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Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Suggested service intervals can be found in the Mainte-
nance Section.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting
or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You wouldn’t have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
Brake And Power Steering System Hoses
When servicing the vehicle for scheduled maintenance,
inspect the surface of the hoses and nylon tubing for
evidence of heat and mechanical damage. Hard andbrittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and exces-
sive swelling suggest deterioration of the rubber. Particu-
lar attention should be made to examining those hose
surfaces nearest to high heat sources, such as the exhaust
manifold.
Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they
are secure and no leaks are present.
Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collapsed.
NOTE:Often, fluids such as oil, power steering fluid,
and brake fluid are used during assembly plant opera-
tions to ease the assembly of hoses to couplings. There-
fore, oil wetness at the hose-coupling area is not neces-
sarily an indication of leakage. Actual dripping of hot
fluid when systems are under pressure (during vehicle
operation) should be noted before a hose is replaced
based on leakage.
NOTE:Inspection of brake hoses should be done
whenever the brake system is serviced and at every
engine oil change.
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FUSES/TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE
(TIPM)
A Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the
engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This
center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A label
that identifies each component may be printed on the
inside of the cover. Refer to the graphic below for
FUSES/TIPM location.
Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
1 40 Amp
GreenPower Top Feed
2 20 Amp
YellowAWD—IfAppli-
cable, ECU Feed
3 10 Amp
RedCHMSL Brake Switch
Feed
4 10 Amp
RedIgnition Switch Feed
5 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Tow
6 10 Amp
RedIOD Sw/Pwr Mir/
Ocm Steering Cntrl
Sdar/Hfm
7 30 Amp
GreenIOD Sense1
8 30 Amp
GreenIOD Sense2
9 40 Amp
GreenPower Seats
Fuse and Relay Center (TIPM)
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Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Automatic Transmission MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder MoparDOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not
available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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Maintenance......................... 255
Replacement Parts.................... 255
Starting ............................ 255
Flooded Engine Starting.................. 208
Floor Console.......................... 128
Fluid Capacities........................ 327
Fluid Leaks............................ 65
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................ 312
Brake.............................. 329
Power Steering....................... 329
Fluids ............................... 328
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 328
FogLights ......................107,144,323
Folding Rear Seat....................101,102
FreeingAStuckVehicle .................. 282
Fuel................................. 250
Adding............................. 256
Additives ........................... 252
CleanAir ........................... 251
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................139,256
Filler Door (Gas Cap).................. 139
Filter.............................. 299Gasoline............................ 250
Gauge............................. 139
Hoses.............................. 309
Light .............................. 140
OctaneRating .....................250,328
Requirements.....................250,327
System Hoses........................ 309
Tank Capacity........................ 327
Fuel, Flexible............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fueling .............................. 256
Fuses................................ 318
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .......... 115
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...........256,257,290
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 251
Gasoline (Fuel)........................ 250
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 251
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 139
Fuel............................... 139
Odometer........................... 142
Tachometer.......................... 139
Gearshift............................. 213
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Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............. 250
Odometer............................ 142
Trip ............................142,143
Oil, Engine.........................293,328
Capacity............................ 327
Change Interval...................... 294
Checking........................... 293
Disposal............................ 297
Filter...........................297,328
Identification Logo.................... 295
Materials Added to.................... 297
Recommendation..................295,327
Synthetic........................... 297
Viscosity.........................296,327
Oil Pressure Light...................... 140
Onboard Diagnostic System............290,291
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ......... 115
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).......... 4
Overdrive............................ 213
Overheating, Engine..................... 272
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)....... 4,353
PaintCare ............................ 313Panic Alarm........................... 19
Parking Brake......................... 216
Passing Light.......................... 106
Personal Settings....................... 155
Pets .................................. 63
Phone, Cellular......................... 73
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............ 73
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 231
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses).............. 318
Door Locks.......................... 24
Mirrors ............................. 71
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).....124,125
Seats............................... 98
Steering .........................225,302
Steering, Checking.................... 302
Sunroof............................ 121
Windows............................ 26
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 39
Preparation for Jacking................... 275
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 38
Programmable Electronic Features..... 115,119,155
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Child Restraint...................... 54,61
Extender............................ 40
Front Seat............................ 32
Pretensioners......................... 38
Rear Seat............................ 32
Reminder........................... 140
Seat Belts (Sedan)....................... 31
Seats................................. 96
Adjustment.......................... 96
Cleaning.........................102,316
Head Restraints...................... 101
Heated.............................. 99
Lumbar Support....................... 98
Power.............................. 98
Rear Folding......................101,102
Reclining ............................ 97
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 14
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)............ 328
SelectionofOil ........................ 295
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................. 12
Sentry Key Programming.................. 13
Service and Maintenance................. 332
Service Assistance...................... 350ServiceContract ........................ 352
Service Manuals........................ 353
Setting the Clock...........157,158,160,173,182
Settings, Personal....................... 155
Shoulder Belts.......................... 32
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)......... 200
Signals, Turn.......................... 324
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 226
Snow Tires............................ 248
Spare Tire.......................238,239,274
Spark Plugs........................... 297
Specifications
Oil ................................ 295
Speed Control (Cruise Control).......... 113,143
Speedometer.......................... 139
Speedometer and Odometer............... 137
Starting.............................. 207
Engine Fails to Start................... 208
Starting Procedures..................... 207
Steering
Power...........................225,302
TiltColumn ......................... 112
Wheel, Tilt.......................... 112
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