TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, pull the release lever inside your
vehicle located below the instrument panel and in front
of the driver’s door.Then reach under the hood and pull upward on the
safety latch and lift the hood. To prevent possible dam-
age, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm
downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that
both latches engage.
Hood Release Lever
Underhood Safety Latch
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING!
Fluid level should be checked on a level surface with
the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts,
and to insure accurate fluid level reading. Do not
overfill. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended
fluid.
If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated
level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all
surfaces. Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and
Genuine Parts for correct fluid type.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors, tailgate 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 bewiped 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 to remove accumulations
of salt or road film.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 327
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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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