
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use
only. This tire is identified by a label located on the
limited use spare wheel. This label contains the driving
limitations for this spare. This tire may look like the
original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited use spare
tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same as
your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the
original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the
first opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use only. In-
stallation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the
speed listed on the limited use spare wheel. Keep
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WARNING!(Continued)
inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on
your Tire and Loading Information Placard located
on the driver ’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the
driver ’s side door. Replace (or repair) the original
equipment tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it
on your vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss
of vehicle control.
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body
clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard
against damage:
•Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer.
• Install on front tires only.
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MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 661

•If you do not disconnect the battery from the electrical
system, check the battery charge every thirty days.
• Clean and protect the painted parts by applying pro-
tective waxes.
• Clean and protect polished metal parts by applying
protective waxes.
• Apply talcum powder to the front and rear wiper
blades and leave raised from the glass.
• Cover the vehicle with an appropriate cover taking
care not to damage the painted surface by dragging
across dirty surfaces. Do not use plastic sheeting which
will not allow the evaporation of moisture present on
the surface of the vehicle.
• Inflate the tires at a pressure of +7.25 psi (+0.5 bar)
higher than recommended on the tire placard and
check it periodically. •
Do not drain the engine cooling system.
• Whenever you leave the vehicle is stationary for two
weeks or more, run idle the engine for approximately
five minutes, with the air conditioning system on and
high fan speed. This will ensure a proper lubrication of
the system, thus minimizing the possibility of damage
to the compressor when the vehicle is put back into
operation.
NOTE: When the vehicle has not been started or driven
for at least 30 days, an Extended Park Start Procedure is
required to start the vehicle. Refer to “Starting Proce-
dures” in “Starting And Operating” for further informa-
tion.
666 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .409
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............632
Additives, Fuel .......................... .678
Adjust Forward ..............................85
Rearward ..............................85
AirBag ............................... .322
Advance Front Air Bag ...................323
Air Bag Operation ...................... .324
Air Bag Warning Light ................325, 342
Driver Knee Air Bag .....................334
Enhanced Accident Response ............341, 608
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .............345, 609
FrontAirBag ......................... .325
If A Deployment Occurs ..................340
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................334
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............344
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ...........343
Side Air Bags ......................... .335Transporting Pets
...................... .373
Air Bag Light .....................231, 342, 375
Air Bag Maintenance ...................... .344
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .625
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................625
Air Conditioning ......................... .124
Air Conditioning Controls ...................124
Air Conditioning Filter .....................147
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............146
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ..............130, 143
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............625, 626
Air Conditioning System .............124, 132, 625
Air Filter .............................. .625
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .650
Alarm Arm The System ........................38
Disarm The System .......................39
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................240, 261
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............6
806 INDEX

Master Cylinder....................... .636
Parking ............................. .389
Warning Light ........................ .233
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................396
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................118
Bulb Replacement ........................ .543
Bulbs, Light ...................... .377, 537, 543
Camera, Rear ........................ .494, 497
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .686
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................ .502, 599
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................633
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............374, 681
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ....................... .201
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................168
Car Washes ............................ .669
Cellular Phone .......................... .770Center High Mounted Stop Light
..............546
Certification Label ........................ .504
Chains, Tire ............................ .661
Changing A Flat Tire ....................559, 639
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............373
Checks, Safety .......................... .373
Child Restraint .......................... .346
Child Restraints Booster Seats ......................... .351
Center Seat LATCH ..................... .361
Child Restraints ....................... .346
Child Seat Installation .................365, 367
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......363
Infants And Child Restraints ...............349
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ................................ .364
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ......354
Older Children And Child Restraints .........350
Seating Positions ....................... .353
808 INDEX

Using The Top Tether Anchorage............369
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .678
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .668
Climate Control ......................... .124
Manual ............................. .124
Coat Hook ............................. .192
Cold Weather Operation ....................384
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............795
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .659
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .229
Connector UCI................................ .743
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........743
Contract, Service ......................... .800
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........633
Cooling System .......................... .630
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............632
Coolant Capacity ...................... .686Coolant Level
......................... .634
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................634
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................631
Inspection ........................ .630, 634
Points To Remember .....................635
Pressure Cap ......................... .633
Radiator Cap ......................... .633
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......631, 686, 687
Corrosion Protection ...................... .667
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................409
Cruise Light ..................... .256, 259, 260
Customer Assistance ...................... .798
Customer Programmable Features .............697
Data Recorder, Event ...................... .345
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............120
Daytime Running Lights ....................113
Dealer Service ........................... .621
Defr
oster, Windshield ...................129, 376
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INDEX 809

Center Mounted Stop....................546
Cruise ....................... .256, 259, 260
Daytime Running .......................113
Exterior .......................... .377, 543
Fog ..............................113,544
Front Replacement ..................... .543
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................529
Headlights ........................... .540
Headlights On Reminder ..................112
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............115
Intensity Control ........................118
Interior ..............................117
Lights On Reminder .....................112
Low Fuel ............................ .247
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........250
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........120
Park ............................... .257
Passing ..............................115
Reading ..............................117 Seat Belt Reminder
..................... .232
Security Alarm ........................ .240
Service .............................. .537
Side Marker ....................... .542, 543
SmartBeams ...........................115
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .........251, 293
Traction Control ....................... .274
Turn Signal .....................254, 377, 542
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......254
Loading Vehicle ...................... .168, 504
Tires ............................... .644
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ..................... .226
Battery Saver On ...................... .226
Electrical Load Reduction .................226
Intelligent Battery Sensor ..................226
Low Tire Pressure System ...................293
Lubrication, Body ........................ .627
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...................201
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INDEX 815

Lug Nuts.............................. .676
Maintenance Free Battery ....................620
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .613
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......250
Manual, Service ......................... .803
Map/Reading Lights .......................117
Marker Lights, Side ....................... .542
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................636
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ................90
Memory Seat ......................... .90, 107
Methanol .............................. .679
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .229
Mirrors ............................... .104
Automatic Dimming .....................105
Electric Remote ........................ .106
Exterior Folding ....................... .106
Heated .............................. .107
Memory ..............................90 Outside
............................. .106
Rearview ......................... .104, 529
Vanity ........................... .109, 192
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................293
MOPAR Parts ........................... .802
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .679
Multi-Function Control Lever .................113
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................388
Occupant Restraints ...................... .302
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............677, 687
Oil, Engine ......................... .622, 687
Capacity ............................ .686
Change Interval ....................... .622
Checking ............................ .619
Disposal ............................. .624
Filter ............................ .624, 687
816 INDEX

Filter Disposal........................ .624
Identification Logo ..................... .623
Materials Added To ..................... .624
Pressure Warning Light ...................239
Recommendation ....................622, 686
Synthetic ............................ .624
Viscosity ......................... .623, 686
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .624
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .624
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .239
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................261
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) .............175
Operating Precautions ..................... .261
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ................104, 106
Overheating, Engine ...................... .600
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,803
Paint Care ............................. .667Parking Brake
........................... .389
ParkSense System, Rear ..................436, 447
Personalized Menu Bar .....................694
Pets .................................. .373
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........644
Power Inverter ............................. .197
Mirrors ............................. .106
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........194
Seats ............................. .84, 87
Power Seats Forward ..............................85
Rearward ..............................85
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............317
Preparation For Jacking .....................562
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ .318
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .652
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