alarm. Opening a door with the security alarm activated
will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button
to deactivate the security alarm.
To Unlatch the Trunk
Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two
times within five seconds to unlatch the trunk.
Using the Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold
the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the
headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse
on and off, and the interior lights will turn on.
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a
second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph
(24 km/h) or greater.NOTE:
•The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition
switch to the ACC or ON position while the Panic
Alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights and
horn will remain on.
•You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the
vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the
Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted
by the system.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.
Transmitter Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
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Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if
the communication network remains intact, and the
power remains intact, depending on the nature of the
event the ORC will determine whether to have the
Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow-
ing functions:
•Cut off fuel to the engine.
•Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the ignition key is turned off.
•Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power or until the ignition key is
removed.
•Unlock the doors automatically.
If a Deployment Occurs
The front airbags are designed to deflate immediately
after deployment.NOTE:
Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all
collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with
the airbag system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any
or all of the following may occur:
•The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra-
sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front
passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The
abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those
you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium
floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals.
They are not permanent and normally heal quickly.
However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a
few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor
immediately.
•As the airbags deflate, you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the non-toxic gas used for
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▫Interior Lights ...................... 139
Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 140
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 140
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 141
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 141
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 142
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 142
Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped .......... 143
Electronic Speed Control ................ 144
▫ To Activate ......................... 145
▫ To Set At A Desired Speed .............. 146
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 146
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 146 ▫
To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 146
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 147
Overhead Console ..................... 148
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights .............. 148
▫ Sunglasses Storage ................... 149
Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 149
▫ Programming HomeLink .............. 150
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 153
▫ Using HomeLink ................... 153
▫ Reprogramming A Single
HomeLink Button................... 154
▫ Security ........................... 154
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 154
▫ General Information .................. 155
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Interior Lights
The interior lights come on when a door is opened.
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
because a door is open. This includes the glove box light,
but not the trunk light. To restore interior light operation,
either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light
switch.
Dimmer Control
The dimmer control is part of the
headlight switch and is located on the
left side of the instrument panel. With
the parking lights or headlights on,
rotating the dimmer control upwardwill increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights
and, if so equipped, the lighting in the door map pockets
and cupholders.
Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the
second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom off
position. The interior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent.
This feature brightens all text displays such as the
odometer, EVIC (if equipped), and radio when the park-
ing lights or headlights are on.
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•Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of
protectants on Stain Repel products.
Interior Care
Use MOPARFabric Cleaner or equivalent to clean fabric
upholstery and MOPAR Carpet Cleaner or equivalent
for carpeting.
Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, or MOPAR Satin Select or equivalent. Do not use
harsh cleaners or Armor All. Use MOPAR Total Clean
or equivalent to clean vinyl upholstery.
MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom-
mended for leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and MOPAR
Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be
taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner 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.7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407
Fluid Check....................... 399,429
Master Cylinder ....................... 399
Parking ............................. 287
Warning Light ........................ 181
Brakes ............................... 399
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 269
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 77
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 139
Bulb Replacement ..................... 417,418
Bulbs, Light .......................... 81,417
Calibration, Compass ..................... 195
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 426
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 330
Oil (Engine) .......................... 382
Power Steering ........................ 286
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 396
Car Washes ............................ 404 Carbon Monoxide Warning
...............78,330
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 333
Cellular Phone ........................ 91,246
Certification Label ....................... 333
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 351
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 298
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 377
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 77
Checks, Safety ........................... 77
Child Restraint .................. 67,68,69,72,74
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............71,72
Child Safety Locks ........................ 33
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 327
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 406
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 390
Climate Control ......................... 247
Clock ........................ 202,203,207,216
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Coin Holder........................... 162
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 246
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 309
Compass .............................. 195
Compass Calibration ..................... 195
Compass Variance ....................... 196
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 190
Connector UCI ................................ 230
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 230
Conserving Fuel ........................ 190
Console, Floor .......................... 162
Console, Overhead ....................... 148
Contract, Service ........................ 455
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 396
Cooling System ......................... 393
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 395
Coolant Capacity ...................... 426
Coolant Level ...................... 394,397Disposal of Used Coolant
................ 397
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 394
Inspection ........................... 397
Points to Remember .................... 398
Pressure Cap ......................... 396
Radiator Cap ......................... 396
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......394,426,428
Corrosion Protection ..................... 404
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 144
Cruise Light ........................... 173
Cupholders ......................... 161,409
Customer Assistance ..................... 453
Customer Programmable Features ............ 197
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 139
Daytime Running Lights ................... 136
Dealer Service .......................... 378
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 40
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 39
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INDEX 465
Automatic........................... 134
Bulb Replacement ...................... 418
Cleaning ............................ 407
Delay .............................. 135
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 137
Lights On Reminder .................... 136
On With Wipers .................... 135,142
Passing ............................. 138
Switch .............................. 134
Time Delay .......................... 135
Washers ............................. 390
Heated Mirrors .......................... 90
Heated Seats ........................... 130
Heater ............................... 247
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 265
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 137
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 338
Holder, Coin ........................... 162 Holder, Cup
........................... 161
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 149
Hood Release .......................... 132
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 67,68
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 186
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 87
Instrument Cluster .................... 171,173
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 170
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 408
Interior Appearance Care .................. 407
Interior Fuses .......................... 409
Interior Lights .......................... 139
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 140
470 INDEX