CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Min-
eral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during
its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of
operation. This should be considered a nor-
mal part of the break-in and not interpreted
as a problem.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting PassengersNEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE
CARGO AREA.
WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a
collision, 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.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They con-
tain carbon monoxide (CO), which is color-
less and odorless. Breathing it can make you
unconscious and can eventually poison you.
To avoid breathing (CO), follow these safety
tips:
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not run the engine in a closed garage
or in confined areas any longer than
needed to move your vehicle in or out of
the area.
•If you are required to drive with the trunk/
liftgate/rear doors open, make sure that all
windows are closed and the climate con-
trol BLOWER switch is set at high speed.
DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
•If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle
with the engine running, adjust your heat-
ing or cooling controls to force outside air
into the vehicle. Set the blower at high
speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide
entry into the vehicle body is a properly main-
tained engine exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of
the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can
be detected inside the vehicle, or when the
underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged,
have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
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Appearance Care And Protection
From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From
Corrosion
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 sur-
faces during other seasons are highly corrosive
to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne con-
taminants, 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 pro-
tection.
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 re-
moval 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.
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 clear 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. Take
care never to 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
materials 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.
Special Care
•If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you
drive near the ocean, hose off the undercar-
riage at least once a month.
•It is important that the drain holes in the lower
edges of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk
be kept clear and open.
•If you detect any stone chips or scratches in
the paint, touch them up immediately. The
cost of such repairs is considered the re-
sponsibility of the owner.
•If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision
or similar cause that destroys the paint and
protective coating, have your vehicle re-
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