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WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
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WARNING!(Continued)
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. Riding the brakes may also
reduce braking capacity in an emergency.
Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked
when performing under hood services, or immediately if
the “Brake Warning Light” is on and the parking brake is
not applied.
Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before
removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the
fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake
fluid reservoir. Fluid level can be expected to fall as the
brake pads wear. The brake fluid level should be checked
when the pads are replaced. However, low fluid level
may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed.
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Interior Care
Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.
Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery.
MOPAR® Total Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPAR® Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
CAUTION!
Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton
based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as
damage to the seat may result.
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.
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To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MOPAR® Glass Cleaner, or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or windows
equipped with radio antennas. Do not use scrapers or
other sharp instrument that may scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
Instrument Panel Cover
The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface which
minimizes reflections on the windshield. Do not use
protectants or other products which may cause undesir-
able reflections. Use soap and warm water to restore the
low glare surface.
Instrument Panel Bezels
CAUTION!
When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve-
hicle, read the installation instructions carefully.
Some air fresheners will damage the finish of
painted or decorated parts if allowed to directly
contact any surface.
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Interior Fuses
The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control
Module (BCM) and is located on the driver’s side under
the instrument panel.
Cav-
ity
Vehicle
Fuse
Number
Mini
FuseDescription
1 F12 7.5
Amp
Brown
Right Low Beam
2 F32 5 Amp
Ta n
Front and Rear Ceil-
ing Lights Trunk and
Door Courtesy Lights
3 F53 5 Amp
Ta n
Instrument Panel
Node
4 F38 20 Amp
Yellow
Central Door Locking
5 F36 10 Amp
Red
Diagnostic Socket, Car
Radio, Climate Control
System, Tire Pressure
Monitor, TCU and
CTM
Fuse Panel
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Cav-
ity
Vehicle
Fuse
Number
Mini
FuseDescription
6 F43 20 Amp
Yellow
Bi-Directional Washer
7 F48 20 Amp
Yellow
Passenger Power
Window
8 F13 7.5
Amp
Brown
Left Low Beam
9 F50 7.5
Amp
Brown
Airbag
Cav-
ity
Vehicle
Fuse
Number
Mini
FuseDescription
10 F51 5 Amp
Ta n
Car Radio Switch, Cli-
mate Control System,
Stop Light, Exterior
Mirrors, Sunroof
Switch, GPS (option)
and CTM
11 F37 5 Amp
Ta n
Stop Light Switch, In-
strument Panel Node
12 F49 5 Amp
Ta n
Exterior Mirror, GPS,
Electric Mirror, Parking
Sensor, Sunroof Switch
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CavityMaxi
FuseMini Fuse Description
F07 40 Amp
Orange
–Regen Brake Mod-
ule
F08 40 Amp
Orange
–HVAC
F09 – 5 Amp
Ta n
Air Electric Heater
Charge Indicator
F10 – 10 Amp
Red
Horn
F11 – 10 Amp
Red
Electronic Vehicle
Control Unit
(EVCU)
F14 – 5 Amp
Ta n
High Beam
(Shutter)
F15 – 15 Amp
Blue
Cigar Lighter
CavityMaxi
FuseMini Fuse Description
F16 – 10 Amp
Red
Humidity Sensor
VPAM
AC Compressor
F18 – 5 Amp
Ta n
Electronic Vehicle
Control Unit
(EVCU)
F19 – 10 Amp
Red
HVAC
F20 – 15 Amp
Blue
Heated Seats – If
Equipped
F23 – 25 Amp
Clear
Anti-Lock Brake
Valves
F24 – 7.5 Amp
Brown
EPS
YAW Sensor
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Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running
Lamps
1. Turn the steering wheel completely to the left or right.
2. Open the wheel housing access door.
3. Remove the plastic cap from the back of the lamp
housing.
4. Rotate bulb/socket counter-clockwise.
5. Remove the bulb and replace as needed.
6. Install the bulb into socket, and rotate bulb/socket
clockwise into lamp locking it in place.
7. Reinstall the plastic cap.
Front Fog Lamps
To replace the front fog lights, see your authorized dealer.
Wheel Housing Access Door
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Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps
1. Remove portion of the wheel liner to allow hand
access to side marker lamp.
2. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise, and remove
the bulb and socket assembly from the housing.
3. Pull the bulb from the socket and insert the replace-
ment bulb.
4. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the housing,
and rotate the socket clockwise to lock it in place.
5. Reinstall the wheel liner.
Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the two screws and remove the tail lamp
assembly.
3. Remove four screws and separate the backplate from
the lamp housing.
4. Remove the tail, stop, or turn signal bulbs by pushing
them slightly and turning counter-clockwise.
Tail Lamp Assembly Screws
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