Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – Eight-Speed Automatic Use only MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct
fluid may affect the function or performance of your
transmission.
Automatic Transmission – Six-Speed Automatic with
Gasoline Engine (For Diesel Engine see Diesel Supple-
ment)Use only ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure
to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or perfor-
mance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR
ATF+4 fluid.
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR BW44–44 Transfer
Case Fluid.
Front Axle – 1500 Four-Wheel Drive Models We recommend you use MOPAR GL-5 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant SAE 75W-85.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 867
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.
888 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Cleaning
Wheels...............................833
Climate Control.......................422, 432
Automatic............................432
Cold Weather Operation....................480
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............419
Compact Spare Tire........................654
Console, Overhead........................217
Contract, Service..........................883
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........818
Cooling System...........................815
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............817
Coolant Capacity.......................861
Coolant Level...................815, 820, 821
Disposal Of Used Coolant.................819
Drain, Flush, And Refill...................816
Inspection.........................820, 821
Points To Remember.....................822
Pressure Cap..........................818Radiator Cap..........................818
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......816, 861, 863
Corrosion Protection.......................830
Cruise Light..........................330, 332
Cupholders.............................239
Customer Assistance.......................881
Customer Programmable Features.............398
Data Recorder, Event.......................83
Daytime Running Lights....................174
Dealer Service............................794
Defroster, Rear Window.....................249
Defroster, Windshield...................119,425
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..................185
Differential, Limited-Slip....................587
Dipsticks
Power Steering.........................615
Disabled Vehicle Towing...................
.781
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Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................819
Door Ajar...............................309
Door Ajar Light..........................309
Door Locks
Door Locks............................38
KeyFob...............................38
Remote...............................38
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................38
Door Locks, Automatic......................41
Door Opener, Garage.......................219
Driving
Off-Pavement..........................569
Off-Road.............................569
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water................................589
Dual Rear Wheels......................663, 726
E-85 Fuel...............................680Electrical Power Outlets.....................232
Electric Rear Window Defrost.................249
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case......526, 533, 538
Electronic Brake Control System...............619
Anti-Lock Brake System..................620
Electronic Roll Mitigation.................631
Traction Control System...................625
Electronic Range Select (ERS)..........496, 506, 518
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........192
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............626
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........306
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . .214, 334
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). . . .334
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup
Menu................................334
EVIC Messages.........................334
Selectable Menu Items....................339
Emergency Brake.........................616
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Flashers
Turn Signal.....................121, 183, 329
Flat Tire Stowage......................743, 764
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range.........................682
Engine Oil............................681
Fuel Requirements...................680, 681
Maintenance...........................683
Replacement Parts.......................682
Starting..............................682
Flooded Engine Starting....................480
Fluid, Brake.............................867
Fluid Capacities..........................861
Fluid Leaks.............................121
Fluid Level Checks
Brake................................823
Power Steering.........................615
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts...........863
Fog Lights........................178, 320, 853Fold Flat Load Floor.......................251
Four-Way Hazard Flasher...................725
Four Wheel Drive.........................522
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................775
Front Axle (Differential).....................825
Fuel...................................674
Adding..............................683
Additives.............................678
Clean Air.............................676
Ethanol...........................676, 680
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................685
Gasoline..............................674
Light................................317
Materials Added........................678
Methanol.............................676
Octane Rating......................674, 863
Requirements......................
.674, 861
Tank Capacity..........................861
Fuel, Flexible............................680
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Keys...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................19
Lane Change And Turn Signals...............183
Lane Change Assist........................184
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................55
Latches................................121
Lead Free Gasoline........................674
Leaks, Fluid.............................121
Life Of Tires.............................657
Light Bulbs..........................121, 849
Lights..............................121, 171
AirBag ........................80, 119, 299
Automatic Headlights....................173
Brake Assist Warning....................630
Brake Warning.........................300
Bulb Replacement.......................850
Cap Top Clearance......................857
Cargo ...............................182Center Mounted Stop....................855
Courtesy/Reading................180, 182, 217
Cruise............................330, 332
Daytime Running.......................174
Engine Temperature Warning...............303
Exterior..............................121
Fog ..........................178, 320, 853
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator................526
Hazard Warning Flasher..................725
Headlights............................173
High Beam............................184
High Beam/Low Beam Select...............184
Hill Descent Control Indicator..............632
Illuminated Entry........................24
Interior....................179, 180, 182, 217
Low Fuel.............................317
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).........310
Park.............................328, 330
Passing..............................184
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INDEX 901
Stabilizer/Sway Bar System..................567
Starting..............................34, 477
Automatic Transmission..................478
Cold Weather..........................480
Engine Fails To Start.....................480
Remote...............................34
Starting Procedures (Gas Engines).............477
Steering
Power.........................613, 614, 615
Wheel, Heated.........................189
Wheel, Tilt............................188
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............418
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .418
Storage Compartment, Center Seat.............244
Storage, Vehicle.......................442, 848
Storing Your Vehicle.......................848
Sun Roof...............................228
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag.........70
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information.........659Suspension, Air.......................545, 557
Sway Control, Trailer.......................632
Synthetic Engine Oil.......................798
System, Remote Starting.....................34
Tailgate................................273
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........440
Tilt
Down...............................149
Up .................................149
Tilt Steering Column.......................188
Tip Start................................478
Tire And Loading Information Placard. . . .642, 643, 659
Tire Markings............................636
Tires ........................121, 647, 653, 887
Aging (Life Of Tires).....................657
Air Pressure...........................647
Chains...............................659
Compact Spare.........................654
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Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)
Programming HomeLink........220, 221, 223, 225
Unleaded Gasoline........................674
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................60
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area................270
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............6
Vehicle Loading.......................643, 686
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...............7
Vehicle Storage........................442, 848
Viscosity, Engine Oil....................797, 798
Voice Recognition System (VR)................445
Warnings And Cautions......................6
Warranty Information......................885
Washers, Windshield....................186, 811
Washing Vehicle..........................831
Water
Driving Through........................589Wheel And Wheel Trim.....................833
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care.................833
Wheel Cover............................768
Winch.................................593
Accessories............................597
Operation.............................598
Rigging Techniques......................611
Usage...............................593
Wind Buffeting........................51, 231
Window Fogging.........................442
Windows................................48
Power................................48
Rear Sliding...........................251
Reset Auto-Up..........................50
Wind Buffeting..........................51
Windshield Defroster.......................119
Windshield Washers.................185, 186, 811
Fluid.............................185, 811
Windshield Wiper Blades....................808
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INDEX 911