
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-
carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-
ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by authorized dealers or other
service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE:Use only manufacturer approved A/C system
sealers, stop leak products, seal conditioners, compressor
oil, and refrigerants.
A/C Air Filter
The filter is located in the fresh air inlet under the hood,
behind a removable panel in the cowl on the passenger
side of the vehicle, next to the windshield wipers. When
installing a new filter, ensure its proper orientation. 1. Remove the access door in the cowl screen by pressing
the retaining clips.
Access Door
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377

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 ensure 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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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 379

ConnectorUCI .............................. 231
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 231
Console .............................. 170
Console, Floor .......................... 170
Console, Overhead ....................... 153
Contract, Service ........................ 441
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 386
Cooling System ......................... 383
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 385
Coolant Capacity ..................... 413
Coolant Level .................... 384,387
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 387
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 384
Inspection .......................... 387
Points to Remember .................. 387
Pressure Cap ........................ 386
Radiator Cap ....................... 386
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....384,413,414 Corrosion Protection
..................... 394
Cruise Light ........................... 178
Cupholders ......................... 169,399
Customer Assistance ..................... 439
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 69
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 145
Daytime Running Lights ................... 142
Dealer Service .......................... 370
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 42
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 40
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 172
Defroster, Windshield ................... 82,245
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 146
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 367
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 143
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ 371
Power Steering ...................... 284
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INDEX 451

Speedometer........................ 178
Tachometer ......................... 178
Gear Ranges ........................... 270
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 359
General Information ...............18,27,123,328
General Maintenance ..................... 370
Glass Cleaning .......................... 398
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 336
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 336
GVWR ............................... 336
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 93
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 281
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 342
Head Restraints ......................... 134
Headlight Washers ....................... 380 Headlights
............................ 408
Automatic ......................... 140
Bulb Replacement .................... 408
Cleaning ........................... 398
Delay ............................. 141
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 143
Lights On Reminder .................. 142
On With Wipers ................... 141,148
Passing ............................ 144
Switch ............................ 140
Time Delay ......................... 141
Washers ........................... 380
Heated Mirrors .......................... 91
Heated Seats ........................... 131
Heater ............................... 242
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 263
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 143
Hill Start Assist ......................... 293
Holder, Cup ........................... 169
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INDEX 455

HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 154
Hood Release.......................... 138
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................. 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 16
Infant Restraint ........................ 70,71
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 188
Instrument Cluster .................... 177,178
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 176
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 398
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 399
Interior Appearance Care .................. 397
Interior Lights .......................... 145
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 146
Introduction ............................. 4 Jump Starting
.......................... 353
Key-In Reminder ......................... 16
Key, Programming ........................ 18
Key, Replacement ........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ................34,198,257
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keyless Go .......................... 12,198
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 238
Knee Bolster ............................ 56
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 143
Lane Change Assist ...................... 143
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 45
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....74,75
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Latches................................ 84
Hood ............................. 138
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 329
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 84
Life of Tires ............................ 315
Light Bulbs .......................... 84,407
Lights .............................. 84,140
Airbag .................... 63,64,69,82,180
Alarm ............................ 185
Anti-Lock ....................... 186,290
Automatic Headlights ................. 140
Brake Assist Warning .................. 299
Brake Warning .................... 183,288
Bulb Replacement ................. 407,408
Center Mounted Stop .................. 412
Courtesy/Reading ................. 144,153
Cruise ............................ 178
Daytime Running .................... 142
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........142,143Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 299
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
....... 179
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 180
Exterior ............................ 84
Fog ............................ 142,182
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 342
Headlight Switch ..................... 140
Headlights ...................... 140,408
Headlights On Reminder ............... 142
Headlights On With Wipers ..........141,148
High Beam ...................... 143,182
High Beam Indicator .................. 182
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 143
Illuminated Entry ..................... 21
Instrument Cluster ................. 140,178
Intensity Control ..................... 145
Interior ......................... 145,153
License ............................ 412
Lights On Reminder .................. 142
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INDEX 457

WaterDriving Through ..................... 281
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 396
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 396
Wind Buffeting ....................... 40,165
Window Fogging ........................ 248
Windows .............................. 38
Power ............................. 38
Windshield Defroster ................... 82,245Windshield Washers
................ 146,147,380
Fluid ............................. 380
Windshield Wiper Blades .................. 379
Windshield Wipers ....................... 146
Wiper Blade Replacement .................. 379
Wiper, Delay ........................... 146
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 146
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INDEX 467