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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer
Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for your
vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex-
pected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehicle
limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be-
hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If you
purchased a manufacturer’s Service Contract, you will
receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card
in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery
date. If you have any questions about your service contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na-
tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s Service Contract. If you purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer’s Service
Contract, and you require service after your manufactur-
er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to
your contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer has
also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
your ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
384 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Adding Fuel........................ 253,282
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 313
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 316
Air Conditioning ........................ 189
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..........189,192
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............316,317
Air Conditioning System ................189,316
Air Filter .............................. 313
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 239,247
Airbag ........................... 40,54,158
Airbag Light ............................ 53
Airbag On/Off Switch ..................... 54
Alarm, Panic ............................ 23
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................26,154
Alignment and Balance ................... 246
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 6
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 185
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........322,323,355
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............225,226 Anti-Lock Warning Light
.................. 155
Anti-Theft System ..................... 26,154
Appearance Care ........................ 333
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 26
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 17
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 79
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 17
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 204
Automatic Transmission .............201,204,328
Adding Fluid ......................... 329
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 330
Fluid Level Check ...................... 328
Fluid Type ........................ 330,357
Gear Ranges .......................... 204
Special Additives ...................... 330
Torque Converter ...................... 208
Axle Fluid ............................. 357
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 331
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Ball Joints............................. 317
Battery ............................... 315
Charging ............................ 293
Emergency Starting ..................... 293
Gas Caution .......................... 293
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 114
Belts, Drive ............................ 312
Belts, Seat .............................. 31
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 318
B-Pillar Location ........................ 234
Brake Fluid ............................ 357
Brake System ........................ 225,326
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 225,226
Disc Brakes .......................... 326
Fluid Check .......................... 326
Hoses .............................. 327
Master Cylinder ....................... 326
Parking ............................. 224 Warning Light
..................... 155,156
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 204
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 70
Bulb Replacement ....................... 342
Bulbs, Light ............................ 341
Calibration, Compass ..................... 129
Camper ............................... 145
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 355
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... 310
Power Steering ........................ 317
Car Washes ............................ 333
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..............146,256
Cargo Light ............................ 117
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 258
Catalytic Converter .................... 256,313
CD (Compact Disc) Player ...............160,168
Cellular Phone ........................ 82,188
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Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 350
Center Seat Storage Compartment ............ 143
Certification Label ....................... 258
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 284
Charging .............................. 293
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 231
Child Restraint ........................ 57,59
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............60,65
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts ........... 37
Child Seat .............................. 62
Circuit Breakers ......................... 337
Climate Control ......................... 189
Clock ........................... 159,162,170
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 188
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 242
Compass .............................. 129
Compass Calibration ..................... 129
Compass Variance ....................... 130
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 126 Console, Floor
.......................... 142
Console, Overhead ....................... 125
Contract, Service ........................ 384
Converter, Catalytic ...................... 256
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................... 324
Coolant Pressure Cap ..................... 323
Cooling System ......................... 320
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 323
Coolant Capacity ...................... 355
Coolant Level ......................... 324
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 321
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 321
Inspection ........................... 320
Points to Remember .................... 324
Radiator Cap ......................... 323
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......322,355,356
Temperature Gauge ..................... 152
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 121
Cup Holder ............................ 144
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Customer Assistance..................... 382
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 55
Daytime Running Lights ................... 116
Dealer Service .......................... 307
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 195
Defroster, Windshield ................... 72,190
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 119
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 304
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 223
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 153
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................. 328
Oil (Engine) .......................... 307
Power Steering ........................ 317
Disarming, Theft System ................... 27
Disc Brakes ............................ 326
Disposal Used Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 321 Door Ajar Light
......................... 156
Door Locks ............................. 15
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 132
Drive Belts ............................ 312
Drive Shaft Universal Joints ................ 318
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 81
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 140
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 121
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 229
Jacking ............................. 288
Overheating .......................... 323
Tow Hooks .......................... 296
Towing ............................. 297
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 360
Emission Related Components .............. 325
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... 313
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Block Heater......................... 203
Break-In Recommendations ................ 70
Compartment ......................... 303
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 322,356
Cooling ............................. 320
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 71,256
Fails to Start .......................... 202
Flooded, Starting ...................... 202
Fuel Requirements ..................... 355
Jump Starting ......................... 293
Oil ........................... 307,355,356
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 310
Oil Selection .......................... 355
Oil Synthetic ......................... 311
Overheating .......................... 323
Starting ............................. 201
Temperature Gauge ..................... 152
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 14
Equipment Identification Plate .............. 279 Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze
................. 322
Event Data Recorder ...................... 55
Exhaust Gas Caution ................71,256,320
Exhaust System ....................... 71,320
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 39
Exterior Lighting ........................ 115
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 313
Engine Fuel .......................... 313
Engine Oil ........................ 31 1,356
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 311
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 282
Turn Signal ..................... 1 17,152,348
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 293
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 202
Floor Console .......................... 142
Fluid, Brake ........................... 357
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Fluid Capacities......................... 355
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................. 328
Brake ............................... 326
Cooling System ....................... 320
Engine Oil ........................... 307
Power Steering ........................ 317
Transfer Case ......................... 331
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 356
Fog Lights .......................... 1 16,354
Four Wheel Drive ....................... 211
Operation ............................ 211
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .................. 282
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 229
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 332
Fuel ................................. 250
Adding ............................. 253
Filter ............................... 313
Gauge .............................. 152 Octane Rating
...................... 250,356
Requirements ...................... 250,355
Tank Capacity ........................ 355
Fueling ............................... 253
Fuses ................................ 337
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) ........... 132
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............254,304
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge) ................... 152
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 250
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 251
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................... 152
Fuel ................................ 152
Odometer ......................... 155,156
Speedometer ......................... 154
Tachometer .......................... 155
Gear Ranges ........................... 204
Glass Cleaning .......................... 336
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Grease............................... 332
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............259,262
Gross Cargo Weight ...................... 258
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 261
GVWR ............................ 258,261
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) .............. 82
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 282
Headlights ............................ 342
High Beam ........................... 118
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 118
Lights On Reminder .................... 116
Passing ............................. 118
Replacing ............................ 342
Switch .............................. 115
Heated Mirrors .......................... 82
Heated Seats ........................... 110
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 203
High Beam Indicator ..................... 153 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 118
Hitches
Trailer Towing ........................ 264
Holder, Cup ........................... 144
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 132
Hood Release ........................... 111
Hoses ................................ 325
Ignition ............................... 13
Key ............................... 10,13
Lock ................................ 13
Illuminated Entry ........................ 14
Infant Restraint .......................... 57
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 247
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 79
Instrument Cluster ....................... 152
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 150
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 336
Interior Appearance Care .................. 335
396 INDEX