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Replacing the Rear Seat
Reverse steps for removing the seat. Be certain to pull the
seat belts between the seat cushion and seatback. Position
them for passenger use.
WARNING!
•To help protect against personal injury, passen-
gers should not be seated in the rear cargo area
with the rear seat folded down or removed from
the vehicle.
•The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open hood, first release both hood latches.
Hood Latch Location
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If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not
have enough power to continue running when the key is
released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel-
erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the
accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running
smoothly.
If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15
second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal
held to the floor, the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold
Weather” procedures should be repeated.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
After Starting
The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine
warms up.
CAUTION!
Long periods of engine idling, especially at high
engine speeds can cause excessive exhaust tempera-
tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave
your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms engine coolant and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord
to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three wire extension cord. The engine block
heater cord is found under the hood clipped to the tie rod
between the radiator grille and the dash panel.
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Driveline And Steering Component Lubrication
U-joints (cardan joints) are sealed and do not require
lubrication. Prop shafts, yokes, ball joints and other
driveline and steering components may be provided with
grease fittings for lubrication. Lubrication of these com-
ponents at the intervals specified in the appropriate
“Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 is very important,
particularly if your vehicle is subjected to off-road or
other heavy-duty use. See your authorized dealer for
complete service information.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors, tailgate and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-
cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be
wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insure proper function. When performing other
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mopar
Lock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild non-abrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula-
tions of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to
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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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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
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