
the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and
provisions of Chrysler Motors LLC warranties applicable
to this vehicle.
MOPARPARTS
Moparfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They will help keep
the vehicle operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your authorized
dealer, and the manufacturer.
474 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop onwet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 477
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
478 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

About Your Brakes....................... 320
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............321,324
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 425
Adding Fuel ........................... 370
Additives, Fuel ......................... 368
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 416
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 418
Air Conditioning ........................ 274
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 274
Air Conditioning Filter .................284,419
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 285
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............418,419
Air Conditioning System .............274,277,418
Air Filter .............................. 416
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 347
Airbag ................................ 53
Airbag Deployment ....................... 65
Airbag Light ....................... 68,83,215
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 67 Alarm, Panic
............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................18,214
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 267
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........424,425,450
Disposal ............................ 427
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............321,324
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 206
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Anti-Theft System ....................... 214
Appearance Care ........................ 435
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 328
Assistance Towing ....................... 108
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 35
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 32
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 90
Automatic Door Locks ................... 31,32
480 INDEX

Automatic Headlights.................... 143
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........212,218
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 277
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 294
Special Additives ...................... 431
Automatic Transmission .............296,430,431
Adding Fluid ...................... 431,452
Fluid and Filter Changes ..............430,431
Fluid Change ......................... 431
Fluid Level Check ..................... 430
Fluid Type ........................... 452
Gear Ranges ......................... 297
Special Additives ...................... 431
Torque Converter ...................... 301
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 180
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 180
Axle Fluid ............................. 452
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 452Battery
............................... 417
Emergency Starting ..................... 402
Gas Caution .......................... 417
Jump Starting ......................... 402
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Belts, Seat ............................ 43,82
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 419
B-Pillar Location ........................ 342
Brake Assist System ...................... 325
Brake Assist Warning Light ................. 208
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 324
Brake Fluid ............................ 452
Brake, Parking .......................... 320
Brake System ........................... 429
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 321,324
Fluid Check ....................... 429,452
Master Cylinder ....................... 429
Parking ............................. 320
Warning Light ........................ 213
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Brakes............................... 429
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 295
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 80
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 148
Bulb Replacement ..................... 446,447
Bulbs, Light .......................... 83,446
Calibration, Compass ..................... 221
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 450
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 370
Oil (Engine) .......................... 415
Power Steering ........................ 319
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 426
Car Washes ............................ 435
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............81,369
Cargo Area Cover ....................... 190
Cargo Area Features ...................... 186
Cargo Compartment ...................... 186 Light
............................... 148
Cargo Light ............................ 148
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 186
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 188
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 371
Cellular Phone .......................... 94
Certification Label ....................... 371
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 395
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 339
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............204,411
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 81
Checks, Safety ........................... 81
Child Restraint .................... 71,72,76,78
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............74,76
Child Safety Locks ........................ 33
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 366
Cleaning Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 420
482 INDEX

Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 147
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 413
Power Steering ........................ 319
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 427
Engine Oil ........................... 415
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 31
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 165
Driving ............................ 313,314
Off-Pavement ......................... 314
Off-Road ............................ 314
On Hills ............................ 314
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 314
When to Use Low Range ................. 314
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 92 Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)
...... 180
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 180
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 324
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 324
Brake Assist System .................... 325
Electronic Roll Mitigation ................ 326
Electronic Stability Program ............... 332
Traction Control System ................. 325
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 326
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 155
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) .........208,332
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 215
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 394
Jacking ............................. 395
Jump Starting ......................... 402
Overheating .......................... 394
Towing ............................. 404
Emission Control System Maintenance ...... 411,454
484 INDEX

Engine Oil........................ 415,451
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 415
Finish Care ............................ 435
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 394
Turn Signal ................ 83,146,205,448,449
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 147
Flipper Glass, Liftgate ..................... 41
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 292
Floor Console .......................... 185
Fluid, Brake ........................... 452
Fluid Capacities ......................... 450
Fluid Leaks ............................. 83
Fluid Level Checks .................... 431,432
Automatic Transmission ................. 430
Brake .............................. 429
Cooling System ....................... 423
Engine Oil ........................... 413
Power Steering ........................ 319 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
.......... 451
Fog Light Service ........................ 448
Fog Lights .................... 142,145,205,448
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 133
Four Wheel Drive Shifting ..................... 302,304,308,310
Systems .......................... 302,308
Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 302
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....... 389
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 389
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 432
Fuel ................................. 365
Adding ............................. 370
Additives ............................ 368
Clean Air ............................ 366
Ethanol ............................. 366
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 370
Gasoline ............................ 365
Gauge .............................. 202
486 INDEX