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CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not ªtop
offº the fuel tank after filling.
NOTE:When the fuel nozzle ªclicksº or shuts off, the
fuel tank is full.
WARNING!
²Never have any smoking materials lit in or near
the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the
tank filled.
²Never add fuel when the engine is running. This
is in violation of most state and federal fire
regulations and will cause the malfunction indi-
cator light to turn on.
NOTE:Tighten the gas cap about 1/4 turn until you
hear one click. This is an indication that cap is properly
tightened.
If the gas cap is not tighten properly, the Malfunction
Indicator Light will come on. Be sure the gas cap is
tightened every time the vehicle is refueled.
WARNING!
A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You
could be burned. Always place gas containers on the
ground while filling.
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WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's hy-
draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys-
tem and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes
when you need them and could have an accident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis-
tance. When towing you should allow for additional
space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front
of you. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
Towing Requirements Ð Trailer Lights & Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may includea4and7pin
wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness
and connector.NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the following illustrations.
4 - Pin Connector
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nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. To avoid
the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten
the nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
WARNING!
To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel
covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp
edges.
NOTE:The wheel cover is held on the wheel by the
wheel nuts. When reinstalling original wheel, properly
align the wheel cover to the valve stem, place the wheel
cover onto the wheel, then install the wheel nuts.
6. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
7. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench
while tightening the wheel nuts. Alternate nuts until each
nut has been tightened twice. Correct wheel nut torque is100 ft. lbs (135 N´m). If you doubt that you have
tightened the nuts correctly, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your dealer or at a service station.
8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is
free. Stow the lug wrench, and jack in their designated
location. Secure all parts using the means provided.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
9. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area,have the
tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
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soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
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 the inside rear window
equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter
window equipped with the radio antenna. 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.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 296
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 383
Adding Fuel........................... 325
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 216
Additives, Fuel......................... 324
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 375
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 377
Air Conditioning Controls................. 269
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 274
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............377,378
Air Conditioning System................269,377
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 311
Airbag..............................54,88
Airbag Deployment....................66,100
Airbag Light....................68,102,114,229
Airbag Maintenance....................68,101
Airbag, Side..........................64,98
Alarm, Panic............................ 32
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............35,228Alignment and Balance................... 319
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 267
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........382,410,411
Capacities........................... 410
Disposal............................ 384
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 296
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 229
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 35
Appearance Care........................ 393
Auto Down Power Windows................ 44
Automatic Door Locks...................20,21
Automatic Transaxle..............13,280,283,390
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 392
Fluid Level Check...................... 391
Interlock System.....................18,284
Reset Mode.......................... 285
Selection Of Lubricant................... 390
Shifting............................. 285
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Special Additives...................... 392
Autostick............................. 288
Back-Up Lights......................... 408
Ball Joints............................. 379
Battery............................... 375
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE).....28,34
Belts, Drive............................ 372
Belts, Engine........................... 374
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 379
Boot, Convertible Top..................124,128
B-Pillar Location........................ 306
Brake Fluid............................ 412
Brake, Parking.......................... 294
Brake System........................295,387
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 296
Hoses.............................. 387
Master Cylinder....................... 388
Parking............................. 294Warning Light........................ 227
Brakes.............................295,387
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 284
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle....... 112
Bulb Replacement.....................405,406
Bulbs, Light............................ 405
Calibration, Compass..................... 239
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 410
Capacities, Fluid........................ 410
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 325
Oil (Engine)....................362,363,370
Car Washes............................ 394
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 325
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 213
Carrier, Luggage........................ 213
Catalytic Converter...................... 372
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Gasoline (Fuel).......................321,410
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 323
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 224
Fuel................................ 224
Odometer........................... 225
Tachometer.......................... 225
Gearshift.............................. 285
General Information....................17,159
General Maintenance..................... 367
Glass Cleaning.......................... 397
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 329
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 329
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ)............. 134
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 342
Head Restraints......................... 165
Headlights
Bulb Replacement...................... 406Cleaning............................ 397
High Beam........................185,230
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 185
Passing............................. 185
Switch.............................. 182
Heated Seats........................... 166
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 331
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 193
Hood Release.......................... 178
Hoses................................ 386
Ignition............................... 13
Key ................................. 13
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 372
Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................15,36
Infant Restraint.......................72,105
Information Center, Vehicle................. 231
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Inside Rearview Mirror................... 131
Instrument Cluster....................221,224
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 220
Instrument Panel Cover................... 398
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 398
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 400
Interior Appearance Care.................. 396
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 188
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 345
Jack Operation.......................344,347
Jacking Instructions...................... 347
Jump Starting.......................... 350
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15Keyless Entry System (Convertible)............ 30
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 23
Keys................................. 13
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 226
Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................46,81
Latches
Hood............................... 178
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 321
Life of Tires............................ 317
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 37
Light Bulbs.........................405,406
Lights............................. 114,180
Airbag......................68,102,114,229
Anti-Lock........................... 229
Back-Up............................. 408
Brake Warning........................ 227
Center Mounted Stop................... 409
Daytime Running...................... 183
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