might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected
twice in a row, the system will turn on the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL). Resolving the problem will turn
the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states, which have an I/M (Inspection and
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
is functioning and is not on when the engine is running,
and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready
for testing.
Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery
replacement. If the OBD system should be determined
not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal
bulb check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn off
the ignition key or start the engine. This means that
your vehicle’s OBD system isnot readyand you
shouldnotproceed to the I/M station.
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b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or
start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD
system isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M
station.
If your OBD system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD system is
ready or not ready, if the MIL symbol is illuminated
during normal vehicle operation, you should have your
vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M
station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on
with the engine running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine Moparparts for normal/scheduled
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in-
sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-Moparparts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.
DEALER SERVICE
Your dealer has the qualified service personnel, special
tools, and equipment to perform all service operations in
an expert manner. Service Manuals are available which
include detailed service information for your vehicle.
Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedure
yourself.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
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Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 20
Location............................ 300
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 303
B-Pillar Location....................... 231
Brake Assist System..................... 221
Brake, Parking......................... 216
Brake System.......................217,310
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 218
Fluid Check......................... 329
Hoses.............................. 310
Master Cylinder...................... 311
Parking............................ 216
Warning Light....................... 145
Brakes............................217,310
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 212
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 63
Bulb Replacement...................321,322
Bulbs,Light ........................... 321
Calibration, Compass.................... 151
Capacities, Fluid....................... 327
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 256Oil (Engine)................287,288,289,296
Car Washes........................... 314
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 253
Catalytic Converter..................... 298
Caution, Exhaust Gas..................... 64
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance...... 189
Cellular Phone....................... 73,188
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 326
Chains, Tire........................... 248
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 274
Chart,TireSizing ....................... 228
Check Engine Light
(MalfunctionIndicatorLight) .............. 291
Child Restraint................... 54,55,59,61
Child Restraint Tether Anchors........... 57,59
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts......... 57
Child Safety Locks....................... 25
CigarLighter .......................... 126
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 251
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 315
Climate Control........................ 190
Clock ....................157,158,160,173,182
INDEX 359
10
General Information................. 14,95,248
General Maintenance.................... 293
Glass Cleaning......................... 316
GrossAxleWeightRating ..............259,262
GrossVehicleWeightRating ............259,261
GVWR............................... 259
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)............ 73
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 272
Head Restraints........................ 101
Headlights............................ 322
Bulb Replacement..................... 322
Cleaning............................ 316
High Beam.......................108,145
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch...... 108
Passing............................. 106
Switch ............................. 105
Heated Seats........................... 99
Hitches
TrailerTowing ....................... 263
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter........................... 115
Hood Prop............................ 104Hood Release.......................... 103
Hoses............................... 309
Ignition............................... 10
Key ................................ 10
Ignition Key Removal.................... 10
IlluminatedEntry ....................... 16
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 12
InfantRestraint ....................... 54,55
Information Center, Vehicle............... 147
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 70
Instrument Cluster...................137,139
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 136
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 317
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 316
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)........... 318
Interior Appearance Care................. 315
InteriorLights ......................... 104
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 274
Jack Operation......................274,276
Jacking Instructions..................... 276
INDEX 363
10
Jump Starting......................... 280
Key, Programming....................... 13
Key, Replacement....................... 13
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 11
Keyless Entry System (Sedan).............. 17
Keys................................. 10
Knee Bolster........................... 41
Lane Change and Turn Signals..........144,324
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 32
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 59
Latches
Hood.............................. 103
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 250
LifeofTires ........................... 241
LightBulbs ........................... 321
Lights ............................. 65,104
Airbag....................... 41,52,64,140
Back-Up............................ 324
Brake Warning....................... 145Bulb Replacement..................... 322
Center Mounted Stop.................. 326
Daytime Running..................... 107
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............. 105
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator ............................ 222
Engine Temperature Warning............ 141
Fog ..........................107,144,323
Headlight Switch..................... 105
Headlights.......................... 105
High Beam Indicator................... 145
IlluminatedEntry ...................... 16
Instrument Cluster.................... 105
Interior ............................. 104
License............................. 326
Lights On Reminder................... 107
Low Fuel........................... 140
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 143
Map Reading........................ 104
Oil Pressure......................... 140
Passing............................. 106
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 140
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 15
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Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).............. 20,115,119
Radial Ply Tires........................ 238
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 158
Radio, Navigation...................... 181
Radio Operation....................... 188
Radio, Satellite......................182,183
Rear Cup Holder....................... 131
Rear Seat, Folding...................101,102
Rear Window Defroster.................. 202
Rearview Mirrors........................ 70
Recorder, Event Data..................... 52
Recreational Towing..................... 270
Refrigerant............................ 302
Reminder, Seat Belt.................... 38,39
Remote Control
Door Locks.......................... 17
Security Alarm........................ 14
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan).............. 17
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 188
Remote Trunk Release.................... 29
Replacement Bulbs...................... 321Replacement Keys....................... 13
Replacement Parts...................... 292
Replacement Tires...................... 241
Reporting Safety Defects................. 353
Restraint, Head........................ 101
Restraints,Child ........................ 54
Restraints,Infant ........................ 55
Rotation,Tires ......................... 249
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 64
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 65
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 353
Safety Information, Tire.................. 227
SafetyTips ............................. 64
Satellite Radio......................182,183
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 184
Schedule, Maintenance................... 332
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 317
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 38,39
Seat Belts
Adjustable Shoulder Belt................ 37
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 37
And Pregnant Women.................. 39
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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
368 INDEX
Spare Tire........................... 274
Spinning ............................ 240
TreadWearIndicators .................. 240
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 264
Towing .............................. 261
Disabled Vehicle...................... 283
Guide .............................. 263
Recreational......................... 270
Weight ............................. 263
Traction .............................. 226
TrailerTowing ......................... 261
Cooling System Tips................... 270
Hitches............................. 263
Minimum Requirements................ 265
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 264
Wiring ............................. 268
TrailerTowingGuide .................... 263
TrailerWeight ......................... 263
Transaxle............................. 211
Automatic ................... 10,207,211,312
Autostick ........................... 214
Operation........................... 211
Overdrive........................... 213Selection of Lubricant.................. 329
Transmission
Range Indicator...................... 141
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 20
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink) .......................... 115
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 20
Transporting Pets........................ 63
TreadWearIndicators ................... 240
Trip Odometer......................... 142
Trip Odometer Reset Button............... 143
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 30
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 29
Turn Signals.....................108,144,324
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)............ 73
Understanding Your Instrument Panel....... 136
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 354
Universal Transmitter.................... 115
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 250
Upholstery Care........................ 315
370 INDEX