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The ABS light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake
System. The light will come on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position
and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or comes on while driving, it
indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system
is not functioning and that service is required. However,
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock
brakes. If the ABS light does not come on when the
Ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the
bulb repaired as soon as possible.
If both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Light
remain on, the Anti-Lock brakes (ABS) and Electronic
Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not function-
ing. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required.When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you
may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some
related motor noises. These noises are the system per-
forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS system
is working properly. This self check occurs each time the
vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h).
ABS is activated during braking under certain road or
stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in-
clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose
debris, or panic stops.
You also may experience the following when the brake
system goes into Anti-lock:
•The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a
short time after the stop),
•the clicking sound of solenoid valves,
•brake pedal pulsations,
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▫Maintenance-Free Battery................375
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............377
▫Power Steering — Fluid Check............378
▫Front Suspension Ball Joints..............378
▫Body Lubrication.....................379
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................379
▫Windshield Washer Reservoir.............380
▫Exhaust System......................381
▫Cooling System.......................382
▫Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......387
▫Fuel System Connections................387
▫Brake System........................388
▫Automatic Transaxle...................391▫Manual Transaxle.....................394
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................395
Convertible Top Care....................400
▫Washing............................400
▫General Cleaning.....................401
▫Cloth Top Additional Cleaning Procedure....402
▫ClothTopProtection ...................402
▫Weather Strip Care....................402
Integrated Power Module (IPM)............403
Vehicle Storage........................406
Replacement Bulbs......................407
Bulb Replacement......................408
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▫Headlight Bulb Replacement.............408
▫Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights . . 409
▫Front Fog Lights — If Equipped...........409
▫Tail/Stop, And Rear Turn Signal Lights......410
▫Back Up Light Bulb....................410▫Center High Mounted Stop Light..........410
Fluids And Capacities...................411
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts........412
▫Engine.............................412
▫Chassis............................413
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4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal
bulb check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn off the
ignition key or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD system isnot readyand you shouldnot
proceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start
the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD system
isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD system is
ready or not ready, if the MIL symbol is illuminated
during normal vehicle operation, you should have your
vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M
station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on
with the engine running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine Moparparts for normal/scheduled
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in-
sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-Moparparts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.
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REPLACEMENT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS — Inside Bulb No.
Center Console Floor Lamp................. T37
Climate Controls......................6233137
Console Gear Selector...................PC194
Dome Light (sedan)......................T579
Dome Light / Sport Bar Lights (convertible)....T904
Instrument Cluster Illumination.............. 74
Overhead Reading Light (Overhead Console). . . T1037
Overhead Reading Light (Rearview Mirror).....T192
Rear Cargo............................T906
Visor Vanity.........................6501966
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.
Low Beam Headlight...................9006XS
High Beam Headlight...................9005XS
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Light. 4157NAKX
Front Fog Light.........................9145
Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
(Sedan)..........................921–W16W
Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
(Convertible)........................... LED
Rear Tail/Stop..........................3157
Rear Turn Signal.......................3757A
Backup Light.....................3157-P27/7W
License Light........................... 168
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight Bulb Replacement
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new headlight bulb with your
fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten
bulb life.
1. Remove the headlight access cover splash shield,
located in the front wheel well opening.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.3. Rotate the socket to the left one quarter turn and
replace the bulb.
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Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights
1. Remove the headlight access cover splash shield,
located in the front wheel well opening.
2. Rotate the socket to the left one quarter turn to replace
and replace the bulb.
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
1. Remove the fasteners attaching the lower splash
shield to gain access to the fog light.
2. Twist and remove the bulb from the fog light housing.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace bulb.
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Tail/Stop, and Rear Turn Signal Lights
1. Remove the screw attaching the tail light housing and
remove the housing from the vehicle.
2. Twist the bulb socket 1/4 turn to remove it from the
housing.3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace.Back Up Light Bulb
1. To remove the back up lamp housing from the rear
fascia, carefully pry out on the outboard side of the
housing.
2. Remove the socket from the housing.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace.
Center High Mounted Stop Light
1. Open the liftgate and remove the liftgate CHMSL
cover.
2. Remove CHMSL lens from the housing by unlatching
the two side latches.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace.
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