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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 ªMainte-
nance Scheduleº in Section 8 of this manual.
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 System Hoses
When servicing the vehicle for scheduled maintenance,
inspect the surface of the hoses and nylon tubing for
evidence of heat and mechanical damage. Hard andbrittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and exces-
sive swelling suggest deterioration of the rubber. Particu-
lar attention should be made to examining those hose
surfaces nearest to high heat sources, such as the exhaust
manifold.
Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collapsed.
Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they
are secure and no leaks are present.
NOTE:
²Often, fluids such as oil, power steering fluid, and
brake fluid are used during assembly plant operations
to ease the assembly of hoses to couplings. Therefore,
oil wetness at the hose-coupling area is not necessarily
an indication of leakage. Actual dripping of hot fluid
when systems are under pressure (during vehicle
operation) should be noted before a hose is replaced
based on leakage.
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Electric Remote........................ 90
Exterior Folding........................ 90
Heated.............................. 91
Outside.............................. 89
Rearview............................. 88
Vanity............................... 91
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 346
Mopar Parts.........................402,463
MP3 Player............................ 237
MTBE/ETBE........................... 356
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 133
Navigation Radio........................ 237
Navigation System....................... 237
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 79
Occupant Restraints....................... 41
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............355,448Odometer
Trip ................................ 199
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road)............ 304
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement)............ 304
Oil Change Indicator..................201,209
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............201,209
Oil, Engine.........................403,448
Capacity............................ 447
Change Interval..................201,209,404
Checking............................ 403
Dipstick............................. 403
Disposal............................ 405
Filter............................405,448
Filter Disposal........................ 405
Identification Logo..................... 404
Materials Added to..................... 405
Recommendation...................404,447
Synthetic............................ 405
Viscosity..........................404,447
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Sway Control, Trailer..................... 318
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 405
System, Navigation...................... 237
System, Remote Starting.................... 27
Tachometer............................ 195
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 264
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 198
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 73
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 176
Tilt Steering Column..................... 146
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 134
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 333
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 332
Tire Markings.......................... 329
Tire Safety Information.................... 329
Tires ............................82,337,466Air Pressure.......................... 338
Alignment and Balance.................. 343
Chains.............................. 344
Changing............................ 385
General Information.................... 337
High Speed.......................... 340
Inflation Pressures..................... 338
Jacking............................. 385
Life of Tires.......................... 342
Load Capacity.....................333,334
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 346
Quality Grading....................... 466
Radial.............................. 340
Replacement......................... 342
Rotation............................. 345
Safety.............................. 329
Sizes............................... 330
Spare Tire........................... 386
Spinning............................ 340
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