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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 220
Accelerator Pedal....................... 213
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 295
Adding Fuel.......................... 252
Adding Washer Fluid.................108,133
Additives, Fuel........................ 250
Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)................ 288
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 290
Air Conditioning Controls................ 198
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 203
Air Conditioning Refrigerant...........290,291
Air Conditioning System..............198,290
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 234
Airbag................................ 39
Airbag Deployment...................... 49
Airbag Light...................... 52,62,145
Airbag Maintenance...................... 51
Airbag, Side........................... 47
Alarm System (Security Alarm).......... 24,145
Alignment and Balance.................. 240
All Wheel Drive (AWD).................. 217
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 6Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 195
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........294,316,317
Capacities........................... 316
Disposal............................ 296
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).......... 117,220
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 24
Appearance Care....................... 303
Automatic Door Locks.................. 16,17
Automatic Transaxle........... 9,208,210,267,301
Fluid Level Check..................... 301
Interlock System.................... 14,212
Overheating......................... 267
Selection Of Lubricant................. 301
Shifting............................ 212
Special Additives..................... 301
Autostick ............................. 214
BallJoints ............................ 291
Battery ............................... 289
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 23
Belts,Drive ........................... 286
Beverage Cooler........................ 134
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 292
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B-Pillar Location....................... 229
Brake Assist System..................... 118
Brake Control System, Electronic........... 118
BrakeFluid ........................... 318
Brake, Parking......................... 218
Brake System.......................219,298
Anti-Lock (ABS)................... 117,220
Hoses.............................. 299
Master Cylinder...................... 300
Parking............................ 218
Warning Light....................... 150
Brakes............................219,298
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 211
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 61
Bulb Replacement....................310,311
Bulbs,Light ........................... 310
Calibration, Compass.................... 160
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 316
Capacities, Fluid....................... 316
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 252
Oil (Engine)......................279,285Car Washes........................... 304
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 251
Cargo Area Cover...................... 130
Cargo Area Features..................... 128
Cargo Compartment
Light .............................. 128
Luggage Carrier...................... 134
CargoLight ........................... 128
Cargo Load Floor....................... 130
Cargo Tie-Downs....................... 130
Carrier, Luggage....................... 134
Catalytic Converter..................... 287
Caution, Exhaust Gas..................... 61
CD (Compact Disc) Player..........162,169,180
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance...... 197
Cellular Phone....................... 72,198
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 315
Chains, Tire........................... 247
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 268
Chart,TireSizing ....................... 226
Check Engine Light
(MalfunctionIndicatorLight) .............. 281
Child Restraint......................... 54
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Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 57
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts......... 56
Child Safety Locks....................... 18
Child Seat............................. 59
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 249
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 305
Climate Control........................ 198
Clock ....................161,164,170,181,192
Clutch ............................... 300
ClutchFluid ........................... 300
CoinHolder ........................... 127
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 197
Compact Spare Tire..................... 236
Compass............................. 160
Compass Calibration.................... 160
Compass Variance...................... 158
Console.............................. 127
Contract, Service....................... 340
Coolant (Antifreeze)..................316,317
Cooler, Beverage....................... 134
Cooling System........................ 294
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 295Coolant Level.....................294,297
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 296
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 294
Inspection........................... 297
Points to Remember................296,297
Pressure Cap........................ 296
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 294
CorrosionProtection .................... 303
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 288
CruiseLight ........................... 148
CupHolder ........................... 127
Customer Assistance.................... 338
Data Recorder, Event..................... 52
Dealer Service......................... 282
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 134
Defroster, Windshield............... 62,199,200
Delay(Intermittent)Wipers ............... 108
Detent ............................... 213
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 280
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 105
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 296
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Fabric Care........................... 305
Filler Location Fuel..................... 144
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 288
Engine Fuel......................... 288
Engine Oil.......................286,317
Flashers.............................. 266
Hazard Warning...................... 266
Turn Signal.......................... 312
Flat Tire Stowage....................... 271
Flooded Engine Starting.................. 209
Fluid, Brake........................... 318
Fluid Capacities........................ 316
Fluid Leaks............................ 63
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle................... 301
Fluids ............................... 317
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 317
FogLights ......................104,149,311
Fog Lights, Rear........................ 152
Folding Rear Seat....................... 99
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan)................. 99
FreeingAStuckVehicle .................. 274Fuel..............................248,317
Adding............................. 252
Additives ........................... 250
Capacity............................ 316
CleanAir ........................... 249
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................144,252
Filler Door (Gas Cap).................. 144
Filter.............................. 288
Gasoline............................ 248
Gauge............................. 144
Hoses.............................. 298
Light .............................. 145
OctaneRating ........................ 248
Requirements........................ 248
System Hoses........................ 298
Tank Capacity........................ 316
Fuel System Caution.................... 254
Fueling .............................. 252
Fuses................................ 307
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .......... 112
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...........252,253,280
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 249
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Gasoline (Fuel).....................248,316
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 249
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 144
Fuel............................... 144
Odometer........................... 147
Tachometer.......................... 144
Gearshift............................. 212
General Information................. 13,93,246
General Maintenance.................... 283
Glass Cleaning......................... 306
Glove Compartment..................... 134
GrossAxleWeightRating ................. 255
GrossVehicleWeightRating ............254,255
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)............ 72
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 266
Head Restraints......................... 96
Headlights............................ 311
Cleaning............................ 306
High Beam.......................105,150
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch...... 105
Passing............................. 106Replacing........................... 311
Switch ............................. 103
Heated Seats........................... 97
Hitches
TrailerTowing ....................... 256
HomeLink
(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter.......... 112
Hood Release.......................... 101
Hoses............................... 298
Ignition................................ 9
Key ................................. 9
Ignition Key Removal..................... 9
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................ 11,25
InfantRestraint ......................... 54
Information Center, Vehicle............... 152
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 69
Instrument Cluster...................142,144
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 141
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 307
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 307
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)........... 307
Interior Appearance Care................. 305
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Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)......... 108
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 268
Jack Operation......................268,269
Jacking Instructions..................... 269
Jump Starting......................... 272
Key, Programming....................... 12
Key, Replacement....................... 12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 11
Key-In Reminder........................ 10
Keyless Entry System (Sedan).............. 19
Keys.................................. 9
Lane Change and Turn Signals..........149,312
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 29
Latches
Hood.............................. 101
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 248
LifeofTires ........................... 239
Liftgate (Sedan)......................... 26
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............ 132LightBulbs ........................... 310
Lights ............................. 63,102
Airbag ......................... 52,62,145
Back-Up............................ 312
BrakeWarning ....................... 150
Bulb Replacement..................... 311
Cargo .............................. 128
Center Mounted Stop.................. 315
Daytime Running..................... 106
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............. 103
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) Indicator.................... 119,121
Engine Temperature Warning............ 146
Fog ..........................104,149,311
Headlight Switch..................... 103
Headlights.......................... 103
High Beam Indicator................... 150
Instrument Cluster.................... 103
License............................. 314
Lights On Reminder................... 104
Low Fuel........................... 145
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 148
Map Reading........................ 102
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Oil Pressure......................... 145
Rear Fog............................ 152
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 145
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 25
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............ 145
Traction Control...................... 119
Turn Signal.................103,105,149,312
Voltage ............................. 145
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 144
Loading Vehicle........................ 254
Tires ............................... 229
Locks
ChildProtection ....................... 18
Door............................... 14
Power Door.......................... 15
Steering Wheel........................ 13
Lubrication, Body....................... 292
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................ 134
Lumbar Support........................ 95
Maintenance Free Battery................. 289
Maintenance, General.................... 283
Maintenance Procedures.................. 283Maintenance Schedule................... 320
Schedule “A”........................ 332
Schedule “B”........................ 323
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)......................148,281
Manual, Service........................ 341
Manual Transaxle.................208,215,302
Downshifting........................ 217
Fluid Level Check..................302,303
Frequency of Fluid Change...........302,303
Lubricant Selection.................302,303
Map/Reading Lights.................... 102
Master Cylinder (Brakes)................. 300
Mirrors ............................... 69
Electric Powered....................... 70
Outside ............................. 69
Rearview............................ 69
Vanity .............................. 71
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............. 241
Mopar Parts........................282,340
Multi-Function Control Lever.............. 103
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Navigation Radio....................... 192
Navigation System...................... 192
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 61
Occupant Classification System (OCS)........ 44
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)................ 28
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............. 248
Odometer............................ 147
Trip ............................147,148
Oil, Engine.........................283,316
Capacity............................ 316
Change Interval...................... 284
Checking........................... 283
Disposal............................ 286
Filter.............................. 286
Identification Logo.................... 285
Materials Added to.................... 286
Recommendation..................285,316
Synthetic........................... 285
Viscosity............................ 285
Oil Pressure Light...................... 145
Onboard Diagnostic System............280,281
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ......... 112Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).......... 4
OutsideAirIntake ...................... 204
Overdrive............................ 213
Overheating, Engine..................... 266
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)....... 4,341
PaintCare ............................ 303
Panic Alarm........................... 21
Parking Brake......................... 218
Passing Light.......................... 106
Performance........................... 213
Personal Settings....................... 155
Pets .................................. 60
Phone, Cellular......................... 72
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............ 72
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 229
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses).............. 307
Door Locks.......................... 15
Mirrors ............................. 70
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........ 124
Steering .........................223,291
Steering, Checking.................... 291
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Sunroof............................ 122
Transfer Unit........................ 303
Windows............................ 27
Power Steering Fluid.................... 318
Power Transfer Unit..................... 303
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 39
Preparation for Jacking................... 269
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 37
Programmable Electronic Features..... 113,116,155
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).............. 22,113,116
Radial Ply Tires........................ 236
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 160
Radio, Navigation...................... 192
Radio Operation...............162,169,180,198
Radio, Satellite......................192,193
Radio (Sound Systems).............162,169,180
Rear Axle (Differential)................... 302
Rear Drive Assembly.................... 302
Rear Fog Lights........................ 152
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)..................... 26Rear Seat, Folding....................... 99
Rear Window Defroster.................. 134
Rear Window Features................... 132
Rear Wiper/Washer..................... 132
Recorder, Event Data..................... 52
Recreational Towing..................... 264
Refrigerant ............................ 291
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 37
Remote Control
Door Locks.......................... 19
Security Alarm........................ 24
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan).............. 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 196
Replacement Bulbs...................... 310
Replacement Keys....................... 12
Replacement Parts...................... 282
Replacement Tires...................... 239
Reporting Safety Defects................. 341
Restraints,Child ...................... 54,59
Restraints,Infant ........................ 54
Retractable Cargo Area Cover.............. 130
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................ 134
Rotation,Tires ......................... 247
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Snow Tires............................ 247
Spare Tire.......................236,237,268
Spark Plugs........................... 286
Specifications
Oil ................................ 285
Speed Control (Cruise Control)..........109,148
Speedometer.......................... 144
Speedometer and Odometer............... 142
Starting .............................. 208
Automatic Transmission................ 208
Engine Fails to Start................... 209
Manual Transmission.................. 208
Starting Procedures..................... 208
Steering
Power...........................223,291
TiltColumn ......................... 108
Wheel Lock.......................... 13
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls........................ 196
Storage.............................. 310
Stuck, Freeing......................... 274
Sun Roof............................. 122
Sun Visor Extension...................... 71Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 39
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 285
System, Navigation..................... 192
Tachometer........................... 144
Taillights............................. 312
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......144,267
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............. 57
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 24
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 24
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................. 130
TiltSteeringColumn .................... 108
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 229
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 228
TireMarkings ......................... 225
TireSafetyInformation ................... 225
Tires ........................... 62,233,342
Aging(LifeofTires) ................... 239
Air Pressure......................... 233
Alignment.......................... 240
Chains............................. 247
Changing........................... 268
Compact Spare....................... 236
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