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Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service. MOPARengine air
cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are
recommended.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in
the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the
engine compartment for jump starting. Refer to “Jump-
Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for
further information.
Battery Location
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441
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DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 454
Engine Oil ......................... 440
Door Locks ............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 223
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 331
Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................ 332
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 278
E-85 Fuel ............................. 385
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 250
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 96
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 237
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 340
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 340
Brake Assist System ................... 341 Traction Control System
................ 341
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 466
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....183,186
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 342
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ....................... 219,269
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 42
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 42
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 422
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 408
Jacking ............................ 409
Jump Starting ....................... 418
Overheating ........................ 408
Towing ............................ 425
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 433
Engine ............................... 432
Air Cleaner ......................... 440
Block Heater ........................ 322
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Rear Park Sense System................... 209
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 157
Rear Window Defroster ................... 250
Rear Window Features .................... 250
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 70
Recreational Towing ...................... 405
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 381
Refrigerant ............................ 444
Release, Hood .......................... 162
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 166
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 54
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 299
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 41
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 475
Replacement Keys ........................ 16 Replacement Parts
....................... 435
Replacement Tires ....................... 366
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 506
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........260,277
Restraint, Head ......................... 154
Restraints, Child ......................... 71
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 43
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 422
Rotation, Tires .......................... 369
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 84
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 86
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 506
Safety Information, Tire ................... 348
Safety Tips ............................. 82
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 83
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 484
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 465
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 54
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Shoulder Belts........................... 46
Side Airbag ............................. 65
Side View Mirror Adjustment ................ 94
Signals, Turn ...................... 86,168,259
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 331
SmartBeams ........................... 166
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 367
Snow Tires ............................ 368
Spare Tire ....................... 362,363,410
Spark Plugs ............................ 481
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ................... 380,481
Oil ............................... 481
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........183,186
Speedometer ........................... 264
Starting ............................. 25,318
Automatic Transmission ................ 318
Cold Weather ....................... 320
Engine Fails to Start .................. 321 Remote
............................ 25
Starting and Operating .................... 318
Starting Procedures ...................... 318
Steering Column Controls ..................... 168
Column Lock ....................... 177
Power ............................ 334
Tilt Column ...................... 177,178
Wheel, Heated ...................... 179
Wheel, Tilt ...................... 177,178
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 299
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 299
Storage ............................ 245,475
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 310,475
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 475
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 422
Sun Roof ........................... 229,233
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 222
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Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 56
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 395
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 439
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 259
Telescoping Steering Column .............177,178
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 308
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......267,409
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 74
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Tilt Steering Column ................... 177,178
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 165
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 354
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 352
Tire Markings .......................... 348
Tire Safety Information .................... 348 Tires ............................
86,358,509
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 365
Air Pressure ........................ 358
Chains ............................ 367
Changing ....................... 409,413
Compact Spare ...................... 362
Flat Changing ....................... 409
General Information .................. 358
High Speed ......................... 361
Inflation Pressures .................... 359
Jacking ......................... 412,413
Life of Tires ........................ 365
Load Capacity .................... 354,355
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 370
Pressure Warning Light ................ 261
Quality Grading ..................... 509
Radial ............................ 361
Replacement ........................ 366
Rotation ........................... 369
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