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4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper
cable from the positive (+) post of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle you
should have the battery and charging system inspected at an
authorized dealer.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL (N), but do not increase the engine idle speed
while preventing vehicle motion with the brakes. NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending
overheat condition:
• If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning
the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to
high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to
the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine
cooling system.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use
(i.e., cellular devices, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough without engine operation, the vehicle’s battery
will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant
(antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or
hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the
hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to
open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or
coolant bottle is hot.
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Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equip-
ment designed for this purpose, following equipment manu-
facturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory.
Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural
members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or associated
brackets. State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow
must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
mode.
If the ignition key is unavailable, or the vehicle's battery is
discharged, refer to “Gear Selector Override” in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK (P)
for towing. The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all
four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, this vehicle must be
towed with the front wheels OFF the ground (using a towing
dolly, or wheel lift equipment with the front wheels raised).
CAUTION!
• Do not use sling type equipment when towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components. Damage
to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Maintenance Plan
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the maintenance schedule for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires
• Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
• Inspect the CV joints
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses, lines and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
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To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in
cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating
information can be found on most washer fluid containers.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic mainte-
nance required.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents are
flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care must
be exercised when filling or working around the washer
solution.
WARNING!
• Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to contact
your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean over a battery
when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on
skin, flush the area immediately with large amounts of
water. Refer to “Jump Starting Procedure” in “In Case
Of Emergency” for further information.
• Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep flame orsparks away from the battery. Do not use a booster
battery or any other booster source with an output
greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable clamps to
touch each other.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION!

• It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the
negative cable is attached to the negative post. Battery
posts are marked positive (+) and negative (-) and are
identified on the battery case. Cable clamps should be
tight on the terminal posts and free of corrosion.

• If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables before
connecting the charger to the battery. Do not use a “fast
charger” to provide starting voltage.
WARNING! (Continued)
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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 conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
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
passenger 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.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we
recommend that you take the following steps to minimize
the drain on your vehicle's battery:
• Disconnect the negative cable from battery.
• Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of service
(i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air condi -
tioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air
and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate system
lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor
damage when the system is started again.
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.
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 loading,
either separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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Battery................................................................................. 86, 247 Charging System Light......................................................... 86
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ............................................ 15
Belts, Seat ................................................................................. 154
Body Builders Guide ................................................................ 12
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............................................... 252
B-Pillar Location...................................................................... 272
Brake Assist System .................................................................. 98
Brake Fluid ............................................................................... 304
Brake System ................................................................... 260, 295 Anti-Lock (ABS) .................................................................... 97
Fluid Check .................................................................. 260, 304
Master Cylinder................................................................... 260 Parking.................................................................................. 161
Warning Light ....................................................................... 85
Brake, Parking ......................................................................... 161
Brake/Transmission Interlock .............................................. 164
Bulb Replacement ................................................................... 200
Bulbs, Light ...................................................................... 156, 200 C
Camera, Rear ........................................................................... 179
Capacities, Fluid...................................................................... 301
Caps, Filler Fuel ........................................................................................ 181Oil (Engine) .................................................................. 245, 249 Power Steering .....................................................................171
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...............................................257
Car Washes ..............................................................................291
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...........................................153, 300
Cargo Area Cover .....................................................................66
Cargo Area Features .................................................................66
Cargo Compartment .................................................................66
Cargo Tie-Downs ......................................................................66
Cellular Phone .........................................................................320
Certification Label ...................................................................182
Chains, Tire ..............................................................................287
Changing A Flat Tire ......................................................212, 266
Chart, Tire Sizing .................................................................... 268
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light)..............95
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ........................................153
Checks, Safety ..........................................................................153
Child Restraint.........................................................................133
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................................................................137Child Seat Installation.................................................147, 151
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt .........................144Infant And Child Restraints...............................................136
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ...................................142
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .....................139Older Children And Child Restraints ..............................136Seating Positions..................................................................138
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Descriptions ........................................................................... 92
Display .................................................................................... 77
Display Controls.................................................................... 77
Engine Oil Reset .................................................................... 80
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning .......................................... 292
Interior And Instrument Lights .............................................. 46 Interior Appearance Care ...................................................... 292
Interior Lights ............................................................................ 46
Introduction ............................................................................... 10
iPod Control............................................................................. 318
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ........................................................ 318 Bluetooth Streaming Audio ............................................... 318 J
Jack Location............................................................................ 212
Jack Operation ................................................................. 212, 266
Jacking And Tire Changing ................................................... 212
Jump Starting........................................................................... 231 K
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs ................................... 16
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry)................. 15
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) .................. 16
Key-In Reminder ....................................................................... 18 Keys............................................................................................. 13 Replacement........................................................................... 19
Sentry (Immobilizer)............................................................. 19 L
Lane Change Assist...................................................................45
Lap/Shoulder Belts.................................................................111
Latches ...................................................................................... 156 Hood........................................................................................64
Leaks, Fluid ..............................................................................156
Life Of Tires ............................................................................. 280
Light Bulbs .......................................................................156, 200
Lights ........................................................................................156 Air Bag ............................................................................84, 154Brake Assist Warning .........................................................100
Brake Warning .......................................................................85
Bulb Replacement................................................................200
Cruise ......................................................................................93
Daytime Running ..................................................................43
Engine Temperature Warning .............................................87
Exterior............................................................................43, 156Hazard Warning Flasher ....................................................199
Headlights ..............................................................................43
Interior ....................................................................................46
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...............................91
Park.................................................................................... 44, 93Passing ....................................................................................44
Seat Belt Reminder ................................................................88
Service ...................................................................................200
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .....................................103
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Traction Control .................................................................. 100
Turn Signals ................................................................... 92, 156Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions .................. 87, 92
Loading Vehicle .............................................................. 182, 184 Capacities ............................................................................. 184
Tires....................................................................................... 272
Locks Power Door ............................................................................ 22
Low Tire Pressure System ..................................................... 103
Lubrication, Body ................................................................... 252
Lug Nuts/Bolts ....................................................................... 295 M
Maintenance Free Battery ...................................................... 247
Maintenance Schedule ........................................................... 241
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .................. 91, 95
Manual Service ................................................................................... 333
Master Cylinder Brakes.................................................................................... 260
Methanol .................................................................................. 297
Mirrors ........................................................................................ 38 Electric Powered.................................................................... 41
Electric Remote ...................................................................... 41
Exterior Folding..................................................................... 40
Outside ................................................................................... 39
Rearview................................................................................. 38 Modifications/Alterations
Vehicle.....................................................................................12
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..............................................103
Mopar Parts..............................................................................332 N
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................................................160 O
Occupant Restraints ................................................................108
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)......................................297, 302
Oil Change Indicator ................................................................80 Reset ........................................................................................80
Oil Filter, Change .................................................................... 250
Oil Filter, Selection ..................................................................250
Oil Pressure Light .....................................................................87
Oil Reset......................................................................................80
Oil, Engine ........................................................................248, 302 Capacity ................................................................................301Change Interval ...................................................................248Checking ...............................................................................246
Dipstick .................................................................................246
Disposal ................................................................................250Filter ..............................................................................250, 302
Filter Disposal ......................................................................250
Identification Logo ..............................................................249
Materials Added To ............................................................ 250
Pressure Warning Light .......................................................87
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