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5. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally
opposite of the jacking position. For example, if the
driver’s front wheel is being changed, block the
passenger’s rear wheel.

Wheel Blocked Example

NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being lifted or raised.
JACK AND TOOLS LOCATION/SPARE
T
IRE STOWAGE — IF EQUIPPED
If equipped, the jack, tools and spare tire are located
under the load floor in the rear cargo compartment.

Jack, Tools And Spare Tire Location

To access the jack, tools and spare tire proceed as follows:

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Locate and lift up on the load floor handle.

Load Floor Handle Spare Tire

3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire by
turning it counterclockwise.

Spare Tire Fastener

4. Pull upward to remove the jack and tools tray to gain access to the spare tire.
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Jack And Tools

JACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Jack Warning Label

1 — Tow Eye
2 — Wheel Bolt Wrench
3 — Jack
4 — Wheel Chock
5 — Fuel Funnel
6 — Unlocking Tool (If Equipped)
7 — Screwdriver
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help
prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible before raising the
vehicle.
 Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
 Apply the parking brake firmly and set the transmis -
sion in PARK.
 Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
raised.
 Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
 Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
 Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for
lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
 If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful
of motor traffic.
 To ensure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
WARNING!

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1. Remove the jack, wheel bolt wrench and spare tire.

2. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel bolt wrench
to loosen, but not remove, the wheel bolts on the
wheel with the flat tire. Turn the wheel bolts counter -
clockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.

Loosening The Wheel Bolts

NOTE:
Placement for the front and rear jack locations are critical.
See the following images for proper jacking locations.

Jacking Locations

3. Jack lifting points can be identified by an opening under an access panel that exposes the steel lifting
flange. Before positioning the jack, remove the
access panel with the provided screwdriver or similar
tool. Place the jack underneath the lifting area that is
closest to the flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise
to securely engage the jack saddle to the lifting area
of the sill flange, centering the jack saddle within the
notch of the sill trim.

Front Lifting Point
Front Jacking Location

CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
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Rear Lifting Point
Rear Jacking Location

4. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire. 5. Remove the wheel bolts and tire.
6. Mount the spare tire.

Mounting Spare Tire
NOTE:

For vehicles equipped, do not attempt to install a
center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare.
 For additional warnings, cautions, and information
about the spare tire, its use, and operation
Úpage 246.
7. Install and lightly tighten the wheel bolts.
8. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
9. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern
until each wheel bolt has been tightened twice
Úpage 265. If in doubt about the correct tightness,
have them checked with a torque wrench by an
authorized dealer or at a service station.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the
vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt
someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to
remove the tire.
CAUTION!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem
facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the
spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do
not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result
in serious injury.

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10. Lower the jack until it is free. Remove the wheel
blocks. Stow the wheel bolt wrench, jack assembly
and wheel blocks in the provided storage. Secure the
assembly using the means provided. Release the
parking brake before driving the vehicle.

Damaged Tire Stowage

11. After 25 miles (40 km), check the wheel bolt torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all wheel bolts
are properly seated against the wheel.
TIRE INFLATOR KIT — IF EQUIPPED
Use this QR code to access your digital
experience.
DESCRIPTION
If a tire is punctured, you can make an emergency repair
using the Tire Inflator Kit located beneath the load floor in
the rear cargo area.

Tire Inflator Kit Storage

The Tire Inflator Kit includes:
Power Cord.
 Sealant cartridge containing the sealing fluid.
 Filler tube.

 Adhesive label with the writing "Max. 50 mph (80 km/h)”,
to be attached in a position easily visible to the driver
(e.g. on the dashboard) after repairing the tire.

 Air compressor, complete with pressure gauge and
connectors.
 A pair of protective gloves (if equipped).
 Adapters for inflating different elements.

Tire Inflator Kit Components

WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or
replaced immediately.
1 — Adhesive Label
2 — Sealant Cartridge
3 — Filler Tube
4 — Power Cord
5 — Air Compressor
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Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
R-134a — If Equipped
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a Hydrofluo -
rocarbon (HFC) that is an ozone-friendly substance. It is
recommended that air conditioning service be performed
by an authorized dealer or other service facilities using
recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE:Use only the manufacturer approved A/C system PAG
compressor oil and refrigerants.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
R-1234yf
R-1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a Hydrofluo-
roolefin (HFO) that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-friendly substance with
a low global-warming potential. It is recommended that air
conditioning service be performed by an authorized dealer
using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE:Use only the manufacturer approved A/C system PAG
compressor oil, and refrigerants.
Cabin Air Filter
See an authorized dealer for service.
BODY LUBRICATION
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically with a lithium-based grease, such
as Mopar® Spray White Lube to ensure quiet, easy
operation and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the
application of any lubricant, the parts concerned should
be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating,
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular
attention should also be given to hood latching
components to ensure proper function. When performing
other underhood services, the hood latch, release
mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and
lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Autumn and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as Mopar® Lock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
WIPER BLADES
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield and rear window periodically with a sponge or
soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove
accumulations of salt, waxes, or road film, and help
reduce streaking and smearing.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may
cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield or rear window.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield or rear window. Make sure that they are not
frozen to the glass before turning them on to avoid
damaging the blade. Keep the wiper blade out of contact
with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending on
geographical area and frequency of use. If chattering,
marks, water lines or wet spots are present, clean the
wiper blades or replace as necessary.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air
conditioning components. Such damage is not covered
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Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation

1. Lift the rear wiper arm pivot cap away from the glass.

Wiper Pivot Cap

2. Remove the nut and remove the wiper arm from
the vehicle.

Wiper Pivot Cap In Unlocked Position

3. Install a new wiper arm, securely tighten the nut and put the cap back in place.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
or if exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle; or
when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have an authorized technician inspect the complete
exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition, have
the exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is
raised for lubrication or oil changes. Replace as required.
1 — Wiper Arm Pivot Cap
1 — Wiper Arm
2 — Wiper Arm Nut
WARNING!

Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you
Úpage 199.
 A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn, such materials might be
grass or leaves, and those items that come into
contact with your exhaust system. Do not park or
operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust
system can contact anything that can burn.
CAUTION!
The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded
fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effective -
ness of the catalyst as an emissions control device
and may seriously reduce engine performance and
cause serious damage to the engine.
 Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
In the event of engine malfunction, particularly
involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of
performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and
vehicle.

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The fuse box screw and cover must be removed to gain
access to the fuses.

Fuse Box Cover And Locking Screw Removal

For fuse box access, proceed as follows:

1. Turn the locking screw counterclockwise.

2. Slowly release the screw.
3. Remove the fuse box cover by sliding it upward.
4. Reverse the procedure to reinstall.
1 — Fuse Cover
2 — Locking Screw
CavityCartridge Fuse Maxi FuseMini FuseDescription
* If Equipped
F01 –70 Amp Tan –BCM1
F02 –70 Amp Tan –BCM2 / RDU
F03 20 Amp Blue ––BCM3
F04 40 Amp Green ––BCM Valves
F05 –40 Amp Orange –PTC 1
F06 –20 Amp Yellow –Front Wiper Motor
F07 –20 Amp Yellow –DTCM
F08 30 Amp Pink ––Power Supply F24 - F87 - Fxx
F09 ––7.5 Amp Brown ECM T09
F10 ––15 Amp BlueHorn
F11 ––5 Amp TanEngine Secondary Loads
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