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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and lift the second-
ary latch underneath the center front edge of the hood.
Then, raise the hood.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Safety Catch
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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 MOPAR
Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild non-abrasive cleaner or use the washer solvent. This
will remove accumulations of salt, waxes, or road film
and help reduce streaking and smearing.
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 remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Make sure that they are not frozen to the
glass before turning them on to avoid damaging the
blade.
Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum
products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Always refer to the wiper blade packaging for
specific installation instructions. Many wiper blade re-
placements fit multiple vehicles.Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers is located
in the engine compartment. Be sure to check the fluid
level in the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir
with windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze)
and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the
residual water.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385
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Switch...........................143,144
Time Delay.......................... 145
Heated Mirrors......................... 101
Heated Seats........................... 136
Heater............................... 250
Heater, Beverage Holder (Cupholder)......... 168
Heater, Engine Block..................... 270
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 148
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 341
Holder, Cup........................... 167
Holder Heated/Cooled (Cupholder).......... 168
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 158
Hood Prop............................ 143
Hood Release.......................... 142
Ignition............................... 13
Key ...............................12,13
Lock................................ 13Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................62,63
Information Center, Vehicle................. 193
Instrument Cluster.................179,180,181
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 178
Instrument Panel Cover................... 400
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 402
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 405
Interior Appearance Care.................. 400
Interior Lighting......................143,148
Interior Lights.......................... 150
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 152
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 355
Jack Operation.......................354,356
Jacking Instructions...................... 356
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Deck Lid Release....................... 36
Door Locks........................... 31
Mirrors............................. 100
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 164
Seats............................... 135
Steering............................. 282
Windows............................. 33
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 48
Preparation for Jacking.................... 354
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 45
Programmable Electronic Features............ 200
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 21
Radial Ply Tires......................... 309
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 391
Radio Operation........................ 250
Radio Remote Controls.................... 248Radio, Satellite.......................... 243
Rear Cupholder......................... 169
Rear Window Defroster................... 173
Rear Window Features.................... 173
Recorder, Event Data...................... 60
Recreational Towing...................... 349
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 327
Refrigerant............................ 382
Release, Hood.......................... 142
Reminder, Lights On..................... 146
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46
Remote Control
Security Alarm......................... 18
Starting System........................ 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 248
Remote Starting System.................... 28
Remote Trunk Release..................... 36
Replacement Bulbs....................... 411
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