
STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear selec-
tor.
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children). A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
To start the engine press the brake pedal: the system
engages NEUTRAL (N) automatically.
After the starting procedure, FIRST (1st) gear or RE-
VERSE (R) can be engaged.
Irrespective of the mode selected (AUTO/MANUAL), to
engage FIRST (1st) gear or REVERSE (R), it is necessary
to press the brake pedal and press the 1 button on the
transmission control panel (or the+steering wheel
stalk) to engage FIRST (1st) gear or the R button to
engage REVERSE (R).
When FIRST (1st) gear is engaged, the system sets itself to
AUTO mode.
NEUTRAL (N) can be engaged again by pressing the N
button with the brake pedal pressed.
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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®, or any commercial household-type glass
cleaner. Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use caution
when cleaning the inside rear window equipped. Do not
use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may scratch
the elements.
Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water
(If Equipped), keep all objects a safe distance from the
windows.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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Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F19 7.5 Amp Brown Air Conditioning Compressor
F21 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump
F22 20 Amp Yellow Engine Control Unit Power Supply
F24 5 Amp Tan Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
F30 10 Amp Red Water Pump, HVAC
F82 30 Amp Green Headlamp Washer (If Equipped)
F83 40 Amp Orange Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission Pump
F84 5 Amp Tan After Run Pump
F86 15 Amp Blue Rear Power Outlet 12V
F88 7.5 Amp Brown Heated Mirrors
Dashboard Fuse Box
The dashboard fuse box is part of the Body Control
Module (BCM) and is located on the passenger side
under the forward passenger floor. Remove the six
screws and the forward floor pan to access the BCM.
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CavityVehicle Fuse
NumberMini Fuse Description
3 F53 7.5 Amp Brown Instrument Panel Node
4 F38 15 Amp Blue Central Door Locking
5 F36 10 Amp Red Diagnostic Socket, Car Radio, TPMS, Alarm
6 F43 20 Amp Yellow Bi-Directional Washer
7 F48 20 Amp Yellow Passenger Power Window
9 F50 7.5 Amp Brown Airbag
10 F51 7.5 Amp Brown Headlamp Washer Relay, A/C Compressor Relay,
High Beam Relay, Parking ECU, Car Radio, Stop
Lamp Switch
11 F37 7.5 Amp Brown Stop Light Switch, Instrument Panel Node
12 F49 5 Amp Tan Transmission Shifter Module, Cigar Lighter Light,
Drive Style Unit, Heated Mirrors Relay
13 F31 5 Amp Tan Climate Control, Body Controller
14 F47 20 Amp Yellow Driver Power Window
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Inspection............................272
Points to Remember.....................271
Pressure Cap..........................271
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).............269
Corrosion Protection.......................280
Cupholders.............................104
Customer Assistance.......................322
Daytime Running Lights.....................86
Dealer Service............................251
Deck Lid................................29
Deck Lid, Release..........................82
Defroster, Windshield.......................71
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers...................91
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................250
Dimmer Control...........................88
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................272
Door Locks..............................23Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors......25
Power Door Locks.......................20
Doors..................................23
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................170
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)........101
Electrical Power Outlets.....................101
Electric Remote Mirrors......................77
Electronic Brake Control System...............175
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control).........93
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Activation Trip Data (Trip B On)............129
Autoclose.............................132
Average Fuel Consumption................141
Average Speed.........................141
Buzzer Volume (Adjusting The Failure/Warning
Buzzer Volume)........................134
334 INDEX

Octane Rating..........................215
Requirements..........................215
Tank Capacity..........................306
Fueling................................219
Fuses..................................287
Gasoline, Clean Air........................216
Gasoline (Fuel)...........................215
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................216
General Information.......................142
General Maintenance.......................251
Glass Cleaning...........................285
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Stand-
ing Water.............................170
Hazard Warning Flasher....................226
Headlights...............................86
Cleaning.............................284Passing...............................87
Head Restraints...........................81
Heated Mirrors............................78
Heater.................................143
Holder, Cup.............................104
Ignition.................................11
Key..................................11
Ignition Key Removal.......................11
Illuminated Entry..........................19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................13
Infant Restraint...........................57
Inside Rearview Mirror......................76
Instrument Cluster........................112
Instrument Cluster......................111
Instrument Panel and Controls................110
Instrument Panel Cover.....................285
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...............286
Interior Appearance Care....................284
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INDEX 337

Auto Unlock...........................25
Door.................................23
Power Door............................23
Lubrication, Body.........................258
Lug Nuts...............................227
Maintenance Free Battery....................256
Maintenance, General......................251
Maintenance Procedures....................251
Maintenance Schedule......................312
Manual, Service..........................326
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Selection......................309
Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................274
Mirrors.................................76
Electric Remote.........................77
Heated...............................78
Outside...............................76
Rearview..............................76Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................210
Multi-Function Control Lever.................86
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................68
Occupant Restraints........................32
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................215
Oil, Engine..............................252
Capacity.............................306
Change Interval........................253
Checking.............................252
Disposal..............................254
Filter................................254
Filter Disposal.........................254
Materials Added to......................254
Recommendation.......................253
Viscosity.............................253
Oil Filter, Selection........................254
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INDEX 339

Onboard Diagnostic System..................250
Operating Precautions......................250
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors....................76
Overheating, Engine.......................226
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............5
Paint Care..............................280
Parking Brake............................173
Passing Light.............................87
Pets....................................68
Pets, Transporting..........................68
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..........192
Power
Door Locks............................23
Mirrors...............................77
Windows..............................27
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts................40
PretensionersSeat Belts..............................41
Radial Ply Tires..........................199
Radio Operation..........................142
Reclining Front Seats.......................80
Recreational Towing.......................222
Reformulated Gasoline.....................216
Refrigerant..............................258
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
FCC General Information..................23
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................19
Unlock The Doors.......................20
Replacement Bulbs........................292
Replacement Keys.........................14
Replacement Parts.........................250
Replacement Tires.........................206
Reporting Safety Defects....................325
Restraint, Head...........................81
340 INDEX