the fuel filler cap properly to turn the message off (light
will time out). If the problem continues, the message will
appear the next time the vehicle is started.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. For states which have an I/M (Inspection and
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
is functioning and is not on when the engine is running,
and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready
for testing.
Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD
system may notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery replacement. If the OBD system should be determined
not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal
bulb check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
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a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn off the
ignition key or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD system is not readyand you should not
proceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start
the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD system
is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD system is not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD system is
ready or not ready, if the MIL symbol is illuminated during normal vehicle operation, you should have your
vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M
station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on
with the engine running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine Mopar
parts for normal/scheduled
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in-
sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-Mopar parts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.
DEALER SERVICE
Your dealer has the qualified service personnel, special
tools and equipment to perform all service operations in
an expert manner. Service Manuals are available which
include detailed service information for your vehicle.
Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedure
yourself.
318 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Bar, Light........................... 1 19,359
Battery ............................... 326
Emergency Starting ..................... 307
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 27
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 118
Belts, Drive ............................ 323
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 329
B-Pillar Location ........................ 257
Brake Assist System ...................... 127
Brake Assist Warning Light ................. 182
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 125
Brake System ........................... 337
Anti-Lock (ABS) ................. 125,175,245
Hoses .............................. 338
Master Cylinder ....................... 338
Parking ............................. 243
Warning Light ........................ 178
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 227
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 71 Bulb Replacement
....................... 356
Bulbs, Light ............................ 356
Calibration, Compass ..................... 143
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 362
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ 281
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 334
Car Washes ............................ 345
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..............147,279
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 157
Cargo Area Features ...................... 157
Cargo Compartment Light ............................ 1 15,157
Luggage Carrier ....................... 164
Cargo Light ......................... 1 15,157
Cargo Organizer ........................ 160
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 158
Catalytic Converter ...................... 324
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Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 285
Holder, Cup ........................... 155
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 145
Hood Release .......................... 114
Hoses ................................ 337
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid .................... 342
Identifying Your Engine ................... 314
Ignition Key ................................. 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 17
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 262
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 137
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 79
Instrument Cluster ....................... 171
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 170
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 348
Interior Appearance Care .................. 347 Interior Fuses
.......................... 349
Interior Lighting ........................ 115
Interior Lights .......................... 115
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 123
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 303
Jack Operation ....................... 302,304
Jacking Instructions ...................... 304
Jump Starting .......................... 307
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key Release Button ....................... 12
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 22
Keys ................................. 12
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Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 174
Map Reading ......................... 116
Oil Pressure .......................... 177
Park ............................... 116
Passing ............................. 117
Reading ............................. 136
Rear Servicing ........................ 360
Rear Tail ............................ 360
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 180
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 179
Sentry Key ........................... 179
Service .............................. 356
Side Marker .......................... 360
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 173
Traction Control .................... 129,182
Transfer Case ...................... 178,179
Transmission Warning ................... 177
Turn Signal .................. 1 17,173,357,360
Wait to Start .......................... 181 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)
..... 173
Water in Fuel ......................... 180
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... 257
Locks Automatic Door ........................ 21
Child Protection ........................ 21
Door ................................ 18
Power Door ........................... 20
Steering Wheel ......................... 17
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 65,66
Lubrication, Body ....................... 329
Luggage Carrier ......................... 164
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 164
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 326
Maintenance Procedures ................... 319
Maintenance Schedule .................366,384
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Windows............................. 32
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 46
Preparation for Jacking .................... 304
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 44
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 138
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . 25
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 264
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 183
Radio Operation ...................... 185,207
Radio, Satellite .......................... 201
Radio (Sound Systems) .................185,191
Rear Axle (Differential) .................243,343
Rear Swing Gate ......................... 29
Rear Window Defroster ................... 163
Rear Window Features .................... 162
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 162
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 79 Reclining Front Seats
..................... 107
Recreational Towing ...................... 294
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....... 295
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 296
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 277
Refrigerant ............................ 328
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 118
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 45
Remote CD Changer ..................... 199
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 205
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 318
Replacement Tires ....................... 266
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 397
Re-Priming Diesel Fuel System .............. 222
Restraint, Head ......................... 108
Restraints, Child ......................... 61
Restraints, Infant ......................... 62
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Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 394
Service Contract ......................... 396
Service Manuals ........................ 398
Setting the Clock ........................ 183
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ........... 226
Shifting ............................... 224
Automatic Transmission ................. 227
Manual Transmission ................... 224
Transfer Case ...................... 237,241
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 41
Shoulder Belts ........................... 36
Signals, Turn ................... 1 17,173,357,360
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 274
Snow Plow ............................ 297
Spare Tire ............................. 303
Spark Plugs ............................ 324 Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 276
Oil .............................. 321,322
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 133
Speedometer ........................... 173
Starting ............................... 217
Automatic Transmission ................. 217
Emergency (Jump Starting) ............... 307
Engine Block Heater .................... 223
Engine Fails to Start .................... 218
Manual Transmission ................... 217
Starting Procedures ...................... 217
Steering Power ........................... 247,328
Wheel Lock ........................... 17
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 124
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ............................. 205
Storage ............................... 355
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Sizes............................... 254
Spare Tire ........................... 303
Spinning ............................ 264
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 265
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 287
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 232
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 309
Towing ............................ 282,310
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 310
Guide .............................. 285
Recreational .......................... 294
Weight .............................. 285
Trac-Lok Rear Axle ...................... 243
Traction Control ......................... 126
Traction Control Light .................... 182
Trailer Towing .......................... 282
Cooling System Tips .................... 294
Hitches ............................. 285
Minimum Requirements ................. 288 Trailer and Tongue Weight
................ 287
Wiring .............................. 291
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 285
Trailer Weight .......................... 285
Transfer Case ........................ 234,342
Four-Wheel-Drive Operation .............. 234
Maintenance .......................... 342
Transmission Automatic ........................ 227,340
Maintenance ....................... 340,342
Manual ............................. 224
Shifting ............................. 224
Warning Light ........................ 177
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 27
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . 145
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 25
Transporting Pets ........................ 71
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 265
Trip Odometer .......................... 176
418 INDEX