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 — If Equipped
The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the engine. Press the brake
pedal before shifting to any driving gear.
NOTE: You must press the brake pedal before shifting
out of PARK.
Normal Starting
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Turn the ignition switch to the AVV/ACC (START)
position and release it when the engine starts. If the
engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the ignition
switch to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait 10 to 15
seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
200 STARTING AND OPERATING
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
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 cloth that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft cloth. A mild soap solution may
be used, but do not use high alcohol content or
abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a
clean damp cloth.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CavityMaxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F20 30 Amp Green Windshield Wiper
F21 15 Amp Blue Fuel Pump
F22 20 Amp Yellow Engine Control Module (ECM), Ignition
Coils (3.6 Gasoline Engine)
F22 20 Amp Yellow Engine Control Module (ECM), Primary
Loads (3.0 Diesel Engine)
F23 20 Amp Yellow Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Valves
F24 7.5 Amp Brown KL15 Vacuum pump relay coil (3.6
Gasoline Engine) — If Equipped
F30 15 Amp Blue Heated Mirrors
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 367
Corrosion Protection.......................355
Cruise Light ............................ .128
Cupholders ..........................118,361
Customer Assistance .......................397
Customer Programmable Features .............169
Data Recorder, Event .......................51
Dealer Service ............................333
Defroster, Windshield ....................66, 186
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................330
Dimmer Control ...........................92
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................94
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................354
Oil (Engine) .......................... .334
Power Steering ........................ .218
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................324
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................350Door Locks
..............................20
Door Locks, Automatic ......................22
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .215
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................73
Electronic Brake Control System ...............221
Brake Assist System .....................223
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........101
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............224
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Exit Trip ............................. .146
NewTrip ............................ .146
Start Of Trip Procedure ...................146
Trip Computer ........................ .146
Trip Functions ........................ .147
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................323
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INDEX 409
GaugesFuel .................................128
Odometer ............................ .128
Speedometer ..........................128
Tachometer ............................128
Gear Ranges ............................ .205
Gear Select Lever Override ..................324
General Information ....................183, 261
General Maintenance .......................128
Glass Cleaning .......................... .360
Gross Axle Weight Rating ................269, 272
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..............269, 272
Guide, Body Builders ........................6
GVWR .................................269
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .215
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................287 Headlights
Cleaning ............................ .359
High Beam ............................94
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ..........94
Passing ...............................94
Switch ................................92
Head Restraints ...........................86
Heated Mirrors ............................74
Heated Seats .............................85
Heater .................................183
Heater, Engine Block .......................202
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .....94
Hill Start Assist .......................... .228
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .274
Hood Release .............................89
Ignition .................................11
Key..................................11
412 INDEX
Ignition Key Removal.......................11
Illuminated Entry ..........................16
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................13
Inside Rearview Mirror ......................72
Instrument Cluster .....................127, 128
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............126
Instrument Panel Cover .....................358
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............360
Interior Appearance Care ....................358
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............98
Introduction ..............................4
Jump Starting ............................317
Key-In Reminder ..........................13
Key, Replacement ..........................14
Keys ...................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................13 Lane Change Assist
........................94
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................27
Latches .................................68
Lead Free Gasoline ........................262
Leaks, Fluid ..............................68
Life Of Tires ............................ .252
Light Bulbs .......................... .67, 376
Lights ............................... .67, 91
AirBag .........................48, 65, 128
Anti-Lock ............................ .128
Brake Assist Warning ....................226
Brake Warning ........................ .128
Bulb Replacement .......................378
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) .........128
Cruise ...............................128
Daytime Running ........................92
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...............91, 94
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....226
Engine Temperature Warning ...............128
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INDEX 413
Exterior...............................67
Fog ................................ .128
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................287
Headlights .............................92
High Beam ........................ .94, 128
High Beam Indicator .....................128
Illuminated Entry ........................16
Instrument Cluster ..................... .128
Low Fuel ............................ .128
Map Reading ........................95, 114
Oil Pressure .......................... .128
Park .................................94
Passing ...............................94
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .128
Service ...............................378
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............128
Traction Control ........................226
Turn Signal ..........................67, 91
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......128Loading Vehicle
.......................269, 271
Capacities ............................271
Tires ............................... .237
Locks Automatic Door .........................22
Door .................................20
Lubrication, Body ........................ .344
Lug Nuts ...............................288
Maintenance Free Battery ....................340
Maintenance, General ..................... .128
Maintenance Procedures ....................333
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .388
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......331
Manual, Service ..........................401
Map/Reading Lights ....................95, 114
Methanol ...............................263
Mirrors .................................72
Electric Remote .........................73
414 INDEX
Exterior Folding.........................73
Heated ...............................74
Outside ...............................72
Rearview ..............................72
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................257
MOPAR® Parts .......................333, 400
MTBE/ETBE ............................263
Multi-Function Control Lever .................91
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................63
Occupant Restraints ........................24
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................262
Odometer ...............................128
Trip .................................128
Oil Change Indicator .......................145
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................145
Oil, Engine ..........................334, 383 Capacity
............................ .382
Change Interval ........................335
Checking ............................ .334
Disposal ............................. .337
Filter ............................ .337, 383
Filter Disposal ........................ .337
Identification Logo ..................... .335
Materials Added To ..................... .336
Recommendation ....................335, 382
Synthetic ............................ .336
Viscosity ..........................336, 382
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .337
Oil Filter, Selection ........................337
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................330
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................72
Overhead Console .........................114
Overheating, Engine .......................287
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INDEX 415