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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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 263
Brake Control System, Electronic................89
Brake Fluid .......................... .246, 288
Brake, Parking ............................ .139
Brake System ......................... .246, 280
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..........................88
Fluid Check ........................... .246
Master Cylinder ........................ .246
Parking .............................. .139
Warning Light ...........................76
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................142
Bulb Replacement ......................... .179
Bulbs, Light .......................... .133, 179
Camera, Rear ............................ .157
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .286
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .159
Oil (Engine) ........................... .232
Power Steering ......................... .150
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................244
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................131, 285
Cargo Area Features .........................57
Cargo Compartment .........................57
Cargo Light ...............................42
Car Washes .............................. .273Cellular Phone
........................... .306
Certification Label ......................... .161
Changing A Flat Tire .....................195, 248
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .250
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ....84
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............130
Checks, Safety ............................ .130
Child Restraint ........................... .123
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .126
Child Restraints ........................ .123
Child Seat Installation .....................129
Infants And Child Restraints ................125
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........126
Clean
Air Gasoline ........................ .282
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .267
Climate Control ............................45
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .137
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................314
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .265
Contract, Service .......................... .318
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............244
Cooling System ........................... .241
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................243
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Service............................... .179
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............77, 95
Traction Control ..........................92
Turn Signal ....................... .38, 82, 133
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .....76, 82
Loading Vehicle ....................... .161, 163
Capacities ............................. .163
Tires................................. .254
Locks Automatic Door ..........................23
Door ..................................22
Low Tire Pressure System .....................95
Lubrication, Body ......................... .239
Lug Nuts ............................... .280
Maintenance Free Battery .....................233
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .227
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ......80, 84
Manual, Service ........................... .320
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) .................23
Memory Seat ..............................23
Memory Seats And Radio .....................23
Methanol ............................... .283
Mirrors ..................................34
Electric Remote ...........................35 Exterior Folding
..........................35
Heated .................................38
Outside ................................35
Rearview ...............................34
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................95
Mopar Parts ............................. .319
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................38
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................138
Occupant Restraints .........................99
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................282
Oil, Engine ........................... .235, 286
Capacity .............................. .286
Change Interval ........................ .235
Dipstick .............................. .233
Disposal .............................. .236
Filter ............................. .236,
286
Filter Disposal .......................... .236
Identification Logo ...................... .235
Materials Added To ...................... .236
Pressure Warning Light .....................77
Recommendation .....................235, 286
Synthetic ............................. .236
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Viscosity.......................... .235, 286
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .236
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .236
Oil Pressure Light ...........................77
Onboard Diagnostic System ....................82
Operating Precautions ........................82
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................34, 35
Overheating, Engine ....................... .218
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,320
Paint Care ............................... .272
Parking Brake ............................ .139
ParkSense System, Rear ..................... .153
Passing Light ..............................40
Personal Settings .......................... .291
Pets ................................... .130
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........254
Power Mirrors ................................35
Steering ........................... .149, 150
Windows ...............................54
Power Steering Fluid ....................... .288
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................108
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .200Pretensioners
Seat Belts ............................. .108
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .260
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............244
Radio Frequency General Information .....................18, 21
Radio Operation .......................... .306
Rear Camera ............................. .157
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .153
Rear Seat, Folding ...........................23
Rearview Mirrors ...........................34
Recreational Towing ........................ .173
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .282
Refrigerant .............................. .238
Release, Hood ..............................56
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .101
Remote
Keyless Entry
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........304
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .179
Replacement Keys ...........................20
Replacement Tires ......................... .263
Reporting Safety Defects .....................319
Restraint, Head .............................32
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Shoulder Belts............................ .102
Signals, Turn .......................... .82, 133
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................269
Snow Tires .............................. .265
Spare Tire ............................ .265, 267
Spark Plugs ............................. .286
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................... .152
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................150
Starting ................................ .137
Automatic Transmission ....................137
Cold Weather .......................... .137
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .137
Steering ..................................33
Column Lock ............................33
Power ............................ .149, 150
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................304
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .304
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .51, 272
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .272
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ..........112
Sway Control, Trailer .........................93
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .236
Telescoping Steering Column ...................33 Tire And Loading Information Placard
............254
Tire Markings ............................ .249
Tires......................... .133, 258, 265, 270
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .262
Air Pressure ........................... .258
Chains ............................... .269
Changing .......................... .195, 248
Compact Spare ......................... .265
General Information ...................258, 265
High Speed ............................ .260
Inflation Pressures ....................... .259
Jacking ........................... .195, 248
Life Of Tires ........................... .262
Load
Capacity ...................... .254, 255
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ..............95
Pressure Warning Light .....................77
Quality Grading ........................ .270
Radial ............................... .260
Replacement ........................... .263
Rotation .............................. .270
Safety ............................ .248, 258
Sizes ................................ .250
Snow Tires ............................ .265
Spare Tire ......................... .265, 267
Spinning .............................. .261
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