
252SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE  
BODYWORK
Protection From Atmospheric Agents  
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.
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Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light
........ 51Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck...................... 209Jacking...................................................... 194Jump Starting............................................ 204Towing....................................................... 211Emission Control System Maintenance........... 57Engine........................................................... 221Air Cleaner................................................. 224Block Heater............................................... 59Break-In Recommendations........................ 60Checking Oil Level..................................... 222Coolant (Antifreeze)................................... 259Cooling...................................................... 227Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 185, 258Fails To Start............................................... 59Flooded, Starting......................................... 59Jump Starting............................................ 204Oil.................................................... 223, 259Oil Filler Cap.............................................. 221Oil Filter..................................................... 224Oil Selection.................................... 223, 259Oil Synthetic.............................................. 224Overheating............................................... 207Starting....................................................... 58Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 168, 212Ethanol.......................................................... 257Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 185, 258Exhaust System................................... 185, 226Exterior Lights......................................... 27, 187
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Filters
Air Cleaner
................................................ 224Air Conditioning........................................... 34Engine Oil........................................ 224, 259Engine Oil Disposal................................... 224FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 188Turn Signals.......................................55, 187Flooded Engine Starting................................... 59Fluid Capacities............................................ 259Fluid Leaks................................................... 187Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 231Engine Oil................................................. 222Power Steering............................................ 68Fluid, Brake.................................................. 261Fog Lights........................................................ 28Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 17Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 188Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................ 209Fuel............................................................... 256Additives................................................... 257Clean Air................................................... 256Ethanol..................................................... 257Filler Cap (Gas Cap)..................................... 74Gasoline................................................... 256Materials Added....................................... 257Methanol.................................................. 257
Octane Rating.................................. 256, 259Specifications........................................... 259Tank Capacity........................................... 259Fuses............................................................ 188
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Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)..................................74Gasoline, (Fuel)............................................. 256Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 256Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 256Gear Ranges....................................................64Gear Selector Override.................................. 209Glass Cleaning.............................................. 254Gross Axle Weight Rating.......................... 76, 77Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.....................76, 77GuideBody Builders................................................. 7GVWR...............................................................76
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.......................................84Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 188Head Restraints...............................................21HeadlightsCleaning.................................................... 252Passing........................................................28Switch..........................................................27
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Pair A Bluetooth Streaming Audio Device
................................................... 113Phonebook Download............................... 115Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold............... 118Power-Up................................................... 121Recent Calls.............................................. 116Redial........................................................ 118To Remove A Favorite............................... 116Toggling Between Calls............................. 118Touch-Tone Number Entry......................... 116Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone.. 118Voice Command........................................ 119Uniform Tire Quality Grades........................... 250Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.................... 157
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Vehicle Certification Label............................... 75Vehicle Loading...............................75, 76, 239Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...................... 8Vehicle Storage.......................................33, 251Voice Command............................................... 24Voice Recognition System (VR)........................ 24
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Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster 
Descriptions)
.................................................... 55Warnings And Cautions...................................... 7Warranty Information.................................... 264Washers, Windshield..............................30, 222Washing Vehicle........................................... 252
WaterDriving Through...........................................84Wheel And Wheel Tire Care........................... 248Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim........................... 248Wind Buffeting.................................................36Window Fogging...............................................33Windows..........................................................35Power...........................................................35Windshield Defroster.................................... 186Windshield Washers........................................30Fluid.......................................................... 222Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 225Windshield Wipers................................. 30, 222Wipers Blade Replacement........................... 225Wrecker Towing............................................. 211
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