
234SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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.
Special Care
If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you
drive near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage
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.
If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or
similar cause that destroys the paint and protec -
tive coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon
as possible.
If you carry special cargo such as chemicals,
fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such
materials are well packaged and sealed.
If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads,
consider mud or stone shields behind each
wheel.
Use Mopar® Touch Up Paint on scratches as
soon as possible. An authorized dealer has
touch up paint to match the color of your
vehicle.
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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...................132Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........ 46Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck...................... 185Jacking...................................................... 171Jump Starting............................................ 181Towing....................................................... 187Emission Control System Maintenance........... 51Engine........................................................... 193Air Cleaner................................................. 196Block Heater............................................... 53Break-In Recommendations........................ 54Checking Oil Level..................................... 194Coolant (Antifreeze)................................... 240Cooling...................................................... 199Exhaust Gas Caution................................. 170Fails To Start............................................... 53Flooded, Starting......................................... 53Jump Starting............................................ 181Oil.................................................... 195, 240Oil Filler Cap.............................................. 193Oil Filter..................................................... 196Oil Selection.................................... 195, 240Oil Synthetic.............................................. 196Overheating............................................... 183Starting....................................................... 52
Enhanced Accident Response Feature...150, 188
Ethanol......................................................... 238Exhaust Gas Cautions................................... 170Exhaust System................................... 170, 198Exterior Lights.........................................24, 170
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 196Air Conditioning........................................... 31Engine Oil........................................ 196, 240Engine Oil Disposal................................... 196FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 171Turn Signals.......................................49, 170Flooded Engine Starting................................... 53Fluid Capacities............................................ 240Fluid Leaks................................................... 170Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 202Engine Oil................................................. 194Power Steering............................................ 60Fluid, Brake.................................................. 241Fog Lights........................................................ 25Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 16Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 171Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................ 185
Fuel............................................................... 237Additives................................................... 239Clean Air................................................... 238Ethanol..................................................... 238Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................................66Gasoline................................................... 237Materials Added....................................... 239Methanol.................................................. 238Octane Rating.................................. 237, 240Specifications........................................... 240Tank Capacity........................................... 240Fuses............................................................ 207
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Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)..................................66Gasoline, (Fuel)............................................. 237Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 238Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 238Gear Ranges....................................................57Gear Selector Override.................................. 184Glass Cleaning.............................................. 235Gross Axle Weight Rating.......................... 67, 68Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.....................67, 68GuideBody Builders................................................. 7GVWR...............................................................67
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Uconnect Phone Call Features
.................................. 105Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone.................................... 107Uconnect Phone......................... 101, 102, 103Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress...................... 106Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress................106Bluetooth Communication Link................. 109Call Continuation....................................... 107Call Controls.............................................. 105Call Termination........................................ 107Cancel Command...................................... 102Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing................104Help Command......................................... 101Join Calls................................................... 107Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite.............................................. 104Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress........................................ 106Managing Your Favorites........................... 105Operation.................................................. 101Overview.................................................... 100
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone....................................... 102
Pair A Bluetooth Streaming Audio Device.... 103
Phonebook Download.............................. 104Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold.............. 106Power-Up.................................................. 109Recent Calls............................................. 106Redial....................................................... 107To Remove A Favorite............................... 105Toggling Between Calls............................. 107Touch-Tone Number Entry........................ 106
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone.... 107
Voice Command....................................... 107Uniform Tire Quality Grades.......................... 232Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................... 141
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Vehicle Certification Label............................... 67Vehicle Loading...............................67, 68, 222Vehicle Maintenance.................................... 195Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...................... 7Vehicle Storage.......................................30, 233Voice Command............................................... 21Voice Recognition System (VR)........................ 21
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Warning LightsBlue
.............................................................50Green...........................................................49Red..............................................................44Yellow..........................................................47Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Descriptions)....................................................49Warning Lights And Messages.........................44Warranty Information.................................... 244Washers, Windshield............................. 26, 194Washing Vehicle............................................ 234WaterDriving Through...........................................76Wheel And Wheel Tire Care........................... 231Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim........................... 231Wind Buffeting.................................................35Window Fogging...............................................30Window Lockout Switch...................................35Windows..........................................................34Power...........................................................34Windshield Defroster.................................... 168Windshield Washers........................................26Fluid.......................................................... 194Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 197Windshield Wipers................................. 26, 194Wipers Blade Replacement........................... 197Wrecker Towing............................................. 18711
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