
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPEDThe remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel, at the three and nine
o’clock positions.
The right-hand rocker switch has a pushbutton in the
center, and controls the volume and mode of the sound
system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase
the volume. Pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will
decrease the volume. Pressing the center button changes
the operation of the radio from AM to FM, or to CD
mode, depending on which radio is in the vehicle.
The left-hand rocker switch has a pushbutton in the
center. The function of the left-hand switch is different,
depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand rocker switch op-
eration in each mode.
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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2. Rear Blower Control — If Equipped
•Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced
through the rear system in any mode you select. The
rear blower speed increases as you move the control to
the right from the “O” (Off) position. There are seven
blower speeds. To allow the rear overhead control,
turn blower knob fully to the left, past TheOoff
position into the “REAR” control position.
3. Front Blower Control
•Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced
through the system in any mode you select. The
blower speed increases as you move the control to the
right from the “O” (Off) position. There are seven
blower speeds.NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the
climate controls will not function during Remote Start
operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off)
position. Blower control should be left in theON
position to allow the climate control to either warm or
cool the vehicle.
4. Rear Temperature Control — If Equipped
•Provides temperature control for the rear cabin. Turn
left for cooler or right for warmer temperature settings
in the rear cabin.
5. Right Front Temperature Control
•Provides right front seat occupant with independent
temperature control. Turn left for cooler or right for
warmer temperature settings.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 433

Electrical Power Outlets.....................269
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................133
Electronic Brake Control System...............486
Brake Assist System.....................487
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........237
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............488
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......325
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher..................560
Jacking...............................561
Jump Starting..........................579
Overheating...........................560
Emission Control System Maintenance..........593
Engine
Air Cleaner...........................599
Block Heater..........................464
Break-In Recommendations................116
Checking Oil Level......................597
Compartment..........................591Compartment Identification................591
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................609
Cooling..............................608
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................117
Flooded, Starting.......................462
Fuel Requirements......................528
Oil..................................597
Oil Selection...........................597
Oil Synthetic..........................598
Overheating...........................560
Starting..............................461
Temperature Gauge......................322
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................598
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................598
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............85
Entry System, Illuminated....................20
Ethanol................................529
Event Data Recorder........................88
Exhaust Gas Caution........................55
666 INDEX

Load Leveling System......................294
Locks..................................35
Door.................................35
Lubrication, Body.........................607
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)...................295
Maintenance Free Battery....................603
Maintenance Procedures....................596
Maintenance Schedule......................642
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......317
Manual, Service..........................656
Map/Reading Lights.......................253
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)...............215
Memory Seat............................133
Methanol...............................529
Mini-Trip Computer.......................338
Mirrors................................130
Automatic Dimming.....................131
Electric Remote.........................133Exterior Folding........................132
Heated...............................134
Memory..............................215
Outside..............................132
Rearview.............................130
Vanity...............................135
Mode
Fuel Saver............................336
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................520
Mopar Parts.............................595
MTBE/ETBE............................529
Multi-Function Control Lever.................227
New Vehicle Break-In Period.................116
Occupant Restraints........................56
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)..................78
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................528
672 INDEX

Seats................................184
Sliding Door...........................45
Steering..............................480
Sunroof..............................265
Windows..............................40
Power Steering Fluid.......................640
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts................73
Preparation for Jacking.....................568
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................68
Programmable Electronic Features.............342
Radial Ply Tires..........................509
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........612
Radio Operation..........................431
Radio Remote Controls.....................429
Rear Air Conditioning......................437
Rear Camera............................249
Rear Cross Path..........................142Rear Heater.............................437
Rear Park Sense System.....................241
Rearview Mirrors.........................130
Rear Window Features.....................293
Reclining Front Seats.......................191
Recorder, Event Data.......................88
Recreational Towing.......................556
Reformulated Gasoline.....................529
Refrigerant..............................605
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................72
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)..................20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........429
Remote Starting System......................30
Removable Floor Console...................289
Replacement Keys.........................16
Replacement Parts.........................595
Replacement Tires.........................515
Reporting Safety Defects....................655
Resetting Oil Change Indicator................313
674 INDEX

Service Assistance.........................651
Service Contract..........................654
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator). . .317
Service Manuals..........................656
Settings, Personal.........................342
Setting the Clock..........................350
Shift Lever Override.......................585
Shoulder Belts............................60
Side Airbag..............................84
Signals, Turn............................120
Sliding Door.............................44
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................517
Snow Tires..............................510
Spare Tire...............................511
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................237
Speedometer.............................319
Starting................................461
Automatic Transmission..................461
Cold Weather..........................462Engine Fails to Start.....................462
Remote...............................30
Starting and Operating.....................461
Starting Procedures........................461
Steering
Power...............................480
Tilt Column...........................232
Wheel, Heated.........................234
Wheel, Tilt............................232
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............429
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .429
Storage................................633
Storage Bin..............................278
Storage, Vehicle...........................453
Storing Your Vehicle.......................633
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats...............196
Sunglasses Storage........................253
Sun Roof...............................265
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........74
676 INDEX

Sway Control, Trailer.......................492
Synthetic Engine Oil.......................598
System, Remote Starting.....................30
Tachometer..............................311
Telescoping Steering Column.................232
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........440
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant............322
Tilt Steering Column.......................232
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........502
Tire Markings............................496
Tires ..................................120
Aging (Life of Tires).....................515
Air Pressure...........................506
Chains...............................517
Changing.............................561
Compact Spare.........................511
General Information.....................506
High Speed...........................509Inflation Pressures.......................507
Jacking...............................561
Life of Tires...........................515
Load Capacity.........................502
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............520
Pressure Warning Light...................315
Quality Grading........................657
Radial...............................509
Replacement...........................515
Rotation..............................518
Safety...............................496
Sizes................................497
Snow Tires............................510
Spare Tire.............................563
Spinning.............................514
Trailer Towing.........................551
Tread Wear Indicators....................514
Tire Safety Information.....................496
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................548
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INDEX 677

Torque Converter Clutch....................476
Towing................................541
24-Hour Towing Assistance................160
Disabled Vehicle........................586
Guide...............................547
Recreational...........................556
Weight...............................547
Towing Assistance.........................160
Traction................................477
Traction Control..........................486
Traction Control Switch.....................486
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..................492
Trailer Towing...........................541
Cooling System Tips.....................555
Hitches..............................546
Minimum Requirements..................549
Tips.................................554
Trailer and Tongue Weight.................548
Wiring...............................553Trailer Towing Guide.......................547
Trailer Weight............................547
Transmission............................617
Automatic............................464
Fluid................................617
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .28
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .256
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).........20
Transporting Pets.........................112
Tread Wear Indicators......................514
Trip Odometer...........................312
Turn Signals.............................311
UCI Connector...........................376
Umbrella Holder..........................281
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................657
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector. . . .376
Universal Transmitter......................256
678 INDEX