
WARNING!
The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can
provide a measure of protection in the case of engine
backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air
cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless such removal is necessary
for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is
near the engine compartment before starting the
vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner,
hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine air
cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom-
mended.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
NOTE:The battery is stored in a compartment behind
the left front fender and is accessible without removing
the tire and wheel. Remote battery terminals are located
in the engine compartment for jump-starting. Refer to
“Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” for further information.
To access the battery, turn the steering wheel fully to the
right and remove the inner fender shield.
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•If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, 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 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 corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use
MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush,
or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These
products may damage the wheel’s protective finish.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions
or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel’s pro-
tective finish. Only MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent is recommended.
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.
456 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Exterior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Bi-Halogen Headlamp HIR2
Front Turn Signal Lamp 3157NAK
Front Park Lamp LED (Serviced at Autho-
rized Dealer)
Front Fog Lamp H11
Center High Mounted
Stop (CHMSL) Lamp LED (Serviced at Autho-
rized Dealer)
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Sig-
nal Lamp LED (Serviced at Autho-
rized Dealer)
Backup Lamp 921
License Lamp W5W
BULB REPLACEMENT
NOTE:Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo-
spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric
conditions change to allow the condensation to change
back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually
accelerate the clearing process.
Headlamp
1. Raise and prop open the hood. Locate the connector behind the headlamp.
NOTE: To service the driver ’s or passenger side head-
lamp, it is necessary turn the steering wheel to access the
inner fender headlamp access door.
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Front Fog Lamp
NOTE:Access to the lamps through the lower fascia
cutout is limited. We recommend you access the lamps by
turning the steering wheel to allow access and remove
the inner fender shield.
1. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn counterclockwise and remove it from the fog lamp
housing.
2. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install the replacement bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
3. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the fog lamp housing and rotate the connector one-quarter
turn clockwise to lock it in place.
Backup Lamps
1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk linerbehind the tail lamp (requires removal of a push pin
holding the trunk trim in place near the tail lamp).
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concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which allpassenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
498 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Certification Label........................ .382
Chains, Tire ............................ .360
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .400
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .339
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .426
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............92
Checks, Safety ............................92
Child Restraint ............................70
Cigar Lighter ........................... .204
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .371
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .456
Climate Control ......................... .283
Clock ................................. .247
Cold Weather Operation ....................302
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............282
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .355
Compass .............................. .233
Compass Calibration ...................... .240Compass Variance
........................ .241
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .239
Connector UCI................................ .273
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........273
Console ............................... .206
Console, Floor .......................... .206
Contract, Service ......................... .493
Convertible ............................ .101
Convertible Top ......................... .101
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........445
Cooling System .......................... .442
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............444
Coolant Capacity ...................... .477
Coolant Level ......................... .442
Disposal of Used Coolant .................446
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................443
Inspection ........................... .446
Points to Remember .....................447
502 INDEX

Settings, Personal........................ .244
Setting the Clock ......................... .247
Shift Lever Override ...................... .417
Shoulder Belts ............................44
Side Airbag ..............................65
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ............295
Signals, Turn .............................96
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................360
Snow Tires ............................. .353
Spare Tire .............................. .355
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................189
Speedometer ............................ .218
Starting .................................28
Cold Weather ......................... .302
Remote ...............................28
Starting and Operating .....................301
Starting Procedures ....................... .301
Steering Power .............................. .324Tilt Column
.......................... .188
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .188
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............280
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .280
Storage ............................... .470
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .294
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .416
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........57
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .432
System, Remote Starting .....................28
Tachometer ............................. .222
Taillights .............................. .475
Telescoping Steering Column .................188
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........287
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............218
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................18
Theft System (Security Alarm) .................18
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .188
514 INDEX

Variance, Compass....................... .241
Vehicle Certification Label ...................382
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ......................... .345
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Storage .......................... .294
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............18
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... .431
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................159
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .218
Warnings and Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .494
Washer Adding Fluid ......................... .438
Washers, Windshield ...................... .184
Washing Vehicle ......................... .454
Water Driving Through ....................... .322Wheel and Wheel Trim
.....................456
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .................456
Wind Buffeting ............................38
Window Fogging ........................ .294
Windows ................................35
Power ................................35
Windshield Defroster .......................94
Windshield Washers ...................... .184
Fluid ............................... .438
Windshield Wiper Blades ....................438
Windshield Wipers ....................... .184
Windstop ...............................111
Folding ..............................111
Wiper Blade Replacement ...................438
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... .185
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