
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.
NOTE: Wheel Valve Stem must be replaced as well when
installing new tires due to wear and tear in existing tires.
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 an 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
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WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You
could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury or
death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified by a
“mountain/snowflake” symbol on the tire sidewall.If you need snow tires, select tires
equivalent in size and type to the origi-
nal equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling
of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not
be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h).
For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original
equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended
safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation
pressures. While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and
traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer
than that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit stud-
ded tires; therefore, local laws should be checked before
using these tire types.
Spare Tires — If Equipped
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead
of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit” in “In Case
Of Emergency” for further information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a
compact or limited use temporary spare installed.
Damage to the vehicle may result.
Refer to the “Towing Requirements - Tires” in “Starting
And Operating” for restrictions when towing with a spare
tire designated for temporary emergency use.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And
Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and wheel
equivalent in look and function to the original equipment
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Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly
installed to the vehicle. Inflate the collapsible tire using the
electric air pump before lowering the vehicle.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
conventional tire on the collapsible spare wheel, since the
wheel is designed specifically for the collapsible spare tire.
WARNING!
Compact and Collapsible spares are for temporary
emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive
more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares
have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the
tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire
needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings,
which apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result
in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only.
This tire may look like the originally equipped tire on the
front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare
tire may have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to
the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size spare
tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as youroriginal equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original
equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use
only. This tire is identified by a label located on the limited
use spare wheel. This label contains the driving limitations
for this spare. This tire may look like the original equipped
tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not.
Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. Since it is not the same as your original equip-
ment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire
and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use only. Instal-
lation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the
speed listed on the limited use spare wheel. Keep
inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on
your Tire and Loading Information Placard located on
the driver ’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver ’s
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•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’s cooling system.
• Whenever you leave the vehicle stationary for two
weeks or more, idle the vehicle for approximately five
minutes, with the air conditioning system on and high
fan speed. This will ensure proper lubrication of the
system, thus minimizing the possibility of damage to the
compressor when the vehicle is put back into operation.
CAUTION!
Before removal of the positive and negative terminals
to the battery, wait at least a minute with ignition
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CAUTION! (Continued)
switch in the OFF position and close the drivers door.
When reconnecting the positive and negative terminals
to the battery be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
position and the drivers door is closed.
BODYWORK
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, road
surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or
cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an
adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody protec-
tion.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resis-
tance built into your vehicle.
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About Your Brakes........................ .570
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .348
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............532
Additives, Fuel ........................... .573
Adjust Down .................................74
Forward ................................74
Rearward ...............................74
Up....................................74
AirBag ................................ .265
Air Bag Operation ....................... .267
Air Bag Warning Light .................263, 268
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .275
Enhanced Accident Response .............280, 505
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................506
FrontAirBag .......................... .268
If Deployment Occurs .....................279
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .274
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............282
Maintenance ........................... .282
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............264
Side Air Bags .......................... .275
Transporting Pets .........................311
Air Bag Light ...................... .205, 263, 313
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......518Air Conditioner Maintenance
..................520
Air Conditioner Refrigerant ...................520
Air Conditioner System ..................... .520
Air Conditioning Filter ...................137, 521
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...............136
Air Filter ............................... .518
Air Pressure Tires................................. .549
Alarm Arm The System ..........................35
Disarm The System ........................35
Security Alarm ......................... .209
Alterations/Modifications Vehicle .................................5
Android Auto ............................ .688
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................531, 576
Disposal .............................. .534
Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS) .................220
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................209
Apple CarPlay ........................... .690
Ashtray ................................ .179
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .227
Audio Jack .............................. .640
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .584
Automatic Dimming Mirror ....................92
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Cargo CompartmentLuggage Carrier ........................ .180
Cargo Load Floor ......................... .152
Cargo Tie-Downs .......................... .152
Car Washes .............................. .564
Cellular Phone ........................... .673
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............455
Certification Label ......................... .424
Chains, Tire ............................. .559
Change Oil Indicator ....................... .194
Changing A Flat Tire .....................466, 538
Charging Wireless .............................. .177
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .540
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .217
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............311
Checks, Safety .............................311
Child Restraint ........................... .283
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .287
Center Seat LATCH ...................... .298
Child Seat Installation ..................301, 305
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........300
Infant And Child Restraints .................285
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......289Older Children And Child Restraints
...........286
Seating Positions ........................ .288
Using The Top Tether Anchorage .............307
Cigar Lighter ............................ .179
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .573
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .558
Climate Control ........................... .108
Automatic ......................... .121, 122
Manual ............................... .108
Rear ..............................118,131
Coat Hook .............................. .173
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .326
Compact
Disc (CD) Maintenance ................692
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .556
Computer, Trip/Travel ...................... .204
Contract, Service .......................... .696
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............533
Cooling System ........................... .530
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................532
Coolant Level .......................... .534
Cooling Capacity ........................ .576
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................534
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................531
Inspection ......................... .531, 534
702 INDEX

Bulb Replacement.....................449, 453
Center Mounted Stop ..................... .455
Cruise ............................ .214, 215
Daytime Running .........................97
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................97
Engine Temperature Warning ................207
Exterior ........................... .315, 453
Fog .............................. .100, 454
Headlights ....................... .97, 99, 451
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................97
Instrument Cluster ........................97
Intensity Control ........................ .103
Interior ............................... .101
Lights On Reminder ....................97, 100
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........211
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ............104
Park ................................. .215
Passing ............................. .97, 99
Reading .............................. .101
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .208
Security Alarm ......................... .209
Service ............................... .449
Side Marker ........................... .453
SmartBeams .............................98
Traction Control ........................ .226Turn Signals
...................97, 215, 315, 453
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . .207, 215
Load Floor, Cargo ......................... .152
Loading Vehicle ....................... .152, 424
Tires................................. .544
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode .................202
Load Shed Battery Saver On ...................202
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction .............202
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor .............202
Low Tire Pressure System .....................241
Lubrication, Body ......................... .523
Luggage Carrier .......................... .180
Lug
Nuts ............................... .571
Maintenance Free Battery .....................515
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .509
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .....211,217
Manual Park Release ........................... .500
Service ............................... .698
Map/Reading Lights ....................... .101
Marker Lights, Side ........................ .453
Media Hub .............................. .640
Memory Feature (Memory Seats) ................50
Memory Seat ........................... .50, 94
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Memory Seats And Radio.....................50
Methanol ............................... .574
Mini-Trip Computer ........................ .204
Mirrors ..................................92
Automatic Dimming .......................92
Electric Remote ...........................94
Exterior Folding ..........................95
Heated ............................. .92, 95
Outside ............................. .92, 93
Rearview ........................... .92, 443
Vanity .................................96
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle .................................5
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................241
Mopar Parts ............................. .697
MP3 Control ............................. .640
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................97
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................328
Occupant Restraints ........................ .246
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............572, 577
Oil Change Indicator ....................... .194
Reset ................................ .194
Oil, Engine ........................... .516, 577Capacity
.............................. .576
Change Interval ........................ .516
Checking ............................. .514
Disposal .............................. .518
Filter ............................. .518, 577
Filter Disposal .......................... .518
Identification Logo ...................... .517
Materials Added To ...................... .517
Pressure Warning Light ....................209
Recommendation .....................516, 576
Synthetic ............................. .517
Viscosity .......................... .517, 576
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .518
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .518
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .209
Onboar
d Diagnostic System ...................216
Operating Precautions ...................... .216
Operator Manual Owner’s Manual .......................5,698
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................92, 93
Overheating, Engine ....................... .499
Owner ’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...............5
Paint Care ............................... .563
Parking Brake ............................ .328
708 INDEX