
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant bottle, brake master
cylinder and transmission, add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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Adding Fuel........................... 321
Adding Washer Fluid..................140,382
Additives, Fuel......................... 320
Adjustable Pedals....................... 148
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 378
Air Conditioning.....................241,246
Air Conditioning Controls................. 241
Air Conditioning Filter.................259,379
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 378
Air Conditioning System..........241,246,249,378
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 242
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 298
Airbag................................ 50
Airbag Deployment....................... 63
Airbag Light...................55,56,65,80,188
Airbag Maintenance....................... 64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............... 51
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 305All Wheel Drive (AWD)................276,395
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 237
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........384,385,411
Disposal............................ 386
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 279
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 181
Anti-Theft System........................ 18
Appearance Care........................ 396
Auto Down Power Windows................ 33
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 34
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 88
Automatic Door Locks...................28,29
Automatic Headlights.................... 136
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 249
Automatic Transaxle....................12,270
Adding Fluid......................... 413
Interlock System.....................15,271
Reset Mode.......................... 272
446 INDEX

Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 386
Car Washes............................ 397
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 321
Cargo Area Cover....................... 167
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 169
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 168
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 239
Catalytic Converter...................... 375
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................79,382
CD (Compact Disc) Changer..........208,218,221
CD (Compact Disc) Player......202,206,212,216,221
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 240
Cellular Phone........................91,240
Chains, Tire............................ 306
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 346
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 290
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light)......................185,367Child Restraint........................67,69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............71,74
Child Safety Locks........................ 31
Child Seat.............................. 76
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 318
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 398
Climate Control......................... 240
Clock.............................199,200
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 240
Compact Spare Tire...................... 301
Compass.............................. 197
Compass Calibration..................... 197
Compass Variance....................... 198
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 199
Console.............................. 166
Console, Floor.......................... 166
Console, Overhead....................... 153
Contract, Service........................ 440
448 INDEX

Oil Pressure.......................... 186
Park............................... 408
Reading............................. 153
Rear Servicing........................ 409
Rear Tail............................ 409
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 186
Service.............................. 406
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 185
Side Marker.......................... 409
Turn Signal..................134,137,408,409
Voltage............................. 180
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 180
Washer Fluid......................... 189
Load Leveling System.................... 172
Loading Vehicle......................326,328
Capacities........................... 328
Tires ............................... 293
Locks
Door................................ 27Steering Wheel......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH).....................71,74
Lubrication, Body....................... 381
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 169
Maintenance, Airbag...................... 64
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 376
Maintenance Procedures................... 369
Maintenance Schedule.................... 416
Schedule “A”......................... 430
Schedule “B”......................... 419
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 163
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 185,367
Manual, Service......................... 442
Map/Reading Lights..................... 153
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 127
Memory Seat.........................91,127
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 199
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Mirrors................................ 88
Automatic Dimming..................... 88
Electric Remote........................ 90
Exterior Folding........................ 89
Heated.............................. 91
Memory............................. 127
Outside.............................. 89
Rearview............................. 88
Vanity............................... 91
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 308
Mopar Parts.........................368,441
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 134
Navigation System....................146,232
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 79
Occupant Restraints....................... 40
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 318Odometer............................. 184
Oil, Engine.........................369,412
Capacity............................ 411
Change Interval....................... 371
Checking............................ 369
Disposal............................ 373
Filter............................374,412
Filter Disposal........................ 373
Identification Logo..................... 372
Materials Added to..................... 373
Recommendation....................371,411
Synthetic............................ 373
Viscosity.......................372,373,411
Onboard Diagnostic System..............366,367
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 154
Overdrive............................. 274
Overhead Console....................... 153
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 153
Overheating, Engine...................180,345
456 INDEX

Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......... 442
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Parking Brake.......................... 276
Parking On Hill......................... 277
Passing Light........................... 138
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 148
Pets, Transporting........................ 78
Phone, Cellular.......................... 91
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............. 91
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 293
Power
Brakes.............................. 278
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 402
Door Locks........................... 28
Lift Gate............................. 37
Mirrors.............................. 90
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 163
Seats............................ 114,115Steering............................. 286
Steering, Checking..................... 379
Sunroof............................. 160
Windows............................. 33
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 49
Preparation for Jacking.................... 349
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 47
Programmable Electronic Features......155,159,193
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)...............25,155,159
Radial Ply Tires......................... 300
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......384,386
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 200
Radio Operation........................ 240
Radio Remote Controls.................224,237
Radio, Satellite.......................... 233
Radio (Sound Systems).................202,212
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Engine Fails to Start.................... 268
Starting and Operating.................... 266
Starting Procedures...................... 266
Steering
Linkage............................. 380
Power...........................286,379
Shaft Seal............................ 380
Tilt Column.......................... 141
Wheel Lock........................... 14
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 237
Storage............................166,405
Storage, Vehicle......................258,405
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 405
Sun Roof.............................. 160
Sun Visor Extension....................... 91
Sunglasses Storage....................... 153
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 163
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 50Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 373
System, Navigation...................... 232
Tachometer............................ 184
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 249
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......180,345
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............71,74
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 168
Tilt Steering Column..................... 141
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 293
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 292
Tire Markings.......................... 288
Tire Safety Information.................... 288
Tires ............................81,297,443
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 304
Air Pressure.......................... 297
Alignment........................... 305
Chains.............................. 306
Changing............................ 346
460 INDEX

Compact Spare........................ 301
General Information.................... 297
High Speed.......................... 299
Inflation Pressures..................... 298
Jacking............................. 346
Life of Tires.......................... 304
Load Capacity.....................293,294
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 308
Quality Grading....................... 443
Radial.............................. 300
Replacement......................... 304
Rotation............................. 307
Safety...........................288,297
Sizes............................... 290
Snow Tires........................... 307
Spare Tire........................... 348
Spinning............................ 302
Tread Wear Indicators................... 303
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 335Towing............................... 329
Disabled Vehicle....................... 357
Guide.............................. 334
Recreational.......................342,358
Weight.............................. 334
Traction Control...................141,183,285
Traction Control Switch.................141,285
Trailer Towing.......................... 329
Cooling System Tips.................... 341
Hitches............................. 333
Minimum Requirements................. 336
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 335
Wiring.............................. 339
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 334
Trailer Weight.......................... 334
Transaxle............................. 270
Automatic.........................12,270
Autostick.........................151,274
Operation........................... 270
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