
WARNING!
Do not connect the cable to the negative
post(-)of the discharged battery. The result-
ing electrical spark could cause the battery to
explode and could result in personal injury.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the
booster battery, let the engine idle a few min-
utes, and then start the engine in the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper
cables in the reverse sequence:
6. Disconnect the negative (-)jumper cable
from the remote negative (-)post of the dis-
charged vehicle.
7. Disconnect the negative end (-)of the
jumper cable from the negative (-)post of the
booster battery.
8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive
(+) jumper cable from the positive (+)post of the
booster battery. 9. Disconnect the positive
(+)end of the jumper
cable from the remote positive (+)post of the
discharged vehicle.
10. Reinstall the protective cover over the re-
mote positive (+)battery post of the discharged
vehicle.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your
vehicle you should have the battery and charg-
ing system tested at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power
outlets draw power from the vehicle’s bat-
tery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular
phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough without engine operation, the vehi-
cle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to de-
grade battery life and/or prevent the engine
from starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or
snow, it can often be moved using a rocking
motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to
clear the area around the front wheels. Press
and hold the lock button on the shift lever. Then
shift back and forth between DRIVE and RE-
VERSE while gently pressing the accelerator.
NOTE:
Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can
only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph
or less. Whenever the transmission remains
in NEUTRAL for more than 2 seconds, you
must press the brake pedal to engage DRIVE
or REVERSE.
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pres-
sure that will maintain the rocking motion with-
out spinning the wheels or racing the engine.
302

Towing ConditionWheels OFF the Ground 4WD Models
Flat Tow NONE
See instructions in “Recreational Towing” under “Starting and Operating”•Transmission in PARK
• Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N)
• To w i n forward direction
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow Front
NOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to
prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow
bars and other equipment designed for this
purpose, following equipment manufacturer’s
instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory.
Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main
structural members of the vehicle, not to bum-
pers or associated brackets. State and local
laws regarding vehicles under tow must be
observed. If you must use the accessories (wipers, de-
frosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN position, not the ACC
position.
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, see “Shift
Lever Override” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” for instructions on shifting the automatic
transmission out of PARK for towing.
CAUTION!
•
Do not use sling type equipment when
towing. When securing the vehicle to a flat
bed truck, do not attach to front or rear
suspension components. Damage to your
vehicle may result from improper towing.
•
If the vehicle being towed requires steering,
the ignition must be in the ON/RUN or ACC
position, not in the LOCK/OFF position.
305

Center High Mounted Stop Light......339
Chains, Tire ................. .265
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ......59
Checks, Safety .................59
Child Restraint ........50, 53, 54, 55, 56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ......54, 55
Child Safety Locks ...............23
Clean Air Gasoline ..............274
Cleaning Wheels ................. .329
Climate Control ................209
Cold Weather Operation ...........222
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ......208
Compact Spare Tire .............262
Compass ...................182
Compass Calibration .............184
Compass Variance ..............182
Computer, Trip/Travel ............179
Connector UCI ................... .189
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) . .189
Conserving Fuel ...............178
Console, Overhead ..............140
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . . .323
Cooling System ................321
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ......322
Coolant Capacity ............340 Coolant Level
..............323
Disposal of Used Coolant ........323
Drain, Flush, and Refill .........321
Inspection .............321, 323
Points to Remember ..........324
Pressure Cap ..............323
Radiator Cap ...............323
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze) .............322, 340
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .......119
Cupholders ................. .149
Customer Assistance .............372
Data Recorder, Event .............49
Daytime Running Lights..........
.108
Defroster, Rear Window ...........154
Defroster, Windshield ..........60, 212
Diesel Fuel ................. .275
Diesel Fuel Requirements ..........275
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission .........327
Oil (Engine) ...............313
Power Steering .............250
Disabled Vehicle Towing ...........304
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ......323
Door Locks ...................21 Door Locks, Automatic
............22
Driving .................... .244
Off-Pavement ..............245
Off-Road .................245
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ................. .178
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...............146
Electric Rear Window Defrost ........154
Electric Remote Mirrors ............71
Electronic Brake Control System ......252
Brake Assist System ..........252
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ......253
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........117,119
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ......253
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ............164, 168
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ......302
Hazard Warning Flasher ........294
Jump Starting ..............300
Engine Air Cleaner ................315
Break-In Recommendations .......59
Compartment .........309, 310, 311
395

Compartment
Identification.........309, 310, 311
Cooling ................. .321
Exhaust Gas Caution .........30, 60
Fails to Start ...............222
Flooded, Starting ............222
Fuel Requirements ........273, 340
Jump Starting ..............300
Oil ..................313, 340
Oil Change Interval ........177, 313
Oil Selection ............314, 340
Oil Synthetic ...............315
Overheating ...............294
Starting ................. .220
Temperature Gauge ...........167
Engine Oil Viscosity .............314
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ..........314
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . .47
Entry System, Illuminated ...........18
Ethanol ....................273
Event Data Recorder .............49
Exhaust Gas Caution ...........30, 60
Exhaust System .............60, 320
Exterior Lights .................61 Filters
Air Cleaner ................315
Air Conditioning .............317
Engine Oil ................315
Engine Oil Disposal ...........315
Flashers ....................294
Hazard Warning .............294
Turn Signal ........61, 163, 337, 338
Flipper Glass, Liftgate .............28
Flooded Engine Starting ...........222
Fluid Capacities ...............340
Fluid Leaks ...................61
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission .........327
Brake ...................324
Engine Oil ............... .313
Power
Steering .............250
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . .341
Fog Lights .............109, 163, 337
Fog Light Service ...............337
Fog Lights, Rear ...............168
Folding Rear Seat ..............100
Forward Collision Warning . . . .131, 174, 185
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ..........294Four Wheel Drive
............237, 240
Operation .................237
Systems .................237
Four Wheel Drive Operation .........237
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ...........302
Front Axle (Differential) ...........325
Fuel ..................... .273
Adding ................. .276
Additives .................274
Conserving ................178
Diesel ...................275
Ethanol ................. .273
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .......276, 278
Gasoline .................273
Gauge ................. .167
Light ...................174
Octane Rating ..............273
Requirements ..............340
Saver Mode ...............178
Tank Capacity ..............340
Fueling ....................276
Fuel Optimizer ................178
Fuel Saver ................. .178
Fuel System Caution .............277
Fuses .................... .331
396

Brake Assist Warning..........258
Brake Warning ..............165
Bulb Replacement ............336
Cargo ...................151
Center Mounted Stop ..........339
Daytime Running ............108
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .......106
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator .................258
Exterior ..................61
Fog ..............109, 163, 337
Hazard Warning Flasher ........294
Headlights .............336, 337
Headlights On With Wipers .......107
High Beam Indicator ..........163
Hill Descent Control Indicator .....163
Illuminated Entry .............18
Low Fuel .................174
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) .............162
Map Reading ...............110
Passing ..................112
Reading ...............110,141
Rear Fog .................168
Rear Servicing ..............338
Rear Tail .................338
Seat Belt Reminder ...........165 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)
......167
Service ................. .336
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction
Indicator) ................ .162
Side Marker ...............338
SmartBeams ...............107
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .164
Tow/Haul Indicator ............163
Traction Control .............258
Turn Signal ........61, 106, 337, 338
Vanity Mirror ................72
Locks ......................21
Automatic Door ..............22
Child Protection ..............23
Door ....................2 1
Power
Door ................22
Steering Wheel ..............14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) ................54, 55
Lubrication, Body ...............318
Maintenance Free Battery ..........316
Maintenance Procedures ..........312
Maintenance Schedule .........344, 359
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ..............162
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ......102Memory Seat
.................102
Memory Seats and Radio ..........102
Methanol ...................273
Methanol Fuel ................273
Mini-Trip Computer ..............179
Mirrors .....................70
Automatic Dimming ............70
Electric Powered .............71
Electric Remote ..............71
Exterior Folding ..............71
Heated ...................72
Outside ..................71
Power Folding ...............72
Rearview ..................70
Vanity ...................72
Mode Fuel Saver ................178
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle .......8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System .......266
Mopar Parts ................. .312
Multi-Function Control Lever ........106
New Vehicle Break-In Period .........59
Occupant Restraints .........31, 44, 47
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . .43, 44, 46
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .......273
398

Refrigerant................. .317
Reminder, Seat Belt ..............40
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . .207
Replacement Bulbs .............336
Replacement Keys ...............15
Replacement Parts ..............312
Replacement Tires ..............264
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .......177
Restraints, Child ................50
Restraints, Occupant .............31
Retractable Cargo Area Cover .......152
Roll Over Warning ................4
Rotation, Tires ................266
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .........60
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ........61
Safety, Exhaust Gas ...........30, 60
Safety Tips ...................59
Schedule, Maintenance ........344, 359
Seat Belt Maintenance ............331
Seat Belt Reminder ..............40
Seat Belts .................33, 60
Adjustable Upper Shoulder
Anchorage .................36
And Pregnant Women ..........41
Child Restraint ............50, 56 Front Seat
.................33
Inspection .................60
Pretensioners ...............37
Reminder ................ .165
Shoulder Belt Anchorage .........36
Untwisting Procedure ...........35
Seats ......................94
Easy Entry ................104
Memory ................. .102
Power ...................95
Rear Folding ...............100
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ......16, 167
Selec-Terrain ................ .240
Selection of Oil ................314
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ...........15
Sentry Key Programming ...........16
Sentry Key Replacement ...........15
Service Assistance ..............372
Service Engine Soon
Light
(Malfunction Indicator) ..........162
Settings, Personal ..............184
Shifting ....................225
Automatic Transmission .........225
Shift Lever Override .............304
Shoulder Belts .................33
Side Airbag ...................46
Signals, Turn .........61, 163, 337, 338 SmartBeams
.................107
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) .........265
Snow Tires ................. .261
Sound Systems ................188
Sound Systems (Radio) ...........188
Spare Tire ................262, 295
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) .............273
Oil .................... .314
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....117,119
Speedometer .................166
Starting ....................220
Automatic Transmission .........220
Cold Weather ..............222
Engine Fails to Start ..........222
Starting and Operating ............220
Starting Procedures .............220
Steering Power ................248, 250
Tilt Column .............115,116
Wheel, Heated ..............116
Wheel Lock ................14
Wheel, Tilt .............115,116
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .......207
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ................. .207
Storage ....................335
400