304SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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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INDEX
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About Your Brakes......................................... 307Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control).................................... 116, 118Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 273Adding Fuel.................................................... 137Additives, Fuel............................................... 309AdjustDown.................................................... 34, 35Forward................................................ 34, 35Rearward.............................................. 34, 35Up......................................................... 34, 35Air BagAir Bag Operation...................................... 206Air Bag Warning Light...................... 204, 207Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 211Enhanced Accident Response......... 214, 254Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 254Front Air Bag............................................. 207If Deployment Occurs................................ 213Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 211Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 215Maintenance............................................. 215
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light............. 205Side Air Bags............................................ 211Transporting Pets..................................... 232Air Bag Light.................................. 89, 204, 232Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)............................. 263Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 264Air Conditioner Refrigerant.................. 264, 265Air Conditioner System................................. 264Air ConditioningRear............................................................. 59Air Conditioning Filter.................... 61, 264, 265Air Conditioning System................................... 60Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 61Air Filter........................................................ 263Air PressureTires......................................................... 293AlarmArm The System................................... 21, 22Disarm The System..................................... 21Rearm The System...................................... 22Security Alarm............................................. 92Alarm SystemSecurity Alarm............................................. 21
All Wheel Drive (AWD)................................... 109Alterations/ModificationsVehicle.........................................................10Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).................. 272, 311Disposal.................................................... 273Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)....................... 182Anti-Lock Warning Light...................................92Assist, Hill Start............................................. 186Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 156Auto Down Power Windows..............................70Automatic Headlights.......................................49Automatic High Beams.....................................48Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..............60Automatic Transmission......................... 99, 105Adding Fluid.............................................. 275Fluid And Filter Change............................. 275Fluid Change............................................. 275Fluid Level Check...................................... 275Fluid Type........................................ 276, 312Special Additives...................................... 275Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode... 108Auxiliary Driving Systems.............................. 188Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)..........66Auxiliary Power Outlet......................................66Axle Fluid....................................................... 31211
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............................................................... 308Additives................................................... 309Clean Air.................................................... 309Economy Mode.......................................... 105Ethanol...................................................... 309Gasoline.................................................... 308Materials Added........................................ 309Methanol................................................... 309Octane Rating................................. 308, 309Requirements................................. 308, 311Specifications............................................ 312Tank Capacity............................................ 311Fueling........................................................... 137Fuses............................................................. 277
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).................... 43Gasoline, (Fuel)............................................. 308Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 309Gasoline, Reformulated................................. 309Gear Ranges.................................................. 106Glass Cleaning............................................... 306Gross Axle Weight Rating............................... 140Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.......................... 139GVWR............................................................ 138
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Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 235Head Restraints............................................... 37Headlights Automatic.................................................... 49Cleaning................................................... 304High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......... 48Lights On Reminder..................................... 49On With Wipers............................................ 49Passing........................................................ 49Heated Mirrors................................................. 42Heated Seats................................................... 36Heated Steering Wheel.................................... 27Hill Start Assist.............................................. 186HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 141HomeLink (Garage Door Opener)..................... 43Hood Prop........................................................ 73Hood Release.................................................. 73
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Ignition............................................................. 17Key Fob Battery Low Or Dead...................... 17Key Fob Not Detected................................. 17Keyless Ignition........................................... 17Keyless Push Button................................... 17Push Button Ignition.................................... 17Switch.......................................................... 17
Illuminated Entry..............................................52Immobilizer (Sentry Key)..................................17Inside Rearview Mirror........................... 41, 235Instrument Cluster....................................80, 81Display........................................... 81, 82, 85Menu Items.................................................86Instrument Cluster DisplayAudio...........................................................87Driver Assist.................................................86Messages....................................................87Screen Setup...............................................87Speedometer...............................................86Trailer Tow...................................................87Trip..............................................................87Vehicle Info..................................................86Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 306Integrated Trailer Brake Control.................... 145Interior And Instrument Lights.........................50Interior Appearance Care.............................. 305Interior Lights...................................................50Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)..................52InverterPower...........................................................68iPod/USB/MP3 Control....................................64
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Jack Location
................................................. 240Jack Operation............................................... 242Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions......... 239Jacking Instructions....................................... 242Jump Starting................................................ 246
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Key Fob........................................................... 14Arm The System.......................................... 21Disarm The System..................................... 21Programming Additional Key Fobs.............. 16Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................................... 15Key Fob Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)................................... 16Keyless Enter 'n Go™ Passive Entry............................................... 23Passive Entry Programming......................... 23Keys................................................................. 14Replacement............................................... 16Sentry (Immobilizer).................................... 17
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Lane Change Assist......................................... 50LaneSense.................................................... 133Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 198Latches.......................................................... 234Hood........................................................... 73Lead Free Gasoline........................................ 308
Leaks, Fluid.................................................. 234Life Of Tires................................................... 295Liftgate............................................................ 73Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer....................... 54Light Bulbs.................................................... 234Lights............................................................ 234Air Bag...................................... 89, 204, 232Automatic Headlights.................................. 49AWD............................................................. 95Brake Assist Warning............................... 186Brake Warning............................................. 90Bulb Replacement........................... 284, 285Cargo........................................................... 74Center Mounted Stop............................... 286Cruise............................................ 94, 95, 96Daytime Running......................................... 48Dimmer Switch, Headlight........................... 47Electric Power Steering................................ 91Electronic Stability Control........................... 92Electronic Stability Program(ESP)Indicator.................................................. 91Exterior...............................................47, 234Fog.....................................................96, 285Forward Collision Warning.................... 94, 95Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 235Headlights On With Wipers.......................... 49High Beam................................................... 96High Beam/Low Beam Select...................... 48Hood Open.................................................. 91Interior......................................................... 50
LaneSense............................................ 93, 96Lights On Reminder.....................................49Low Fuel......................................................93Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)..........93NEUTRAL.....................................................95Oil Temperature...........................................92Park......................................................49, 96Passing........................................................49Reading.......................................................51Rear Servicing.......................................... 285Rear Tail Lamps........................................ 285Seat Belt Reminder.....................................89Security Alarm.............................................92Service............................................. 284, 285Service AWD................................................94Side Marker.............................................. 285Sport Mode..................................................96Stop Start.............................................94, 96Traction Control........................................ 186Trailer Brake Disconnected.........................92Transmission Temperature..........................92Turn Signals....................... 47, 96, 234, 285Vanity Mirror................................................41Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions....91Load Shed Battery Saver Mode........................88Load Shed Battery Saver On............................88Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction..............88Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor...............88Loading Vehicle............................................. 138Tires.......................................................... 290
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