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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE265
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 accumu -
lated 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 protective 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.
INTERIORS
SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS
Use Mopar® Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
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.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in closed
areas they may cause respiratory harm.
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Gross Axle Weight Rating ................................... 102, 103
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................. 102, 103
GVWR ............................................................................ 102
HHazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, OrShallow Standing Water .................................... 110
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................................ 202
Head Restraints .............................................................. 33
Head Rests ...................................................................... 33
Headlights Automatic ...................................................................42
Cleaning................................................................... 265
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .......................41
Lights On Reminder ...................................................42
On With Wipers ..........................................................42
Passing ....................................................................... 42
Switch .........................................................................40
Time Delay..................................................................42
Washers................................................................... 227
Heated Mirrors ................................................................36 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ...........41
Hill Start Assist ............................................................. 167
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................................................... 105
Holder, Coin .....................................................................53
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..................................36
Hood Prop ........................................................................59 Hood Release ..................................................................59
IIgnition............................................................................. 15 Switch......................................................................... 15
Illuminated Cupholder .................................................... 54 Indicator Lights Blue ............................................................................ 74
Green.......................................................................... 73
White .......................................................................... 74
Yellow ......................................................................... 73
Information Center, Vehicle ........................................... 64
Inside Rearview Mirror ................................... 34
, 35, 202
Instrument Cluster ................................................... 61, 63
Descriptions ............................................................... 74
Display................................................................. 63
, 65
Instrument Cluster
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................................................... 63
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................................. 266
Interior Appearance Care ............................................. 265
Interior Lights .................................................................. 43
JJack Location ................................................................ 206
Jacking And Tire Changing — If Equipped
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............. 205
Jump Starting ...................................................... 213, 214
KKey Fob Arm The System......................................................... 19
Panic Alarm ................................................................ 13
Programming Additional Key Fobs ........................... 14
Unlatch The Trunk ..................................................... 13
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) ......... 13 Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry)............ 14
Keyless Enter 'n Go™ .............................................. 22
, 78
Enter The Trunk......................................................... 13
Passive Entry ............................................................. 22
Passive Entry Programming ..................................... 22
Keys ................................................................................. 12
LLane Change And Turn Signals ..................................... 43
Lane Change Assist ........................................................ 43 LaneSense ...................................................................... 98Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................................................... 178
Latches ......................................................................... 201 Hood........................................................................... 59
Lead Free Gasoline ...................................................... 268
Leaks, Fluid................................................................... 201
Life Of Tires ................................................................... 257
Light Bulbs ...........................................................201
, 246
Lights ............................................................................. 201 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set WithTarget Vehicle ...................................................... 73
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Without Target Vehicle ...................................................... 73
Air Bag...................................................... 68
, 183, 200
Automatic Headlights ............................................... 42
Brake Assist Warning.............................................. 167
Brake Warning.................................................. 68
, 267
Bulb Replacement .................................................. 246
Cruise .................................................................. 73
, 74
Daytime Running....................................................... 41
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ........................................ 41
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ECO Mode Indicator...................................................73
Electric Power Steering Fault .................................... 69
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning .... 71
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator ............. 70
Exterior ............................................................. 40
, 201
Fog .............................................................................. 42
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) OFF Indicator ......73
Front Fog Indicator ....................................................73
Hazard Warning Flasher ......................................... 202
Headlight Switch ........................................................40
Headlights ...........................................................40
, 42
Headlights On With Wipers .......................................42
High Beam..................................................................41
High Beam Indicator ..................................................74
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...................................41
Instrument Cluster ..................................................... 40
Intensity Control .........................................................45
Interior ........................................................................43
LaneSense Indicator...........................................73
, 74
License .................................................................... 247
Lights On Reminder ...................................................42
Low Fuel .....................................................................71
Low Washer Fluid Warning........................................71
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...................... 71
Oil Temperature Warning ..........................................70
Park ..................................................................... 42
, 73
Passing ....................................................................... 42
Reading ...................................................................... 44
Seat Belt Reminder ...................................................70
Security Alarm ............................................................70
Service ..................................................................... 246
Service Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Warning ......72
Service Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ................72
Service LaneSense Warning ..................................... 71
Traction Control ...................................................... 167 Transmission Temperature Warning ........................ 70
Trunk Open Warning ................................................. 70
Turn Signals ........................................41
, 43, 74, 201
Vanity Mirror .............................................................. 35
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions......... 70
, 74
Load Shed Battery Saver On .......................................... 67
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction ........................... 67
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor............................ 67
Loading Vehicle................................................... 102
, 103
Capacities ................................................................ 103
Tires.......................................................................... 252
Locks Auto Unlock................................................................ 23
Automatic Door.......................................................... 23
Child Protection ......................................................... 24
Power Door ................................................................ 21
Low Tire Pressure System ............................................174
Lubrication, Body .......................................................... 231
Lug Nuts/Bolts .............................................................. 267
MMaintenance ................................................................... 58 Maintenance Free Battery ...........................................228
Maintenance Schedule ...................................... 221
, 222
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ........... 71, 75
Manual Service .....................................................................276
Media Hub....................................................................... 54
Media Mode .................................................................. 138
Memory Seat ................................................................... 27 Memory Settings............................................................. 27
Methanol ....................................................................... 269
Mirrors ............................................................................. 34 Electric Powered ........................................................ 36 Electric Remote ......................................................... 36
Heated ....................................................................... 36
Outside....................................................................... 35
Rearview .................................................... 34
, 35, 202
Vanity ......................................................................... 35
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle ..........................................................................8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System .................................... 174
Mopar Parts .................................................................. 276
MP3 Control .................................................................... 54
Multi-Function Control Lever ......................................... 41
NNew Vehicle Break-In Period ......................................... 79
OOccupant Restraints .................................................... 177
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ........................... 268, 271
Oil Change Indicator ....................................................... 65 Reset.......................................................................... 65
Oil Filter, Change .......................................................... 229
Oil Filter, Selection ....................................................... 229
Oil Pressure Light ........................................................... 70
Oil, Engine ............................................................ 228
, 271
Capacity ................................................................... 270
Checking .................................................................. 227
Dipstick .................................................................... 227
Disposal ................................................................... 229
Filter ......................................................................... 229
Filter Disposal.......................................................... 229
Identification Logo .................................................. 229
Materials Added To ................................................. 229 Pressure Warning Light ............................................ 70
Recommendation...........................................228
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Synthetic.................................................................. 229
Viscosity................................................................... 270
Onboard Diagnostic System .................................... 74
, 75
Operating Precautions ....................................................74
Operator Manual Owner's Manual ...................................................... 276
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...............................................35
Overheating, Engine..................................................... 216
PPaddle Shift Mode ..........................................................83 Paddle Shifters................................................................83Paint Care ..................................................................... 264
Pair (link) Uconnect Phone To A mobile Phone

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Panic Alarm .....................................................................13
Parking Brake ..................................................................79
ParkSense System, Rear ................................................94
Passing Light ...................................................................42
Passive Entry ...................................................................22
Performance....................................................................65
Personalized Main Menu Bar ...................................... 128
Pets ............................................................................... 199
Phone Mode ................................................................. 140
Pinch Protection .............................................................. 58
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ....................... 252
Power Brakes ..................................................................... 267
Deck Lid Release ....................................................... 59
Distribution Center (Fuses) .................................... 242 Door Locks .................................................................21
Mirrors ........................................................................36
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............................. 55
Seats...........................................................................30
Steering ...................................................................... 85 Sunroof....................................................................... 57
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............................ 25
Windows..................................................................... 56
Power Seats Forward ...................................................................... 30
Lumbar ....................................................................... 31
Rearward.................................................................... 30
Recline ....................................................................... 31
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................................ 182
Preparation For Jacking ............................................... 205
Presets .......................................................................... 135
Pretensioners Seat Belts................................................................. 182
Programmable Features .............................................. 112
RRadial Ply Tires ............................................................. 256
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ......................... 235
Radio Presets .....................................................................135
Radio Controls .............................................................. 130
Radio Mode ...................................................................130
Radio Operation .................................................. 130
, 163
Radio Remote Controls ................................................ 129
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ......................................... 46
Rear Axle (Differential) ................................................. 237
Rear Camera ................................................................. 100
Rear Cross Path ............................................................171
Rear ParkSense System................................................. 94
Rear Seats, Folding ........................................................ 29
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Towing ...................................................................... 220
Recreational Towing ..................................................... 109
Reformulated Gasoline ................................................ 268 Refrigerant .................................................................... 230
Release, Hood ................................................................ 59
Reminder, Lights On....................................................... 42
Reminder, Seat Belt ..................................................... 178
Remote Control Starting System ......................................................... 16
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ........................................................... 19
Panic Alarm ............................................................... 13
Programming Additional Key Fobs ........................... 14
Unlatch The Trunk ..................................................... 13
Remote Sound System (Radio) Control ...................... 129
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode............................................ 17
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features......... 18
Uconnect Settings ..................................................... 18
Remote Starting System ................................................ 16 Remote Trunk Release .................................................. 59
Replacement Bulbs ...................................................... 246
Replacement Tires ....................................................... 258
Reporting Safety Defects ............................................. 276
Restraints, Child ........................................................... 190
Restraints, Head............................................................. 33
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ....................................... 218
Rotation, Tires .............................................................. 263
SSafety ............................................................................ 128
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle....................................... 199
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................................... 201
Safety Defects, Reporting ............................................ 276
Safety Features ............................................................ 128
Safety Information, Tire ............................................... 248
Safety Tips .................................................................... 199
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Telescoping Steering Column .................................24, 25
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........................51
Tilt Steering Column ................................................ 24
, 25
Time Delay Headlight ....................................................................42
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........................ 252
Tire Markings................................................................ 248
Tire Safety Information ................................................ 248
Tire Service Kit ...........................................209
, 210, 211
Tire Service Kit — If Equipped
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............................... 209
Tires .................................................. 201, 255, 259, 263
Aging (Life Of Tires)................................................. 257 Air Pressure ............................................................. 255
Chains...................................................................... 262Changing ................................................................. 205
Compact Spare ....................................................... 259
General Information ...................................... 255
, 259
High Speed .............................................................. 256
Inflation Pressure ................................................... 255
Jacking..................................................................... 205
Life Of Tires ............................................................. 257
Load Capacity.......................................................... 252
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .............. 72
, 174
Quality Grading ....................................................... 263
Radial ...................................................................... 256 Replacement ........................................................... 258
Rotation ................................................................... 263
Safety.............................................................. 248
, 255
Sizes ........................................................................ 249
Snow Tires ............................................................... 259 Spare Tires ............................................206
, 259, 260
Spinning .................................................................. 257 Trailer Towing .......................................................... 107
Tread Wear Indicators ............................................. 257
Wheel Nut Torque....................................................267
To Open Hood ................................................................. 59
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ..................................... 106
Towing ...........................................................................103 Behind A Motorhome .............................................. 109Disabled Vehicle ...................................................... 219
Guide ........................................................................ 105
Recreational ............................................................109Weight ...................................................................... 105
Towing Behind A Motorhome ....................................... 109
Traction ......................................................................... 109
Traction Control ............................................................168
Trailer Towing ................................................................ 103 Hitches .....................................................................105
Minimum Requirements ......................................... 106
Tips ...........................................................................108Trailer And Tongue Weight...................................... 106Wiring ....................................................................... 107
Trailer Towing Guide ..................................................... 105
Trailer Weight ................................................................ 105
Transfer Case Fluid.......................................................................... 272
Transmission................................................................... 81 Automatic ..........................................................81
, 237
Fluid.......................................................................... 272 Maintenance............................................................237Shifting ....................................................................... 80
Transporting Pets ......................................................... 199
Tread Wear Indicators ..................................................257
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)........................................................ 59
Trunk Release Remote Control...................................... 59 Turn Signals ............................................................. 43
, 74
UUconnect Phone Call Features................................................ 145Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone................................................. 147
Uconnect Settings ..................................................... 18
Uconnect Phone ........................................ 141
, 142, 143
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress .................................. 146
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress ............................ 146
Bluetooth Communication Link.............................. 149
Call Continuation..................................................... 147
Call Controls ............................................................ 145
Call Termination ...................................................... 147
Cancel Command.................................................... 142
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing ............................ 143
Help Command ....................................................... 142 Join Calls.................................................................. 147
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite ......... 144
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress ......................................................... 147
Managing Your Favorites ........................................ 145 Natural Speech ....................................................... 141Operation ................................................................. 141
Overview .................................................................. 140
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone.... 142
Pair A Bluetooth Streaming Audio Device ............. 143Phonebook Download............................................. 144
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold............................ 146
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