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Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors, tailgate and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-
cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be
wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular
attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insure proper function. When performing other
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as MoparLock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield
should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth
and a mild nonabrasive cleaner to remove accumulations
of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to wipe frost or ice from the
windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Windshield Washers — Front and Rear
On vehicles equipped with a Vehicle Information Center,
the low washer fluid level will be indicated. When the
sensor detects a low fluid level, the windshield will light
on the vehicle graphic outline and the “Washer Fluid
Low” message will be displayed.
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Gauge.............................. 181
Hoses.............................. 382
Materials Added....................... 308
Octane Rating......................305,306
Requirements......................312,407
System Hoses......................... 382
Tank Capacity........................ 407
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution................308,314,315
Fuses................................ 393
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 146
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............313,315,358
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 305
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 306
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 307
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 179
Fuel................................ 181Speedometer......................... 175
Tachometer.......................... 177
Gear Ranges........................... 255
General Information.................... 23,305
Glass Cleaning.......................... 392
GlowPlugLight ........................ 182
GrossAxleWeightRating .................. 319
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 318
GVWR ............................... 316
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™).............. 77
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 338
Head Restraints......................... 102
Head Rests............................ 102
Headlights............................ 114
Bulb Replacement...................... 402
Cleaning............................ 392
On With Wipers....................... 114
Replacing............................ 402
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Heated Mirrors.......................... 76
Heated Seats........................... 102
Heater, Engine Block..................... 253
High Beam Indicator..................... 175
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 118
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 322
Holder,Cup ........................... 158
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 146
Hood Release........................... 111
Hoses................................ 381
Ignition
Cables (Spark Plug Wires)................ 367
Key ................................. 14
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 367
Illuminated Entry........................ 19
Infant Restraint.......................... 54
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 288Information Center, Vehicle................. 183
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 72
Instrument Cluster....................173,175
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 172
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 393
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 399
Interior Appearance Care.................. 391
Interior Fuses.......................... 393
Interior Lighting........................ 118
Interior Lights....................... 116,118
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 121
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 340
Jack Operation.......................339,342
Jacking Instructions...................... 342
Jump Starting.......................... 346
Key, Programming........................ 17
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Headlight Switch...................... 114
Headlights........................... 402
Headlights On With Wipers............... 114
High Beam Indicator.................... 175
Illuminated Entry....................... 19
Instrument Cluster................... 114,116
Interior........................... 116,118
Lights On Reminder.................... 117
Low Fuel............................ 182
LowTire ............................ 178
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 175
Map Reading......................... 119
Oil Pressure.......................... 177
Passing............................. 118
Reading.......................... 119,145
Rear Servicing........................ 404
Rear Tail............................ 404
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 181
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 177Service.............................. 402
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 175
Side Marker.......................... 404
SmartBeams.......................... 115
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 178
Tow/Haul Indicator.................... 180
Traction Control....................137,177
Turn Signal.................. 113,117,403,404
VanityMirror .......................... 76
Voltage............................. 182
Load Floor, Cargo....................... 163
Loading Vehicle......................... 316
Tires ............................... 283
Locks................................. 26
Automatic Door........................ 27
Child Protection........................ 28
Door................................ 26
Power Door........................... 26
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Washers, Windshield..................120,374
Washing Vehicle......................... 390
WaxingandPolishing ..................... 390
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 293
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 391
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 391
Wheel Mounting........................ 344
Wind Buffeting....................... 32,155
Window Fogging........................ 242
Windows.............................. 29Power............................... 29
Windshield Defroster................ 66,234,240
Windshield Washers...................... 120
Fluid ............................... 374
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 374
Windshield Wipers....................... 120
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 121
Wipers, Rain Sensitive.................... 122
Wiring, Ignition (Spark Plug Wires)........... 367
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