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Special Care
•If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.
•It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear and
open.
•If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
•If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar
cause that destroys the paint and protective coating,
have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The
cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of
the owner.
•If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
•If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
•Use MOPAR® Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as
possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
•All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly
with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
•To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use
MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 627
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NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or
Black Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners,
abrasives or polishing compounds. They will perma-
nently damage this finish and such damage is not cov-
ered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. USE ONLY
MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A SOFT CLOTH. Used
on a regular basis this is all that is required to maintain
this finish.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush,
or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These
products may damage the wheel’s protective finish.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions
or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel’s pro-
tective finish. Only MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent is recommended.
Interior Care
Use MOPAR® Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric
upholstery and carpeting.
Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR® Total Clean or equiva-
lent , then MOPAR® Spot & Stain Remover or equivalent
if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh cleaners or
Armor All®. Use MOPAR® Total Clean or equivalent to
clean vinyl upholstery.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable and, if used in
closed areas, they may cause respiratory harm.
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Adjust parking brake on vehiclesequipped with four wheel discbrakes.XXX X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid. X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. X X X X X
Replace air conditioning/cabin airfilter.XXX X X X X
Replace spark plugs ** X8
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 655
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WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
670 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Capacities, Fluid..........................646
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................530
Power Steering.........................465
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................615
Carbon Monoxide Warning..................100
Cargo Light.............................173
Car Washes.............................626
Cellular Phone...........................115
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............645
Certification Label.........................532
Chains, Tire.............................510
Changing A Flat Tire.......................563
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................488
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .310
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............99
Checks, Safety............................99
Child Restraint............................76
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................81
Child Restraints.........................76
Child Seat Installation.....................95
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........91
Infants And Child Restraints................79
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint.....90
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt..................................92
Locating The LATCH Anchorages............87
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......83
Older Children And Child Restraints..........79
Seating Positions........................82
Child Safety Locks.........................42
Clean Air Gasoline........................526
Cleaning
Wheels...............................627
Climate Control..........................400
Clock..................................344
Cold Weather Operation....................421
674 INDEX
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Flashers
Hazard Warning........................560
Turn Signal...........................103
Flash-To-Pass............................170
Flooded Engine Starting....................422
Fluid, Brake.............................649
Fluid Capacities..........................646
Fluid Leaks.............................103
Fluid Level Checks........................625
Engine Oil............................588
Manual Transmission....................623
Power Steering.........................465
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........647
Fog Lights..............................170
Fog Light Service.........................644
Fold and Tumble Rear Seat..................161
Folding Rear Seat.........................163
Folding Windshield........................291
Four-Way Hazard Flasher...................560
Four Wheel Drive.........................441
Four Wheel Drive Operation.................441
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................574
Front Axle (Differential).....................625
Fuel...................................525
Adding..............................530
Additives.............................528
Clean Air.............................526
Ethanol..............................526
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................530
Gasoline..............................525
Gauge...............................306
Materials Added........................528
Methanol.............................526
Octane Rating..........................525
Requirements..........................525
Specifications..........................647
Tank Capacity..........................646
Fueling................................530
678 INDEX
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Engine Block Heater.....................424
Engine Fails to Start.....................422
Manual Transmission....................420
Remote...............................29
Steering
Power...............................464
Tilt Column...........................178
Wheel, Tilt............................178
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............396
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .396
Storage................................640
Storage, Behind the Seat....................191
Storage, Vehicle...........................412
Storing Your Vehicle.......................640
Stuck, Freeing............................574
Sunrider................................252
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........64
Sway Bar Disconnect, Electronic...............447
Swing Gate, Rear..........................47
Synthetic Engine Oil.......................590
System, Remote Starting.....................29
Tachometer..............................310
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........404
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant............312
Tilt Steering Column.......................178
Tip Start................................421
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........493
Tire Markings............................487
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..103
Aging (Life of Tires).....................508
Air Pressure...........................498
Chains...............................510
Changing.............................563
Compact Spare.........................505
General Information.....................498
High Speed...........................501
Inflation Pressures.......................500
688 INDEX
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Transaxle
Autostick.............................439
Transfer Case............................624
Fluid................................649
Four-Wheel-Drive Operation...............441
Maintenance...........................624
Transmission............................619
Automatic............................431
Fluid................................649
Manual..............................424
Range Indicator........................313
Shifting..............................429
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .27
Tread Wear Indicators......................507
Trip Computer...........................321
Trip Odometer...........................314
Trip Odometer Reset Button..................313
Turn Signals.............................169
UCI Connector...........................389
Uconnect®
Advanced Phone Connectivity..............133
Phone Call Features.....................125
Phone Features.........................128
Uconnect® 130
Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode........371
Operating Instructions Radio Mode..........362
Uconnect® 130 With Satellite Radio
Multimedia Satellite Radio.................358
Operating Instructions CD Mode............378
Operating Instructions Radio Mode..........372
Playing MP3 Files.......................380
Uconnect® (Hands-Free Phone)...............115
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................669
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .389
Unleaded Gasoline........................525
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................57
690 INDEX