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GaugesCoolant Temperature .................. 188
Fuel .............................. 188
Odometer .......................... 192
Tachometer ......................... 192
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 390
Gearshift .............................. 294
General Information ................. 18,128,345
General Maintenance ..................... 402
Glass Cleaning .......................... 431
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............357,359
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............357,359
GVWR ............................... 357
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 97
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 301
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 372 Head Restraints
......................... 141
Headlights ............................ 438
Bulb Replacement .................... 438
Cleaning ........................... 429
High Beam ...................... 151,201
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 151
On With Wipers ..................... 157
Passing ............................ 151
Switch ............................ 149
Heated Seats ........................... 136
Heater ............................... 269
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 291
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 361
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 162
Hood Release .......................... 146
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ............................... 12
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Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ...................... 72,73,74
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 203
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 93
Instrument Cluster ....................... 188
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 186
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 430
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 431
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 432
Interior Appearance Care .................. 430
Interior Lights .......................... 153
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 155
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 374
Jack Operation ....................... 374,376
Jacking Instructions ...................... 376 Jump Starting
.......................... 384
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 21
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 58
Lane Change and Turn Signals ...........196,441
Lane Change Assist ...................... 151
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 44
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ....... 78
Latches ................................ 88
Hood ............................. 146
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 346
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Leaks, Fluid............................ 88
Life of Tires ............................ 333
Light Bulbs .......................... 88,438
Lights .............................. 88,148
Airbag ...................... 66,71,86,189
Back-Up ........................... 441
Brake Assist Warning .................. 315
Brake Warning ...................... 190
Bulb Replacement .................... 438
Daytime Running .................... 152
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 315
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 190
Exterior ............................ 88
Fog ......................... 151,197,440
Headlight Switch ..................... 149
Headlights ......................... 149
Headlights On With Wipers ............. 157
High Beam Indicator .................. 201
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20 Instrument Cluster
................... 149
Interior ............................ 153
License ............................ 442
Lights On Reminder .................. 152
Low Fuel .......................... 189
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 199
Map Reading ....................... 153
Oil Pressure ........................ 190
Passing ............................ 151
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 189
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............. 19
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 196
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......197,337
Traction Control ..................... 315
Turn Signal ................. 88,150,196,441
Voltage ............................ 189
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 188
Loading Vehicle ...................... 356,358
Capacities .......................... 358
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Tires .............................. 322
Locks Auto Unlock ......................... 32
Automatic Door ...................... 32
Child Protection ...................... 34
Power Door ......................... 32
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 337
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ....................... 78
Lubrication, Body ....................... 411
Lumbar Support ........................ 140
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 407
Maintenance Procedures ................... 402
Maintenance Schedule .................... 446
Maintenance, General ..................... 402
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 199,400
Manual, Service ......................... 467
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 153 Master Cylinder (Brakes)
.................. 421
Methanol ............................. 347
Mini-Trip Computer ................... 201,207
Mirrors ................................ 93
Automatic Dimming ................... 94
Electric Powered ...................... 95
Outside ............................ 96
Rearview ........................... 93
Vanity ............................. 97
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 337
Mopar Parts ......................... 401,466
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 347
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 83
Occupant Restraints ..................... 64,68
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........40,62,64,67
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 346
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Odometer............................. 192
Trip ........................... 192,195
Oil Change Indicator .................. 194,206
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............194,206
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 406
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 406
Oil Pressure Light ....................... 190
Oil, Engine ......................... 403,443
Capacity ........................... 442
Change Interval ................ 194,206,404
Checking .......................... 403
Dipstick ........................... 403
Disposal ........................... 406
Filter .......................... 406,443
Filter Disposal ....................... 406
Identification Logo ................... 404
Materials Added to ................... 406
Recommendation .................. 404,442Synthetic
.......................... 406
Viscosity ........................ 405,442
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............399,400
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 162
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Overdrive ............................. 296
Overheating, Engine ...................... 372
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,467
Paint Care ............................. 426
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 304
Passing Light ........................... 151
Personal Settings ........................ 212
Pets .................................. 83
Phone, Cellular .......................... 97
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 97
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 322
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PowerDoor Locks ......................... 32
Mirrors ............................ 95
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 171
Seats ............................. 133
Steering ........................... 303
Sunroof ........................... 168
Windows ........................... 35
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 58
Preparation for Jacking .................... 375
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 52
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 212
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 329
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 418
Radio Operation ........................ 268 Radio Remote Controls
.................... 266
Rear Cupholder ......................... 176
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 145,146
Rear Window Defroster ................... 181
Rear Window Features .................... 181
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 93
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 71
Recreational Towing ...................... 369
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 346
Refrigerant ............................ 410
Reminder, Seat Belt ..................... 56,57
Remote Control Door Locks ......................... 21
Security Alarm ....................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 266
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 39
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Replacement Bulbs....................... 438
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 401
Replacement Tires ....................... 334
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 466
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........194,206
Restraint, Head ......................... 141
Restraints, Child ......................... 72
Restraints, Infant ......................... 73
Rotation, Tires .......................... 336
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 86
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 88
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 466
Safety Information, Tire ................... 316
Safety Tips ............................. 84
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 85
Satellite Radio Antenna .................231,256
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 446 Seat Belt Maintenance
.................... 431
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 56,57
Seat Belts .............................. 86
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................ 49
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 49
And Pregnant Women .................. 58
Child Restraint ..................... 72,81
Extender ........................... 58
Front Seat ......................... 44,45
Inspection .......................... 86
Operating Instructions .................. 45
Pretensioners ........................ 52
Rear Seat ........................... 44
Reminder .......................... 189
Untwisting Procedure .................. 48
Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 40
Seats ................................. 133
Adjustment ......................... 137
Cleaning ........................... 146
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Heated............................ 136
Lumbar Support ..................... 140
Power ............................ 133
Rear Folding ..................... 145,146
Reclining .......................... 139
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........417,443
Selection of Oil ......................... 404
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 463
Service Contract ......................... 465
Service Manuals ........................ 467
Setting the Clock .................. 217,235,245
Settings, Personal ........................ 212
Shift Lever Override ...................... 390
Shoulder Belts ........................... 44
Side Airbag ............................. 67
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 280Signals, Turn
......................... 88,441
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 300
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 335
Snow Tires ............................ 335
Spare Tire ....................... 330,331,374
Specifications Oil ............................... 404
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........159,195
Speedometer ........................... 188
Starting ............................... 288
Engine Fails to Start .................. 289
Starting and Operating .................... 288
Starting Procedures ...................... 288
Steering Power ............................ 303
Tilt Column ........................ 158
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 158
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 266
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Steering Wheel Mounted
Sound System Controls................... 266
Storage ......................... 176,177,437
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 279
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 389
Sun Roof .............................. 168
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 58
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 406
Tachometer ............................ 192
Taillights .............................. 441
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 158
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 273
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......188,372
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 76
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 158
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 150 Tire and Loading Information Placard
......... 322
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 320
Tire Markings .......................... 316
Tire Safety Information .................... 316
Tires ............................ 88,326,469
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 333
Air Pressure ........................ 326
Chains ............................ 335
Changing .......................... 374
Compact Spare ...................... 330
General Information .................. 326
High Speed ......................... 329
Inflation Pressures .................... 327
Jacking ............................ 374
Life of Tires ........................ 333
Load Capacity .................... 322,323
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 337
Pressure Warning Light ................ 197
Quality Grading ..................... 469
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Radial............................ 329
Replacement ........................ 334
Rotation ........................... 336
Safety .......................... 316,326
Sizes ............................. 318
Snow Tires ......................... 335
Spare Tire .......................... 374
Spinning ........................... 332
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 333
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 363
Towing ............................... 358
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 112
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 391
Guide ............................. 362
Recreational ........................ 369
Weight ............................ 362
Towing Assistance ....................... 112
Traction .............................. 300 Trailer Towing
.......................... 358
Cooling System Tips .................. 369
Hitches ............................ 361
Minimum Requirements ................ 364
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 363
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 362
Trailer Weight .......................... 362
Transaxle ............................. 292
Automatic .................. 12,288,292,423
Autostick .......................... 298
Filter ............................. 426
Maintenance ........................ 423
Operation .......................... 292
Overdrive .......................... 296
Selection of Lubricant ................. 444
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
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