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Set the parking brake, place an automatic transmission in
P (Park) (or N (Neutral) for a manual transmission). Turn
off lights, heater, and other electrical loads. Observe
charge indicator in the battery. If indicator is light or
yellow, replace the battery.
CAUTION!
Use the “Jump Starting” procedure only when the
charge indicator is dark in the center. Do not attempt
jump starting when the battery charge indicator is
bright or yellow. If the charge indicator is dark and
has a green dot in the center, failure to start is not
due to a discharged battery and the cranking system
should be checked.
1. Attach one end of the jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the discharged battery and the other end of
the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
WARNING!
Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
2. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to the
negative terminal of the booster battery. Connect the
other end of the jumper cable to a good ground on the
vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure a good
connection is made, free of dirt and grease.
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days you may want to take steps to protect your battery.
You may:
•Remove Cartridge fuse #15 in the Power Distribution
Center labeled Ignition-Off Draw (IOD).
•Store the removed IOD fuse in the Power Distribution
Center location #11 labeled “IOD Storage.”
•Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS — IF EQUIPPED
Interior Lights Bulb Type
Auto. Trans. Indicator Light ................. 658
Courtesy Lights, Under Dash (1) .............. 906
Heater Control Lights (2) ................... 194
Rocker Switch Indicator Light
(Rear Window Defogger, and Rear Wash/Wipe) .... **
Soundbar Dome Light ..................... 912
** Bulbs only available from authorized dealer.
Instrument Cluster Bulb Type
Telltale (High Beam) ....................... 74
Illumination ............................ 103
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 19 Gallons 71.9 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.4 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-30, API Certified Engine Oil) 5 Qts 4.7 Liters
4.0 Liter Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified Engine Oil) 6 Qts 5.7 Liters
Cooling System *
2.4 Liter Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 5 Year/
100,000 Mile Formula) 9 Qts 8.5 Liters
4.0 Liter Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 5 Year/
100,000 Mile Formula) 10.5 Qts 9.9 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 271
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 261
Disposal Engine Oil ........................... 274
Used Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 287
Door Locks ............................. 19
Doors ................................. 18
Drive Belts ............................ 275
Driving ............................... 208
Off-Pavement ......................... 209
Off-Road ............................ 209
Dual Top .............................. 75
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ....... 71
Electrical Power Outlets .................... 71
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....... 69
Emergency Brake ........................ 200 Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light .................... 151
Coolant Temperature Gauge .............. 149
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge ............... 149
Jacking ............................. 254
Jump Starting ......................... 258
Emission Control System Maintenance ......269,318
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... 278
Block Heater ......................... 184
Break-In Recommendations ................ 44
Compartment ......................... 267
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 45,232
Fails to Start .......................... 183
Flooded, Starting ...................... 183
Fuel Requirements .................. 229,314
Jump Starting ......................... 258
Oil .............................. 271,314
Oil Disposal .......................... 274
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Dimmer Switch........................ 65
Replacing ............................ 310
Switch ............................... 64
Heater ............................... 172
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 184
High Beam Indicator ..................... 148
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 238
Holder, Cup ............................ 72
Hood Release ........................... 62
Hoses ............................. 289,290
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid .................... 294
Ignition Cables .............................. 277
Key ................................. 13
Illuminated Entry ........................ 17
Infant Restraint ........................ 34,35
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 222 Inside Rearview Mirror
.................... 52
Instrument Cluster ....................... 146
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 145
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 301
Interior Appearance Care .................. 300
Interior Fuses .......................... 305
Interior Lights ........................... 64
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ............ 67
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 255
Jack Operation ....................... 254,256
Jacking Instructions ...................... 256
Jump Starting .......................... 258
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key Release Button ....................... 14
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
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Reminder............................ 148
Seats ................................. 57
Adjustment ........................... 58
Rear Folding .......................... 59
Rear Seat Cushion Removal ................ 61
Reclining ............................. 58
Tilting ............................... 59
Selection of Oil ......................... 273
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 340
Service Contract ......................... 342
Service Manuals ........................ 344
Setting the Clock ........................ 152
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ........... 187
Shifting ............................... 185
Automatic Transmission ................. 188
Manual Transmission ................... 185 Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage
.............. 25
Shoulder Belts ........................... 20
Signals, Turn ................... 66,147,311,313
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 228
Soft Top ............................ 94,111
Spare Tire ............................. 255
Spark Plugs ............................ 275
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 229
Oil ................................ 273
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............... 69
Speedometer ........................... 148
Starting ............................... 182
Automatic Transmission ................. 182
Emergency (Jump Starting) ............... 258
Engine Block Heater .................... 184
Engine Fails to Start .................... 183
Manual Transmission ................... 182
Starting Procedures ...................... 182
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