Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with
oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent
to the originals in size, quality and performance when
replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on “Tread
Wear Indicators” in this section. Refer to the Tire and
Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certification
Label for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index
and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the
original equipment tire sidewall.
See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the “Tire Safety
Information” section of this manual for more information
relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear
tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect
your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the
original wheels.It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer
or original equipment dealer with any questions you may
have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
•
Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or speed
rating other than that specified for your vehicle.
Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels
may change suspension dimensions and perfor-
mance characteristics, resulting in changes to steer-
ing, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can
cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering
and suspension components. You could lose control
and have a collision resulting in serious injury or
death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load
ratings approved for your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity,
other than what was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have a collision.
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488 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Starting.............................. .265
Engine Oil Viscosity .....................450, 451
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................450
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........236, 436
Ethanol ................................. .508
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................256, 510
Exhaust System ....................... .256, 465
Exterior Lights ......................... .66, 259
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .452
Air Conditioning ...................88, 452, 455
Engine Oil ......................... .452, 512
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .451
Flashers ................................ .398
Hazard Warning ........................ .398
Turn Signal ..................... .171, 259, 405
Flash-To-Pass ..............................70
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .267
Fluid, Brake ............................. .514
Fluid Capacities ............................511
Fluid Leaks .............................. .259
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .471
Folding Rear Seat ...........................44 Forward Collision Warning
....................203
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................398
Four Wheel Drive ...................... .283, 293
Operation ............................. .283
Systems .............................. .283
Four Wheel Drive Operation ..................283
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .432
Front Axle (Differential) ..................... .474
Fuel ................................... .506
Adding .............................. .366
Additives ............................. .507
Clean Air ............................. .507
Economy Mode ......................... .274
Ethanol .............................. .508
Gasoline .............................. .506
Light ................................ .164
Materials
Added........................ .507
Methanol ............................. .508
Octane Rating ....................... .506, 512
Specifications .......................... .512
Tank Capacity ...........................511
Fueling ................................. .366
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............109, 113
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .507
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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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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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