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Opening/Closing
The First Swing Door From The
Outside
To open the door, turn the key in the lock or push the
cargo lock button on the remote control and then pull the
exterior handle to the left. To close the door, turn the key
in the lock or push the lock button on the Remote Keyless
(RKE) transmitter.
Emergency Opening Of The First Swing Door
From The Inside
From inside the vehicle, use the interior door release
mechanism located on the left rear trim panel.
Opening The Second Swing Door
After having opened the first door, pull the handle
located on the door face toward the rear of the vehicle.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems:
•Seat Belt Systems
• Supplemental Restraints System (SRS) Air Bags
• Child Restraints
Important Safety Precautions
Please pay close attention to the information in this
section. It tells you how to use your restraint system
properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as
possible.
Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the
risk of harm from a deploying air bag:
1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride
buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat.
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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Corrosion Protection...................... .354
Cruise Light ............................ .147
Cupholders ............................ .135
Customer Assistance ...................... .387
Customer Programmable Features .............166
Data Recorder, Event .......................60
Daytime Running Lights ....................111
Dealer Service ........................... .331
Defroster, Rear Window .....................140
Defroster, Windshield ....................88, 183
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................328
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .332
Power Steering ........................ .217
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................320
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................347
Door Locks ..............................21 Doors
..................................21
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .214
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........131
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................140
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................96
Electronic Brake Control System ...............221
Brake Assist System .....................222
Electronic Range Select (ERS) .................212
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..............228
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........118
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............225
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Exit Trip ............................. .164
NewTrip ............................ .164
Start Of Trip Procedure ...................164
Trip Computer ........................ .163
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INDEX 399
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Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............147
Traction Control ....................... .226
Turn Signal ............................90
Wait to Start .......................... .147
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......147
Loading Vehicle ...................... .267, 269
Capacities ........................... .269
Tires ............................... .236
Locks ..................................21
Door .................................21
Lubrication, Body ........................ .338
Lug Nuts .............................. .288
Maintenance Free Battery ....................336
Maintenance Procedures ....................331
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .380
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......329
Manual, Service ......................... .392
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................350 Methanol
.............................. .261
Mirrors .................................94
Electric Powered .........................96
Electric Remote .........................96
Exterior Folding .........................95
Outside ...............................94
Rearview ..............................94
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................254
MOPAR® Parts ...................... .331, 391
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .261
Multi-Function Control Lever .................110
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................85
Occupant Restraints ........................32
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............260, 375
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .163
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................163
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