WARNING!
•Do not put anything on or around the front airbag
covers or attempt to manually open them. You may
damage the airbags and you could be injured be-
cause the airbags are no longer functional. These
protective covers for the airbag cushions are de-
signed to open only when the airbags are inflating.
•If your vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags,
do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough
to block the location of the side curtain airbag. The
area where the side curtain airbag is located should
remain free from any obstructions.
•If your vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags,
do not have any accessory items installed which will
alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your
vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require perma-
nent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on
the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the
vehicle for any reason.
•Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in
any way.
•Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster
such as alarm lights, stereos, citizens band radios
etc.
NOTE:Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat
hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede the
proper performance of the curtain airbags.
Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the
instrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved
protection for the driver and front passenger. Side curtain
airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant
protection.
The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types
of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to
severe frontal collisions.
If your vehicle is so equipped, the side curtain airbag on
the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to
severe side collisions. However, even in collisions where
the airbags deploy, you need the seat belts to keep you in
the correct position for the airbags to protect you prop-
erly.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43
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Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped.........129Load Leveling System — If Equipped.......131
66 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
•Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the
vehicle to sway.
•Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING!
To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
The roof luggage rack consists of side rails and adjustable
crossbars. The roof luggage rack is designed to carry up
to 150 lbs (68 kg) of cargo uniformly distributed over
both crossbars.
When loading cargo on the roof luggage rack, distribute
the cargo weight evenly on the crossbars. The roof
luggage rack does not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle.Be sure that the total load of
cargo inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack
does not exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
Refer to the “Tire and Loading Information” placard for
more information about cargo and load capacity. The
placard is located on either the driver’s side “B” pillar or
the driver door.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129
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To adjust, remove, or install the crossbars, proceed as
follows:
1. Flip the lever on the end of the crossbar upward.
2. Turn the lever counter clockwise to loosen the lower
clamp. When the lower clamp is loose, turn it until the
round side of the clamp completely faces away from the
side rail.3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite clamp on the
other side of the crossbar.
4. Pick up the crossbar and move it to the desired
location. Do not place the crossbar directly over the
sunroof glass (if equipped).
5. Turn the lower clamp until the round side of the clamp
completely faces the side rail.
6. Turn the lever clockwise to tighten the lower clamp to
the side rail. When tight, flip the lever downward.
7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 on the opposite clamp on the
other side of the crossbar.
8. Attempt to move the crossbar to ensure that it is
locked in position.
NOTE:To reduce the amount of wind noise when the
crossbars are not in use, remove both crossbars from the
side rails and place them inside the vehicle.
Roof Luggage Rack
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CAUTION!
•To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not
exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150
lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as evenly
as possible and secure the load appropriately.
•Long loads, which extend over the windshield, such
as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with large
frontal area should be secured to both the front and
rear of the vehicle.
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack.
Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck
traffic, can add sudden upward loads. This is espe-
cially true on large flat loads and may result in
damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
•Do not use the pop-up feature of the sliding / pop-up
roof when positioning or placing luggage above it, to
prevent damage to the sliding / pop-up roof panel.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in
personal injury or property damage. Follow the Roof
Rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The automatic load leveling system will provide a level-
riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading
conditions.
A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers
raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling
to complete depending on road surface conditions.
If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15
hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The
vehicle must be driven to reset the system.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131
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Load Leveling System................... 131
Loading Vehicle.....................267,268
Capacities........................... 268
Tires ............................... 240
Locks................................ 22
AutoUnlock ......................... 25
ChildProtection ....................... 25
Door............................... 22
Power Door.......................... 23
Low Tire Pressure System................ 254
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................ 54,55
Lubrication, Body....................... 320
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................ 129
Lumbar Support........................ 92
Maintenance Free Battery................. 316
Maintenance Procedures.................. 309
Maintenance Schedule................... 354
Schedule “A”........................ 367
Schedule “B”........................ 357
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . 147,307
Manual, Service........................ 377Methanol............................. 262
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 150
Mirrors ............................... 67
AutomaticDimming .................... 67
Electric Remote....................... 69
ExteriorFolding ....................... 68
Heated.............................. 69
Outside ............................. 68
Rearview............................ 67
Vanity .............................. 69
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............. 254
Mopar Parts........................308,376
MTBE/ETBE.......................... 262
Multi-Displacement Engine System.......... 230
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 99
Navigation Radio....................... 179
Navigation System...................... 179
NewVehicleBreak-InPeriod ............... 59
Occupant Restraints...................... 33
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............. 261
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Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 38
Programmable Electronic Features..... 111,114,156
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry) ........................... 21,111,114
Radial Ply Tires........................ 247
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 324
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 159
Radio, Navigation...................... 179
Radio Operation..................161,167,191
Radio Remote Controls.................. 187
Radio, Satellite......................179,184
Radio (Sound Systems)................161,167
Rear Liftgate........................... 31
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 94
Rear Washer Fluid...................... 202
Rear Window Defroster.................. 202
Rear Window Features................... 201
Rear Wiper/Washer..................... 201
Rearview Mirrors........................ 67
Reclining Front Seats..................... 91
Recorder, Event Data..................... 49Recreational Towing..................... 282
Reformulated Gasoline................... 262
Refrigerant ............................ 319
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 39
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)............... 17
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 187
Replacement Parts...................... 308
Replacement Tires...................... 250
Reporting Safety Defects................. 377
Restraint, Head......................... 92
Restraints,Child ........................ 51
Restraints, Occupant..................... 33
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 297
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................ 129
Rotation,Tires ......................... 253
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 61
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 61
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 377
Safety, Exhaust Gas...................... 32
Safety Information, Tire.................. 236
SafetyTips ............................. 59
Satellite Radio......................179,184
392 INDEX