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without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content
of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump,
therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether
the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal
and California reformulated gasoline.
Materials Added To Fuel
All gasoline sold in the United States is required to
contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional
detergents or other additives is not needed under normal
conditions and they would result in additional cost.
Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the
fuel.
Fuel System Cautions
CAUTION!
Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s
performance:
•The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.
Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor-
mance and damage the emissions control system.
•An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition
malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to
overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or
some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune
or malfunctioning and may require immediate ser-
vice. Contact your authorized dealer for service
assistance.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•The use of fuel additives, which are now being
sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended.
Most of these products contain high concentrations
of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle perfor-
mance problems resulting from the use of such
fuels or additives is not the responsibility of the
manufacturer.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with the emissions control
system can result in civil penalties being assessed against
you.
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
WARNING!
Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.
Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon
monoxide poisoning:
•Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon
monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, which can
kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such as
a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running for an extended period. If the
vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine
running for more than a short period, adjust the
ventilation system to force fresh, outside air into
the vehicle.
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When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that:
•You do not add less than 5 gallons (19 Liters) when
refueling.
•You drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at
least 5 miles (8 km).
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard
starting and/or significant deterioration in driveability
during warm up.
NOTE:
•Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With
non-seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel, you may experience
hard starting and rough idle following start up even if
the above recommendations are followed, especially
when the ambient temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
•Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully
compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be
caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline
additive, such as MOPAR® Injector Cleanup or
Techron may be used.
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formu-
lated engine oils. These special requirements are included
in MOPAR® engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting
Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet
the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395
contains additional requirements, developed during ex-
tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to
Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR® or an
equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.
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About Your Brakes........................482
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............626
Adding Fuel.............................540
Adding Washer Fluid......................623
Additives, Fuel...........................534
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag....................81
Air Bag Components.....................80
Air bag Operation.......................83
Air Bag Warning Light....................92
Enhanced Accident Response................91
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................95
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
If A Deployment Occurs...................90
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................84
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............94
Side Air Bags...........................85
Air bag Deployment........................80
Air bag Light.............................92
Air bag Maintenance........................94
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .615
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................619
Air Conditioning..........................433
Air Conditioning Controls...................433
Air Conditioning Filter.....................452
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............451
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.................438
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................619
Air Conditioning System....................433
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control..........433
Air Pressure, Tires.........................508
Alarm Light.............................319
Alarm (Security Alarm)......................17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.....................374
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................625
Disposal..............................628
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Flashers
Hazard Warning........................561
Turn Signal...........................125
Flash-To-Pass............................229
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range.........................539
Engine Oil............................538
Fuel Requirements......................536
Maintenance...........................539
Replacement Parts.......................539
Starting..............................539
Flooded Engine Starting....................460
Floor Console............................286
Fluid Capacities..........................656
Fluid Leaks.............................125
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission..................634
Brake................................631
Cooling System.........................624
Power Steering.........................479
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........657
Fog Lights..............................225
Fog Light Service.........................653
Fold in Floor (Stow(n Go) Seating.............198
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................598
Fuel...................................531
Adding..............................540
Additives.............................534
Clean Air.............................532
Conserving............................336
Economy Mode........................465
Ethanol..............................532
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................318
Filler Door (Gas Cap)....................318
Gasoline..............................531
Gauge...............................318
Light................................322
MaterialsAdded........................534
686 INDEX