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In addition, have the exhaust system inspected
each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil
change. Replace as required.
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic
converter will not require maintenance. However, it
is important to keep the engine properly tuned to
ensure proper catalyst operation and prevent
possible catalyst damage.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being
assessed against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly
malfunctioning engine operation, a scorching odor
may suggest severe and abnormal catalyst
overheating. If this occurs, stop the vehicle, turn off
the engine and allow it to cool. Service, including a
tune-up to manufacturer specifications, should be
obtained immediately.To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter
damage:
Do not interrupt the ignition when the transmis
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sion is in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
Do not try to start the vehicle by pushing or
towing the vehicle.
Do not idle the engine with any ignition compo -
nents disconnected or removed, such as when
diagnostic testing, or for prolonged periods
during very rough idle or malfunctioning oper -
ating conditions.
COOLING SYSTEM
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
Carbon Monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you uncon -
scious and can eventually poison you
Ú page 240.
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you
park over materials that can burn, such mate -
rials 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 effectiveness 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 opera -
tion of your vehicle with a severe malfunction
could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter
and vehicle.
CAUTION!
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from
under the hood, do not open the hood until the
radiator has had time to cool. Never open a
cooling system pressure cap when the radi -
ator or coolant bottle is hot.
Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry away
from the radiator cooling fan when the hood is
raised. The fan starts automatically and may
start at any time, whether the engine is
running or not.
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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.
NOTE:When the vehicle has not been started or driven for
at least 30 days, an “Extended Park Starting
Procedure” is required to start the vehicle
Úpage 100.
BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
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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
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum
and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned
regularly using mild (neutral Ph) soap and water to
maintain their luster and to prevent corrosion.
Wash wheels with the same soap solution
recommended for the body of the vehicle and
remember to always wash when the surfaces are
not hot to the touch.
Your wheels are susceptible to deterioration
caused by salt, sodium chloride, magnesium
chloride, calcium chloride, etc., and other road
chemicals used to melt ice or control dust on dirt
roads. Use a soft cloth or sponge and mild soap to
wipe away promptly. Do not use harsh chemicals or
a stiff brush. They can damage the wheel’s
protective coating that helps keep them from
corroding and tarnishing.
CAUTION!
Before removal of the positive and negative
terminals to the battery, wait at least a minute
with ignition switch in the OFF position and close
the driver’s door. When reconnecting the
positive and negative terminals to the battery be
sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position
and the driver’s door is closed.CAUTION!
Avoid products or automatic car washes that use
acidic solutions or strong alkaline additives or
harsh brushes. Many aftermarket wheel
cleaners and automatic car washes may
damage the wheel's protective finish. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Only car wash soap, Mopar®
Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended.
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330 Brake System
...................................... 282, 319Anti-Lock (ABS).......................................... 319Fluid Check..................................... 282, 324Master Cylinder......................................... 282Parking...................................................... 103Warning Light.............................................. 90Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 107Brightness, Interior Lights......................... 46, 47Bulb Replacement......................................... 291Bulbs, Light.................................................... 242
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Camera, Rear...................................... 148, 150Capacities, Fuel............................................. 323Caps, Filler Fuel........................................................... 152Oil (Engine)................................................ 271Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 281Car Washes................................................... 316Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 243Cargo Area Cover............................................. 70Cargo Load Floor............................................. 70Cargo Tie-Downs....................................... 70, 71Cellular Phone............................................... 186Certification Label......................................... 153Chains, Tire.................................................... 311Change Oil Indicator........................................ 80Changing A Flat Tire....................................... 247Chart, Tire Sizing............................................ 299
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............................ 99Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 240Checks, Safety.............................................. 240Child Restraint.............................................. 228Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 231Child Seat Installation.............................. 239How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 236Infant And Child Restraints....................... 230Lower Anchors And TethersFor Children......................................... 233Older Children And Child Restraints......... 230Seating Positions...................................... 232Child Safety Locks........................................... 25Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 320CleaningWheels..................................................... 315Windshield Wiper Blades.......................... 275Climate Control................................................ 50Automatic.................................................... 50Manual........................................................ 53Coin Holder...................................................... 58Cold Weather Operation............................... 101Compact Spare Tire...................................... 310ConnectorUniversal Consumer Interface (UCI)............. 58Console............................................................ 58Floor............................................................ 58
Contract, Service........................................... 326Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 281Cooling System............................................. 279Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 280Coolant Level................................... 280, 281Cooling Capacity....................................... 323Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 281Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 280Inspection................................................. 281Points To Remember................................ 281Pressure Cap............................................ 281Radiator Cap............................................. 281Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)..... 280, 323Corrosion Protection..................................... 315Cruise Control (Speed Control)...................... 116Cruise Light............................................... 97, 98Customer Assistance.................................... 325Cybersecurity................................................ 164
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Daytime Running Lights............................43, 44Defroster, Windshield................................... 241Dimmer SwitchHeadlight..............................................43, 44DipsticksOil (Engine)............................................... 272Disabled Vehicle Towing............................... 264DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 281

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Key Fob Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)
................................... 16Keyless Enter 'n Go™................................ 14, 23Keys................................................................. 14
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Lane Change And Turn Signals................. 43, 46Lane Change Assist.................................. 43, 46Lane Management System............................ 145LaneSense...................................................... 96Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 206Latches.......................................................... 242Hood........................................................... 66Leaks, Fluid................................................... 242Life Of Tires................................................... 308Liftgate..................................................... 66, 67Hands-Free.................................................. 69Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer....................... 49Light Bulbs..................................................... 242Lights............................................................. 2424WD Lock.................................................... 964WD Low..................................................... 96Active Speed Limiter Fault........................... 96Air Bag.......................................89, 213, 241Anti Lock Brake System............................... 92Automatic Headlights.................................. 45Automatic High Beam.................................. 97Battery Charge............................................ 90Battery Saver............................................... 46Brake Assist Warning................................ 191
Brake Warning............................................. 90Bulb Replacement.................................... 291Cruise................................................... 97, 98Daytime Running.................................. 43, 44Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................... 43, 44Door Open................................................... 90Drowsiness Detected.................................. 91Electric Power Steering Fault....................... 91Electronic Park Brake.................................. 93Electronic Stability Control........................... 93Electronic Throttle Control........................... 91Engine Temperature.................................... 91Exterior..................................................... 242Fog....................................................... 46, 96Forward Collision Warning........................... 96Fuel Cutoff................................................... 93Headlight Switch.......................................... 44Headlights............................................ 43, 44High Beam............................................ 44, 97High Beam/Low Beam Select............... 43, 44Hill Descent Control..................................... 97Hill Descent Control Indicator................... 191Hood Open.................................................. 91Immobilizer Fail VPS Electrical Alarm.......... 96Instrument Cluster................................ 43, 44Intensity Control................................... 46, 47Interior......................................................... 46LaneSense.................................... 93, 96, 97Liftgate Open............................................... 91Lights On Reminder.............................. 43, 45
Low Coolant Level........................................93Low Fuel......................................................93Low Washer Fluid........................................93Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)..........93Oil Pressure.................................................91Oil Temperature...........................................92Park.............................................................96Passing.................................................43, 45Seat Belt Reminder.....................................92Security Alarm.............................................92Service...................................................... 291Service 4WD................................................94Service Forward Collision Warning...............94Service Stop Start........................................94Stop Start Active..........................................97Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)....... 94, 201Towing Hook Breakdown.............................95Traction Control........................................ 191Transmission Fault......................................92Transmission Temperature..........................92Turn Signals......................... 43, 46, 97, 242Vanity Mirror................................................38Load Floor, Cargo.............................................70Loading Vehicle............................................. 153Tires.......................................................... 303Locks Auto Unlock.................................................25Child Protection...........................................25Power Door..................................................23Low Tire Pressure System............................. 201
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........................................... 275Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 319Luggage Carrier............................................... 72
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Maintenance................................................... 65Maintenance Free Battery............................. 272Maintenance Schedule.................................. 267Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)..... 93Manual Service...................................................... 327Memory Feature (Memory Seats).................... 27Memory Seat................................................... 27Memory Settings............................................. 27Methanol....................................................... 321Mirrors............................................................. 37Automatic Dimming..................................... 37Heated................................................. 37, 39Outside................................................. 37, 38Rearview............................................ 37, 244Vanity.......................................................... 38Modifications/AlterationsVehicle........................................................ 10Monitor, Tire Pressure System....................... 201Mopar Parts................................................... 327Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 43
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New Vehicle Break-In Period.......................... 102
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Occupant Restraints..................................... 204Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............ 320, 323Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 274Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 274Oil Pressure Light............................................. 91Oil, Engine............................................ 273, 323Capacity.................................................... 323Checking................................................... 272Dipstick.................................................... 272Disposal................................................... 274Filter................................................ 274, 323Filter Disposal........................................... 274Identification Logo.................................... 273Materials Added To.................................. 274Pressure Warning Light............................... 91Recommendation............................ 273, 323Synthetic.................................................. 273Viscosity................................................... 323Onboard Diagnostic System............................. 98Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 327OutletPower.......................................................... 59Outside Rearview Mirrors......................... 37, 38Overheating, Engine...................................... 261
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Paddle Shifters............................................. 111Paint Care..................................................... 315
Parking Brake............................................... 103ParkSense Active Park Assist........................ 140ParkSense System........................................ 133Pedestrian Warning System.......................... 200Pets............................................................... 240Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 303PowerDoor Locks...................................................23Inverter........................................................60Liftgate........................................................67Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).................59Sunroof........................................................63Windows......................................................62Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 211Preparation For Jacking................................ 248PretensionersSeat Belts................................................. 211Profile Settings.............................................. 166Programmable Features............................... 165
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 307Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 281RadioSettings.................................................... 165Sound Setting........................................... 181Radio Operation............................................ 186Rain Sensitive Wiper System...........................49Rear Camera................................................. 148Rear Cross Path............................................ 197

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