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WARNING!
•Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-
ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage
or injury. Also be certain to leave an automatic
transmission in Park, a manual transmission in
Reverse or First gear. Failure to do so may allow
the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for
a number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys
in the ignition. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
•Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving, failure to do so can lead to brake
problems due to excessive heating of the rear
brakes.
When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the
curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an
uphill grade.
The parking brake should always be applied whenever
the driver is not in the vehicle.
BRAKE SYSTEM
If power assist is lost for any reason (for example,
repeated brake applications with the engine off), the
brakes will still function. However, you will experience a
substantial increase in braking effort to stop the vehicle.
If either the front or rear hydraulic systems lose normal
capability, the remaining system will still function with
some loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be
evident by increased pedal travel during application,
greater pedal force required to slow or stop, and activa-
tion of the BRAKE warning lamp and the ABS lamp (if
equipped) during brake use.
STARTING AND OPERATING 291
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WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
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.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.
2. Dry with a soft tissue.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to
wash them.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 425
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Temperature Gauge..................... 181
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 133
Cup Holder ............................ 155
Customer Assistance ..................... 470
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 56
Daytime Running Lights ................... 125
Dealer Service .......................... 380
Defroster, Rear Window .................85,164
Defroster, Windshield ................74,236,238
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 129
Diesel Fuel ............................ 318
Diesel Fuel Requirements .................. 318
Differential, Limited-Slip .................. 287
Dipsticks .............................. 383
Power Steering ........................ 397
Disc Brakes ............................ 409
Disposal .............................. 389
Engine Oil ........................... 389 Used Coolant (Antifreeze)
................ 406
Door Ajar ............................. 187
Door Locks ............................. 24
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 143
Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter .......... 391
Drive Belts ............................ 389
Dual Rear Wheels ..................... 316,364
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) ...... 226
Electric Rear Window Defrost .............85,164
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 152
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 133
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ........... 280
Emergency Brake ........................ 290
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 370
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 354
Jacking ............................. 357
Jump Starting ......................... 367
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Phone, Cellular.......................... 87
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ............. 87
Pickup Box ............................ 169
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 300
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 426
Door Locks ........................... 25
Mirrors .............................. 84
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 152
Seats ............................... 113
Sliding Rear Window ................. 30,165
Steering .......................... 294,397
Sunroof ............................. 149
Windows ............................. 29
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 447
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 44
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 42
Programmable Electronic Features .........145,148 Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)
.................145,148
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 307
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 405
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 188
Radio, Navigation ....................... 225
Radio Operation ................... 190,198,211
Radio Remote Controls .................... 231
Radio, Satellite .......................... 226
Radio (Sound Systems) ..............190,198,211
Rear Axle (Differential) ................. 41 1,412
Rear Seat, Folding ..................... 1 15,116
Rear Wheel Bearings ..................... 416
Rear Window Features .................... 164
Rear Window, Sliding ................... 31,165
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 111
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... 114
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 56
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Reclining............................ 111
Reclining Rear ........................ 114
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............18,182
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........403,446
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 470
Service Contract ......................... 472
Service Information ...................... 380
Service Manuals ........................ 474
Setting the Clock .............188,192,200,213,226
Shifting ............................... 267
Automatic Transmission ................. 267
Manual Transmission ................... 274
Transfer Case ......................... 279
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .................. 345,348
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .................. 347,350
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 40 Shoulder Belts
........................... 32
Side Airbag ............................. 54
Signals, Turn ........................... 127
Sliding Rear Window Power ............................ 30,165
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 288
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 313
Snow Plow ............................ 341
Snow Tires ............................ 315
Spare Tire .......................... 308,309
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 133
Speedometer ........................... 180
Starting ............................... 253
Automatic Transmission ................. 253
Engine Block Heater ................. 254,261
Manual Transmission ................... 253
Starting Procedures ...................... 253
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) .......... 253
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Wheel Nut Torque.................... 361,365
Wind Buffeting ....................... 31,152
Window Airbag (Side Curtain) ............... 54
Window Fogging ........................ 245
Windows .............................. 29
Power ............................... 29
Rear Sliding ........................ 31,165 Windshield Defroster
.................. 236,238
Windshield Washers ................ 129,130,399
Fluid ............................ 129,399
Windshield Wiper Blades .................. 399
Windshield Wipers ....................... 129
Wiper Blade Replacement .................. 399
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 129
494 INDEX