SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up
may cause serious injury or death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odor-
less. Breathing it can make you unconscious and
can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing
(CO), follow these safety tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to move
your vehicle in or out of the area.
• If you are required to drive with the trunk/
liftgate/rear doors open, make sure that all win-
dows are closed and the climate control BLOWER
switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the
recirculation mode.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set
the blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine ex-
haust system.
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▫Tire Chains (Traction Devices) ...........250
▫ Tire Rotation Recommendations ..........251
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES .......251
▫ Treadwear ......................... .252
▫ Traction Grades ..................... .252
▫ Temperature Grades ...................252
VEHICLE STORAGE ...................253
BODYWORK ........................ .253▫
Protection From Atmospheric Agents ......253
▫ Body And Underbody Maintenance ........254
▫ Preserving The Bodywork ..............254
INTERIORS ........................ .256
▫ Seats And Fabric Parts .................256
▫ Plastic And Coated Parts ...............257
▫ Leather Parts ....................... .257
▫ Glass Surfaces ..................... .258
198 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
INTERIORS
Seats And Fabric Parts
Use Mopar Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the
fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use Mopar Total Clean, a mild
soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove the
belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry with a soft
cloth.Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
NOTE:
If the belts retract slowly, inspect the upper
turning loop for soiling. If soiling is present, clean with
a wet soft cloth until all residue is removed.
WARNING!
A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision
and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt
system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or
loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced imme-
diately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a colli-
sion if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.).
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Plastic And Coated Parts
Use Mopar Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery.
CAUTION!
•Direct contact of air fresheners, insect repellents,
suntan lotions, or hand sanitizers to the plastic,
painted, or decorated surfaces of the interior may
cause permanent damage. Wipe away immedi-
ately.
• Damage caused by these type of products may not
be covered by your New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft cloth. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or
abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a
clean damp cloth.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
Leather Parts
Mopar Total Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regu-
lar cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of
dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather
upholstery and should be removed promptly with a
damp cloth. Stubborn soils can be removed easily with
a soft cloth and Mopar Total Clean. Care should be
taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with
any liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning
fluids, solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners
to clean your leather upholstery. Application of a
leather conditioner is not required to maintain the
original condition.
NOTE: If equipped with light colored leather, it tends to
show any foreign material, dirt, and fabric dye transfer
more so than darker colors. The leather is designed for
easy cleaning, and FCA recommends Mopar total care
leather cleaner applied on a cloth to clean the leather
seats as needed.
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CAUTION!
Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Ke-
tone based cleaning products to clean leather seats,
as damage to the seat may result.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with Mopar, or any commercial household-type glass
cleaner. Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use caution
when cleaning the inside rear window equipped. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may
scratch the elements.
Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water
(if equipped), keep all objects a safe distance from the
windows.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on
the towel or cloth that you are using. Do not spray
cleaner directly on the mirror.
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Brake System....................... .224, 262
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................90
Master Cylinder ...................... .225
Parking ............................ .141
Warning Light .........................77
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .......141
Bulb Replacement ....................... .166
Bulbs, Light ........................ .135, 166
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .........266
Capacities, Fluid ........................ .266
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ...................... .207, 213
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ...............223
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..............132, 265
Car Washes ........................... .254
Cellular Phone ......................... .272
Chains, Tire ........................... .250
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... .229
Chart, Tire Sizing ....................... .231
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .86
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety .............132
Checks, Safety ......................... .132
Child Restraint ......................... .123Child Restraints
Booster Seats ........................ .127
Child Restraints ...................... .123
Child Seat Installation ...................129
Infants And Child Restraints ..............125
Older Children And Child Restraints ........126
Clean Air Gasoline ...................... .262
Cleaning Wheels ............................ .249
Windshield Wiper Blades .................216
Climate Control ..........................36
Manual ..............................36
Compact Spare Tire ...................... .247
Contract, Service ........................ .276
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .266
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..........223
Cooling
System......................... .220
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............221
Coolant Level .....................220, 223
Disposal Of Used Coolant ................223
Drain, Flush, And Refill ..................220
Inspection .......................... .223
Points To Remember ....................224
Pressure Cap ........................ .223
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INDEX 281
Lights............................. .31, 135
AirBag........................79, 111, 133
Brake Warning .........................77
Bulb Replacement ..................... .166
Cruise ...............................84
Engine Temperature Warning ..............80
Exterior ............................ .135
Hazard Warning Flasher .................166
Interior ..............................32
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........83
Park ............................. .31, 84
Passing ..............................31
Seat Belt Reminder ......................79
Service ............................. .166
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .........80, 96
Turn Signal ....................... .84, 135
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .80, 84
Loading Vehicle Tires .............................. .235
Locks Power Door ...........................22
Low Tire Pressure System ...................96
Lubrication, Body ....................... .215
Lug Nuts ............................. .260Maintenance Free Battery
...................211
Maintenance, General .....................212
Maintenance Procedures ...................212
Maintenance Schedule .....................199
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .83, 86
Manual, Service ........................ .278
Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection .....................268
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ...................225
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............24
Memory Seat ............................24
Memory Seats And Radio ...................24
Methanol ............................. .263
Mirrors ................................28
Electric Remote ........................29
Heated ..............................30
Outside .......................... .28, 29
Rearview .............................28
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ..............6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................96
Mopar
Parts ........................... .277
MTBE/ETBE .......................... .263
Multi-Function Control Lever ................3112
INDEX 285
New Vehicle Break-In Period................141
Occupant Restraints ..................... .100
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ...............262
Oil, Engine ........................ .212, 266
Capacity ........................... .266
Change Interval ...................... .212
Checking ........................... .208
Disposal ............................ .213
Filter .............................. .213
Filter Disposal ....................... .213
Materials Added To ....................213
Pressure Warning Light ...................78
Recommendation ...................212, 266
Viscosity ........................... .213
Oil Filter, Change ....................... .213
Oil Filter, Selection ...................... .213
Oil Pressure Light .........................78
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................85
Operating Precautions ......................85
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................28
Overheating, Engine ..................... .191
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........5,278Paint Care
............................ .253
Parking Brake .......................... .141
Passing Light ............................31
Pets ................................. .131
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .........235
Power Door Locks ...........................22
Mirrors ..............................29
Windows .............................42
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ..............108
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... .108
Radial Ply Tires ........................ .241
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ..........223
Radio Frequency General Information ..................17, 20
Radio Operation ........................ .272
Rear
Seat, Folding ........................24
Reclining Front Seats ......................25
Recreational Towing ..................... .161
Reformulated Gasoline ....................262
Refrigerant ............................ .215
Reminder, Seat Belt ...................... .102
286 INDEX