
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, driving, 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 all season 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 “Scheduled Servicing” for the proper mainte-
nance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear
should be corrected prior to rotation being performed. The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross”
shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern does
not apply to some directional tires that must not be
reversed.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established
by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manu-
facturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the
tires on your vehicle.
Tire Rotation
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All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal
safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop
on wet pavement, as measured under controlled condi-
tions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The Temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of
the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance, which all pas-
senger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
484 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, 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 vehicle cooling system.
• Whenever you leave the vehicle is stationary for two
weeks or more, run idle the vehicle 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.
• Plug in the vehicle when not using it whenever possible.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 485

About Your Brakes........................ .492
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .297
Additives, Fuel ........................... .495
Adjust Down .................................73
Forward ................................73
Rearward ...............................73
Up....................................73
AirBag ................................ .231
Air Bag Operation ....................... .233
Air Bag Warning Light .................230, 234
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .240
Enhanced Accident Response .............246, 428
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................428
FrontAirBag .......................... .234
If A Deployment Occurs ....................245
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .240
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............247
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............231
Side Air Bags .......................... .240
Transporting Pets ....................... .271
Air Bag Light ...................... .173, 230, 272
Air Bag Maintenance ....................... .247
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......440
Air Conditioning Filter ...................119,443 Air Conditioning, Operating Tips
...............118
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ...................114
Air Conditioning System .....................110
Air Filter ............................... .440
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .472
Alarm Arm The System ..........................54
Disarm The System ........................54
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................... .176
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................6
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................454, 498
Disposal .............................. .457
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................188
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................177
Ashtray ................................ .149
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .195
Audio
Systems (Radio) ...................... .506
Automatic Dimming Mirror ....................89
Automatic Headlights ........................96
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............110
Automatic Transaxle ....................... .286
Automatic Transmission ..................... .461
Adding Fluid ....................... .461, 501
Fluid Change .......................... .461
Fluid Level Check .....................460, 461
594 INDEX

Keyless Enter-N-GoLock The Vehicle’s Doors ...................524
Passive Entry Programming .................524
Key, Replacement ...........................53
Keys ....................................38
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................93
Lane Change Assist ...................... .93, 97
LaneSense ............................... .356
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .215
Latches ................................. .274
Hood ................................ .126
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .494
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .274
Life Of Tires ............................. .475
Liftgate ................................. .128
Light Bulbs .......................... .274, 388
Light Replacement ......................... .388
Lights .................................. .274
AirBag .........................173, 230, 272
Automatic Headlights ......................96
Battery Saver ......................... .93, 97
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .194
Brake Warning ......................... .173
Bulb Replacement .....................384, 388 Center Mounted Stop
..................... .390
Cruise ............................ .182, 183
Daytime Running ...................... .93, 94
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................93
Engine Temperature Warning ................174
Exterior ........................... .274, 388
Fog............................... .97, 389
Front Replacement ....................... .388
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................378
Headlights .......................... .93, 386
Headlights On Reminder .................93, 96
Headlight Switch .........................93
High Beam ..............................93
High Beam/Low Beam Select ..............93,
94
Instrument Cluster ........................93
Intensity Control ..........................99
Interior ................................98
Lights On Reminder .....................93, 96
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ............100
Park ................................. .183
Passing ............................. .93, 95
Reading ................................98
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .173
Security Alarm ......................... .176
Service ............................... .384
600 INDEX

Side Marker........................ .387, 388
SmartBeams .............................95
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........180, 207
Traction Control ........................ .194
Turn Signal ....................93, 182, 274, 387
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .174, 182
Load Floor, Cargo ......................... .134
Loading Vehicle ....................... .134, 370
Tires................................. .467
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .170
Battery Saver On ........................ .170
Electrical Load Reduction ...................170
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................170
Low Tire Pressure System .....................207
Lubrication, Body ......................... .445
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ....................150
Lug Nuts ............................... .492
Maintenance Free Battery .....................437
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .431
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ........185
Manual, Service ........................... .592
Map/Reading Lights .........................98
Marker Lights, Side ........................ .387Master Cylinder (Brakes)
.....................459
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .................68
Memory Seat ..............................68
Memory Seats And Radio .....................68
Methanol ............................... .495
Mirrors ..................................89
Automatic Dimming .......................89
Electric Remote ...........................91
Exterior Folding ..........................92
Heated ............................. .89, 92
Outside ............................. .89, 90
Rearview ........................... .89, 378
Vanity .................................93
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................207
Mopar
Parts ............................. .591
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................93
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................281
Occupant Restraints ........................ .213
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............494, 499
Oil, Engine ........................... .438, 499
Capacity .............................. .498
Change Interval ........................ .438
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Checking............................. .436
Disposal .............................. .439
Filter ............................. .440, 499
Filter Disposal .......................... .439
Identification Logo ...................... .439
Materials Added To ...................... .439
Pressure Warning Light ....................175
Recommendation .....................439, 498
Viscosity .......................... .439, 498
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .440
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .440
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .175
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................184
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ...............134
Operating Precautions ...................... .184
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................89, 90
Overheating, Engine ....................... .423
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,592
Paint Care ............................... .486
Parking Brake ............................ .281
ParkSense System, Rear ...................316, 324
Pets ................................... .271
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........467Power
Brakes ............................... .492
Inverter .............................. .147
Mirrors ................................91
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............144
Seats ..................................72
Steering .............................. .293
Power Seats Down .................................73
Forward ................................73
Rearward ...............................73
Up....................................73
Power Sliding Door On / Off Switch ..........................63
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................225
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .401
Pr
etensionersSeat Belts ............................. .226
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .473
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............456
Radio Frequency General Information ..................46, 52, 53
Radio Operation .......................... .569
Radio Remote Controls ..................... .534
602 INDEX

Rear Air Conditioning.......................114
Rear Camera ......................... .360, 363
Rear Cross Path ........................... .202
Rear ParkSense System ...................316, 324
Rear Seat, Folding ...........................68
Rearview Mirrors ...........................89
Reclining Front Seats .........................69
Recreational Towing ........................ .372
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .494
Release, Hood ............................ .126
Reminder, Lights On .........................93
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .214
Remote Control Starting System ...........................49
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ..........................54
Disarm The Alarm ........................54
Key Fob Battery Replacement .................42
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............53
Remote Battery Replacement .................42
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........534
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................51
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . . .51, 526
Uconnect Settings ..................... .51, 526Remote Starting System
.......................49
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .384
Replacement Keys ...........................53
Replacement Tires ......................... .476
Reporting Safety Defects .....................591
Restraint, Head .............................83
Restraints, Child .......................... .248
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ....................150
Rotation, Tires ............................ .483
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................272
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................274
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................591
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .271
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .461
Safety Tips .............................. .271
Schedule, Maintenance ...................... .431
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......219
Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........226
Energy Management Feature ................226
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................217
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................... .215
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............219
Pregnant Women ........................ .225
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