
CAUTION!(Continued)
•Observe the traction device manufacturer ’s instruc-
tions on the method of installation, operating speed,
and conditions for use. Always use the suggested
operating speed of the device manufacturer ’s if it is
less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Do not use traction devices on a compact spare tire.
Tire Rotation Recommendations
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at
different loads and perform different steering, handling,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The
benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggres-
sive tread designs such as those on On/Off-Road type tires.
Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud,
snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth,
quiet ride.
Refer to the “Maintenance Plan” for the proper mainte-
nance intervals. More frequent rotation is permissible if
desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear should
be corrected prior to rotation being performed. NOTE:
The premium Tire Pressure Monitor System will
automatically locate the pressure values displayed in the
correct vehicle position following a tire rotation.
The suggested rotation method is the “rearward-cross”
shown in the following diagram.
Tire Rotation
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 495

WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Ex-
cessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading,
either separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle should remain stationary for more than a
month, observe the following precautions:
•Park your vehicle in a covered, dry and possibly airy
location the windows open slightly.
• Check that the Electric Park Brake is not engaged.
• Disconnect the negative (-) terminal from the battery
post and be sure that the battery is fully charged. During
storage check battery charge quarterly.
• If you do not disconnect the battery from the electrical
system, check the battery charge every 30 days.
• Clean and protect the painted parts by applying protec-
tive 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 opera-
tion.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 497

About Your Brakes........................ .505
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .299
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............468
Adding Fuel ............................. .366
Additives, Fuel ........................... .507
Adjust Forward ................................46
Rearward ...............................46
AirBag ................................ .228
Air Bag Operation ....................... .229
Air Bag Warning Light .....................226
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .230
Enhanced Accident Response .............236, 436
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................437
FrontAirBag .......................... .228
If A Deployment Occurs ....................234
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .230
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............236
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............227
Side Air Bags .......................... .230
Transporting Pets ....................... .255
Air Bag Light ...................... .150, 226, 257
Air Bag Maintenance ....................... .236
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......452
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................454 Air Conditioning Filter
.................88, 452, 455
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................88
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............454, 455
Air Conditioning System ...................87, 454
Air Filter ............................... .452
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .484
Alarm Arm The System ..........................33
Disarm The System ........................33
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....................32, 152
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................32
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................467, 511
Disposal .............................. .470
Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS) .................180
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................163
Arming System (Security Alarm) ................32
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .182
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .517
Auto Down Power Windows ...................90
Automatic Door Locks ........................39
Automatic Headlights ........................67
Automatic High Beams .......................70
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............87
Automatic Transmission ..................275, 474
616 INDEX

Chains, Tire............................. .494
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .475
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .177
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............256
Checks, Safety ............................ .256
Child Restraint ........................... .238
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .241
Child Restraints ........................ .238
Child Seat Installation .....................252
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........249
Infants And Child Restraints ................240
LATCH Positions ........................ .243
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......243
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........240
Seating Positions ........................ .242
Child Safety Locks ..........................39
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .507
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .492
Climate Control ............................80
Manual ................................80
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .266
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................608
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .490Computer, Trip/Travel
...................... .148
Console, Overhead ..........................118
Contract, Service .......................... .612
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............469
Cooling System ........................... .467
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................468
Coolant Capacity .........................511
Coolant Level .......................... .470
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................470
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................467
Inspection ......................... .467, 470
Points To Remember ..................... .470
Pressure Cap ........................... .469
Radiator
Cap.......................... .469
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......467, 511, 512
Corrosion Protection ....................... .498
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................299
Cruise Light ....................... .172, 173, 174
Cupholders .............................. .121
Customer Assistance ....................... .610
Daytime Running Lights ......................68
Dealer Service ............................ .449
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .257
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................176
618 INDEX

Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry)......24
Key-In Reminder ............................26
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..........................36
Key, Replacement ........................ .24, 32
Keys ....................................20
Lane Change Assist ..........................70
LaneSense ............................... .359
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .215
Latches ................................. .259
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .259
Life Of Tires ............................. .487
Liftgate ............................. .101, 102
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer .................78
Light Bulbs .............................. .259
Lights .................................. .259
AirBag .........................150, 226, 257
Automatic Headlights ......................67
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .188
Brake Warning ......................... .151
Cargo................................ .106
Cruise ......................... .172, 173, 174
Daytime Running .........................68
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................66
Engine Temperature Warning ................153 Exterior
.............................. .259
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................398
Headlights On With Wipers ..................67
Hill Descent Control Indicator ...............190
Low Fuel ............................. .164
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........158
Map Reading ............................72
Park ................................. .170
Passing ................................70
Reading ............................ .72, 119
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .149
Security Alarm ......................... .152
Side Marker ........................... .405
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .............161
Traction Control ........................ .188
T
urn Signal ....................66, 171, 259, 405
Vanity Mirror ............................65
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .153, 171
Loading Vehicle ........................... .369
Tires................................. .479
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .146
Battery Saver On ........................ .146
Electrical Load Reduction ...................146
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................146
622 INDEX

LocksAuto Unlock .............................39
Child Protection ..........................39
Power Door .............................35
Lubrication, Body ......................... .459
Lug Nuts ............................... .505
Maintenance Free Battery .....................448
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .441
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .158, 177
Manual, Service ........................... .614
Marker Lights, Side ........................ .405
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .................48
Memory Seat ..............................48
Memory Seats And Radio .....................48
Methanol ............................... .508
Mini-Trip Computer ........................ .148
Mirrors ..................................61
Electric Powered ..........................63
Electric Remote ...........................63
Exterior Folding ..........................62
Heated .................................63
Outside ................................62
Rearview ........................... .61, 398
Vanity .................................65 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle
................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................206
MOPAR Parts ............................ .613
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................66
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................270
Occupant Restraints ........................ .212
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............506, 512
Oil, Engine ........................... .450, 512
Capacity ...............................511
Change Interval ........................ .450
Checking ............................. .448
Disposal .............................. .451
Filter ............................. .452, 512
Filter Disposal .......................... .451
Identification Logo ...................... .450
Materials Added To ...................... .451
Pressure Warning Light ....................153
Recommendation .....................450,
511
Synthetic ............................. .451
Viscosity ....................... .450, 451, 511
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .452
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .452
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .153
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INDEX 623

Onboard Diagnostic System...................176
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ...............109
Operating Precautions ...................... .176
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................62
Overhead Console ..........................118
Overheating, Engine ....................... .428
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........5,614
Paddle Shifters ........................... .281
Paint Care ............................... .498
Parking Brake ............................ .271
ParkSense System, Rear ...................319, 328
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .517
Pets ................................... .255
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........479
Power Brakes ............................... .505
Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................411
Door Locks ..............................35
Inverter .............................. .126
Lift Gate .............................. .103
Mirrors ................................63
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............122
Seats ..................................46 Steering
.............................. .295
Sunroof ............................. .92, 95
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ..............59
Windows ...............................90
Power Seats Forward ................................46
Rearward ...............................46
Recline .................................47
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................221
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .418
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. .221
Quadra-Trac ............................. .283
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .485
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............469
Radio Frequency General Information .................... .30, 32
Radio
Operation .......................... .587
Radio Remote Controls ..................... .570
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................77
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .474
Rear Camera ............................. .364
Rear Cross Path ........................... .201
624 INDEX

Accel/Decel (ACC Only)...................304
Cancel ............................... .299
Resume .............................. .298
Set .................................. .297
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..........296, 297, 299
Starting .............................. .27, 265
Cold Weather ....................... .266, 270
Engine Block Heater ..................... .270
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .267
Remote ................................27
Starting And Operating ..................... .265
Starting Procedures ........................ .265
Steering Power ............................... .295
Tilt Column .......................... .58, 59
Wheel, Heated ...........................60
Wheel, Tilt .......................... .58, 59
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................570
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .570
Storage ..................................116
Storage, Vehicle .............................88
Sunglasses Storage ......................... .120
Sun Roof .............................. .92, 95
Sun Visor Extension ..................... .66, 122
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ..........228Sway Control, Trailer
....................... .189
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .451
System, Remote Starting ......................27
Telescoping Steering Column ................58, 59
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............87
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ..................... .108
Tilt Steering Column ..................... .58, 59
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............479
Tire Markings ............................ .476
Tires......................... .259, 483, 490, 496
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .487
Air Pressure ........................... .483
Chains ............................... .494
Changing .......................... .424,
475
Compact Spare ......................... .490
Flat Changing .......................... .424
General Information ...................483, 490
High Speed ............................ .485
Inflation Pressures ....................... .484
Jacking ............................... .475
Life Of Tires ........................... .487
Load Capacity ...................... .479, 480
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............206
Pressure Warning Light ....................161
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INDEX 627