
If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated
level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all
surfaces. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
for correct fluid type.
Front & Rear Suspension Ball Joints
The suspension ball joints should be inspected for exter-
nal leakage or damage when other maintenance is per-
formed.
Steering Linkage
The tie rod end ball joints should be inspected for
external leakage or damage when other maintenance is
performed.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors, trunk and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-
cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be
wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular
attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insure proper function. When performing otherunderhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as MoparLock
Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent directly into the lock
cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield
should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth
and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accu-
mulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
296 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity Fuse Circuits
13 25 Amp
C/BRKRDoor Modules - except base/
Driver Door Lock Switch -
base/Driver Express Power
Window Switch - if equipped/
Passenger Door Lock Switch -
base
14 10 Amp
RedAC Heater Control/Cluster/
Sentry Key Remote Keyless
Entry
15 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Tow Brake Module - if
equipped
16——
17 20 Amp
YellowCluster
18 20 Amp
YellowSelectable Power Outlet
19 10 Amp
RedStop Lights
20——
21——
22——Cavity Fuse Circuits
23——
24——
25——
26——
27 10 Amp
RedAirbag/Occupant Classifica-
tion Module
28 10 Amp
RedCurtain Airbag - if equipped
29 5 Amp
OrangeAntilock Brakes Module/
Cluster/Front Control Module
(FCM)/Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)/Sentry Key
Remote Keyless Entry/Stop
Lights
30 10 Amp
RedDoor Modules/Power Mirrors
- if equipped/Steering Control
Module
31——
32——
33——
34——
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 315
7

Cavity Fuse Circuits
35 5 Amp
OrangeAmplifier - if equipped/
Antenna/Ignition Delay/
Overhead Console - if
equipped/Passenger Door
Lock & Express Power Win-
dow Switch - if equipped/
Power Mirrors - if equipped/
Rear Defrost
36 20 Amp
YellowHands Free Phone - if
equipped/Media System
Monitor DVD - if equipped/
Radio/Satellite Receiver - if
equipped
37 15 Amp
BlueTransmission - NAG1
38 5 Amp
OrangeAnalog Clock/Cargo Light/
Overhead Console - if
equipped
39 10 Amp
RedHeated Mirrors - if equippedCavity Fuse Circuits
40 5 Amp
OrangeHeated Seats - if equipped/
Inside Rearview Mirror/
Manual Temperature Control
(early build) - if equipped
41 10 Amp
RedAC Heater Control (except
early build MTC)/Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring - if equipped
42 30 Amp
PinkFront Blower Motor
43 30 Amp
PinkAmplifier - if equipped/
Antenna/Rear Defrost
44 20 Amp
BlueAmplifier - if equipped/Front
Control Module (FCM)/
Sunroof - if equipped
316 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 214
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 300
Adding Fuel.......................... 244
Adding Washer Fluid.................105,297
Additives, Fuel........................ 243
Adjustable Pedals....................... 95
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 294
Air Conditioning....................... 181
Air Conditioning Filter................190,295
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 191
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 295
Air Conditioning System................. 181
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 227
Airbag................................ 38
Airbag Deployment....................42,48
Airbag Light....................43,50,60,136
Airbag Maintenance...................... 49
Airbag, Side........................... 46
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........38,46
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............. 25
Alignment and Balance.................. 233
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 175Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............299,323
Disposal............................ 301
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 214
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 141
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 25
Appearance Care....................... 307
Auto Down Power Windows............... 29
Auto Up Power Windows................. 29
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 67
Automatic Door Locks..................17,18
Automatic Headlights................... 101
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)....... 184
Automatic Transmission............198,203,306
Adding Fluid.....................306,325
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 306
Fluid Change........................ 306
Fluid Level Check..................... 306
Fluid Type.......................... 325
Gear Ranges......................... 199
Torque Converter..................... 201
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . . 202
Autostick..........................205,210
352 INDEX

Compass Variance...................... 147
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 144
Console.............................. 127
Console, Floor......................... 127
Console, Overhead...................... 114
Contract, Service....................... 346
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 301
Cooling System........................ 298
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 300
Coolant Capacity..................... 323
Coolant Level.....................299,301
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 301
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 299
Inspection........................... 301
Points to Remember................... 302
Pressure Cap........................ 301
Radiator Cap........................ 301
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....299,323,324
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 111
Cup Holder........................125,310
Customer Assistance.................... 344
Data Recorder, Event..................... 50Dealer Service......................... 284
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 182
Defroster, Windshield...............60,183,188
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............... 105
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 282
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 103
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 301
Door Locks............................ 16
Door Locks, Automatic................... 17
Door Opener, Garage.................... 115
Drive Belts............................ 290
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 272
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 176
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 69
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 123
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 111
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 109
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 142
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 273
354 INDEX

Passing............................. 103
Switch...........................99,100
Time Delay.......................... 102
Heated Seats........................... 92
Heater, Engine Block.................... 198
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . 103
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 251
Holder, Cup........................... 125
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . 115
Hood Release.......................... 96
Horn................................. 12
Hoses............................303,305
Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 12
Infant Restraint......................... 52
Information Center, Vehicle............... 142
Instrument Cluster...................134,135
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 132
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 310Interior Appearance Care................. 309
Interior Fuses.......................... 311
Interior Lights.......................... 98
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)......... 105
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 265
Jack Operation......................... 266
Jacking Instructions..................... 266
Jump Starting......................... 270
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 21
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 38
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 32
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 55
Latch Plate............................ 33
INDEX 357
10

Latches
Hood............................... 96
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 241
Life of Tires........................... 232
Lights..............................60,98
Airbag.......................43,50,60,136
Anti-Lock........................... 141
Automatic Headlights.................. 101
Brake Warning....................... 139
Bulb Replacement..................... 317
Courtesy/Reading..................... 98
Daytime Running..................... 102
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............. 100
Engine Temperature Warning............ 136
Fog .............................103,138
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 262
Headlight Switch..................... 100
Headlights.......................... 100
Headlights On With Wipers............. 102
High Beam Indicator................... 137
Illuminated Entry...................... 15
Instrument Cluster.................... 100
Interior.............................. 98License............................. 322
Lights On Reminder................... 102
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 141
Oil Pressure......................... 137
Reading............................ 114
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 138
Service..........................317,318
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . 141
Turn Signal.......................100,103
Voltage............................. 138
Load Leveling System................... 128
Loading Vehicle.....................247,248
Capacities........................... 248
Tires ............................... 222
Locks
Door............................... 16
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 55
Lubrication, Body....................... 296
Lumbar Support........................ 92
Maintenance Free Battery................. 292
Maintenance Procedures.................. 285
358 INDEX

Parking On Hill........................ 213
Passing Light.......................... 103
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 95
Personal Settings....................... 150
Pets.................................. 58
Phone, Cellular......................... 70
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ............ 70
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 222
Power
Brakes............................. 214
Distribution Center.................... 311
Door Locks.......................... 16
Mirrors............................. 69
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........ 123
Seats............................... 90
Steering............................ 217
Steering, Checking.................... 295
Sunroof............................ 120
Windows............................ 28
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 37
Preparation for Jacking................... 264
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 36Programmable Electronic Features..... 116,119,150
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)................ 116,119
Radial Ply Tires........................ 229
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 301
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 153
Radio Operation..................154,161,181
Radio Remote Controls.................. 178
Radio, Satellite......................... 172
Radio (Sound Systems)................154,161
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 94
Rear Window Defroster.................. 182
Rearview Mirrors........................ 67
Reclining Front Seats..................... 91
Recorder, Event Data..................... 50
Recreational Towing..................... 259
Refrigerant............................ 295
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)............... 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 178
Remote Trunk Release.................... 27
Replacement Tires...................... 232
360 INDEX