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Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubri-
cated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as
MOPARSpray White Lube or equivalent, to assure
quiet, easy operation and to protect against rust and
wear. Prior to the application of any lubricant, the parts
concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and
grit; after lubricating excess oil and grease should be
removed. Particular attention should also be given to
hood latching components 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 or equivalent 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 nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula-
tions of salt or road film.
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. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
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Always leave ample room and be sure to educate anyone
you allow to operate the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Use care when approaching parking blocks, tall
speed bumps and garage curbs. These surfaces can
damage your splitter.
Use caution when driving up to sloped surfaces or over
speed bumps. Approaching a speed bump or a slope at a
slight angle may improve your clearance.
CAUTION!
•Hard contact with steep ramps may cause damage
to your splitter.
•Replace rub strips when they are worn down to
3/8 inch (10 mm) on the front edge. This will avoid
damage to the carbon fiber panel
WARNING!
Do not install the ACR track extension and/or dive
planes on a vehicle equipped with the Aero Group
option. The aerodynamic balance of this set up is
unstable and can cause the loss of control.
2. Rear Wing
Do not operate the vehicle with the rear wing removed.
The aerodynamic balance of this set up is unstable and
can cause a loss of control.
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FUSES
Power Distribution Center
The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine
compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. This
center contains fuses and relays.
Cavity Car-tridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse
Description
1 40 Amp Green — Blower Motor
2 40 Amp Green — Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Pump Feed/Starter
3 30 Amp Pink — Body Control Module
(BCM) – Battery Feed
4 20 Amp Blue — Amplifier
5 30 Amp Pink — Ignition Switch Run/
Accessory Feed – Win-
dows
6 40 Amp Green — Body Control Module
(BCM) – Battery Feed
7 30 Amp Pink — Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Module
Power Distribution Center
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•Fill the fuel tank. This will prevent water condensation
inside the tank. If you plan to store your vehicle more
than two months, add an anti-oxidant fuel stabilizer to
the fuel tank.
•Change the oil to remove any corrosive combustion
related acids in the crankcase.
•Check that the radiator coolant level of protection is to
at least -20°F (-29°C).
•Make sure that all tires are inflated to the optimum
pressure.
•Wash and wax the vehicle to protect the finish.
•Store the vehicle in a dry, well-ventilated location.
•Move the wiper blades away from the windshield.
•Block the wheels. Do not apply the parking brake.
•Cut blocks of plywood about the same size of the tires.
Cover each block with indoor/outdoor carpeting and
place them between the tires and concrete. This will
prevent tire flat spotting.
•For long-term storage, remove the tires and put the
vehicle up on blocks. Stack the tires on plywood and
cover with a tarp to prevent flat spotting.
•If the vehicle will be subjected to freezing tempera-
tures, either remove the battery and store it in a dry,
well ventilated area or connect a trickle charger
(1.5 Amp) with automatic shutdown / overcharge
protection to the battery. However, do not leave the
trickle charger hooked up to the battery without being
plugged in to a 110 Volt AC outlet, as this will result in
further drain on the vehicle’s battery. If the vehicle is
not going to be driven in the next three weeks, perform
the battery recharge procedure in the Service Manual.
Then, either disconnect the battery at the negative
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2. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-
terclockwise, and then pull it out of the headlamp
assembly.3. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly.
4. Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly.
5. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head-
lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
6. Install the splash shield and push pin.
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID)
The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlamp switch off and the key removed.
Because of
this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb
yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to
an authorized dealer for service.
1 — Front Side Marker Lamp
2 — Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp
3 — Low/High Beam HID Headlamp
4 — Auxiliary High Beam Headlamp
5 — Headlamp Adjustment — Aim Up and Down
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2. Turn the bulb and socket assembly counterclockwise,
and then pull it out of the front fog lamp assembly.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly.
4. Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly.
5. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the front
fog lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.6. Install the splash shield and push pin.
Taillamp, Tail/Stop Lamp, Rear Marker Lamp
1. Open the trunk
2. Remove the two fasteners and then remove the access
panel.
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3. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-
terclockwise, and then pull it out of the upper lamp
assembly.4. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly.
5. Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly.
6. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the upper
lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
7. Install the access panel and the two fasteners.
8. Close the trunk.
Taillamp, Tail/Stop Lamp, Rear Marker Lamp
(Coupe Models)
For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.
1 — Rear Marker Lamp
2 — Tail/Stop Lamp
3 — Taillamp
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4. Remove the three bulb and socket assemblies from the
upper lamp assembly by turning them counterclockwise
and then pulling them out of the upper lamp assembly.5. Remove the upper lamp assembly.
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