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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the release lever located below the instrumentpanel and in front of the driver’s door. 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle, reach into the
opening beneath the center of the hood and push up
the safety latch lever to release it, before raising the
hood.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Safety Latch Lever Location
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the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned
should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after
lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed.
Particular attention should also be given to hood latching
components to ensure proper function. When performing
other underhood services, the hood latch, release mecha-
nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR Lock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula-
tions of salt or road film.Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:
Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend-
ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be present with chattering,
marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions
are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as neces-
sary.
Wiper Service Position
If it is necessary to lift the blade from the windshield (In
the event of snow or blade replacement) Proceed as
directed:
362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Glass Cleaning.......................... .382
Gross Axle Weight Rating ................291, 294
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..............291, 294
Guide, Body Builders ........................6
GVWR ................................ .291
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .238
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................311
Headlights ..............................111
Cleaning ............................ .381
Passing ..............................112
Head Restraints ......................... .103
Heated Mirrors .......................... .140
Heated Seats ............................ .102
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .225
Hill Start Assist .......................... .247Hitches
Trailer Towing ........................ .297
Holder, Cup ............................ .134
Hood Release ........................... .108
Ignition .................................12
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................14
Inside Rearview Mirror ......................94
Instrument Cluster ..................147, 150, 173
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............146
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............382
Interior Appearance Care ....................380
Introduction ..............................4
iPod Control ............................ .201
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ....................201
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ................201
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