
About Your Brakes....................... 326
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 328
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 437
Adding Fuel ........................... 373
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 433
Additives, Fuel ......................... 367
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 427
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 429
Air Conditioning ........................ 279
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 279
Air Conditioning Filter .................290,430
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............429,430
Air Conditioning System .............279,283,429
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 291
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 346
Airbag .............................. 58,67
Airbag Deployment ....................... 68
Airbag Light ................... 65,66,71,87,197
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 70 Airbag, Side
...................... 61,64,66,67
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........62,64,67
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............19,204
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................240,266
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 328
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 328
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 19
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............437,463
Disposal ........................... 439
Appearance Care ........................ 446
Ashtray ............................... 180
Assistance Towing ....................... 113
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 36
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 32
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 37
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 95
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 32
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........202,215
492 INDEX

Caps, FillerFuel .............................. 373
Oil (Engine) ..................... 417,425
Power Steering ...................... 325
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 438
Car Washes ............................ 447
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............86,369
Cellular Phone ........................ 99,278
Chains, Tire ............................ 354
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 394
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 337
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 420
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 85
Checks, Safety ........................... 85
Child Restraint .................... 72,74,79,82
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............77,79
Child Safety Locks ........................ 34
Cigar Lighter ........................... 180 Clean Air Gasoline
....................... 365
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 449
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 432
Climate Control ......................... 279
Clock ........................... 226,245,254
Coin Holder ........................... 182
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 278
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 349
Compass ........................... 210,216
Compass Calibration ..................... 217
Compass Variance ....................... 218
Computer, Trip/Travel .................. 21,215
Connector UCI .............................. 269
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 269
Console .............................. 147
Console, Floor ....................... 147,182
Contract, Service ........................ 485
494 INDEX

Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 438
Cooling System ......................... 436
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 437
Coolant Capacity ..................... 463
Coolant Level .................... 436,439
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 439
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 436
Inspection .......................... 439
Points to Remember .................. 440
Pressure Cap ........................ 438
Radiator Cap ....................... 438
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....437,463,464
Corrosion Protection ..................... 446
Crankcase Ventilation Module ............... 21
Cruise Light ........................... 203
Cupholders ...................... 147,180,452
Customer Assistance ..................... 483
Customer Programmable Features ............ 221Data Recorder, Event
...................... 71
Daytime Running Lights ................... 154
Dealer Service .......................... 421
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 186
Defroster, Windshield ................87,281,287
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ...............30,157
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 419
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 152
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission .............445,446
Oil (Engine) ........................ 423
Power Steering ...................... 325
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 412
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 439
Engine Oil ......................... 426
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 164
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INDEX 495

Lights.............................. 89,150
Airbag .................... 65,66,71,87,197
Back-Up ........................... 461
Brake Assist Warning .................. 335
Brake Warning ...................... 199
Bulb Replacement .................... 459
Daytime Running .................... 154
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 335
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 198
Exterior ............................ 89
Fog ......................... 153,205,461
Headlight Switch ..................... 150
Headlights ......................... 150
Headlights On With Wipers ............. 159
High Beam Indicator .................. 209
Illuminated Entry ..................... 21
Instrument Cluster ................... 150
Interior ............................ 155
License ............................ 462 Lights On Reminder
.................. 154
Low Fuel .......................... 197
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 207
Map Reading ....................... 155
Oil Pressure ........................ 198
Passing ............................ 153
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 197
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............. 19
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 204
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......205,356
Traction Control ..................... 335
Turn Signal ................. 89,152,204,461
Voltage ............................ 197
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 196
Loading Vehicle ...................... 376,377
Capacities .......................... 377
Tires .............................. 341
Locks Auto Unlock ......................... 32
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Automatic Door...................... 32
Child Protection ...................... 34
Power Door ......................... 32
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 356
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 79
Lubrication, Body ....................... 431
Lumbar Support ........................ 141
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 427
Maintenance Procedures ................... 422
Maintenance Schedule .................... 468
Maintenance, General ..................... 422
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 207,420
Manual, Service ......................... 487
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 155
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 441
Methanol ............................. 366
Mini-Trip Computer ................... 210,215Mirrors
................................ 95
Automatic Dimming ................... 95
Electric Powered ...................... 97
Outside ............................ 98
Rearview ........................... 95
Vanity ............................. 99
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 356
Mopar Parts ......................... 421,486
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 366
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 84
Occupant Restraints ..................... 64,68
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .........40,61,62,64,67
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 365
Odometer ............................. 200
Trip ........................... 200,203
Oil Change Indicator .................. 202,215
502 INDEX

Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............202,215
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 426
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 426
Oil Pressure Light ....................... 198
Oil, Engine ......................... 423,464
Capacity ........................... 463
Change Interval ................ 202,215,424
Checking .......................... 423
Dipstick ........................... 423
Disposal ........................... 426
Filter .......................... 426,464
Filter Disposal ....................... 426
Identification Logo ................... 424
Materials Added to ................... 426
Recommendation .................. 424,463
Synthetic .......................... 426
Viscosity ........................ 425,463
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............419,420
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 164Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)
............ 4
Overheating, Engine ...................... 392
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,487
Paint Care ............................. 446
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 326
Passing Light ........................... 153
Personal Settings ........................ 221
Pets .................................. 84
Phone, Cellular .......................... 99
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 99
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 341
Power Door Locks ......................... 32
Mirrors ............................ 97
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 176
Seats ............................. 135
Steering ........................ 324,325
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INDEX 503

Sunroof........................... 173
Windows ........................... 35
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 57
Preparation for Jacking .................... 395
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 52
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 221
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 348
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 438
Radio Operation ........................ 278
Radio Remote Controls .................... 276
Rear Cupholder ......................... 181
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 146,147
Rear Window Defroster ................... 186
Rear Window Features .................... 186
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 95 Recorder, Event Data
...................... 71
Recreational Towing ...................... 388
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 365
Refrigerant ............................ 430
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 56
Remote Control Door Locks ......................... 21
Security Alarm ....................... 19
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 276
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 39
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 458
Replacement Keys ........................ 17
Replacement Parts ....................... 421
Replacement Tires ....................... 353
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 486
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........202,215
504 INDEX

Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 58
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 426
Tachometer ............................ 200
Taillights .............................. 461
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 160
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 283
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......196,392
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 77
Text Messaging ......................... 121
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 19
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 19
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 160
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 151
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 341
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 339
Tire Markings .......................... 336
Tire Safety Information .................... 336
Tires ............................ 89,345,489Aging (Life of Tires)
.................. 352
Air Pressure ........................ 345
Chains ............................ 354
Changing .......................... 394
Compact Spare ...................... 349
General Information .................. 345
High Speed ......................... 347
Inflation Pressures .................... 346
Jacking ............................ 394
Life of Tires ........................ 352
Load Capacity .................... 341,342
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 356
Pressure Warning Light ................ 205
Quality Grading ..................... 489
Radial ............................ 348
Replacement ........................ 353
Rotation ........................... 355
Safety .......................... 336,345
Sizes ............................. 337
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INDEX 507