•Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the
form of short audio mutes.
•Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can
cause intermittent reception.
•Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can
cause signal blockage.
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.
The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a
push-button in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom
of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
Pressing the center button will make the radio switch
between the various modes available (AM/FM/TAPE/
CD, Etc.).
Remote Sound System Controls
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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
296 INDEX
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
General Information................... 167
High Speed......................... 169
Inflation Pressures.................... 168
Jacking............................. 200
Life of Tires......................... 173
Load Capacity....................163,164
Quality Grading...................... 284
Radial............................. 170
Replacement......................... 173
Rotation............................ 175
Safety...........................158,167
Sizes............................... 160
Snow Tires.......................... 175
Spinning............................ 171
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 172
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 189
Top Cover............................. 50
Towing.........................185,208,209
Disabled Vehicle...................... 208
Guide.............................. 188
Weight............................. 188
Traction Control....................71,89,157
Traction Control Switch................71,157Trailer Towing......................... 185
Cooling System Tips................... 195
Hitches............................. 187
Minimum Requirements................ 190
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 189
Wiring............................. 193
Trailer Towing Guide.................... 188
Trailer Weight......................... 188
Transaxle............................. 239
Additives........................... 241
Automatic.....................149,151,239
Autostick........................... 176
Filter.............................. 240
Overdrive........................... 152
Selection of Lubricant.................. 239
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 92
Transmission....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 18
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).75
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)...... 15
Transporting Pets........................ 42
300 INDEX
Tread Wear Indicators................... 172
Trip Computer.......................... 95
Trip Odometer.......................... 92
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 92
Trunk Release, Emergency...............20,21
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 20
Turn Signals.........................68,90
Underhood Fuses....................... 248
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 284
Universal Transmitter.................... 75
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 178
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 236
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 58
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 6
Vehicle Loading........................ 164
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 6
Vehicle Storage......................... 250
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)......... 19
Vinyl Trim............................ 243
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................... 257
Voltmeter.............................. 90Warning, Door Ajar...................... 14
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 198
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 282
Washer, Adding Fluid................... 230
Washers, Windshield..................69,230
Washing Vehicle........................ 242
Waxing and Polishing................... 242
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 174
Wind Buffeting......................... 22
Window Fogging....................... 133
Windows.............................. 21
Power.............................. 21
Windshield Washers...................69,230
Windshield Wipers.................68,69,229
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 230
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 70
Wood Trim Cleaning.................... 245
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