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SAFETY TIPS
TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
TRANSPORTING PETS
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm
your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about
and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during
panic braking or in a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat (if
equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are
secured by seat belts.
SAFETY CHECKS YOU SHOULD MAKE
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NSIDE THE VEHICLE
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking
for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts
must be replaced immediately. Do not
disassemble or modify the system.
If your vehicle is involved in a collision, or if you
have questions regarding the seat belt or retractor
conditions, take your vehicle to an authorized FCA
dealer or authorized FCA Certified Collision Care
Program facility for inspection.
WARNING!
The top tether anchorages are not visible until
the gap panel is folded down. Do not use the
visible cargo tie down hooks, located on the
floor behind the seats, to attach a child
restraint tether anchor.
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could
lead to increased head motion and possible
injury to the child. Use only the anchorage
position directly behind the child seat to
secure a child restraint top tether strap.
If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear
seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip
into the opening between the seatbacks as
you remove slack in the strap.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up
may cause serious injury or death.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a colli -
sion, people riding in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and
seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
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Daytime Running Lights
................................... 49Defroster, Windshield.................................... 240De-Icer, Remote Start...................................... 21Diagnostic System, Onboard........................... 99Dipsticks Oil (Engine)................................................ 270Disabled Vehicle Towing................................ 261DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 282Door Ajar................................................... 92, 93Door Ajar Light.......................................... 92, 93Door Locks............................................... 22, 26Child-Protection Door Lock —Rear Doors.............................................. 26Doors............................................................... 22Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.............................. 29, 30Driving........................................................... 156DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 178
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Economy (Fuel) Mode.................................... 107Electric Brake Control System....................... 190Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 189Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 191, 194Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 44Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)......... 68Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 120Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................191Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........ 92
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case............. 112Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 257Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 260Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 243Jacking..................................................... 247Jump Starting........................................... 255Emission Control System Maintenance........ 100Engine........................................................... 268Air Cleaner................................................ 272Block Heater............................................. 104Break-In Recommendations..................... 104Checking Oil Level.................................... 270Compartment.................................. 268, 269Compartment Identification............. 268, 269Cooling..................................................... 280Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 241, 242Fails To Start............................................ 103Flooded, Starting...................................... 103Fuel Requirements.......................... 318, 321Jump Starting........................................... 255Oil.................................................... 271, 321Oil Filler Cap............................................. 268Oil Filter.................................................... 272Oil Selection........................... 271, 321, 322Oil Synthetic............................................. 272Overheating.............................................. 258Starting..................................................... 101Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 221, 263
Ethanol.......................................................... 319Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 241, 242Exhaust System................................... 241, 279Exterior Lights............................... 48, 241, 293
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 272Air Conditioning........................ 63, 273, 274Engine Oil................................................. 272Engine Oil Disposal................................... 272Flashers........................................................ 243Hazard Warning........................................ 243Turn Signals.............................. 98, 241, 294Flash-To-Pass...................................................50Flooded Engine Starting................................ 103Fluid Capacities............................................ 321Fluid Leaks.................................................... 241Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 283Engine Oil................................................. 270Fluids And Lubricants.................................... 323Fog Lights..................................................... 294Fog Lights, Service........................................ 294Fold-Flat Seats.................................................29Folding Rear Seats...........................................31Forward Collision Warning............................ 199Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 243Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 260Front Axle (Differential)................................. 285
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Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions
.... 93Load Shed Battery Saver Mode....................... 89Load Shed Battery Saver On............................ 89Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction.............. 89Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor.............. 89Loading Vehicle............................................. 141Tires.......................................................... 300Locks Child Protection........................................... 26Manual........................................................ 22Power Door.................................................. 23Lubrication, Body........................................... 276Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 317Luggage Carrier............................................... 77
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Maintenance................................................... 74Maintenance Free Battery............................. 270Maintenance Schedule.................................. 264Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)....................................... 94, 100ManualService...................................................... 327Memory Feature (Memory Seats).................... 28Memory Seat................................................... 28Memory Seats And Radio................................ 28Methanol....................................................... 319Mirrors............................................................. 42Electric Remote........................................... 44Exterior Folding........................................... 44
Heated......................................................... 44Outside........................................................ 43Rearview......................................42, 43, 243Vanity.......................................................... 43Modifications/AlterationsVehicle......................................................... 10Monitor, Tire Pressure System...................... 201Mopar Parts.................................................. 326Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 48
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New Vehicle Break-In Period......................... 104
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Occupant Restraints..................................... 204Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)..................... 318Oil Change Indicator........................................ 85Reset........................................................... 85Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 272Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 272Oil Pressure Light............................................. 93Oil, Engine..................................................... 271Capacity.................................................... 321Checking................................................... 270Dipstick.................................................... 270Disposal................................................... 272Filter......................................................... 272Filter Disposal........................................... 272Identification Logo.................................... 272Materials Added To.................................. 272
Pressure Warning Light................................93Recommendation............................ 271, 321Synthetic................................................... 272Viscosity.................................................... 321Onboard Diagnostic System.............................99Operating Precautions.....................................99Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 327Outside Rearview Mirrors.................................43Overheating, Engine...................................... 258
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Paint Care..................................................... 313Parking Brake............................................... 105ParkSense System, Rear............................... 130Passive Entry....................................................23Pets............................................................... 239Pinch Protection...............................................74Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 300PowerBrakes...................................................... 317Distribution Center (Fuses)....................... 287Door Locks...................................................23Inverter........................................................70Liftgate........................................................75Mirrors.........................................................44Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).................68Seats...........................................................35Steering........................................... 117, 323Sunroof........................................................73
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............... 27Windows...................................................... 71Power SeatsDown.................................................... 35, 37Forward................................................ 35, 37Rearward.............................................. 35, 37Up......................................................... 35, 37Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................209Preparation For Jacking................................. 247PretensionersSeat Belts.................................................. 209
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 304Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 282Radio Operation............................................ 188Radio Remote Controls.................................. 178Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 54Rear Air Conditioning....................................... 60Rear Axle (Differential)................................... 285Rear Camera................................................. 139Rear Cross Path............................................. 198Rear ParkSense System................................ 130Rear Seats, Folding......................................... 31Rear Wiper/Washer......................................... 55Reclining Front Seats...................................... 30Recreational Towing...................................... 153Shifting Into Transfer CaseNeutral (N)............................................ 154
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N)........................................... 156Reformulated Gasoline................................. 319Refrigerant.................................................... 274Release, Hood................................................. 74Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 205Remote ControlStarting System........................................... 18Remote Keyless Entry...................................... 14Arm The Alarm............................................. 21Disarm The Alarm........................................ 21Programming Additional Key Fobs............... 16Remote Sound System (Radio) Control......... 178Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 19Remote Starting System.................................. 18Replacement Bulbs...................................... 293Replacement Keys........................................... 16Replacement Tires........................................ 306Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 326Restraints, Child........................................... 223Restraints, Head.............................................. 39Retractable Cargo Area Cover.......................... 76Roll Over Warning.............................................. 9Roof Type Carrier............................................. 77Rotation, Tires.............................................. 312
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 239Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...................... 241Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 326Safety Information, Tire................................. 295Safety Tips.................................................... 239Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 241Schedule, Maintenance................................ 264Seat Belt Reminder..........................................91Seat Belts............................................ 205, 239Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 208Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage............................................ 208Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage............................................ 208Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 209Child Restraints........................................ 223Energy Management Feature................... 209Extender................................................... 209Front Seat............................... 205, 206, 207Inspection................................................. 239Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 207Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 208Lap/Shoulder Belts................................... 206Operating Instructions.............................. 207Pregnant Women...................................... 209Pretensioners........................................... 209Rear Seat.................................................. 206Reminder.................................................. 205Seat Belt Extender.................................... 209
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Seat Belt Pretensioner
.............................. 209Untwisting Procedure................................ 208Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 315Seats.......................................... 29, 35, 37, 38Adjustment............................. 29, 30, 35, 37Easy Entry................................................... 36Heated................................................. 37, 38Memory....................................................... 28Rear Folding......................................... 29, 31Reclining..................................................... 30Seatback Release....................................... 30Tilting................................................... 29, 30Vented......................................................... 38Ventilated.................................................... 38Security Alarm Arm The System.......................................... 21Disarm The System..................................... 21Security System........................................ 21, 94Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................................. 16Sentry Key Replacement................................. 16Service Assistance......................................... 324Service Contract............................................ 325Service Manuals............................................ 327Shifting.......................................................... 106Automatic Transmission.................. 106, 108Shoulder Belts............................................... 206Signals, Turn..................................98, 241, 294Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................. 310Snow Tires..................................................... 307Spare Tires................................. 249, 307, 308
Speed Control Accel/Decel........................... 120Accel/Decel (ACC Only)............................. 125Cancel...................................................... 121Resume.................................................... 121Set............................................................ 120Speed Control (Cruise Control)... 119, 120, 121Starting......................................................... 101Button......................................................... 17Cold Weather............................................ 104Engine Block Heater................................. 104Engine Fails To Start................................. 103Remote........................................................ 18Starting And Operating.................................. 101Starting Procedures...................................... 101Steering........................................................... 27Power....................................................... 117Tilt Column.................................................. 27Wheel, Heated............................................. 27Wheel, Tilt.................................................... 27Steering Wheel Audio Controls..................... 178Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls............................................ 178Storage............................................................ 64Storage, Vehicle......................................63, 313Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 313Sun Roof................................................... 73, 74Sun Visor......................................................... 43Sunglasses Storage......................................... 65Sunshade Operation........................................ 73Sway Control, Trailer..................................... 195
Symbol Glossary...............................................10Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 272SystemVehicle Security...........................................21System, Remote Starting.................................18
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Telescoping Steering Column...........................27Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).............62Tie Down Hooks, Cargo....................................77Tilt Steering Column.........................................27Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 300Tire Markings................................................ 295Tire Safety Information.................................. 295Tires.................................. 241, 303, 307, 312Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 305Air Pressure.............................................. 303Chains...................................................... 310Changing.................................................. 247Compact Spare......................................... 307General Information........................ 303, 307High Speed............................................... 304Inflation Pressure..................................... 303Life Of Tires.............................................. 305Load Capacity.................................. 300, 301Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)........................................... 95, 201Quality Grading......................................... 312Radial....................................................... 304Replacement............................................ 306
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