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Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact
with oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva-
lent to the originals in size, quality and performance
when replacement is needed. (Refer to the paragraph on
“Tread Wear Indicators”). Refer to the “Tire and Loading
Information” placard for the size designation of your tire.
The service description and load identification will be
found on the original equipment tire. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle. We recommend
that you contact your original equipment or an autho-
rized tire dealer with any questions you may have on tire
specifications or capability.
WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations
of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-
pension dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion components. You could lose control and have
an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have an accident.(Continued)
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Vanity............................... 90
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... 190
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 315
Mopar Parts ......................... 378,456
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 327
Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 287
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 136
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 77
Occupant Restraints ................... 41,58,62
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............55,58,61
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............326,428
Odometer .......................... 173,178
Trip ............................. 173,178
Oil Change Indicator .................. 180,189
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............180,189Oil, Engine
......................... 380,428
Capacity ............................ 426
Change Interval .................. 180,189,381
Checking ............................ 380
Dipstick ............................. 380
Disposal ............................ 383
Filter ............................ 383,428
Filter Disposal ........................ 383
Identification Logo ..................... 381
Materials Added to ..................... 383
Recommendation ................... 381,426
Synthetic ............................ 383
Viscosity ......................... 382,426
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 383
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 383
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............376,377
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 149
Operating Precautions .................... 376
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
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Sunglasses Storage....................... 149
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 157
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 52
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 337
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 383
System, Remote Starting .................... 26
Tachometer ............................ 173
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 142
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 250
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......174,351
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 71
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 142
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 135
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 302
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 300
Tire Markings .......................... 297 Tire Safety Information
.................... 297
Tires ............................ 81,306,458
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 312
Air Pressure .......................... 306
Changing ......................... 351,354
Compact Spare ........................ 309
Flat Changing ........................ 351
General Information .................... 306
High Speed .......................... 308
Inflation Pressures ..................... 307
Jacking ............................. 354
Life of Tires .......................... 312
Load Capacity ..................... 302,303
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 315
Pressure Warning Light .................. 182
Quality Grading ....................... 458
Radial .............................. 309
Replacement ......................... 313
Rotation ............................ 314
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