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MOPARPARTS
Moparfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from your dealer. They will help you keep your
vehicle operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you
believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause
a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-
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If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedycampaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
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To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–
9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov. or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Washington DC
20590. You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the Hotline.In Canada:
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should write to
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B
3V9.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
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Caution, Exhaust Gas..................... 153
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............202,216
Cellular Phone.......................... 83
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 391
Chains, Tire............................ 300
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 330
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 280
Checks, Safety........................... 70
Child Restraint......................58,64,66
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............62,64
Child Safety Locks........................ 17
Climate Control......................... 233
Clock...........................204,218,225
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 232
Compass.............................. 195
Compass Variance....................... 200
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 195
Console, Overhead....................... 151
Contract, Service........................ 418Converter, Catalytic...................... 355
Cooling System......................... 364
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 366
Coolant Capacity...................... 392
Coolant Level......................... 367
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 367
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 365
Inspection........................... 364
Points to Remember.................... 368
Pressure Cap......................... 366
Radiator Cap......................... 366
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........365,392
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 357
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 148
Cruise Light........................... 185
Cup Holder............................ 164
Customer Assistance..................... 416
Data Recorder, Event...................... 56
426 INDEX
Daytime Running Lights................... 125
Dealer Service.......................... 350
Defroster, Rear Window................... 234
Defroster, Windshield................70,235,242
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 347
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 126
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 372
Oil (Engine).......................... 351
Power Steering........................ 360
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 339
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 354
Used Engine Fluids..................... 354
Door Locks............................. 16
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 19
Door Opener, Garage..................... 152
Doors................................. 16
Drive Belts............................ 354Driving............................... 273
Off-Pavement......................... 274
Off-Road............................ 274
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 225
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 81
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 162
Electronic Brake Control System............. 131
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 148
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 135
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 186
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . 184,187
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 261
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 328
Jacking............................. 330
Jump Starting......................... 336
Tow Hooks.......................... 338
Emission Control System Maintenance......348,396
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Fluid Capacities......................... 392
Fluid Leaks............................. 71
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission...............371,372
Engine Oil........................... 351
Power Steering........................ 360
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 393
Fog Light Service........................ 389
Fog Lights.......................125,186,389
Folding Rear Seat........................ 111
Four Wheel Drive....................... 262
Operation........................... 262
Systems............................. 262
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 262
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 328
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 261
Front Axle (Differential)................... 375
Fuel................................. 302
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 306Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 306
Gasoline............................ 302
Gauge.............................. 186
Materials Added....................... 304
Octane Rating........................ 302
Requirements......................... 392
Tank Capacity........................ 392
Fuel System Caution...................304,307
Fuses................................ 380
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 152
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............306,347
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 302
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 303
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 303
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 184
Fuel................................ 186
Speedometer......................... 180
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Cargo .............................. 165
Center Mounted Stop................... 391
Cruise.............................. 185
Daytime Running...................... 125
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............121,126
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator.......................140,182,185
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 186
Fog ..........................125,186,389
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 185
Fuses............................... 380
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 328
Headlight Switch...................... 122
Headlights........................... 387
Headlights On With Wipers............... 123
High Beam Indicator.................... 180
Illuminated Entry....................... 16
Instrument Cluster..................122,124
Interior..........................120,124Lights On Reminder.................... 125
Low Fuel............................ 187
LowTire ............................ 183
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 180
Map Reading......................... 120
Oil Pressure.......................... 182
Passing............................. 126
Reading..........................120,152
Rear Servicing........................ 390
Rear Tail............................ 390
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 185
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 182
Service.............................. 387
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 180
Side Marker.......................... 390
SmartBeams.......................... 123
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 183
Tow/Haul Indicator.................... 184
Traction Control....................140,182
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Turn Signal..................121,126,388,390
Vanity Mirror.......................... 82
Voltage............................. 187
Load Floor, Cargo....................... 169
Loading Vehicle
Tires ............................... 283
Locks................................. 16
Automatic Door........................ 19
Child Protection........................ 17
Door................................ 16
Liftgate, Tailgate........................ 16
Power Door........................... 19
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................62,64
Lubrication, Body....................... 362
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 171
Lumbar Support........................ 108
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 358Maintenance Procedures................... 350
Maintenance Schedule.................... 396
Schedule“A”......................... 409
Schedule“B”......................... 399
Maintenance Schedules.................... 396
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 180,348
Manual, Service......................... 420
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 370
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 114
Memory Seat........................... 114
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 114
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 197
Mirrors................................ 78
Automatic Dimming..................... 79
Electric Powered....................... 81
Electric Remote........................ 81
Exterior Folding........................ 80
Heated.............................. 80
Outside.............................. 80
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