With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the Trunk
Open symbol will display in the instrument cluster
indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display
will reappear once the trunk is closed.
With the ignition in the OFF position , the Trunk Open
symbol will display until the trunk is closed.
Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things To Know
Before Starting Your Vehicle” for more information on
trunk operation with the Passive Entry feature.
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
the trunk, young children may not be able to escape,
even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped
in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or
heat stroke.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43
Dome Light Position
Rotate the left dimmer control completely upward to the
second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the left dimmer control to the extreme bottom
“OFF” position. The interior lights will remain off when
the doors are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control upward to
the first detent. This feature brightens all text displays
such as the odometer, Driver Information Display (DID),
and radio when the position lights or headlights are on.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers
and washer when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN
or ACC position. The multifunction lever is located on
the left side of the steering column.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
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4. Air Bag Warning Light
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds
as a bulb check when the ignition is first cycled
to the ON/RUN position. If the light is either
not on during starting, stays on, or turns on
while driving, have the system inspected at an autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant
Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information.
5. Driver Information Display (DID) Area
The odometer display shows the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven. The trip odometer shows indi-
vidual trip mileage.
NOTE:U.S. Federal regulations require that upon trans-
fer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the pur-
chaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been
driven. If your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced,
the repair technician should leave the odometer reading
the same as it was before the repair or service. If he/she
cannot do so, then the odometer must be set at zero, and
a sticker must be placed in the door jamb stating what the
mileage was before the repair or service. It is a good idea
for you to make a record of the odometer reading before
the repair/service, so that you can be sure that it is
properly reset, or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if
the odometer must be reset at zero.
The DID features an interactive display. For further
information, refer to “Driver Information Display (DID).”
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have a collision.
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
If driving conditions require tire chains for your vehicle,
use only chains that meet SAE type “Class S” specifica-
tions. In addition, only install tire chains on 245/45ZR20
size tires. Contact you local authorized dealership or tire
dealer for these size tires.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the
following precautions:
•Because of restricted chain clearance between tires
and other suspension components, it is important
that only chains in good condition are used. Broken
chains can cause serious damage. Stop the vehicle
immediately if noise occurs that could indicate
chain breakage. Remove the damaged parts of the
chain before further use.
(Continued)
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STARTING AND OPERATING 441
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................451
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.....................251
Fuel.................................251
Odometer.............................251
Speedometer..........................251
Tachometer............................251
Gear Ranges.............................378
General Information.......................450
Glass Cleaning...........................526
Gross Axle Weight Rating...................459
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................459
GVWR.................................459
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water.........................398
Hazard Warning Flasher....................464
Headlights..............................545
Automatic............................146
Cleaning.............................526
Delay................................148
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.........151
Lights On Reminder.....................149
On With Wipers........................146
Passing..............................151
Switch...............................145
Time Delay............................148
Washers..............................506
Headlight Washers........................506
Head Restraints..........................134
Head Rests..............................134
Heated Mirrors...........................118
Heated Seats.............................131
Heater, Engine Block.......................374
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .151
Hill Start Assist...........................414
Holder, Coin.............................240
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Electric Powered........................117
Electric Remote.........................117
Exterior Folding........................116
Heated...............................118
Outside..............................115
Rearview.............................108
Vanity...............................118
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................443
MOPAR® Parts...........................495
MTBE/ETBE............................451
Multi-Function Control Lever.................150
Occupant Restraints........................44
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................450
Odometer...............................251
Tr i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..251
Oil, Engine..............................263
Capacity.............................547
Change Interval........................497
Checking.............................497
Dipstick..............................497
Disposal..............................499
Filter................................499
Filter Disposal.........................499
Materials Added to......................498
Recommendation.......................497
Viscosity.............................497
Oil Filter, Selection........................499
Onboard Diagnostic System..................493
Operating Precautions......................493
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors...................115
Overheating, Engine.......................464
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............4
Paint Care..............................521
Panic Alarm..............................23
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INDEX 583
Replacement...........................439
Rotation..............................442
Safety...............................418
Sizes................................419
Snow Tires............................434
Spinning.............................438
Tread Wear Indicators....................438
Tire Safety Information.....................418
Tire Service Kit...........................467
To Open Hood...........................144
Towing................................461
Behind a Motorhome.....................461
Recreational...........................461
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........461
Traction................................397
Traction Control..........................409
Trailer Towing...........................461
Transmission
Automatic............................374
Fluid................................519
Maintenance...........................519
Shifting..............................374
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .24
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).........21
Transporting Pets..........................94
Tread Wear Indicators......................438
Trip Odometer...........................251
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid).......................42
Trunk Release, Emergency....................44
Trunk Release Remote Control.................42
Turn Signals.............................150
UCI Connector...........................333
Uconnect®
Customer Programmable Features...........297
Operation.............................332
Uconnect® Settings.......................22
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