
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
²Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
²Check the Manual Transmission fluid level.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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Break-In Recommendations................ 65
Checking Oil Level..................... 296
Cooling............................. 309
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 267
Fuel Requirements..................... 264
Jump Starting......................... 284
Oil ...........................296,333,334
Oil Change Interval.................... 297
Oil Filler Cap......................291,298
Oil Filter............................ 334
Oil Selection.......................... 297
Operation............................ 65
Overheating.......................... 274
Temperature Gauge..................... 157
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 53
Ethanol............................... 265
Event Data Recorder...................... 54
Exhaust Gas Caution..............31,65,267,308
Exhaust System......................... 308Filler Location Fuel...................... 157
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 302
Engine Fuel.......................... 302
Engine Oil........................299,334
Flashers.............................. 274
Hazard Warning....................... 274
Turn Signal.......................... 328
Flooded Engine Starting................... 225
Fluid, Brake........................... 335
Fluid Capacities......................... 333
Fluid Leaks............................. 67
Fluids................................ 334
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 334
Fog Lights....................... 113,162,328
Folding Rear Seat........................ 107
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 107
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 286
Fuel..............................264,334
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Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ).............. 76
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 235
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 274
Head Restraints......................... 106
Headlights............................ 327
Cleaning............................ 321
High Beam........................ 114,165
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 114
Passing............................. 115
Replacing............................ 327
Switch.............................. 111
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 122
Hood Release.......................... 109
Hoses................................ 314
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................13,29
Infant Restraint.......................... 57
Information Center, Vehicle................. 166
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 73
Instrument Cluster....................156,157
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 155
Instrument Panel Cover................... 322
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 322
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 323
Interior Appearance Care.................. 321
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 117
Introduction............................. 4
Jump Starting.......................... 284
Key, Programming........................ 15
Key, Replacement........................ 14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 13
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Key-In Reminder......................... 12
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 22
Keys................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals...........162,328
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 33
Latches
Hood............................... 109
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 264
Life of Tires............................ 251
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 29
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 146
Light Bulbs............................ 327
Lights..............................67,110
Airbag..........................54,66,158
Back-Up............................. 328
Brake Warning........................ 161
Bulb Replacement...................... 327
Cargo .............................. 141Center Mounted Stop................... 332
Daytime Running...................... 115
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 111
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................131,133
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 159
Fog .......................... 113,162,328
Headlight Switch...................... 111
Headlights........................... 111
High Beam Indicator.................... 165
Instrument Cluster..................... 111
License............................. 331
Lights On Reminder.................... 112
Low Fuel............................ 158
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 164
Map Reading......................... 110
Oil Pressure.......................... 159
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 158
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 29
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Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 158
Traction Control....................... 131
Turn Signal.................. 111,114,162,328
Voltage............................. 158
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 157
Loading Vehicle......................... 270
Tires ............................... 242
Locks
Child Protection........................ 21
Door................................ 17
Power Door........................... 18
Steering Wheel......................... 16
Lubrication, Body....................... 306
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 148
Lumbar Support........................ 105
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 302
Maintenance, General..................... 296
Maintenance Procedures................... 296Maintenance Schedule.................... 338
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 164,293
Manual, Service......................... 352
Manual Transaxle..................224,226,317
Downshifting......................... 227
Fluid Level Check...................... 318
Frequency of Fluid Change............... 318
Lubricant Selection..................... 317
Map/Reading Lights..................... 110
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 316
Methanol............................. 265
Mirrors................................ 73
Electric Powered....................... 74
Outside.............................. 73
Rearview............................. 73
Vanity............................... 76
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 255
Mopar Parts.........................295,350
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System, Navigation...................... 202
Tachometer............................ 158
Taillights.............................. 328
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......157,275
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 60
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 28
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 28
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 144
Tilt Steering Column..................... 118
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 242
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 241
Tire Markings.......................... 237
Tire Safety Information.................... 237
TIREFIT.............................. 276
Tires ............................67,246,353
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 251
Air Pressure.......................... 246
Alignment........................... 253Chains.............................. 253
General Information.................... 246
High Speed.......................... 249
Inflation Pressures..................... 247
Life of Tires.......................... 251
Load Capacity.....................242,243
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 255
Quality Grading....................... 353
Radial.............................. 249
Replacement......................... 251
Rotation............................. 254
Safety...........................237,246
Sizes............................... 239
Snow Tires........................... 254
Spinning............................ 250
Tread Wear Indicators................... 250
Towing
Disabled Vehicle....................... 287
Recreational.......................... 271
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Traction.............................. 235
Transaxle
Manual..........................224,226
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 27
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 122
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transporting Pets........................ 64
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 250
Trip Odometer.......................... 159
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 161
Turbo Cool Down....................... 226
Turn Signals...................... 114,162,328
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 76
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 155
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 353
Universal Transmitter..................... 122Unleaded Gasoline....................... 264
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 314
Vanity Mirrors........................... 76
Variance, Compass....................... 176
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading......................243,270
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 327
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 28
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description)........................... 157
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 350
Washer, Adding Fluid.................. 118,147
Washers, Windshield..................... 115
Washing Vehicle......................... 319
370 INDEX