Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer
at the start of each warm season. This service should
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance
test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this
time.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air condi-
tioning components. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause
the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD,
for further warranty information.
•The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced technician.
366 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use MOPARTotal Clean or
equivalent, a mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do
not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry
with a soft cloth.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
Cleaning The Center Console Cupholders
Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent
with the cupholder in the center console.
NOTE: The cupholder cannot be removed.
FUSES
Integrated Power Module
The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine
compartment. This module contains fuses and relays.
Integrated Power Module
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387
Automatic Door Locks................... 32,33
Automatic Headlights .................... 139
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 237
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ..................... 380
Automatic Transmission .............264,380,381
Adding Fluid .................... 381,403
Autostick .......................... 268
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 381
Fluid Change ....................... 381
Fluid Level Check .................... 380
Fluid Type ......................... 403
Shifting ........................... 264
Special Additives ..................... 380
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ..... 267
Autostick ............................. 268
Axle Fluid ............................. 403
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 403B-Pillar Location
........................ 296
Battery ............................... 364
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 26
Location ........................... 364
Belts, Seat ............................ 45,81
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 367
Brake Assist System ...................... 283
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 282
Brake Fluid ............................ 403
Brake System ........................ 279,377
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 279,282
Fluid Check ..................... 377,403
Master Cylinder ..................... 377
Parking ........................... 276
Warning Light .................... 179,279
Brake, Parking .......................... 276
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 264
Brakes ............................. 279,377
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 79
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INDEX 437
Ignition............................... 14
Key ............................. 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 16
Infant Restraint ........................ 70,71
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 184
Instrument Cluster .................... 173,174
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 172
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 386
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 387
Interior Appearance Care .................. 385
Interior Lights .......................... 144
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 145
Introduction ............................. 4
Jump Starting .......................... 342 Key-In Reminder
......................... 15
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Keyless Enter-N-Go ................. 34,194,251
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keyless Go .......................... 12,194
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 233
Knee Bolster ............................ 56
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 142
Lane Change Assist ...................... 142
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 45
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....74,75
Latches ................................ 83
Hood ............................. 137
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 318
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Oil Pressure........................ 177
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ........ 144
Passing ............................ 143
Reading ........................ 143,151
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 178
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 181
Service ......................... 395,396
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 183
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 181
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......181,311
Traction Control ..................... 289
Turn Signal .................... 83,142,176
Vanity Mirror ........................ 92
Voltage ............................ 174
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 174
Loading Vehicle ...................... 325,327
Capacities .......................... 327
Tires .............................. 296 Locks
................................. 30
Auto Unlock ......................... 33
Automatic Door ...................... 32
Door .............................. 30
Power Door ......................... 31
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 311
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ..................... 74,75
Lubrication, Body ....................... 367
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 364
Maintenance Procedures ................... 360
Maintenance Schedule .................... 406
Maintenance, General ..................... 360
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 161
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 183,358
Manual Transmission ...............257,379,381
Fluid Level Check ................. 379,381
Shift Speeds ........................ 259
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Materials Added to................... 362
Recommendation .................. 362,401
Synthetic .......................... 362
Viscosity ........................ 362,401
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............357,358
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 152
Operating Precautions .................... 357
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 90
Overhead Console ....................... 151
Overheating, Engine ...................... 331
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,431
Paint Care ............................. 382
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 276
Passing Light ........................... 143
Personal Settings ........................ 198
Pets .................................. 79 Phone, Cellular
.......................... 93
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 93
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 296
Power Brakes ............................ 279
Deck Lid Release ..................... 40
Distribution Center (Fuses) .............. 390
Door Locks ......................... 31
Mirrors ............................ 91
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 161
Seats ............................. 128
Steering ........................ 274,275
Sunroof ........................... 158
Windows ........................... 39
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 403
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 55
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 53
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 198
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Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 303
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 374
Radio Operation ........................ 236
Radio Remote Controls .................... 234
Rear Cupholder ......................... 166
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 136
Rear Window Defroster ................... 168
Rear Window Features .................... 168
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 69
Recreational Towing ...................... 327
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 318
Refrigerant ............................ 367
Release, Hood .......................... 137
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 141
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 54 Remote Control
Starting System ....................... 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 234
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 40
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 395
Replacement Keys ........................ 17
Replacement Parts ....................... 359
Replacement Tires ....................... 306
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 430
Restraint, Head ......................... 133
Restraints, Child ......................... 70
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 42
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 346
Rotation, Tires .......................... 309
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 81
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 83
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INDEX 449
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 430
Safety Information, Tire ................... 290
Safety Tips ............................. 80
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 80
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 223
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 406
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 387
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 54
Seat Belts .......................... 42,45,81
And Pregnant Women .................. 55
Child Restraint ................. 70,71,72,77
Extender ........................... 55
Front Seat ......................... 45,47
Inspection .......................... 81
Operating Instructions .................. 47
Pretensioners ........................ 53
Rear Seat ........................... 45
Reminder .......................... 178
Untwisting Procedure .................. 51 Seats
................................. 128
Adjustment ......................... 128
Head Restraints ...................... 133
Heated ............................ 131
Height Adjustment ................... 128
Power ............................ 128
Rear Folding ........................ 136
Seatback Release ..................... 136
Tilting ............................ 128
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........372,402
Selection of Oil ......................... 362
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 427
Service Contract ......................... 429
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 183
450 INDEX