HAZARD WARNING
FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is
located on the instrument panel, be-
low the radio.Press the switch to turn on the
Hazard Warning flasher.
When the switch is activated, all di-
rectional turn signals will flash on and
off to warn oncoming traffic of an
emergency. Press the switch a second
time to turn off the Hazard Warning
flashers.
This is an emergency warning system
and it should not be used when the
vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a
safety hazard for other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to
seek assistance, the Hazard Warning
flashers will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the
OFF position.
NOTE: With extended use the
Hazard Warning flashers may
wear down your battery. IF YOUR ENGINE
OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you
can reduce the potential for overheat-
ing by taking the appropriate action.
On the highways — Slow down.
In city traffic — While stopped, put
transaxle in NEUTRAL, but do not
increase engine idle speed.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system
could damage your vehicle. If tem-
perature gauge reads “H”, pull over
and stop the vehicle with the engine
at idle, when safe. Turn the air con-
ditioner off and wait until the
pointer drops back into the normal
range. After appropriate action has
been taken, if the pointer remains
on the “H”, turn the engine off im-
mediately, and call for service. NOTE: There are steps that you
can take to slow down an impend-
ing overheat condition:
If your air conditioner (A/C) is
on, turn it off. The A/C system
adds heat to the engine cooling
system and turning the A/C off
can help remove this heat.
You can also turn the tempera- ture control to maximum heat,
the mode control to floor and the
blower control to high. This al-
lows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and
aids in removing heat from the
engine cooling system.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned
by hot engine coolant (antifreeze)
or steam from your radiator. If you
see or hear steam coming from un-
der the hood, do not open the hood
until the radiator has had time to
cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the ra-
diator or coolant bottle is hot.
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PREPARATIONS FOR
JUMP-START
The battery in your vehicle is located
between the left front headlight as-
sembly and the left front wheel splash
shield. To allow jump-starting there
are remote battery posts located on
the left side of the engine compart-
ment.
WARNING!
Take care to avoid the radiatorcooling fan whenever the hood is
raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be
injured by moving fan blades.
Remove any metal jewelry such
as watch bands or bracelets that
might make an inadvertent elec-
trical contact. You could be seri-
ously injured.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes
and generate hydrogen gas which
is flammable and explosive. Keep
open flames or sparks away from
the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the
automatic transmission into PARK
and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all
unnecessary electrical accessories. 3. Remove the protective cover over
the remote positive
(+)battery post.
To remove the cover, press the locking
tab and pull upward on the cover.
4. If using another vehicle to jump-
start the battery, park the vehicle
within the jumper cables reach, set
the parking brake and make sure the
ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each
other as this could establish a
ground connection and personal in-
jury could result.
Remote Battery Posts
1 — Remote Positive (+)Post
(covered with protective cap)
2 — Remote Negative (-)Post
Locking Tab
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If you carry special cargo such aschemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt,
etc., be sure that such materials are
well packaged and sealed.
If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider mud or stone
shields behind each wheel.
Use MOPAR® Touch Up Paint or equivalent on scratches as soon as
possible. Your authorized dealer
has touch up paint to match the
color of your vehicle.
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially
aluminum and chrome-plated wheels
should be cleaned regularly with a
mild soap and water to prevent corro-
sion. To remove heavy soil and/or ex-
cessive brake dust, use a nonabrasive,
non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scour-
ing pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or
metal polishes. Do not use oven
cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes
that use acidic solutions or harsh
brushes that may damage the wheels’
protective finish. Interior Care
Interior trim should be cleaned start-
ing with a damp cloth. Do not use
harsh cleaners.
Your leather upholstery can be best
preserved by regular cleaning with a
damp soft cloth. Small particles of
dirt can act as an abrasive and dam-
age the leather upholstery and should
be removed promptly with a damp
cloth. Stubborn soils can be removed
easily with a soft cloth and appropri-
ate products. Care should be taken to
avoid soaking your leather upholstery
with any liquid. Please do not use
polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, sol-
vents, detergents, or ammonia-based
cleaners to clean your leather uphol-
stery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner is not required to maintain the
original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for
cleaning purposes. Many are poten-
tially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respi-
ratory harm.Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights
that are lighter and less susceptible to
stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as
glass and therefore different lens
cleaning procedures must be followed.To minimize the possibility of scratch-
ing the lenses and reducing light out-
put, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild
soap solution followed by rinsing.Do not use abrasive cleaning compo-
nents, solvents, steel wool or other ag-
gressive material to clean the lenses.Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned
on a regular basis with any commer-
cial household-type glass cleaner.
Never use an abrasive type cleaner.
Use caution when cleaning the inside
rear window equipped with electric
defrosters or the right rear quarter
window equipped with the radio an-
tenna. Do not use scrapers or other
sharp instruments which may scratch
the elements.
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description
10 — 20 Amp YellowInstrument Panel/Power Locks/
Interior Lights
11 — 15 Amp Lt Blue Selectable Power Outlet (Inside Center
Arm Rest)
12 — 20 Amp Yellow—
13 — 20 Amp YellowIgnition/Cigar Lighter
14 — 10 Amp RedInstrument Panel
15 40 Amp Green —Radiator Fan Relay
16 — 15 Amp Lt. Blue Sunroof (for versions/markets, where
provided)
17 — 10 Amp RedWireless Control Module (WCM)/
Clock/Steering Control Module (SCM)
18 40 Amp Green —Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay
19 — 20 Amp YellowAudio Amplifier (for versions/markets,
where provided)
20 — 15 Amp Lt. Blue Radio
21 — 10 Amp RedSiren (for versions/markets, where
provided)
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Outside Rearview Mirrors. . . . . . .66
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . .172
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . . .6
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) . . . . . . . . .91
Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) . .67
Power Deck Lid Release . . . . . . . . . .21
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . .152, 153
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . .31
Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Radial Ply Tires
. . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Radio Remote Controls . . . . . . . .128
Radio (Sound Systems) . . . . . . . .127
Rear Cupholder . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . .105
Rear Window Features . . . . . . . .105
Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . .38
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . .169
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Release, Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Reminder, Lights On . . . . . . . . . . .94
Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . .30
Remote Control Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Security Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) . . . .16
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Remote Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . .21
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . .212
Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . .190
Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . .160
Resetting Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .114, 121 Restraint, Head
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . .22
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . .48
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . .50
Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . .48
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . .222
Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . .206
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 24, 48
And Pregnant Women . . . . . . .31
Child Restraint . . . .39, 41, 42, 45
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 25
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Operating Instructions . . . . . . .25
Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Untwisting Procedure . . . . . . .26
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Easy Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . .88
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
231
Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Seatback Release . . . . . . . . . . .91
Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . .15
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . .198, 216
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . .13
Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . .14
Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . .183
Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Side View Mirror Adjustment . . . . .66
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . .50, 96, 214
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . .160
Sound Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Sound Systems (Radio) . . . . . . . .127
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . .216
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . .100, 115
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Starting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . .140
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . .140
Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . .140
Steering Power . . . . . . . . . . . . .152, 153
Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . .128
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . . . . . . . . .128
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . .192
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Telescoping Steering Column . . . . .99
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . . .129
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . .111, 172
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . .43
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . .15
Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . .15
Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . .99Time Delay, Headlight
. . . . . . . . .95
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 157
Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . .159
Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
General Information . . . . . . .157
High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . .157
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Pressure Warning Light . . . . .117
Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . .159
Tonneau Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
To Open Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .184
Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Transaxle Automatic . . . . . . . . . . .12, 140
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