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 wouldn’t 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 for evidence of heat and me-
chanical damage. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking, tears,
cuts, abrasion, and excessive swelling suggest deteriora-
tion of the rubber. Particular attention should be made to
examining those hose surfaces 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.
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 when-
ever the brake system is serviced and every engine oil
change.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 331
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Heated.............................. 84
Outside.............................. 82
Rearview............................. 81
Vanity............................... 84
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 268
Mopar Parts......................... 311,395
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 118
Navigation System....................... 203
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 73
Occupant Classification System............... 55
Occupant Restraints....................... 37
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 276
Odometer............................. 171
Trip ................................ 171
Off-Pavement Driving..................249,341
Off-Road Driving.....................249,341Oil, Engine............................ 312
Capacity............................ 356
Change Interval....................... 313
Checking............................ 312
Dipstick............................. 312
Identification Logo..................... 314
Materials Added to..................... 315
Pressure Warning Light.................. 172
Recommendation.................314,315,356
Synthetic............................ 315
Viscosity.......................314,315,356
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 316
Oil Pressure Light....................... 172
Onboard Diagnostic System..............309,310
Opener, Garage Door..................... 139
Organizer, Cargo........................ 154
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 82
Overhead Console....................... 129
Overheating, Engine...................... 293
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