WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possi-
bly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or riding
on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake
temperatures, excessive lining wear, and possible
brake damage. You would not have your full braking
capacity in an emergency.
Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately if
the brake system warning light indicates system failure.
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when perform-
ing underhood services.
Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing
the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the “MAX” mark
on the side of the master cylinder reservoir.
Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may
cause leaking in the system.
Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the requirements
described on the brake fluid reservoir. With disc brakes,fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear.
However, low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a
checkup may be needed.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer
to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in “Maintain-
ing Your Vehicle” for further information.
WARNING!
•
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Using the wrong type of brake fluid can severely
damage your brake system and/or impair its perfor-
mance. The proper type of brake fluid for your
vehicle is also identified on the original factory
installed hydraulic master cylinder reservoir.
• To avoid contamination from foreign matter or mois-
ture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been
in a tightly closed container. Keep the master cylin-
der reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in
a open container absorbs moisture from the air
resulting in a lower boiling point. This may cause it
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435
Cooling System......................... .430
Engine Oil ......................... .417, 418
Transfer Case .......................... .438
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............462
Fog Lights .............................. .107
Folding Rear Seat ......................... .101
Forward Collision Warning ....................138
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .402
Fuel ................................... .363
Adding .............................. .368
Additives ............................. .366
Clean Air ............................. .365
Ethanol .............................. .365
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .368
Gasoline .............................. .363
Light ................................ .189
Materials Added ........................ .366
Methanol ............................. .365
Octane Rating .................363, 462, 464, 465
Requirements .......................... .363
Specifications .....................462, 464, 465
Tank Capacity ...................... .460, 461
Fueling ................................. .368
Fuses .................................. .444Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)
............150, 155
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .................368, 415
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .365
Gasoline (Fuel) ........................... .363
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .365
Gear Ranges ............................. .310
Glass Cleaning ........................... .443
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................370, 372
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...............370, 371
GVWR ................................. .370
Hazar
d
Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
Or Shallow Standing Water .................319
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .382
Headlights .............................. .459
Automatic ............................ .105
Cleaning .............................. .443
Delay ................................ .107
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........109
Lights On Reminder ..................... .107
On With Wipers ..................... .105, 113
Passing ............................... .109
Switch ............................... .104
Time Delay ............................ .107
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INDEX 491
Vanity.................................86
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................357
Mopar Parts .......................... .416, 483
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .365
Multi-Function Control Lever ..................108
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................69
Occupant Restraints .........................32
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .......363, 462, 464, 465
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...................201
Oil, Engine .....................417, 462, 464, 465
Capacity .......................... .460, 461
Change Interval ........................ .418
Checking .......................... .417, 418
Dipstick ........................... .417, 418
Disposal .............................. .422
Filter ...................... .422, 462, 464, 465
Filter Disposal .......................... .422
Identification Logo ...................... .419
Materials Added To ...................... .420
Pressure Warning Light ....................179
Recommendation ..................419, 460, 461
Synthetic ............................. .422Viscosity
.....................419, 420, 460, 461
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .422
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .422
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .179
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................414
Operating Precautions ...................... .414
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................84
Overhead Console ......................... .149
Overheating, Engine ....................... .382
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,483
Paint Care ............................... .439
Panic Alarm ...............................18
Parking Brake ............................ .322
ParkSense
System, Rear ..................... .140
Passenger Seat Easy Entry ..............................98
Passing Light ............................ .109
Performance ............................. .203
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .280
Pets .....................................68
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........340, 341
Power Brakes ............................... .324
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INDEX 495
Remote................................20
Starting And Operating ..................... .299
Starting Procedures ........................ .299
Steering Column Controls ........................ .108
Column Lock ...........................114
Power ............................... .321
Tilt Column .........................114,115
Wheel, Heated ..........................116
Wheel, Tilt ..........................114,115
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................266
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .266
Storage ................................. .455
Storage, Vehicle ....................... .277, 455
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .455
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .402
Sunglasses Storage ......................... .150
Sun Roof ............................... .157
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ...........44
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .422
System, Remote Starting ......................20
Telescoping Steering Column ...............114,115
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........276Tilt
Down .................................95
Up....................................95
Tilt Steering Column .....................114,115
Time Delay, Headlight ...................... .107
Tip Start ................................ .300
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........340, 341
Tire Markings ............................ .335
Tires.......................... .74, 345, 349, 356
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .353
Air Pressure ........................ .340, 345
Chains ............................... .354
Changing ...................... .392, 395, 398
Compact Spare ......................... .350
Flat Changing .......................... .398
General Information ...................345, 349
High Speed ............................ .347
Inflation
Pressures ....................... .346
Jacking ........................ .392, 394, 395
Life Of Tires ........................... .353
Load Capacity ...................... .340, 341
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............357
Pressure Warning Light ....................187
Quality Grading ........................ .356
Radial ............................... .34710
INDEX 499