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Care should be taken with installing quick connect
fittings to ensure they are properly installed and fully
connected. See your authorized dealer for service.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Suggested service intervals can be found in the Mainte-
nance Schedule in Section 8.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting
or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You wouldn’t have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
Brake and Power Steering Hoses
When the vehicle is serviced for scheduled maintenance,
inspect surface of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of
heat and mechanical damage. Hard and brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, abrasion, and excessive swelling
indicate deterioration of the rubber. Particular attention
should be made to examining those hose surfaces nearest
to high heat sources, such as the exhaust manifold.
Ensure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collapsed.
Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou-
plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are
present.
NOTE:
•Often, fluid such as oil, power steering fluid, and
brake fluid are used during assembly plant operations
to facilitate the assembly of hoses to couplings. There-
fore, oil wetness at the hose-coupling area is not
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Cavity CartridgeFuse Mini-
FuseDescription
28 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Run
29 — 5 Amp OrangeCluster/Electronic Stabil-
ity Program (ESP)/
Powertrain Control Mod-
ule (PCM)/STOP LIGHT
Switch
30 — 10 Amp RedDoor Modules/Power
Mirrors/Steering Control
Module (SCM)
31 — — —
32 — — —
33 — — —
34 — — —
35 — 5 Amp OrangeAntenna Module - if
equipped/Power MirrorsCavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
FuseDescription
36 — 20 Amp YellowHands-Free Phone - if
equipped//Radio
37 — 15 Amp BlueTransmission
38 — 10 Amp RedCargo Light/Vehicle In-
formation Module - if
equipped
39 — 10 Amp RedHeated Mirrors - if
equipped
40 — 5 Amp OrangeAuto Inside Rearview
Mirror/Heated Seats - if
equipped/Switch Bank
41 — 10 Amp RedAC Heater Control/
Headlights/Tire Pressure
Monitoring - if equipped
42 30 Amp Pink — Front Blower Motor
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Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
Automatic Transmission MOPARATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR Power Steering Fluid + 4, MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid
Rear Axle API GL-5 SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent
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FlashersHazard Warning ....................... 280
Turn Signal ...................... 70,119,152
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 120
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 218
Fluid, Brake ........................... 343
Fluid Capacities ......................... 341
Fluid Leaks ............................. 70
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................. 322
Brake ............................... 321
Cooling System ....................... 314
Engine Oil ........................... 301
Power Steering ........................ 310
Fluids ................................ 342
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 342
Fog Lights .......................... 118,154
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 113
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 289 Front Suspension Ball Joints
................ 311
Front Wheel Bearings ..................... 324
Fuel ................................. 270
Adding ............................. 274
Additives ............................ 272
CleanAir ............................ 270
Ethanol ............................. 271
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 274
Filter ............................... 304
Gasoline ............................ 270
Gauge .............................. 150
Hoses .............................. 319
Materials Added ....................... 272
Methanol ............................ 271
Octane Rating ...................... 270,342
Requirements ......................... 270
Specifications ......................... 342
Tank Capacity ........................ 341
Fuel System Caution ..................... 274
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Mirrors .............................. 76
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 140
Seats ............................... 109
Steering ............................. 237
Steering, Checking ..................... 310
Sunroof ............................. 136
Windows ............................. 33
Power Steering Fluid .................. 310,343
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 45
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 43
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 172
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 257
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 316
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 175
Radio, Navigation ....................... 191 Radio Operation
...................... 192,202
Radio Remote Controls .................... 201
Radio, Satellite .................... 191,192,195
Radio (Sound Systems) .................... 191
Rear Cup Holder ........................ 142
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 113
Rear Wheel Bearings ..................... 324
Rear Window Defroster ................... 144
Rear Window Features .................... 144
Reception, Radio ........................ 175
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 56
Recreational Towing ...................... 278
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 270
Refrigerant ............................ 310
Release, Hood .......................... 114
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 118
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 43
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 27
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Spark Plugs......................... 304,342
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 342
Oil ................................ 342
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 126
Speedometer ........................... 150
Starting ............................. 27,214
Automatic Transmission ................. 215
Cold Weather ......................... 217
Emergency (Jump Starting) ............... 286
Engine Fails to Start .................... 218
Remote .............................. 27
Starting and Operating .................... 214
Starting Procedures ...................... 214
Steering Column Controls ...................... 119
Column Lock ......................... 125
Linkage ............................. 311
Power ........................... 237,310TiltColumn .......................... 125
Wheel, Tilt
........................... 125
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 201
Storage ............................... 335
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 207,335
StoringYourVehicle ...................... 335
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 289
Sun Roof .............................. 136
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 130
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 139
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 46
System, Navigation ...................... 191
System, Remote Starting .................... 27
Tachometer ............................ 150
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 125
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......151,281
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 61
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Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 125
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 117
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 250
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 249
Tire Markings .......................... 245
Tire Safety Information .................... 245
TIREFIT .............................. 281
Tires ............................ 70, 254,358
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 259
Air Pressure .......................... 254
Alignment ........................... 261
Chains .............................. 261
General Information .................... 254
High Speed .......................... 257
Inflation Pressures ..................... 255
LifeofTires .......................... 259
Load Capacity ..................... 250,251Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
........... 264
Quality Grading ....................... 358
Radial .............................. 257
Replacement ......................... 260
Rotation ............................. 262
Safety ........................... 245,254
Sizes ............................... 247
Snow Tires ........................... 262
Spinning ............................ 258
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 258
To Open Hood .......................... 114
Towing ............................... 278 24-Hour Towing Assistance ................ 91
Behind a Motor Home .................. 278
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 291
Recreational .......................... 278
Towing Assistance ........................ 91
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home ......... 278
Traction Control ......................... 239
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