WARNING!
Overloading of your tire is dangerous. Overloading
can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and
increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle-never
overload them.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 279
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 111
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 223
Adding Fuel.......................... 173
Aiming Headlights...................... 246
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 213
Air Conditioning....................128,216
Air Conditioning Filter................... 264
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 216
Air Conditioning System................. 216
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 160
Airbag................................ 29
Airbag Deployment...................... 33
Airbag Light........................32,116
Airbag Maintenance...................... 39
Airbag On/Off Switch..................37,41
Alignment and Balance.................. 165
Antenna.............................. 127
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 251
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 111
Appearance Care....................... 230
Ashtrays and Lighter..................... 64
Automatic Door Locks.................... 13
Automatic Transmission...............141,228Fluid and Filter Changes................ 228
Fluid Level Check..................... 228
Fluid Type.......................... 228
Special Additives..................... 229
Autostick............................. 145
Ball Joints............................ 218
Battery............................ 112,215
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 75
Belts, Drive........................... 213
Belts, Seat............................. 22
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 218
Brake Assist System...................... 89
Brake, Parking......................... 148
Brake System.......................150,225
Anti-Lock........................... 150
Hoses.............................. 226
Master Cylinder...................... 227
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . 47,158
Bulbs, Light........................... 243
Capacities, Fluid....................... 249
Capacity, Cargo Weight.................. 175
282 INDEX
Lights
Airbag...........................32,116
Anti-Lock Warning.................... 111
Back-Up............................ 245
Daytime Running...................... 77
Exterior............................. 76
Exterior Check........................ 48
Fog ................................ 77
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 178
Headlights........................... 76
Instrument Cluster..................... 76
Interior...........................75,243
License............................. 246
Lights On Reminder.................... 77
Malfunction Indicator.................. 117
Map Reading......................... 75
Park.............................76,245
Rear Tail............................ 245
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 111
Turn Signal.......................... 245
Loading Vehicle........................ 276
Capacities........................... 175
Tires ............................... 276Lubrication, Body....................... 218
Maintenance Free Battery................. 215
Maintenance Procedures.................. 209
Maintenance Schedules.................. 257
Malfunction Indicator Light............ 117,207
Manual Override, Convertible Top.......... 195
Manual, Service........................ 270
Manual Transmission.................139,229
Fluid Level Check..................... 229
Frequency of Fluid Change.............. 229
Lubricant Selection.................... 229
Marker Lights, Side..................... 245
Master Cylinder........................ 227
Mirrors............................... 67
Electric Powered....................... 68
Electric Remote....................... 67
Exterior Folding....................... 67
Heated.............................. 67
Outside............................. 67
Rearview............................ 67
Vanity.............................. 69
Monitor, Tire Pressure System...........83,165
286 INDEX
Mopar Parts........................208,269
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 78
Occupant Restraints...................... 22
Oil, Engine........................... 209
Change Interval...................... 211
Checking........................... 209
Disposal............................ 212
Filter.............................. 212
Materials Added to.................... 212
Recommendation..................... 212
Oil Filter, Selection...................... 212
Onboard Diagnostic System............206,207
Overheating, Engine..................... 178
Owner’s Manual....................... 270
Paint Care............................ 230
Parking Brake......................... 148
Passing Light........................... 80
Pets.................................. 46
Pets, Transporting....................... 46
Power
Outlet.............................. 65Steering.........................158,217
Steering, Checking.................... 217
Windows............................ 21
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 28
Program Mode Selector Switch............. 147
Programming Transmitters.............100,101
Radial Ply Tires........................ 162
Radio Antenna......................... 127
Radio Operation....................... 128
Radio (Sound Systems)................... 119
Rear Liftgate........................... 22
Rear Spoiler............................ 87
Reformulated Gasoline................... 171
Refrigerant............................ 216
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 14
Replacement Tires...................... 163
Reporting Safety Defects................. 269
Residual Engine Heat Utilization (REST) . . . 132,133
Restraints, Child........................ 40
Restraints, Infant........................ 40
Restraints, Occupant..................... 22
Rotation, Tires......................... 169
INDEX 287
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 48
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 48
Safety Information, Tire.................. 159
Safety Tips............................. 47
Schedule, Maintenance................... 257
Seat Belts.............................. 22
And Pregnant Women.................. 28
Extender............................ 28
Inspection........................... 48
Maintenance......................... 234
Operating Instructions.................. 25
Reminder........................... 111
Seats................................. 69
Cleaning............................ 232
Service Assistance...................... 266
Service Contract........................ 268
Service Manuals........................ 270
Shift Speeds........................139,140
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 189
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 167
Snow Tires............................ 168
Soft Top............................... 52
Spark Plugs........................... 213Specifications.......................... 249
Standing Lights......................... 77
Starting.............................. 137
Cold Weather........................ 138
Emergency (Jump Starting).............. 187
Engine Fails to Start................... 138
Steering
Linkage............................ 218
Power............................. 158
Storage.............................. 247
Storage Bin............................ 63
Stuck, Freeing......................... 190
Sulfur in Gasoline...................... 172
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 29
Telescoping Steering Column............... 82
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......... 179
Theft Alarm............................ 18
Theft System........................... 18
Tire Safety Information................... 159
TIREFIT.............................. 180
Tires .............................159,271
Air Pressure......................... 159
288 INDEX
Alignment.......................... 165
Chains............................. 167
Changing........................180,184
General Information................... 159
High Speed......................... 161
Inflation Pressures.................160,275
Load Capacity....................... 275
Pressure Monitor System.............83,165
Quality Grading...................... 271
Radial............................. 162
Replacement......................... 163
Rotation............................ 169
Safety............................48,159
Sizes............................... 271
Snow Tires.......................... 168
Spinning............................ 162
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 163
Tow-Away Alarm.....................18,194
Towing.............................. 191
Disabled Vehicle...................... 191
Trailering........................... 176
Towing Eyes.......................... 192
Traction.............................. 190Trailer Towing......................... 176
Transmission
Automatic........................141,228
Fluid.............................. 228
Manual..........................139,229
Shifting..........................139,140
Transporting Pets........................ 46
Tread Wear Indicators................... 163
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 19
Turn Signals........................... 78
Umbrella Hook........................ 102
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 271
Universal Transmitter..................98,101
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 225
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading........................ 175
Vehicle Storage......................... 247
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 18
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 269
INDEX 289
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