
Filter............................... 320
Identification Logo..................... 319
Materials Added to..................... 320
Pressure Warning Light.................. 166
Recommendation...................318,357
Viscosity..........................319,357
Onboard Diagnostic System..............313,314
Opener, Garage Door..................... 138
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 74
Overdrive............................. 236
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 236
Overhead Console....................... 137Overheating, Engine...................168,297
Owner’s Manual........................ 389
Paint Care............................. 340
Paint Damage.......................... 340
Panic Alarm............................ 19
Park Assist System, Rear.................. 127
Parking Brake.......................... 244
Passing Light........................... 116
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 132
Pets.................................. 63
Pets, Transporting........................ 63
Phone, Cellular.......................... 76
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 76
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 260
Polishing and Waxing..................... 341
Power
Distribution Center..................... 346
Door Locks........................... 17
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Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 211
Storage............................... 350
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 151
Storage Bin............................ 151
Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 105
Storage, Vehicle......................224,350
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 350
Sun Roof.............................. 145
Sunglass Storage........................ 137
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 37
Tachometer............................ 166
Temperature Control, Automatic............. 218
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 167
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 58
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 153
Tilt Steering Column..................... 120
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 117Tire and Loading Information Placard......259,260
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 258
Tire Markings.......................... 254
Tire Safety Information.................... 254
Tires ...............................65,263
Air Pressure.......................... 264
Alignment and Balance.................. 268
Chains.............................. 275
Changing............................ 298
General Information.................... 263
High Speed.......................... 265
Inflation Pressures..................... 264
Jacking............................. 298
Load Capacity.....................259,260
Pressure Monitor System................. 269
Pressure Warning Light.................. 167
Radial.............................. 266
Replacement......................... 267
Rotation............................. 276
406 INDEX