
Problems that result from using gasoline containing more
than 15% ethanol (E-15) or gasoline containing methanol
are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may
void or not be covered under New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gasoline
containing up to 15% ethanol (E-15). Gasoline with higher
ethanol content may void the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 fuel,
the engine will have some or all of these symptoms:
•Operate in a lean mode.
• OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on.
• Poor engine performance.
• Poor cold start and cold drivability.
• Increased risk for fuel system component corrosion.
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
Modifications that allow the engine to run on compressed
natural gas (CNG) or liquid propane (LP) may result in damage to the engine, emissions, and fuel system compo-
nents. Problems that result from running CNG or LP are
not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may void or
not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
MMT In Gasoline
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) is
a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended
into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline blended
with MMT provides no performance advantage beyond
gasoline of the same octane number without MMT. Gaso-
line blended with MMT reduces spark plug life and
reduces emissions system performance in some vehicles.
The manufacturer recommends that gasoline without
MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content of
gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump,
therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether
the gasoline contains MMT. MMT is prohibited in Federal
and California reformulated gasoline.
Materials Added To Fuel
Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane
rating, gasolines that contain detergents, corrosion, and
stability additives are recommended. Using gasolines that
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have these additives will help improve fuel economy,
reduce emissions, and maintain vehicle performance.Designated TOP TIER Detergent Gaso-
line contains a higher level of detergents
to further aide in minimizing engine
and fuel system deposits. When avail-
able, the usage of Top Tier Detergent
gasoline is recommended. Visit
www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline Retailers.
Indiscriminate use of fuel system cleaning agents should be
avoided. Many of these materials intended for gum and varnish
removal may contain active solvents or similar ingredients.
These can harm fuel system gasket and diaphragm materials.
Fuel System Cautions
CAUTION!
Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s
performance:
• The use of leaded gasoline is prohibited by Federal
law. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor-
mance and damage the emissions control system.
(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition
malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to
overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or
some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or
malfunctioning and may require immediate service.
Contact your authorized dealer for service assistance.
• The use of fuel additives, which are now being sold
as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Most of
these products contain high concentrations of metha-
nol. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems resulting from the use of such fuels or
additives is not the responsibility of the manufac-
turer and may void or not be covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions control
system can result in civil penalties being assessed against
you.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 437

FlashersHazard Warning ........................ .313
Turn Signal ...................... .55, 160, 247
Flash-To-Pass ..............................53
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .252
Floor Console .............................116
Fluid, Brake ............................. .440
Fluid Capacities ........................... .438
Fluid Leaks .............................. .247
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .439
Fog Lights ................................55
Folding Rear Seat ...........................42
Forward Collision Warning ................180, 188
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .366
Fuel ................................... .434
Adding .............................. .291
Additives ............................. .436
Clean Air ............................. .435
Ethanol .............................. .435
Gasoline .............................. .434
Light ................................ .149
Materials Added ........................ .436
Methanol ............................. .435
Octane Rating ....................... .434, 439
Requirements .......................... .434Specifications
.......................... .439
Tank Capacity .......................... .438
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .435
Gasoline (Fuel) ........................... .434
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .435
Gear Ranges ............................. .261
Gear Select Lever Override ....................365
General Information ........................ .195
Glass Cleaning ........................... .430
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................296
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................296
GVWR ................................. .294
Hazar
d Warning Flasher ..................... .313
Headlights Automatic ..............................53
Cleaning .............................. .426
Delay ..................................54
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........52
Lights On Reminder .......................54
Passing ................................53
Switch .................................52
Time Delay ..............................54
Head Restraints ............................46
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Key, Replacement........................ .21, 27
Keys ....................................19
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................55
LaneSense ............................... .279
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .206
Latches ................................. .247
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .434
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .247
Life Of Tires ............................. .415
Liftgate .............................. .99, 101
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer .................64
Light Bulbs .............................. .247
Lights .................................. .247
AirBag ............................135, 245
Automatic Headlights ......................53
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .176
Brake Warning ......................... .136
Cruise ......................... .159, 162, 163
Daytime Running .........................52
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................52
Engine Temperature Warning ................140
Exterior .............................. .247
Fog ...................................55
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................313 Headlights
..............................52
Headlights On Reminder ....................54
Headlight Switch .........................52
High Beam ..............................52
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................52
Hill Descent Control Indicator ...............178
Instrument Cluster ........................52
Intensity Control ..........................56
Interior ................................56
Lights On Reminder .......................54
Low Fuel ............................. .149
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........151
Park ............................. .160, 161
Passing ................................53
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .134
Security Alarm ......................... .138
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........153,
195
Traction Control ........................ .176
Turn Signal ...................... .55, 160, 247
Vanity Mirror ............................60
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .140, 160
Loading Vehicle ........................... .294
Tires................................. .407
Locks Child Protection ..........................37
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Power Door.............................31
Low Tire Pressure System .....................195
Lubrication, Body ......................... .390
Luggage Carrier ...........................118
Lug Nuts ............................... .433
Maintenance Free Battery .....................385
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .375
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .151, 165
Manual, Service ........................... .497
Manual Transmission ....................260, 400
Fluid Level Check ....................... .400
Frequency Of Fluid Change .................400
Lubricant Selection ...................... .400
Shift Speeds ........................... .261
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................398
Methanol ............................... .435
Mirrors Heated .................................51
Outside ................................50
Rearview ........................... .49, 313
Vanity .................................60
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................195
Mopar Parts ............................. .497MTBE/ETBE
............................. .435
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................254
Occupant Restraints ........................ .203
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............434, 439
Oil, Engine ........................... .386, 439
Capacity .............................. .438
Change Interval ........................ .387
Checking .......................... .383, 386
Disposal .............................. .388
Filter ............................. .388, 439
Filter Disposal .......................... .388
Materials Added To ...................... .388
Pressure Warning Light .................138, 139
Recommendation .....................387,
438
Viscosity ....................... .387, 388, 438
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .388
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .388
Oil Pressure Light ...................... .138, 139
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................164
Operating Precautions ...................... .164
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................50
Overheating, Engine ....................... .364
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INDEX 507

Tilting.................................38
Security Alarm ......................... .28, 138
Arm The System ..........................28
Disarm The System ........................29
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............439
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................27
Sentry Key Replacement ....................21, 27
Service Assistance ......................... .494
Service Contract .......................... .496
Service Manuals .......................... .497
Shifting Manual Transmission ..................... .260
Shift Lever Override ....................... .365
Shoulder Belts ............................ .206
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................50
Signals, Turn ....................... .55, 160, 247
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................421
Snow Tires .............................. .417
Spare Tire ............................ .418, 419
Spark Plugs ............................. .439
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ......................... .439
Oil.................................. .439
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................272Starting
.............................. .23, 251
Cold Weather .......................... .253
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .252
Remote ................................23
Starting And Operating ..................... .251
Starting Procedures ........................ .251
Steering Tilt Column .............................48
Wheel, Heated ...........................48
Wheel, Tilt ..............................48
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................476
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .476
Storage, Vehicle .............................81
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .366
Sun Visor Extension .........................110
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ..........216
Sway
Control, Trailer .....................171, 297
System, Remote Starting ......................23
Telescoping Steering Column ...................48
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............79
Tilt Steering Column .........................48
Time Delay, Headlight ........................54
Tip Start ................................ .252
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............407
510 INDEX