Autostick............................. 176
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 79
Ball Joints............................ 228
Battery............................... 225
Emergency Starting.................... 204
Gas Caution......................206,225
Heater............................. 148
Jump Starting........................ 204
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 18
Location.........................204,225
Belts, Drive........................... 222
Belts, Engine.......................... 224
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 228
Boot, Convertible Top.................... 50
B-Pillar Location....................... 163
Brake, Parking......................... 153
Brake System.......................155,236
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 155
Fluid Check......................... 238
Hoses.............................. 237
Master Cylinder...................... 238
Warning Light........................ 93Brake/Transmission Interlock...........149,151
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 42
Bulb Replacement...................... 251
Bulbs, Light........................... 251
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 257
Capacities, Fluid....................... 257
Capacity, Cargo Weight.................. 185
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 183
Oil (Engine)......................... 221
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 234
Car Washes........................... 242
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 180
Carpeting............................. 243
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 128
Cassette Tape Player...............100,109,112
Catalytic Converter..................... 223
CD (Compact Disc) Changer......108,113,118,120
CD (Compact Disc) Player.......105,114,116,127
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 255
Central Locking......................... 14
Chains, Tire........................... 175
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Changing A Flat Tire.................... 199
Charging System Light................... 90
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 160
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............. 216
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............ 43
Child Restraint...................34,36,39,40
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 39
Cigar Lighter........................... 99
Circuit Breakers........................ 248
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 178
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 245
Headlights.......................... 244
Instrument Panel..................... 245
WoodTrim .......................... 245
Climate Control........................ 129
Clock................................. 99
Coin Holder........................... 55
Compact Disc (CD) Changer.............. 120
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 128
Compact Disc (CD) Player.............100,105
Compact Spare Tire..................... 170Compass.............................. 95
Compass Calibration..................... 96
Console............................... 55
Console, Floor.......................... 55
Contract, Service....................... 282
Convertible............................ 47
Convertible Boot........................ 50
Convertible Top......................... 47
Convertible Top Maintenance.............. 246
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 234
Cooling System........................ 232
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 233
Coolant Capacity..................... 257
Coolant Level.....................232,235
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 234
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 232
Inspection........................... 232
Points to Remember................... 235
Pressure Cap........................ 234
Radiator Cap........................ 234
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 236
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....233,257,258
Corrosion Protection.................... 241
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Crankcase Emission Control System......... 224
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 72
Cruise Light........................... 89
Customer Assistance.................... 280
Daytime Running Lights.................. 68
Dealer Service......................... 217
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 139
Defroster, Windshield...............44,132,138
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 215
Dimmer Control........................ 66
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 69
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle................... 240
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 234
Engine Oil.......................... 221
Door Ajar Warning...................... 14
Door Locks............................ 12
Door Locks, Automatic................... 14
Door Opener, Garage..................... 75
Drive Belts............................ 222Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 207
E-85 Fuel............................. 181
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)..... 79
Electrical Power Outlets................... 79
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 72
Emergency Brake....................... 153
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 208
Jacking............................. 199
Jump Starting........................ 204
Overheating......................... 198
Towing............................. 208
Emergency Trunk Release...............20,21
Emission Control System Maintenance....216,262
Engine............................213,214
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 222
Block Heater......................... 148
Break-In Recommendations............... 42
Checking Oil Level.................... 218
Compartment.....................213,214
Coolant (Antifreeze)................232,258
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Cooling............................ 232
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 180
Fails to Start......................... 148
Fuel Requirements.................178,257
Oil ..........................218,257,258
Oil Change Interval................... 219
Oil Selection......................220,257
Oil Synthetic......................... 221
Overheating......................... 198
Timing Belt.......................... 224
Engine Oil Viscosity..................... 257
Entry System, Illuminated................. 12
Exhaust Gas Caution...............43,180,231
Exhaust System........................ 231
Exterior Light Service.................... 251
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 222
Automatic Transaxle................... 240
Engine Fuel......................... 223
Engine Oil.......................221,258
Engine Oil Disposal................... 221Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 198
Turn Signal.......................... 90
Flash-To-Pass........................... 69
Flat Tire Changing...................... 199
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range....................... 182
Engine Oil.......................... 182
Fuel Requirements.................181,182
Maintenance......................... 183
Replacement Parts.................... 183
Starting............................ 182
Floor Console.......................... 55
Fluid, Brake........................... 259
Fluid Capacities........................ 257
Fluid Leaks............................ 44
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle................... 240
Capacities........................... 257
Cooling System....................... 232
Engine Oil.......................... 218
Power Steering....................... 227
Fluids............................... 258
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Latches
Hood............................... 63
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 178
Leaks, Fluid............................ 44
Life of Tires........................... 173
Lights..............................44,64
Airbag........................32,34,43,89
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 92
Automatic Headlights................... 68
Brake Warning.....................93,153
Bulb Replacement..................... 251
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)....... 90
Daytime Running...................... 68
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............67,69
Engine Temperature Warning............. 91
Exterior Check........................ 44
Fog ...........................68,91,255
Front Replacement.................253,255
Headlight Switch...................... 67
Headlights........................... 67
High Beam........................... 69
Illuminated Entry...................... 12
Instrument Cluster..................... 67Interior.............................. 65
License............................. 257
Lights On Reminder.................... 68
Low Fuel............................ 94
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 90
Map Reading......................... 64
Oil Pressure.......................... 93
Park............................... 253
Reading............................. 64
Rear Servicing....................... 256
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 94
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 19
Service............................. 251
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . 90
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............. 94
Traction Control...................... 158
Turn Signal......................67,68,90
Voltage.............................. 90
Loading Vehicle........................ 185
Capacities........................... 185
Tires ............................... 163
Locks
Central.............................. 14
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Door............................... 12
Ignition.............................. 9
Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren (LATCH)............37,39
Lubricants............................ 228
Lubrication, Body....................... 228
Luggage/Cargo Capacity................. 185
Lumbar Support........................ 60
Maintenance Free Battery................. 225
Maintenance Procedures.................. 218
Maintenance Schedule................... 262
Light Duty Schedule “B”................ 265
Schedule “A”........................ 273
Schedule “B”........................ 265
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . 90,216
Manual, Service........................ 283
Mirrors............................... 56
Electric Remote....................... 57
Outside...........................57,58
Rearview............................ 56
Vanity.............................. 58
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 6Mopar Parts........................217,282
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 67
Navigation System...................... 120
Occupant Restraints...................... 22
Odometer............................. 92
Tampering........................... 92
Trip ................................ 92
Oil, Engine......................218,257,258
Capacity............................ 257
Change Interval...................... 219
Checking........................... 218
Disposal............................ 221
Filter...........................221,258
Filter Disposal....................... 221
Identification Logo.................... 220
Materials Added to.................... 221
Pressure Gauge....................... 93
Quality............................. 220
Recommendation..................220,257
Synthetic........................... 221
Viscosity.........................221,257
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Onboard Diagnostic System............215,216
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) .......... 75
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).......... 4
Overdrive............................ 152
Overheating, Engine..................... 198
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......4,283
Paint Care............................ 241
Paint Damage......................... 241
Panic Alarm........................... 17
Parking Brake......................... 153
Parking On Hill........................ 154
Passing Light........................... 69
Pets.................................. 42
Pets, Transporting....................... 42
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 163
Power
Brakes............................. 155
Distribution Center.................... 248
Door Locks.......................... 12
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)......... 79
Seats............................... 60
Steering............................ 157Steering, Checking.................... 227
Windows............................ 21
Power Steering Fluid.................... 259
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 28
Preparation for Jacking................... 200
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 26
Programmable Electronic Features.........75,79
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)...............17,75,79
Radial Ply Tires........................ 170
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 234
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 99
Radio Operation...............109,115,127,129
Radio Remote Controls.................. 126
Radio, Satellite......................... 123
Radio (Sound Systems).............100,109,114
Rear Window Defroster.................. 139
Rearview Mirrors........................ 56
Reformulated Gasoline................... 178
Refrigerant............................ 227
Reminder, Lights On..................... 68
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Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)............... 15
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 126
Remote Trunk Release.................... 20
Replacement Tires...................... 173
Reporting Safety Defects................. 283
Restraint, Head......................... 63
Restraints, Child........................ 34
Restraints, Occupant..................... 22
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 208
Rotation, Tires......................... 175
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 43
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 44
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 283
Safety Information, Tire.................. 158
Safety Tips............................. 43
Satellite Radio......................... 123
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 125
Schedule, Maintenance................... 262
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 245
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 27Seat Belts.........................22,23,40
And Pregnant Women.................. 28
Child Restraint....................34,35,40
Extender............................ 28
Front Seat............................ 24
Inspection........................... 43
Operating Instructions.................. 24
Pretensioners......................... 26
Reminder............................ 94
Seats................................. 59
Adjustment.......................... 59
Cleaning............................ 243
Head Restraints....................... 63
Lumbar Support....................... 60
Power.............................. 60
Reclining............................ 59
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 19
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........233,258
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................9,10
Service Assistance...................... 280
Service Contract........................ 282
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator)................... 90
298 INDEX