WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper sta-
bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp-
erly latched seat could cause serious injury.
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint system.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel. 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety
catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the
center front edge of the hood.
Hood Release Lever
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should
be lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease,
such as MOPAR® Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy
operation and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to
the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned
should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after
lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed.
Particular attention should also be given to hood latching
components to ensure proper function. When performing
other underhood services, the hood latch, release mecha-
nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR®
Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula-
tions of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend-
ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be present with chattering,
marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions
are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as neces-
sary.
452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Hill Start Assist.......................... .329
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .384
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ............185
Hood Release ........................... .159
Ignition .................................14
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................14
Illuminated Entry ..........................22
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................17
Infant Restraint ...........................73
Information Center, Vehicle ..................221
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................108
Instrument Cluster ....................... .209
Instrument Panel and Controls ................208
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............473
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............475
Interior Appearance Care ....................472 Interior Lights
.......................... .167
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............169
Introduction ..............................4
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth® Streaming Audio ...............147
Jacking Instructions ....................... .416
Jack Location ........................... .413
Jack Operation .......................... .412
Jump Starting ........................... .421
Key Fob Arm The Alarm .........................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........19
Programming Additional Transmitters .........19
Key-In Reminder ..........................16
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........................36
Keyless Entry System .......................23
Keyless Go ...............................12
524 INDEX
Seats............................... .150
Steering ............................. .319
Sunroof ............................. .193
Windows ..............................41
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .494
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................57
Preparation for Jacking .....................415
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................56
Programmable Electronic Features .............234
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .351
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........460
Radio Operation ......................... .276
Radio Remote Controls .....................274
Rear Cupholder ......................... .201
Rear ParkSense System .....................176
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .157Rear Window Defroster
.....................203
Rear Window Features .....................203
Recorder, Event Data .......................72
Recreational Towing ...................... .393
Reformulated Gasoline .....................373
Refrigerant ............................. .449
Release, Hood ........................... .159
Reminder, Lights On ...................... .164
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................56
Remote Control Starting System .........................29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................23
Arm The Alarm .........................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........19
Programming Additional Transmitters .........19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........274
Remote Starting System ......................29
Remote Trunk Release .......................43
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .484
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