
•If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., assure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
•If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
•Use Mopar Touch Up Paint on scratches or chips as
soon as possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up
paint to match the color of your vehicle.
Interior Care
Use Mopar Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.
Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, a damp cloth with Mopar Total Clean, then
Mopar Spot & Stain Remover if absolutely necessary. Do
not use harsh cleaners or Armorall. Use Mopar Total
Clean to clean vinyl upholstery.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with Mopar Glass Cleaner or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning inside rear windows
equipped with electric defrosters. Do not use scrapers or
other sharp instruments which may scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
300 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

About Your Brakes....................... 203
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............151,205
Add-A-Trunk ........................... 74
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 141
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 278
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 280
Air Conditioning ........................ 174
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 175
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 177
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 281
Air Filter .............................. 278
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 222
Airbag ................................ 27
Airbag Deployment ....................... 32
Airbag Light ......................... 34,149
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 33
Alignment and Balance ................... 227
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 171 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
................ 314
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 205
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 151
Appearance Care ........................ 297
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 52
Automatic Transmission ................188,292
Adding Fluid ......................... 294
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 292
Fluid Level Check ...................... 293
Fluid Type ........................... 292
Gear Ranges .......................... 189
Shifting ............................. 188
Special Additives ...................... 294
Torque Converter ...................... 194
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ....... 71
Auxiliary Power Outlet .................... 71
Axle Lock ............................. 199
Battery ............................... 278
348 INDEX

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
354 INDEX

Turn Signal................... 66,147,311,313
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 147
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... 217
Locking Axle ........................... 199
Locks ................................. 18
Door ................................ 19
Steering Wheel ......................... 17
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 38,39
Lubrication, Body ....................... 282
Maintenance, Airbag ...................... 33
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 278
Maintenance Procedures ................... 271
Maintenance Schedule .................... 318
Schedule “A” ......................... 332
Schedule “B” ......................... 321
Maintenance Schedules .................... 318 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 149,269
Manual, Service
......................... 344
Manual Transmission .................. 185,294
Fluid Level Check ...................... 294
Lubricant Selection ..................... 294
Shift Speeds .......................... 187
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 291
Mirrors ................................ 52
Automatic Dimming ..................... 52
Compass/Temperature ................... 52
Outside .............................. 56
Rearview ............................. 52
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 9
Mopar Parts ......................... 270,343
Multi-Function Control Lever ................ 64
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 44
Occupant Restraints ....................... 19
356 INDEX

Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 230
Odometer ............................. 150
Trip ................................ 150
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............ 209
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ............ 209
Oil, Engine ............................ 271
Capacity ............................ 314
Dipstick ............................. 271
Filter ............................... 274
Identification Logo ..................... 273
Materials Added to ..................... 274
Recommendation ................... 273,314
Viscosity .......................... 274,314
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............268,269
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 56
Overheating, Engine ...................... 253
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .......... 344
Paint Care ............................. 297 Paint Damage
.......................... 297
Parking Brake .......................... 200
Passing Light ........................... 65
PCV Valve ............................ 277
Pets .................................. 44
Pets, Transporting ........................ 44
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 217
Polishing and Waxing ..................... 298
Power Distribution Center ..................... 307
Steering .......................... 207,281
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 26
Preparation for Jacking .................... 256
Pressure Gauge, Oil ...................... 149
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 224
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 153
Radio Operation ...................... 154,172
Radio, Satellite .......................... 167
INDEX 357
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Radio (Sound Systems).................154,160
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 296
Rear Window Defroster ................... 139
Rear Window Features .................... 139
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 140
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 52
Reclining Front Seats ...................... 58
Recreational Towing ...................... 248
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....... 248
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 250
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 230
Refrigerant ............................ 281
Release, Hood ........................... 62
Reminder, Lights On ...................... 65
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 309
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 270
Replacement Tires ....................... 226
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 343 Restraints, Child
......................... 34
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 19
Rotation, Tires .......................... 228
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 46
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 47
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 343
Safety Information, Tire ................... 213
Safety Tips ............................. 45
Satellite Radio .......................... 167
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 171
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 318
Seat Belts .............................. 20
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 25
And Pregnant Women ................... 26
Child Restraint ....................... 34,42
Extender ............................. 26
Front Seat ............................ 20
Maintenance .......................... 301
358 INDEX