avoid damaging the blade. Keep the blade rubber out of
contact with petroleum products such as engine oil,
gasoline, etc.
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer is shared. The fluid reservoir is
located in the engine compartment, be sure to check the
fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with
windshield washer solvent only (not engine coolant
(antifreeze). When refilling the washer fluid reservoir,
take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel
and wipe clean the wiper blades, this will help blade
performance. To prevent freeze-up of your windshield
washer system in cold weather, select a solution or
mixture that meets or exceeds the temperature range of
your climate. This rating information can be found on
most washer fluid containers.The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid
when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 337
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Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPARTotal Clean. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MOPARGlass Cleaner or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instruments which may
scratch the elements. When cleaning the rear view mirror,
spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using. Do
not spray cleaner directly on the mirror.
350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 261
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 341
Adding Fuel........................... 301
Additives, Fuel......................... 299
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 332
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 335
Air Conditioning Controls................. 238
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 244
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 335
Air Conditioning System................238,335
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 280
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment....................... 56
Airbag Light.......................58,71,165
Airbag Maintenance....................... 58
Airbag, Side............................ 55
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............... 49
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............19,165
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 230
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........340,359,360
Capacities........................... 359
Disposal............................ 343
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 261
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 173
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 19
Appearance Care........................ 347
Assistance Towing........................ 96
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 78
Automatic Door Locks...................28,29
Automatic Transaxle...................... 12
Battery............................... 333
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 26
Beverage Cooler........................ 154
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 336
B-Pillar Location........................ 275
Brake Assist System...................... 264
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Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 64
Child Safety Locks........................ 30
Child Seat.............................. 68
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 297
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 349
Climate Control......................... 238
Clock.....................187,190,204,208,217
Coin Holder........................... 146
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 237
Compass Variance....................... 185
Console.............................. 146
Contract, Service........................ 385
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 252
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................359,360
Cooler, Beverage........................ 154
Cooling System......................... 339
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 341
Coolant Level......................340,343Disposal of Used Coolant................ 343
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 340
Inspection........................... 343
Points to Remember.................342,344
Pressure Cap......................... 342
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 340
Corrosion Protection..................... 347
Cruise Light........................... 168
Cupholders............................ 146
Customer Assistance..................... 383
Data Recorder, Event...................... 58
Dealer Service.......................... 329
Defroster, Rear Window................... 153
Defroster, Windshield...................71,240
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 128
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 326
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 125
394 INDEX
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 296
Life of Tires............................ 284
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 34
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 152
Light Bulbs............................ 355
Lights..............................72,122
Airbag..........................58,71,165
Anti-Lock........................... 173
Back-Up............................. 357
Brake Warning........................ 169
Bulb Replacement...................... 356
Cargo .............................. 147
Center Mounted Stop................... 358
Daytime Running...................... 127
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 122
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................266,269
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 166
Fog ..........................124,171,356Headlight Switch...................... 123
Headlights........................... 123
High Beam Indicator.................... 174
Instrument Cluster..................... 123
License............................. 357
Lights On Reminder.................... 124
Low Fuel............................ 165
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 173
Map Reading......................... 126
Oil Pressure.......................... 166
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 166
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 20
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 165
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 171
Traction Control....................... 266
Turn Signal.....................122,124,357
Voltage............................. 165
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 164
INDEX 399
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Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 296
Odometer............................. 167
Trip .............................167,168
Oil Change Indicator..................167,184
Oil, Engine.........................329,359
Capacity............................ 359
Change Interval....................... 330
Checking............................ 329
Disposal............................ 332
Filter............................... 332
Materials Added to..................... 332
Recommendation...................330,359
Viscosity............................ 331
Onboard Diagnostic System..............326,327
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 134
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Air Intake....................... 245
Overheating, Engine...................... 306
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........4,387Paint Care............................. 347
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Parking Brake.......................... 259
Passing Light........................... 126
Personal Settings........................ 181
Pets.................................. 69
Phone, Cellular.......................... 81
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect) .............. 81
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 275
Power
Door Locks........................... 28
Mirrors.............................. 79
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 144
Steering..........................257,258
Sunroof............................. 140
Windows............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid..................... 361
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 47
INDEX 401
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Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 45
Programmable Electronic Features............ 181
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Radial Ply Tires......................... 282
Radio Operation........................ 238
Radio, Satellite.......................... 228
Rear Fog Lights......................... 357
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 34
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 119
Rear Window Defroster................... 153
Rear Window Features.................... 152
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 152
Recorder, Event Data...................... 58
Recreational Towing...................... 303
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 297
Refrigerant............................ 335Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46
Remote Control
Door Locks........................... 20
Security Alarm......................... 19
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 236
Replacement Bulbs....................... 355
Replacement Keys........................ 17
Replacement Parts....................... 328
Replacement Tires....................... 284
Reporting Safety Defects................... 386
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........167,184
Restraints, Child.......................61,68
Restraints, Infant......................... 61
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 149
Rotation, Tires.......................... 286
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 71
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 72
402 INDEX
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 246
Signals, Turn........................170,357
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 254
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 285
Snow Tires............................ 286
Sound System
Kicker.............................. 233
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........131,168
Speedometer........................... 167
Speedometer and Odometer................ 163
Starting............................... 250
Engine Fails to Start.................... 251
Starting Procedures...................... 250
Steering
Power...........................257,258
Tilt Column.......................... 130
Wheel Lock........................... 15
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 236Storage............................... 355
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 319
Sun Roof.............................. 140
Sun Visor Extension....................... 81
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 48
Tachometer............................ 165
Taillights.............................. 357
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......164,307
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 65
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 19
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 19
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 150
Tilt Steering Column..................... 130
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 275
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 274
Tire Markings.......................... 270
Tire Safety Information.................... 270
TIREFIT.............................. 308
404 INDEX