Push the switch once to turn on the heated seats. Push the
switch a second time to shut the heating elements off.
NOTE:Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting
in a seat that has been overheated could cause
serious burns due to the increased surface tempera-
ture of the seat.
Head Restraints
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury
by restricting head movement in the event of a rear
impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top
of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo Area
The cargo area may be equipped with different options
such as a optional side panels, rear seats and an optional
floor.
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OFF (key removal) position. The key can only be re-
moved from the ignition when the ignition is in the
LOCK/OFF position, and once removed the transmission
is locked in PARK.
NOTE:If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the
key in the ignition switch to warn you that this safety
feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and
stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain
service.
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift
Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in PARK
unless the brakes are applied. To shift the transmission
out of PARK, the ignition switch must be turned to the
ON/RUN position (engine running or not), and the
brake pedal must be pressed. NOTE:
Swivel seats that are unlocked can also prevent
the transmission shift lever from being moved out of the
PARK position. To shift the transmission out of the PARK
position the first time after the cranking is allowed,
ensure swivel seats are locked in forward facing position.
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
The transmission gear position display (located in the
instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range.
You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever
out of PARK (Refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Inter-
lock System” in this section). To drive, move the shift
lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.
The electronically-controlled transmission provides a
precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are
self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new
vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal
condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few
hundred miles (kilometers).
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VEHICLE LOADING
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label
affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar.
If seats are removed for carrying cargo, do not exceed the
specified GVWR and GAWR.
Vehicle Certification Label
Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to
the drivers side B-Pillar or the rear of the driver ’s door.
The label contains the following information:
•Name of manufacturer
• Month and year of manufacture
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
• Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front
• Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear •
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Type of Vehicle
• Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH)
The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VIN.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total
load must be limited so that you do not exceed the
GVWR.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or
rear GAWR.
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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.
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If
Equipped
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man-
ner:
•Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
• Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. •
For tough stains, apply MOPAR® Total Clean, or a
mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove
stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
• For grease stains, apply MOPAR® Multi-Purpose
Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use
a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
• Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of
protectants on Stain Repel products.
Interior Care
Instrument Panel Surfaces
The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface,
which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not
use protectants or other products which may cause
undesirable reflections. Use soap and warm water to
restore the low glare surface.
358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................64
Cargo Light ..............................96
Car Washes ............................ .356
Cellular Phone .......................... .182
Certification Label ........................ .269
Chains, Tire ............................ .254
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .232
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ............128, 331
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............63
Checks, Safety ............................63
Child Restraint ............................52
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................57
Child Restraints .........................52
Infants And Child Restraints ................55
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........55
Cigar Lighter ............................118
Clean Air Gasoline ........................262 Climate Control
..........................183
Manual ............................. .183
Cold Weather Operation ....................201
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............182
Compact Spare Tire ........................249
Console, Overhead ........................114
Contract, Service ..........................399
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........349
Cooling System .......................... .346
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............348
Coolant Capacity .......................382
Coolant Level ..................... .346, 350
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................350
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................346
Inspection ............................350
Points To Remember .....................350
Pressure Cap ..........................349
Radiator Cap ..........................349
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......347, 382, 383
408 INDEX
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
Restraints, Child...........................52
Restraints, Occupant ........................24
Rotation, Tires .......................... .256
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................65
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................67
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................400
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................64
Safety Information, Tire .....................230
Safety Tips ...............................63
Schedule, Maintenance .....................388
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......32
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........34
Energy Management Feature ................34
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................29
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................27
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............31
Pregnant Women ........................33 Seat Belt Pretensioner
.....................34
Seat Belt Reminder .......................26
Seat Belt System .........................24
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .360
Seat Belt Reminder .........................26
Seat Belts ............................ .25, 65
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................32
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........32
Child Restraint ..........................52
Front Seat ........................25, 27, 29
Inspection .............................65
Operating Instructions ....................29
Pregnant Women ........................33
Pretensioners ...........................34
Rear Seat ..............................27
Reminder ............................ .128
Untwisting Procedure .....................31
Seats ...................................76
Adjustment ............................76
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