WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the
parking brake, before activating the Manual Park
Release. Activating the Manual Park Release will
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WARNING!(Continued)
allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by
the parking brake or by proper connection to a tow
vehicle. Activating the Manual Park Release on an
unsecured vehicle could lead to serious injury or
death for those in or around the vehicle.
In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmis-
sion will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery),
a Manual Park Release is available.
Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Open the center console and locate the Manual Park Release cover, remove it by snapping the cover away
from the console hinges.
602 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000 114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
Or Kilometers:
10,000
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
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
Change the engine oil and en-
gine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the
first sign of irregular wear, even
if it occurs before scheduled
maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of
the following: dusty or off-road
conditions. Inspect the engine
air cleaner filter; replace if
necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings; re-
place if necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect the exhaust system. X X X X X X X X X X X X
682 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Owner’s Manuals
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assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac-
quaint you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles. Included
are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro-
cedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety
tips.
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TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal
safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
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significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
696 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
About Your Brakes....................... .500
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .191
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............641
Adding Fuel ............................ .559
Additives, Fuel .......................... .557
Adjust Down .............................. .146
Forward ......................... .144, 146
Rearward ........................ .144, 146
Up ................................ .146
AirBag.................................68 Advance Front Air Bag .................68, 70
Air Bag Operation .......................71
Air Bag Warning Light ....................79
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................72
Enhanced Accident Response ................79
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................82
FrontAirBag...........................68
If A Deployment Occurs ...................77 Knee Impact Bolsters
.....................72
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............81
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............81
Side Air Bags ...........................72
Transporting Pets ...................... .107
Air Bag Deployment ........................68
Air Bag Light ..................... .79, 111, 294
Air Bag Maintenance .......................81
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .618
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................624
Air Conditioning Filter ...............436, 619, 625
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...........434, 437
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............624, 625
Air Conditioning System .................433, 624
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .534
Alarm Arm The System ........................21
Disarm The System .......................21
Alarm, Panic .............................25
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Lead Free Gasoline....................... .555
Leaks, Fluid .............................113
Life Of Tires ............................ .543
Liftgate .................................46
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ...............279
Light Bulbs ..............................113
Lights ..............................113,168
AirBag.........................79, 111, 294
Automatic Headlights ....................170
Back-Up ............................. .672
Brake Assist Warning ....................511
Brake Warning ........................ .295
Bulb Replacement ...................... .669
Cargo .............................. .274
Center Mounted Stop ....................674
Cruise ........................... .317, 321
Daytime Running ...................... .171
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................168
Engine Temperature Warning ...............298Exterior
..............................113
Fog ................................ .671
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................582
Headlights ........................ .669, 670
Headlights On With Wipers ................170
Hill Descent Control Indicator ..............515
Illuminated Entry ........................23
Low Fuel ............................ .312
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........305
Map Reading ......................... .175
Park ............................... .315
Passing ............................. .178
Reading .......................... .175, 248
Rear Servicing ........................ .672
Rear Tail Lamps ....................... .672
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .293
Security Alarm ........................ .297
Service .............................. .669
Side Marker .......................... .672
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Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............308
Traction Control ........................511
Turn Signal ..............113, 168, 316, 670, 672
Vanity Mirror ......................... .133
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .298, 316
Loading Vehicle ......................... .563
Tires ............................... .528
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ..................... .342
Battery Saver On ...................... .342
Electrical Load Reduction .................342
Intelligent Battery Sensor ..................342
Locks ..................................32
Automatic Door .........................35
Child Protection .........................35
Door .................................32
Power Door ............................34 Lubrication, Body
........................ .629
Lug Nuts .............................. .583
Maintenance Free Battery ....................623
Maintenance Procedures ....................614
Maintenance Schedule ...................680, 682
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .305, 611
Manual, Service ......................... .694
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............162
Memory Seat ........................... .162
Memory Seats And Radio ...................162
Methanol .............................. .556
Mirrors ............................... .122
Electric Powered ....................... .131
Electric Remote ........................ .131
Exterior Folding ....................... .130
Heated .............................. .132
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Parking Brake........................... .498
ParkSense System, Rear ..................222, 233
Passing Light ........................... .178
Passive Entry .............................37
Performance ......................... .332, 368
Personalized Menu Bar .....................438
Pets .................................. .107
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........529
Power Brakes .............................. .500
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................658
Door Locks ............................34
Inverter ............................. .267
Lift Gate ..............................48
Mirrors ............................. .131
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........263
Seats ............................ .144, 146
Steering ............................. .496
Sunroof ............................. .259Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
............184
Windows ..............................43
Power Seats Down .............................. .146
Forward ......................... .144, 146
Rearward ........................ .144, 146
Recline .............................. .145
Up ................................ .146
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............61
Preparation For Jacking .....................587
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................62
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .536
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........643
Radio Frequency General Information ............17, 20, 28, 32, 42
Radio Operation ......................... .424
712 INDEX