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
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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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........................................................ 132AUX Cord.......................................................... 87Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet).......... 89AWD Towing....................................................... 308Axle Lubrication............................................. 366
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Back-Up Camera............................................ 168Battery................................................. 121, 314Charging System Light............................... 121Jump Starting............................................ 300Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 15Battery Saver Feature...................................... 68Belts, Seat..................................................... 279Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 229Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 320B-Pillar Location............................................. 343Brake Assist System...................................... 224Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 224Brake Fluid.................................................... 366Brake System...................................... 327, 360Anti-Lock (ABS).......................................... 360Fluid Check..................................... 327, 366Master Cylinder......................................... 327Parking...................................................... 136Warning Light............................................ 122
Brake/Transmission Interlock...................... 140Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 69Bulb Replacement............................... 337, 338Bulbs, Light................................. 281, 337, 338
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Camera......................................................... 168Camera, Rear....................................... 168, 169Capacities, Fluid........................................... 364Caps, FillerFuel.......................................................... 172Oil (Engine)............................................... 313Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 326Car Washes................................................... 357Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 281CargoVehicle Loading........................................ 100Cargo Area Cover.......................................... 100Cargo CompartmentLuggage Carrier........................................ 106Cargo Load Floor........................................... 100Cargo Tie-Downs........................................... 100Cellular Phone.............................................. 222Certification Label......................................... 173Chains, Tire................................................... 353Change Oil Indicator..................................... 114
Changing A Flat Tire...................................... 286Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 340Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)......................... 130Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................. 278Checks, Safety.............................................. 278Child Restraint.............................................. 262Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 265Center Seat LATCH................................... 271Child Seat Installation...................... 273, 275How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt..... 272Infant And Child Restraints....................... 263Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......................................... 266Older Children And Child Restraints.......... 264Seating Positions...................................... 266Using The Top Tether Anchorage.............. 276Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 361CleaningWheels...................................................... 352Climate Control................................................72Automatic....................................................72Manual........................................................77Rear......................................................76, 81Cold Weather Operation................................ 134
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......................................... 57, 60Heated Seats................................................... 51Heater, Engine Block..................................... 135Hill Start Assist.............................................. 227Hitches Trailer Towing............................................ 176HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).................... 61Hood Prop........................................................ 96Hood Release.................................................. 96
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Ignition............................................................ 18Switch......................................................... 18Indicator LightsBlue........................................................... 129Green........................................................ 127White......................................................... 128Yellow........................................................ 127Inside Rearview Mirror............................ 57, 282Instrument Cluster............................... 110, 112Display...................................................... 112Display Controls........................................ 113Menu Items............................................... 116Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning.................... 359Interior And Instrument Lights......................... 69Interior Appearance Care............................... 358
Interior Lights................................................... 69Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).................. 70InverterPower.......................................................... 91
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Jack Location................................................ 287Jack Operation.............................................. 286Jump Starting............................................... 300
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Key Fob............................................................ 14Arm The System.......................................... 22Disarm The Alarm........................................ 22Programming Additional Key Fobs............... 16Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................................... 15Key Fob Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................................... 16Keyless Enter 'n Go™....................................... 24Passive Entry............................................... 24Keys................................................................. 14Keysense...................................................... 115
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Lane Change And Turn Signals........................65Lane Change Assist................................... 65, 68LaneSense.................................................... 166Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 241Latches......................................................... 281Hood............................................................96Lead Free Gasoline....................................... 361Leaks, Fluid................................................... 281Life Of Tires................................................... 349Liftgate.............................................................97Power...........................................................97Light Bulbs........................................... 281, 338Lights............................................................ 281Air Bag.................................... 121, 250, 279Anti Lock Brake System............................ 124Automatic Emergency Braking OFF........... 127Battery Saver...............................................68Brake Assist Warning................................ 227Brake Warning.......................................... 122Bulb Replacement........................... 337, 338Cruise.............................................. 127, 128Daytime Running.........................................65Dimmer Switch, Headlight...........................65Electric Power Steering Fault.................... 122
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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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