STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/
RUN mode. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEU-
TRAL, and press the clutch pedal before starting the
vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlock-
ing ignition system. It will not start unless the clutch
pedal is pressed to the floor.
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The Basics Of Off-Road Driving
You will encounter many types of terrain driving off-
road. You should be familiar with the terrain and area
before proceeding. There are many types of surface
conditions: hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand,
mud, snow and ice. Every surface has a different effect on
your vehicle’s steering, handling and traction. Control-
ling your vehicle is one of the keys to successful off-road
driving, so always keep a firm grip on the steering wheel
and maintain a good driving posture. Avoid sudden
accelerations, turns or braking. In most cases, there are no
road signs, posted speed limits or signal lights. Therefore,
you will need to use your own good judgment on what is
safe and what is not. When on a trail, you should always
be looking ahead for surface obstacles and changes in
terrain. The key is to plan your future driving route while
remembering what you are currently driving over.
CAUTION!
Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other
combustible materials. The heat from your vehicle
exhaust system could cause a fire.
WARNING!
Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down
cargo. Unsecured cargo can become projectiles in an
off-road situation.
When To Use 4L (Low) Range
When off-road driving, shift into 4L (Low) for additional
traction and control on slippery or difficult terrain,
ascending or descending steep hills, and to increase low
speed pulling power. This range should be limited to
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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.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may beused, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
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 MOPAR® Total Clean, 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.
Appearance Care For Fabric Top Models
CAUTION!
To maintain the appearance of your vehicle’s interior
trim and top, follow these precautions:
• Avoid leaving your vehicle unattended with the top
down, as exposure to sun or rain may damage interior
trim.
• Do not use harsh cleaners or bleaching agents on top
material, as damage may result.
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Automatic Transmission....................424
Adding Fluid ......................... .597
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................597
Fluid Change ......................... .597
Fluid Level Check ...................... .595
Fluid Type ........................... .594
Special Additives ...................... .595
Autostick .............................. .431
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........184
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................184
Axle Lock .............................. .438
Battery ................................ .577
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........28
Belts, Seat ...............................50
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................582
Brake Assist System ...................... .462
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............460Brake System
........................... .592
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .459
Master Cylinder ....................... .593
Parking ............................. .456
Warning Light ........................ .306
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................424
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........99
Bulb Replacement ........................ .614
Bulbs, Light ............................ .103
Calibration, Compass ..................... .322
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .618
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .517
Power Steering ........................ .456
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................589
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................100
Cargo Light ............................ .174
Car Washes ............................ .601
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Extender, Seat Belt.........................61
Exterior Lights .......................... .103
Fabric Care ............................. .603
Fabric Top ............................. .604
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .577
Air Conditioning ...................... .407
Engine Oil ........................... .576
Engine Oil Disposal .....................576
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .546
Turn Signal .......................... .103
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .172
Flooded Engine Starting ....................416
Fluid Capacities ......................... .618
Fluid Leaks ............................ .104
Fluid Level Checks ....................... .599
Engine Oil ........................... .574Manual Transmission
....................598
Power Steering ........................ .456
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........619
Fog Lights ............................. .172
Fog Light Service ........................ .616
Fold and Tumble Rear Seat ..................163
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .165
Folding Windshield ....................... .290
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................546
Four Wheel Drive ........................ .433
Four Wheel Drive Operation .................433
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................559
Front Axle (Differential) .....................599
Fuel .................................. .513
Adding ............................. .517
Additives ............................ .515
Clean Air ............................ .513
Ethanol ............................. .514
Filler
Cap (Gas Cap) .....................517
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Jack Operation.......................... .547
Jump Starting ........................... .555
Key-In Reminder ..........................16
Keyless Entry System .......................24
Key, Programming .........................20
Key, Replacement ..........................19
Keys ...................................15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................18
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................305
Lane Change Assist ....................... .171
Lap Belts ................................50
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................50
Latches ............................... .104
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .513
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .104
Life of Tires ............................ .496
Light Bulbs ............................. .103Lights
................................ .103
Airbag ................................73
Alarm .............................. .309
Anti-Lock ............................ .307
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... .307
Automatic Headlights ....................170
Back-Up ............................. .617
Brake Assist Warning ....................472
Brake Warning ........................ .306
Bulb Replacement ...................... .615
Cargo .............................. .174
Center Mounted Stop ....................617
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) .........315
Cruise .............................. .310
Daytime Running ...................... .173
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....472
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ..........318
Exterior ............................. .103
Fog ................................ .172
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Hazard Warning Flasher..................546
Headlights ........................... .169
Headlight Switch ...................... .169
High Beam ........................... .305
High Beam Indicator .....................305
Hill Descent Control Indicator ..............474
Illuminated Entry ........................23
Instrument Cluster ..................... .169
Interior ............................. .173
Lights On Reminder .....................171
Low Fuel ............................ .304
Oil Pressure .......................... .305
Passing ............................. .172
Rear Servicing ........................ .617
Rear Tail ............................ .617
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .305
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............309
Service .............................. .615
Side Marker .......................... .617Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)
...............309
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............310
Traction Control ....................... .472
Turn Signal .......................... .103
Voltage ............................. .304
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......304
Loading Vehicle ......................... .519
Tires ............................... .482
Locking Axle ........................... .438
Locks ..................................38
Automatic Door .........................41
Child Protection .........................42
Door .................................38
Power Door ............................40
Steering Wheel ..........................17
Lubrication, Body ........................ .582
Maintenance Free Battery ....................577
Maintenance Procedures ....................573
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