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NFront Suspension Ball Joints..............327
NBody Lubrication.....................327
NWindshield Wiper Blades................328
NWindshield Washer Reservoir.............328
NExhaust System......................328
NCooling System.......................329
NHoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......335
NFuel System Connections................335
NBrake System........................335
NAutomatic Transaxle (CVT)..............339
NManual Transaxle.....................339
NRear Drive Assembly (RDA) ± AWD/4WD
Models Only........................340NPower Transfer Unit (PTU) ± AWD/4WD
Models Only........................341
NAppearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................341
mFuses/Integrated Power Module (IPM).......347
mVehicle Storage........................350
mReplacement Bulbs......................350
mBulb Replacement......................351
NHeadlamps..........................351
NFog Lights..........................353
NTail Lights, Rear Turn Signals And Backup
Lights Ð Replacement..................354
NLicense Lights........................356
NCenter High-Mounted Stoplight...........358
310 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
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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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 244
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 331
Adding Fuel........................... 279
Adding Washer Fluid..................122,153
Additives, Fuel......................... 277
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 323
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 325
Air Conditioning Controls................. 214
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 220
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............325,326
Air Conditioning System................214,325
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 257
Airbag................................ 46
Airbag Deployment.....................50,52
Airbag Light.....................51,54,67,161
Airbag Maintenance....................... 54
Airbag, Side............................ 52
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............46,52
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............18,164Alignment and Balance................... 264
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 211
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........330,360,361
Capacities........................... 360
Disposal............................ 333
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............126,244
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Appearance Care........................ 341
Automatic Door Locks...................27,28
Automatic Transaxle...........12,227,232,298,339
Fluid Level Check...................... 339
Interlock System....................... 233
Overheating.......................... 298
Selection Of Lubricant................... 339
Shifting............................. 234
Special Additives...................... 339
Autostick............................. 236
382 INDEX

Ball Joints............................. 327
Battery............................... 324
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 24
Belts, Drive............................ 320
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 327
B-Pillar Location........................ 252
Brake Assist System...................... 128
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 127
Brake Fluid............................ 362
Brake, Parking.......................... 241
Brake System........................243,335
Anti-Lock (ABS).................126,127,244
Hoses.............................. 336
Master Cylinder....................... 337
Parking............................. 241
Warning Light........................ 163
Brakes.............................243,335
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 233
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 65Bulb Replacement.....................350,351
Bulbs, Light............................ 350
Calibration, Compass..................... 180
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 360
Capacities, Fluid........................ 360
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 279
Oil (Engine).......................312,319
Car Washes............................ 342
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 278
Cargo Area Cover....................... 150
Cargo Area Features...................... 148
Cargo Compartment
Light............................... 148
Luggage Carrier....................... 154
Cargo Light............................ 148
Cargo Load Floor........................ 150
Cargo Tie-Downs........................ 151
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Points to Remember.................332,333
Pressure Cap......................... 332
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 330
Corrosion Protection..................... 341
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 322
Cruise Light........................... 165
Cup Holder............................ 147
Customer Assistance..................... 372
Data Recorder, Event...................... 55
Dealer Service.......................... 316
Defroster, Rear Window................... 153
Defroster, Windshield................67,216,217
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 122
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 313
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 117
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 333
Engine Oil........................... 320Door Locks............................. 26
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 27
Door Opener, Garage..................... 134
Downshifting.......................... 231
Drive Belts............................ 320
Driver's Seat Back Tilt.................... 105
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 238
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................ 239
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 74
Electrical Power Outlets................... 144
Electronic Brake Control System............. 127
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 127
Brake Assist System.................... 128
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 129
Electronic Stability Program............... 130
Traction Control System................. 127
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Flooded Engine Starting................... 228
Fluid, Brake........................... 362
Fluid Capacities......................... 360
Fluid Leaks............................. 67
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 339
Fluids................................ 361
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 361
Fog Lights....................... 116,169,353
Fold Down Speakers..................... 152
Folding Rear Seat........................ 109
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 109
Four Wheel Drive....................... 238
Systems............................. 238
Four Wheel Drive Operation................ 238
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 305
Fuel..............................275,361
Adding............................. 279
Additives............................ 277Capacity............................ 360
Clean Air............................ 276
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 279
Filter............................... 323
Gasoline............................ 275
Gauge.............................. 160
Hoses.............................. 335
Light............................... 161
Octane Rating........................ 275
Requirements......................... 275
System Hoses......................... 335
Tank Capacity........................ 360
Fuel System Caution..................... 280
Fueling............................... 279
Fuses................................ 347
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 134
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............279,280,314
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 276
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Infant Restraint.......................... 57
Information Center, Vehicle................. 171
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 73
Instrument Cluster....................... 160
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 158
Instrument Panel Cover................... 345
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 346
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 347
Interior Appearance Care.................. 344
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 122
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 299
Jack Operation.......................298,300
Jacking Instructions...................... 300
Jump Starting.......................... 303
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 19
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 46
Lane Change and Turn Signals...........161,354
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 35
Latches
Hood............................... 112
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 275
Life of Tires............................ 262
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 32
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 152
Light Bulbs............................ 350
Lights..............................67,113
Airbag........................51,54,67,161
Back-Up............................. 354
Brake Warning........................ 163
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Maintenance, General..................... 317
Maintenance Procedures................... 317
Maintenance Schedule.................... 365
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 168,314
Manual, Service......................... 376
Manual Transaxle..................227,229,339
Downshifting......................... 231
Fluid Level Check...................340,341
Frequency of Fluid Change............340,341
Lubricant Selection...............339,340,341
Map/Reading Lights..................... 113
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 337
Mirrors................................ 73
Electric Powered....................... 74
Outside.............................. 73
Rearview............................. 73
Vanity............................... 76
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 266Mopar Parts.........................316,375
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 114
Navigation Radio........................ 204
Navigation System....................... 204
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 65
Occupant Restraints....................... 34
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 275
Odometer............................. 167
Trip .............................165,167
Oil Change Indicator..................... 172
Oil Change Indicator, Reset................. 172
Oil, Engine.........................317,360
Capacity............................ 360
Change Interval....................... 318
Checking............................ 317
Disposal............................ 320
Filter............................... 320
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