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▫Headlights On With Wipers
(Available With Auto Headlights Only)......111
▫Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped........111
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................112
Headlight Washers — If Equipped.........113
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................114
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column..........115
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped
..........................116
Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped..........117
Electronic Speed Control.................118
▫Electronic Speed Control Operation........118
▫To Activate..........................119
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............119
▫To Deactivate........................119
▫To Resume Speed.....................119▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............120
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............120
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —
If Equipped
..........................121
▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . . 123
▫Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . . 123
▫To Activate..........................124
▫To Set a Desired Speed.................125
▫To Cancel...........................126
▫ToTurnOff .........................126
▫To Resume Speed.....................126
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............127
▫Setting The Following Distance In ACC......128
▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu......129
▫Display Warnings & Maintenance..........132
▫Precautions While Driving With ACC.......134
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•Use of Rain-Xor products containing wax or silicone
may reduce rain sensor performance.
•The Rain Sense feature can be turned on and off
through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) — if equipped. For details, refer to “Personal
Settings (Customer Programmable Features)” under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
Section 4 of this manual.
The rain sensing system has protective features for the
wiper blades and arms. It will not operate under the
following conditions:
•Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit— The rain-sensing
feature will not operate when the ignition is first
switched ON, and the vehicle is stationary, and the
outside temperature is below 32° F (0° C), unless the
wiper control on the multi-function lever is moved, or
the vehicle speed becomes greater than 0 mph (0
km/h), or the outside temperature rises above freez-
ing.
•Neutral Wipe Inhibit— The rain-sensing feature will
not operate when the ignition is ON, and the trans-
mission shift lever is in the N (Neutral) position, and
the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h), unless
the wiper control on the multi-function lever is moved
or the shift lever is moved out of the N (Neutral)
position.
Adding Washer Fluid
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the passenger side of
the vehicle. Be sure to check the fluid level in the
reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with
windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and
operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the
residual water.
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The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gallon (4 liters) of
washer fluid when the message “Low Washer Fluid”
appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) — if equipped.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
HEADLIGHT WASHERS — IF EQUIPPED
The multi-function lever operates the headlight washers
when the ignition switch is in the ON position and the
headlights are ON. The multi-function lever is located on
the left side of the steering column.
To use the headlight washers, push the multi-function
lever inward (toward the steering column) to the second
detent and release it. The headlight washers will spray a
timed high-pressure spray of washer fluid onto each
headlight lens. In addition, the windshield washers will
spray the windshield and the windshield wipers will
cycle.
Washer Fluid Reservoir
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
2.7L Engine Compartment...............329
3.5L Engine Compartment...............330
5.7L Engine Compartment...............331
Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II......332
▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap..................332
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs
............................333
Replacement Parts.....................334
Dealer Service........................334
Maintenance Procedures.................335
▫Engine Oil..........................335
▫Engine Oil Filter......................340▫Drive Belts — Check Condition And Tension . . 340
▫Spark Plugs.........................340
▫lp;&-2qEngine Air Cleaner Filter...........341
▫Fuel Filter..........................341
▫Catalytic Converter....................341
▫Maintenance-Free Battery................343
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............344
▫A/C Air Filter — If Equipped............345
▫Power Steering — Fluid Check............346
▫Front & Rear Suspension Ball Joints........346
▫Steering Linkage......................346
▫Body Lubrication.....................346
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................347
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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 MoparLock
Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent directly into the lock
cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield
should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth
and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accu-
mulations 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 remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Windshield Washers/Headlight Washers — If
Equipped
The windshield washer and the headlight washer (if
equipped) share the same fluid reservoir. The fluid
reservoir is located in the front of the engine compart-
ment on the passenger side of the vehicle. Be sure to
check the fluid level in the reservoir at regular intervals.
Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not
radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for a few
seconds to flush out the residual water.
The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gallon (4 liters) of
washer fluid when the message “Low Washer Fluid”
appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) — if equipped.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
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Window Fogging....................... 227
Windows.............................. 27
Power.............................. 27
Windshield Defroster.................220,225
Windshield Washers...............109,110,347
Fluid.............................. 347Windshield Wiper Blades................. 347
Windshield Wipers...................... 109
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 347
Wipers, Intermittent..................... 110
Wipers, Rain Sensitive................... 111
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