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STORING THE VEHICLE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than three
weeks, 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 conditioning system at idle for about
five minutes in the fresh air and high blower
setting. This will ensure adequate system lubri-
cation to minimize the possibility of compressor
damage when the system is started again.
BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
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GENTS
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to
geographic 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
protection. The following maintenance recommendations will
enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the
corrosion resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal
of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation
Stone and gravel impact
Insects, tree sap and tar
Salt in the air near seacoast localities
Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants
BODY AND UNDERBODY MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights
and fog lights that are lighter and less susceptible
to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and
therefore different lens cleaning procedures must
be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses
and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry
cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap
solution followed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components,
solvents, steel wool or other aggressive material to
clean the lenses.
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Washing
Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your
vehicle in the shade using Mopar® Car Wash, or
a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels
completely with water.
If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have
accumulated on your vehicle, use Mopar®
Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to remove.
Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as Mopar®
Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to
protect your paint finish. Use precautions to not
scratch the paint.
Avoid using abrasive compounds and power
buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out
the paint finish.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning mate
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rials such as steel wool or scouring powder
that will scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi
(8,274 kPa) can result in damage or removal
of paint and decals.
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Battery Saver Feature
...................................... 55Belts, Seat..................................................... 242Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 192Bluetooth Connecting To A Particular MobilePhone Or Audio Device After Pairing
..... 174Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 282B-Pillar Location............................................. 306Brake Assist System...................................... 187Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 187Brake Fluid.................................................... 327Brake System...................................... 289, 322Anti-Lock (ABS).......................................... 322Fluid Check..................................... 289, 327Master Cylinder......................................... 289Parking...................................................... 111Warning Light.............................................. 97Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 115Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 56Bulb Replacement............................... 299, 301Bulbs, Light................................. 243, 299, 301
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Camera.......................................................... 127Camera, Rear................................................ 127Capacities, Fluid............................................ 326Caps, FillerFuel........................................................... 129Oil (Engine)................................................ 275Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 288
Car Washes................................................... 319Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 244CargoVehicle Loading........................................... 82Cargo Area Cover............................................. 82Cargo CompartmentLuggage Carrier........................................... 83Cargo Load Floor.............................................. 82Cargo Tie-Downs.............................................. 82CD................................................................. 168Cellular Phone.............................................. 185Certification Label......................................... 129Chains, Tire................................................... 316Change Oil Indicator........................................ 90Changing A Flat Tire...................................... 249Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 303Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)......................... 105Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 241Checks, Safety.............................................. 241Child Restraint.............................................. 225Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 228Center Seat LATCH................................... 234Child Seat Installation..................... 236, 238How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 235Infant And Child Restraints....................... 226Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children......................................... 229Older Children And Child Restraints......... 227
Seating Positions...................................... 229Using The Top Tether Anchorage.............. 239Cigar Lighter.....................................................78Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 324CleaningWheels...................................................... 315Climate Control................................................58Automatic....................................................58Manual........................................................64Rear......................................................62, 68Coat Hook........................................................74Cold Weather Operation................................ 109Compact Spare Tire...................................... 314Computer, Trip/Travel......................................96Contract, Service........................................... 329Controls........................................................ 160Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 288Cooling System............................................. 286Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 287Coolant Level............................................ 288Cooling Capacity....................................... 326Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 288Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 286Inspection........................................ 286, 288Points To Remember................................ 288Pressure Cap............................................ 288Radiator Cap............................................. 288Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)..... 287, 326Corrosion Protection..................................... 319Cruise Control............................................... 120
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Fluid Level Checks Brake
........................................................ 289Engine Oil.................................................. 276Fluid, Brake................................................... 327Fog Lights................................................. 53, 54Fold In Floor (Stow ‘n Go) Seating.................... 37Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 28Forward Collision Warning............................. 196Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 267Front Position Light........................................ 301Fuel............................................................... 323Additives................................................... 325Clean Air.................................................... 324Ethanol...................................................... 324Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................................... 129Gasoline.................................................... 323Materials Added........................................ 325Methanol................................................... 324Octane Rating................................. 323, 326Requirements........................................... 323Specifications............................................ 326Tank Capacity............................................ 326Fuses............................................................. 290
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).................... 50Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............................... 129Gasoline, (Fuel)............................................. 323Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 324Gasoline, Reformulated................................. 324
Gear Ranges................................................. 115Glass Cleaning.............................................. 321Gross Axle Weight Rating.............................. 131Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................... 131GVWR............................................................ 129
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising,Or Shallow Standing Water
.................. 140Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 245Head Restraints............................................... 43Headlights....................................................... 53Cleaning................................................... 319High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......... 53Lights On Reminder.............................. 53, 54Passing................................................. 53, 54Switch.......................................................... 53Time Delay................................................... 53Heated Mirrors................................................. 48Heated Seats................................................... 43Heater, Engine Block.................................... 110Hill Start Assist.............................................. 190HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 132HomeLink (Garage Door Opener)..................... 50Hood Prop........................................................ 80Hood Release.................................................. 80Hook, Coat....................................................... 74
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Ignition.............................................................15Switch..........................................................15Inside Rearview Mirror........................... 48, 245Instrument Cluster...........................................88Descriptions.............................................. 103Display.........................................................88Display Controls...........................................89KeySense Message.....................................90Menu Items.................................................91Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 321Interior And Instrument Lights.........................55Interior Appearance Care.............................. 320Interior Lights...................................................55Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)..................57Introduction....................................................... 7
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Jack Location................................................ 250Jack Operation.............................................. 249Jump Starting................................................ 262
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Key Fob............................................................12Arm The System...........................................19Disarm The Alarm........................................19Programming Additional Key Fobs...............14Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)....................................13
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