
Backup Lamp, Side Marker Lamp, Tail/Turn Lamp,
and Tail/Stop Lamp
1. Open the Trunk.
2. Remove two fasteners from the back of the tail lamp
assembly.
3. Pull back the trunk liner.4. Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the
tail lamp assembly.
5. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector.
7. Pull tail lamp assembly clear from vehicle to access
bulbs. Turn bulb sockets counter-clockwise to remove.
292 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 205
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 273
Adding Fuel.......................... 235
Adding Washer Fluid.................101,270
Additives, Fuel........................ 233
Adjustable Pedals....................... 93
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 267
Air Conditioning....................... 178
Air Conditioning Filter................187,268
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 188
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 268
Air Conditioning System................. 178
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 218
Airbag................................ 36
Airbag Deployment....................40,46
Airbag Light....................41,48,58,134
Airbag Maintenance...................... 48
Airbag, Side........................... 45
Airbag, Window......................37,45
Alarm System.......................... 22
Alignment and Balance.................. 223
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 172Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............272,295
Disposal............................ 274
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)..........103,205
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 138
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 22
Appearance Care....................... 280
Auto Down Power Windows............... 25
Auto Up Power Windows................. 25
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 65
Automatic Door Locks.................... 17
Automatic Temperature Control............ 181
Automatic Transmission............194,278,279
Adding Fluid.....................279,296
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 279
Fluid Change........................ 279
Fluid Level Check..................... 278
Fluid Type.......................... 296
Autostick..........................196,201
Ball Joints............................ 269
Battery............................... 266
Jump Starting........................ 247
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 22
322 INDEX

Location.........................248,266
Bearings.............................. 279
Belts, Drive........................... 262
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 269
B-Pillar Location....................... 213
Brake Assist System..................... 103
Brake Control System, Electronic........... 103
Brake, Parking......................... 203
Brake System.......................204,276
Anti-Lock........................103,205
Fluid Check......................277,296
Hoses.............................. 276
Warning Light....................... 136
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 201
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 57
Bulb Replacement...................... 290
Bulbs, Light........................... 289
Calibration, Compass.................... 143
Capacities, Fluid....................... 295
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 235
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 273Car Washes........................... 280
Carbon Monoxide Warning.............57,234
Cargo Tie-Downs....................... 124
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 176
Catalytic Converter..................... 264
CD Player.........................150,156
Cellular Phone.......................... 68
Chains, Tire........................... 228
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 210
Child Restraint...................50,52,54,55
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 54
Child Safety Locks....................... 18
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 232
Climate Control........................ 178
Clock..........................151,157,173
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 177
Compass............................. 142
Compass Calibration.................... 143
Compass Variance...................... 144
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 141
Console.............................. 124
Console, Floor......................... 124
Console, Overhead...................... 111
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Contract, Service....................... 316
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 273
Cooling System........................ 271
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 273
Coolant Capacity..................... 295
Coolant Level.....................271,274
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 274
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 272
Inspection........................... 274
Points to Remember................... 274
Pressure Cap........................ 273
Radiator Cap........................ 273
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....272,295,296
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 108
Cup Holder........................122,283
Customer Assistance.................... 314
Data Recorder, Event..................... 48
Dealer Service......................... 258
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 178
Defroster, Windshield...............58,180,185
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............... 101
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 256Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 99
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 274
Door Locks............................ 15
Door Locks, Automatic................... 17
Door Opener, Garage.................... 112
Drive Belts............................ 262
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 249
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 168
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 67
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 120
Electronic Brake Control System............ 103
Electronic Speed Control................. 108
Electronic Stability Program............... 104
Electronic Vehicle Information Center........ 139
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 250
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 242
Jump Starting........................ 247
Overheating......................... 242
Towing............................. 251
324 INDEX

High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch................................ 99
Holder, Cup........................... 122
Homelink Transmitter................... 112
Hood Release.......................... 94
Horn................................. 12
Hoses............................275,278
Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Immobilizer............................ 12
Infant Restraint......................... 50
Information Center, Vehicle............... 139
Instrument Cluster...................131,132
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 130
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 283
Interior Appearance Care................. 282
Interior Fuses.......................... 283
Interior Lights.......................... 96
Intermittent Wipers..................... 101
Introduction............................ 4Jump Starting......................... 247
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 13
Key, Sentry............................ 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 19
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 36
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 29
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 54
Latch Plate............................ 30
Latches
Hood............................... 94
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 231
Lights..............................59,95
Airbag.......................41,48,58,134
Anti-Lock........................... 138
Brake Assist Warning.................. 107
Brake Warning....................... 136
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Bulb Replacement..................... 289
Courtesy/Reading..................... 95
Daytime Running...................... 98
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 97
Electronic Stability Program Indicator...... 107
Engine Temperature Warning............ 134
Fog .............................99,135
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 242
Headlight Switch...................... 98
Headlights........................... 98
High Beam Indicator................... 135
Illuminated Entry...................... 15
Instrument Cluster..................... 98
Interior.............................. 96
License............................. 294
Lights On Reminder.................... 98
Malfunction Indicator.................. 138
Oil Pressure......................... 135
Reading............................ 111
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 135
Service..........................289,290
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . 138
Traction Control...................... 107Turn Signal........................97,99
Voltage............................. 132
Loading Vehicle.....................237,238
Capacities........................... 238
Tires ............................... 213
Locks
Door............................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 54
Lubrication, Body....................... 269
Lumbar Support........................ 90
Maintenance Free Battery................. 266
Maintenance Procedures.................. 259
Maintenance Schedule................... 298
ScheduleA......................... 308
ScheduleB......................... 301
Malfunction Indicator Light............138,257
Manual, Service........................ 317
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 141
Mirrors............................... 65
Automatic Dimming.................... 65
Electric Remote....................... 67
328 INDEX

Exterior Folding....................... 66
Heated.............................. 67
Outside............................. 66
Rearview............................ 65
Vanity.............................. 67
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............. 223
Mopar Parts........................258,316
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 97
Navigation System...................... 173
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 57
Occupant Restraints...................... 28
Oil, Engine.........................260,296
Capacity............................ 295
Change Interval...................... 261
Checking........................... 260
Disposal............................ 262
Filter...........................262,296
Filter Disposal....................... 262
Materials Added to.................... 262
Recommendation..................261,295Viscosity............................ 295
Onboard Diagnostic System............256,257
Opener, Garage Door.................... 112
Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals)......... 4
Overhead Console...................... 111
Overheating, Engine..................133,242
Owner’s Manual......................4,317
Panic Alarm........................... 20
Parking Brake......................... 203
Parking On Hill........................ 203
Passing Light........................... 99
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 93
Personal Settings....................... 147
Pets.................................. 56
Phone, Cellular......................... 68
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 68
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 213
Power
Brakes............................. 204
Distribution Center.................... 283
Door Locks.......................... 16
Mirrors............................. 67
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Seat Belt Reminder...................... 34
Seat Belts.............................. 29
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 33
And Pregnant Women.................. 35
Child Restraint......................50,55
Extender............................ 35
Front Seat............................ 30
Operating Instructions.................. 30
Pretensioners......................... 33
Reminder........................... 135
Seats................................. 88
Heated.............................. 90
Lumbar Support....................... 90
Power.............................. 88
Rear Folding......................... 92
Reclining............................ 89
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 22
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........272,296
Selection of Oil........................ 261
Sentry Key............................ 12
Service Assistance...................... 314
Service Contract........................ 316Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................. 138
Service Manuals........................ 317
Setting the Clock.................151,157,173
Settings, Personal....................... 147
Shift Speeds........................... 194
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 33
Side Airbag............................ 45
Signals, Turn.......................... 134
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 249
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 228
Snow Tires............................ 229
Spark Plugs........................... 263
Speed Control......................... 108
Speedometer.......................... 132
Starting.............................. 192
Engine Fails to Start................... 193
Starting and Operating................... 192
Steering
Linkage............................ 269
Power...........................207,268
Tilt Column......................... 102
Wheel, Tilt.......................... 102
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