Shifting............................ 203
Special Additives..................... 295
Autostick ..........................205,207
BallJoints ............................ 284
Battery ............................... 281
Emergency Starting.................... 262
JumpStarting ........................ 262
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 19
Location.........................263,281
Bearings.............................. 295
Belts,Drive ........................... 278
Belts, Seat............................. 30
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 284
B-Pillar Location....................... 225
Brake Assist System..................... 215
Brake Control System, Electronic........... 214
Brake, Parking......................... 210
Brake System....................... 211,292
Anti-Lock (ABS)................... 211,214
Fluid Check......................293,315
Hoses.............................. 292
Master Cylinder...................... 293Parking............................ 210
Warning Light.....................138,211
Brakes............................... 211
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 202
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 55
Bulb Replacement...................... 307
Bulbs,Light ........................... 307
Calibration, Compass.................... 149
Capacities, Fluid....................... 313
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 249
Oil (Engine)......................... 277
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 289
Car Washes........................... 296
Carbon Monoxide Warning............. 56,248
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 181
Catalytic Converter..................... 279
CD (Compact Disc) Player................ 159
Cellular Phone.......................... 66
Chains, Tire........................... 235
Chart,TireSizing ....................... 222
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Check Engine Light
(MalfunctionIndicatorLight) .............. 273
Child Restraint................... 47,49,52,53
Child Restraint Tether Anchors........... 50,52
Child Safety Locks....................... 23
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 246
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 297
Climate Control........................ 183
Clock ..........................157,160,171
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 182
Compass............................. 149
Compass Calibration.................... 149
Compass Variance...................... 149
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 147
Console.............................. 127
Console, Floor......................... 127
Console, Overhead...................... 115
Contract, Service....................... 340
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)........ 289
Cooling System........................ 287
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 289
Coolant Capacity..................... 313Coolant Level.....................287,290
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 290
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 287
Inspection........................... 290
Points to Remember................... 290
Pressure Cap........................ 289
Radiator Cap........................ 289
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....288,313,314
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 109
CruiseLight ........................... 136
CupHolder ........................126,299
Customer Assistance.................... 338
Data Recorder, Event..................... 46
Daytime Running Lights.................. 98
Dealer Service......................... 274
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 191
Defroster, Windshield.................. 58,187
Delay(Intermittent)Wipers ............... 101
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 272
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 99
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 290
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Door Locks............................ 21
Door Locks, Automatic................... 22
Door Opener, Garage.................... 116
DriveBelts ............................ 278
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 209
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 174
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 64
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 124
Electronic Brake Control System............ 214
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 109
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 216
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light..... 141
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 144
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 265
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 256
JumpStarting ........................ 262
Overheating......................... 256
Towing ............................. 266
Emission Control System Maintenance....273,318
Engine............................... 271Air Cleaner.......................... 279
Block Heater......................... 199
Break-In Recommendations............... 55
Checking Oil Level.................... 275
Compartment........................ 271
Coolant (Antifreeze)................287,314
Cooling ............................ 287
Exhaust Gas Caution................ 56,248
FailstoStart ......................... 197
Flooded, Starting..................... 197
Fuel Requirements.................246,313
Oil ..........................275,313,314
Oil Change Interval................... 276
Oil Filler Cap........................ 277
OilSelection ......................277,313
Overheating......................... 256
Temperature Gauge................... 139
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 45
Ethanol.............................. 247
Event Data Recorder..................... 46
Exhaust Gas Caution............. 56,57,248,286
Exhaust System...................... 56,286
ExteriorFoldingMirrors .................. 64
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ExteriorLighting ........................ 95
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 279
Air Conditioning..................189,283
Engine Fuel......................... 279
Engine Oil.......................278,314
Engine Oil Disposal................... 278
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 256
Turn Signal........................ 98,136
Flash-To-Pass........................... 99
Flooded Engine Starting.................. 197
Floor Console.......................... 127
Fluid Capacities........................ 313
Fluid Leaks............................ 58
Fluid Level Checks
Brake.............................. 293
Cooling System....................... 287
Engine Oil.......................... 275
Power Steering....................... 284
Fluids ............................... 314
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 314FogLights .......................... 98,136
Folding Rear Seat....................... 89
FreeingAStuckVehicle .................. 265
Front Suspension Ball Joints............... 284
Front Wheel Bearings.................... 295
Fuel................................. 246
Adding............................. 249
CleanAir ........................... 246
Ethanol............................. 247
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................... 249
Filter.............................. 279
Gasoline............................ 246
Gauge............................. 141
Hoses.............................. 292
Methanol........................... 247
OctaneRating .....................246,314
Requirements.....................246,313
Tank Capacity........................ 313
Fuel System Caution.................... 250
Fueling .............................. 249
Fuses................................ 300
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .......... 116
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Fog ............................. 98,136
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 256
Headlight Switch...................... 95
Headlights........................ 95,307
Headlights On With Wipers........... 96,102
High Beam........................ 99,140
High Beam Indicator................... 140
IlluminatedEntry ...................... 17
Instrument Cluster.................. 95,136
Interior ..........................100,115
License............................. 312
Lights On Reminder.................... 98
Low Fuel........................... 136
LowTire ............................ 141
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 143
Oil Pressure......................... 143
Passing............................. 99
Reading............................ 115
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 140
Service............................. 307
Service Engine Soon
(MalfunctionIndicator) .................. 143
SmartBeams.......................... 96Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......141,239
Traction Control...................... 219
Turn Signal........................ 98,136
VanityMirror ......................... 65
Voltage ............................. 142
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 136
Load Leveling System................... 129
Loading Vehicle.....................252,253
Capacities........................... 253
Tires ............................... 225
Locks................................ 21
AutoUnlock ......................... 23
ChildProtection ....................... 23
Door............................... 21
Power Door.......................... 21
Low Tire Pressure System................ 239
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH).................... 50,52
Lubrication, Body....................... 284
Lumbar Support........................ 87
Maintenance Free Battery................. 281
Maintenance Procedures.................. 275
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Maintenance Schedule................... 318
Schedule “A”........................ 331
Schedule “B”........................ 321
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)......................143,273
Manual, Service........................ 341
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 90
Memory Seat........................... 90
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 90
Methanol............................. 247
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 147
Mirrors ............................... 63
AutomaticDimming .................... 63
Electric Remote....................... 64
ExteriorFolding ....................... 64
Heated.............................. 65
Outside ............................. 63
Vanity .............................. 65
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............. 239
Mopar Parts........................274,340
MTBE/ETBE.......................... 247
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 98Navigation Radio....................... 170
Navigation System...................... 170
NewVehicleBreak-InPeriod ............... 55
Occupant Restraints...................... 30
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............. 246
Odometer............................ 140
Trip ............................... 140
Oil, Engine.........................275,314
Capacity............................ 313
Change Interval...................... 276
Checking........................... 275
Dipstick ............................ 275
Disposal............................ 278
Filter...........................278,314
Filter Disposal....................... 278
Materials Added to.................... 277
Recommendation..................277,313
Viscosity.........................277,313
Onboard Diagnostic System............272,273
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ......... 116
Operating Precautions................... 272
Outside Rearview Mirrors................. 63
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Overhead Console...................... 115
Overheating, Engine..................... 256
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......... 341
Panic Alarm........................... 19
Park Assist System, Rear................. 112
Parking Brake......................... 210
Parking On Hill........................ 210
Passing Light........................... 99
Pedals, Adjustable...................... 108
Personal Settings....................... 153
Pets .................................. 55
Phone, Cellular......................... 66
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............ 66
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 225
Power
Brakes............................. 211
Distribution Center (Fuses).............. 300
Door Locks.......................... 21
Mirrors ............................. 64
Outlet(AuxiliaryElectricalOutlet) ........ 124
Seats............................... 85
Steering.........................213,284Steering, Checking.................... 284
Sunroof............................ 121
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column......... 107
Windows............................ 25
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 37
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 35
Programmable Electronic Features..... 117,120,153
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)............. 19,117,120
Radial Ply Tires........................ 232
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 289
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 158
Radio, Navigation...................... 170
Radio Operation.....................159,183
Radio Remote Controls.................. 179
Radio, Satellite......................171,176
Radio (Sound Systems)................... 159
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.............. 102
Rear Park Assist System.................. 112
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 89
Rear Window Defroster.................. 191
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