WARNING!
TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the
tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using
TIREFIT. Do not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) until the
tire is repaired or replaced. Failure to follow this
warning can result in injuries that are serious or fatal
to you, your passengers, and others around you.
(E) After Driving:
Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever You Stop
to Use TIREFIT” before continuing.
1. Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to the AirMode position.
2. Uncoil the power plug and insert the plug into the vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet. 3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and
screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve
stem.
4. Check the pressure in the tire by reading the Pressure Gauge (3).
If tire pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 Bar):
The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive
the vehicle further. Call for assistance.
If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher:
1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn on TIREFIT and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire and
loading information label on the driver-side door
opening.
NOTE: If the tire becomes over-inflated, press the Defla-
tion Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recom-
mended inflation pressure before continuing.
464 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
and REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or 2nd gear
and REVERSE (with manual transmission), while gently
pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of accel-
erator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking
motion, without spinning the wheels, or racing the
engine.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.NOTE:
Press the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Offmode,
before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control” in “Starting And Operating” for further infor-
mation. Once the vehicle has been freed, press the ESC
Off switch again to restore ESC Onmode.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin
the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive-
train damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 471
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan,
disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
• 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 under 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 radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 497
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and fill as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 533
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................366
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............499
Adding Fuel ............................ .418
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .493
Additives, Fuel .......................... .416
Airbag ..................................62
Airbag Deployment ........................73
Airbag Light .............................70
Airbag Maintenance ........................74
Airbag, Side ..............................66
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................66
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .488
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................490
Air Conditioning ......................... .307
Air Conditioning Controls ...................307
Air Conditioning Filter .....................318
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............319
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................490
Air Conditioning System ....................307 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .393
Alarm Light ............................ .227
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................266
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................498
Capacities ........................... .527
Disposal ............................. .501
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................366
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................224
Appearance Care ..........................511
Assistance Towing ........................ .127
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................110
Automatic Door Locks ......................32
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........311
Automatic Transaxle ........................12
Fluid Level Check ...................... .509
Overheating .......................... .442
Automatic Transmission ....................332
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Headlight Switch...................... .166
High Beam ........................... .169
High Beam Indicator .....................224
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............169
Instrument Cluster ..................... .166
License ............................. .527
Lights On Reminder .....................167
Low Fuel ............................ .223
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........233
Map Reading ......................... .171
Oil Pressure .......................... .223
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .224
Security Alarm ..........................19
Service .............................. .525
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............229
Traction Control ....................... .379
Turn Signal .......................... .104
Voltage ............................. .222
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......222Loading Vehicle
......................... .421
Capacities ........................... .422
Tires ............................... .387
Locks ..................................30
Automatic Door .........................32
Child Protection .........................34
Door .................................30
Power Door ............................31
Lubrication, Body ........................ .492
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...................213
Lug Nuts .............................. .443
Lumbar Support ......................... .156
Maintenance Free Battery ....................489
Maintenance Procedures ....................484
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .532
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......233
Manual, Service ......................... .546
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Manual TransaxleFluid Level Check ...................... .510
Lubricant Selection ......................511
Manual Transmission ..................... .329
Fluid Level Check ...................... .510
Frequency of Fluid Change ................510
Lubricant Selection ..................... .510
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .171
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................503
Methanol .............................. .415
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .236
Mirrors ............................... .109
Automatic Dimming .....................110
Electric Powered ........................111
Exterior Folding ........................111
Heated ...............................112
Outside ..............................111
Rearview ............................ .109
Vanity ...............................112 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle
...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................404
Mopar Parts ............................ .483
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .415
Multi-Function Control Lever .................166
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................99
Occupant Restraints ........................69
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................40
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................414
Odometer .............................. .230
Trip ................................ .229
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .241
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................241
Oil, Engine ............................. .485
Capacity ............................ .527
Change Interval ....................... .486
Checking ............................ .485
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PretensionersSeat Belts ..............................56
Programmable Electronic Features .............244
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .395
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........500
Radio Operation ......................... .249
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................249
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................510
Rear Camera ........................... .181
Rear Drive Assembly ...................... .510
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................39
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .162
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .109
Rear Window Defroster .....................212
Rear Window Features ......................211
Rear Wiper/Washer ........................211
Recorder, Event Data .......................76
Recreational Towing ...................... .437Reformulated Gasoline
.....................414
Refrigerant ............................. .491
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................60
Remote Control Door Locks ............................20
Security Alarm ..........................18
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) FCC General Information ..................26
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) .................20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........303
Remote Starting System ......................26
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .524
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .483
Replacement Tires ........................ .401
Reporting Safety Defects ....................545
Restraint, Head .......................... .158
Restraints, Child ...........................77
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ................206
562 INDEX