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NOTE:If you intend parking or storing your vehicle for an
extended period after cleaning the wheels with wheel
cleaner, drive your vehicle and apply the brakes to remove
the water droplets from the brake components. This activ-
ity will remove the red rust on the brake rotors and prevent
vehicle vibration when braking.
Dark Vapor Chrome, Black Satin Chrome, or Low Gloss
Clear Coat Wheels
CAUTION!
If your vehicle is equipped with these specialty
wheels, DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives, or
polishing compounds. They will permanently damage
this finish and such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. HAND WASH ONLY US-
ING MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A SOFT
CLOTH. Used on a regular basis; this is all that is
required to maintain this finish.
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clear-
ance. Follow these recommendations to guard against
damage:
• Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer.
• Install on Front Tires.
• Due to limited clearance, a 185/55R15 tire with a Peer-
less Super Z6 low profile traction device or equivalent is
recommended.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
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BRAKE SYSTEM
In the event regenerative braking or power assist is lost for
any reason the brakes will still function. The effort required
to brake the vehicle will be significantly more than that
required with the power system operating.
If either the front or rear hydraulic system loses normal
capability, the remaining system will still function with
some loss of braking effectiveness. This will be evident by
increased pedal travel during application, greater pedal
force required to slow or stop, and activation of the Brake
Warning Light and the ABS Warning Light during brake
use.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure that
the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any time a
wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle, the
lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a properly cali-
brated torque wrench using a high quality six sided (hex)
deep wall socket.
Torque Specifications
Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/Bolt SizeLug Nut/
Bolt Socket Size
66 Ft-Lbs (90 N·m)
Steel Wheels Only
74 Ft-Lbs (100 N·m) Aluminum Wheels Only M12 x 1.25 17 mm
**Use only your authorized dealer recommended lug nuts/
bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 257
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Brake Warning...........................91
Bulb Replacement ........................180
Cruise ...............................97, 98
Daytime Running .........................56
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................56
Exterior ...............................151
Headlights ..............................56
High Beam ..............................57
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................56
Instrument Cluster ........................56
Lights On Reminder .......................56
Park ............................... .57, 97
Passing ............................. .56, 57
Seat Belt Reminder ........................92
Security Alarm ...........................42
Service ............................... .180
Traction Control ........................ .104
Turn Signal ..............................58
Turn Signals .......................56, 97, 151
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........97
Loading Vehicle ............................171
Tires................................. .232
Locks Power Door .............................45
Lubrication, Body ..........................225 Lug Nuts/Bolts
............................257
Maintenance Free Battery .....................218
Maintenance, General .......................219
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .219
Maintenance Schedule .......................215
Manual, Service ............................288
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................227
Memory Seat ..............................49
Mirrors ..................................54
Automatic Dimming .......................54
Electric Powered ..........................55
Heated ............................. .54, 56
Outside ................................54
Rearview ...............................54
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................5
Mopar Parts ............................. .287
MP3 Control ............................. .275
Multi-Function Contr
ol Lever ...................56
Occupant Restraints .........................110
Onboard Diagnostic System ....................98
Operating Precautions ........................98
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................54
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