SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE357
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
A
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
-
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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INDEX
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About Your Brakes......................................... 360Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control).................................... 146, 147Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 325Additives, Fuel............................................... 363AdjustDown........................................................... 47Forward....................................................... 47Rearward..................................................... 47Up................................................................ 47Air Bag........................................................... 251Air Bag Operation...................................... 252Air Bag Warning Light...................... 250, 252Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 257Enhanced Accident Response......... 260, 308Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 308Front Air Bag............................................. 252If Deployment Occurs................................ 259Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 256Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 261Maintenance............................................. 261
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light............. 251Side Air Bags............................................ 257Transporting Pets..................................... 279Air Bag Light................................ 121, 250, 279Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)............................. 316Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 317Air Conditioner Refrigerant.................. 317, 318Air Conditioner System................................. 317Air Conditioning Filter..............................83, 318Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 83Air Filter........................................................ 316Air PressureTires......................................................... 347AlarmArm The System.......................................... 22Disarm The System..................................... 22Security Alarm.......................................... 124All Wheel DriveTowing...................................................... 308All Wheel Drive (AWD)................................... 143Alterations/ModificationsVehicle......................................................... 10
Amazon FireTV..................................... 213, 218Amazon FireTV Built-In.................................. 213Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).................. 325, 364Disposal.................................................... 326Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)....................... 223Anti-Lock Warning Light................................ 124Assist, Hill Start............................................. 227Audio Jack........................................................87Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 187Auto Up Power Windows..................................93Automatic Dimming Mirror...............................57Automatic Headlights.......................................67Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..............82Automatic Transaxle..................................... 139Automatic Transmission................................ 140Adding Fluid..................................... 328, 366Fluid And Filter Change............................. 328Fluid Change............................................. 328Fluid Level Check...................................... 328Fluid Type........................................ 328, 366Special Additives...................................... 328
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..................................................... 316Oil Selection.................................... 315, 364Oil Synthetic.............................................. 316Overheating............................................... 303Starting..................................................... 131Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 260, 308Ethanol.......................................................... 362Exhaust Gas Cautions.................................... 281Exhaust System................................... 281, 323Exterior Lighting...................................... 65, 338Exterior Lights...................... 65, 281, 337, 338
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................. 316Air Conditioning.................................. 83, 318Engine Oil........................................ 316, 365Engine Oil Disposal................................... 316FireTV............................................................ 218FlashersHazard Warning......................................... 282Turn Signals.................... 65, 128, 281, 338Flash-To-Pass........................................... 65, 67Flat Tire Changing....................... 286, 339, 350Flat Tire Stowage........................ 294, 339, 350Flooded Engine Starting................................ 134
Fluid Capacities............................................ 364Fluid Leaks................................................... 281Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 327Engine Oil................................................. 314Fluid, Brake.................................................. 366Fog Lights................................................. 65, 68Fold In Floor (Stow ‘n Go) Seating.................... 42Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 33Forward Collision Warning............................ 233Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................ 305Front Position Light....................................... 338Fuel............................................................... 361Additives................................................... 363Clean Air................................................... 361Ethanol..................................................... 362Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................................. 172Gasoline................................................... 361Materials Added....................................... 363Methanol.................................................. 362Octane Rating.................................. 361, 365Requirements........................................... 361Specifications........................................... 365Tank Capacity........................................... 364Fuses............................................................ 329
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).....................61Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............................... 172Gasoline, (Fuel)............................................. 361Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 361Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 361Gear Ranges................................................. 141Glass Cleaning.............................................. 359Gross Axle Weight Rating.............................. 175Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................... 174GVWR............................................................ 173
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
................... 186Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 282Head Restraints...............................................52Headlights........................................................65Cleaning.................................................... 357High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch..........65Lights On Reminder..............................65, 67Passing.................................................65, 67Switch..........................................................65Time Delay...................................................65Washers.......................................................67
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................................ 124Electronic Stability Control Active.............. 125Electronic Throttle Control......................... 123Engine Temperature Warning.................... 123Exterior............................................ 281, 338Fog..................................................... 68, 127Headlights............................................ 65, 67High Beam................................................ 129High Beam/Low Beam Select..................... 65Hood Open................................................ 123Instrument Cluster...................................... 65Intensity Control.......................................... 69Interior........................................................ 69KeySense.................................................. 128LaneSense...................................... 125, 128Liftgate Open............................................. 123Lights On Reminder.............................. 65, 67Low Fuel.................................................... 125Low Washer Fluid...................................... 125Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).......125Oil Pressure............................................... 123Oil Temperature........................................ 123Park........................................................... 128Passing................................................. 65, 67Reading....................................................... 69
Seat Belt Reminder.................................. 124Security Alarm.......................................... 124Service..................................................... 337Service Automatic Emergency Braking..... 126Service AWD............................................. 126Service LaneSense................................... 125Service Stop Start System........................ 126Side Marker.............................................. 338SmartBeams............................................... 66Speed....................................................... 128Stop Start Active....................................... 128Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).............. 126Traction Control........................................ 227Transmission Temperature....................... 124Turn Signals.................... 65, 128, 281, 338Load Floor, Cargo.......................................... 100Load Shed Battery Saver Mode.................... 119Load Shed Battery Saver On......................... 119Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction........... 119Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor............ 119Loading Vehicle................................... 100, 173Tires......................................................... 343Low Tire Pressure System............................. 236Lubrication, Body.......................................... 320Lug Nuts....................................................... 360Luggage Carrier............................................ 106
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Maintenance....................................................96Maintenance Free Battery............................ 314Maintenance Schedule................................. 309Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)..................................... 125, 130ManualPark Release............................................ 304Service...................................................... 370Map/Reading Lights........................................69Marker Lights, Side....................................... 338Media Hub.......................................................87Memory Feature (Memory Seats).....................33Memory Seat...................................... 32, 33, 59Memory Seats And Radio.................................33Methanol....................................................... 362Mini-Trip Computer....................................... 121Mirrors.............................................................57Automatic Dimming.....................................57Electric Remote...........................................59Exterior Folding............................................60Heated.................................................. 57, 60Memory.......................................................32Outside.................................................57, 58Rearview............................................ 57, 282Vanity...........................................................58
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