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Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
•Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
• Stone and gravel impact.
• Insects, tree sap and tar.
• Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
• Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
Washing
•Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-
hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild
car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with
clear water.
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CavityMaxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F15 15 Amp Blue Available
F16 5 Amp Tan ECM and Transmission Shifter
F17 25 Amp Clear ECM Power Loads
F18 5 Amp Tan ECM Load, Main Relay
F19 7.5 Amp Brown Air Conditioning
F20 30 Amp Green Rear Defroster
F21 5 Amp Tan Key Unlock
F22 10 Amp Red Primary ECM Loads
F23 20 Amp Yellow BSM System
F24 5 Amp Tan BSM System, Positive Key and Steering
Angle Sensor
F30 15 Amp Blue Fog Lamp
F81 – Available
F82 20 Amp Yellow Available
F83 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump
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CavityMini Fuse Description
F1 10 Amp Red Front Heated Seat Driver
F2 10 Amp Red Front Heated Seat Passenger
F3 20 Amp Yellow Rear Power Window Driver side
F4 20 Amp Yellow Rear Power Window Passenger side
F5 15 Amp Blue 2nd Instrument Panel Power Outlet 12V
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days, you may want to take these steps to protect your
battery.
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. •
Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (e.g., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
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•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and
brake master cylinder, fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses,
lines and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
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Maintenance Chart
Mileage:20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends,
and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler
pulley, and replace if necessary X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. * XX X X X
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. X X X X X X X
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............345
Additives, Fuel .......................... .263
Airbag.............................. .46, 47
Air Bag Advance Front Air Bag .................47, 48
Air Bag Components .....................46
Air bag Operation .......................49
Air Bag Warning Light ....................57
Enhanced Accident Response ................57
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................60
FrontAirBag ........................46, 47
If A Deployment Occurs ...................55
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................50
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............59
Transporting Pets ........................85
Air bag Deployment ........................46
Air bag Light ...................... .57, 88, 147
Air bag Maintenance ........................59
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .335 Air Conditioner Maintenance
.................337
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............337, 338
Air Conditioning System ....................337
Air Filter .............................. .335
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .242
Air Recirculation ......................... .184
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................16
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................16
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............344, 374
Disposal ............................. .347
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................221
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................147
Appearance Care ........................ .354
Ashtray ............................... .134
Audio Systems (Radio) .....................177
Auto Down Power Windows ..................27
Automatic Transaxle .....................12, 199
Automatic Transmission ..............202, 204, 353
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