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9. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
10. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
3 — Turn Signal Light Bulb4 — Backup Light Bulb 466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

11. Reinstall the tail light assembly, fasteners, electrical
connector, and trunk liner.
12. Close the trunk.
License Light
1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia.
2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly.
5. Reattach the light to the rear fascia, and then install the
screws.
1 — License Light Bulb
2 — SocketMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4677

•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering, and transmission,
and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If youhave any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot-
line at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 495
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About Your Brakes....................... 332
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 334
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 154
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 437
Adding Fuel........................... 375
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 431
Additives, Fuel......................... 373
Adjustable Pedals....................... 149
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 427
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 429
Air Conditioning.....................294,296
Air Conditioning Controls................. 294
Air Conditioning Filter.................303,430
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 304
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............429,430
Air Conditioning System..........294,296,297,429
Air Pressure, Tires....................217,351
Airbag................................ 51
Airbag Deployment.....................57,61Airbag Light.....................58,63,77,212
Airbag Maintenance....................... 62
Airbag, Side..........................52,59
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............52,59
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................18,216
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
All Wheel Drive (AWD)................326,443
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 283
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........436,437,468
Disposal............................ 439
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............334,336
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 211
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Appearance Care........................ 444
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Assistance Towing....................... 104
Auto Down Power Windows................ 36
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Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 31
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 37
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 85
Automatic Door Locks...................30,31
Automatic Headlights.................... 137
Automatic Oil Change Indicator..........209,225
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 297
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives...................... 443
Automatic Transmission...........316,321,442,443
Adding Fluid......................443,471
Autostick............................ 326
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 443
Fluid Change......................... 443
Fluid Level Check..................... 442
Fluid Type........................... 471
Gear Ranges.......................317,322
Overdrive........................... 319
Shifting..........................316,321Special Additives...................... 443
Torque Converter...................... 320
Automatic Transmission Limp
Home Mode......................321,324,325
Autostick............................. 326
Axle Fluid............................. 471
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 471
Battery............................... 427
Emergency Starting..................... 408
Jump Starting......................... 408
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Location..........................409,428
Belts, Seat............................42,77
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 430
B-Pillar Location........................ 346
Brake Assist System...................... 337
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 336
Brake Fluid............................ 471
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Brake, Parking.......................... 332
Brake System........................... 440
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 334
Fluid Check.......................441,471
Master Cylinder....................... 441
Parking............................. 332
Warning Light........................ 212
Brakes............................... 440
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 315
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 75
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 143
Bulb Replacement.....................456,458
Bulbs, Light..........................78,456
Calibration, Compass..................... 230
Capacities, Fluid........................ 468
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 375
Oil (Engine).......................... 425Power Steering........................ 332
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 438
Car Washes............................ 445
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............76,374
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 377
Cellular Phone........................90,293
Certification Label....................... 378
Chains, Tire............................ 358
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 397
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 343
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 421
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 76
Checks, Safety........................... 76
Child Restraint....................65,67,70,72
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............69,70
Child Safety Locks........................ 32
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 371
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Cleaning
Wheels............................. 446
Windshield Wiper Blades................ 431
Climate Control......................... 294
Clock.....................237,239,253,257,266
Coin Holder........................... 195
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 292
Compact Spare Tire...................... 353
Compass.............................. 229
Compass Calibration..................... 230
Compass Variance....................... 230
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 226
Connector
UCI ................................ 276
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 276
Console, Floor.......................... 195
Console, Overhead....................... 180
Contract, Service........................ 495
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 438Cooling System......................... 435
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 437
Coolant Capacity...................... 468
Coolant Level......................435,439
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 439
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 436
Inspection........................... 439
Points to Remember.................... 439
Pressure Cap......................... 438
Radiator Cap......................... 438
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......436,468,470
Corrosion Protection..................... 444
Cruise Control (Speed Control)...........150,154
Cruise Light........................... 208
Cupholders.........................194,448
Customer Assistance..................... 493
Customer Programmable Features............ 232
Data Recorder, Event...................... 63
INDEX 505
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Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 143
Daytime Running Lights................... 140
Dealer Service.......................... 422
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 40
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 39
Defroster, Rear Window................... 198
Defroster, Windshield................78,295,301
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 144
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 420
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 142
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................423,424
Power Steering........................ 332
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 412
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 439
Engine Oil........................... 426
Door Locks............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30Door Opener, Garage..................... 181
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces................... 327
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 328
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™).... 288
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 198
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 88
Electrical Power Outlets................... 191
Electronic Brake Control System............. 336
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 336
Brake Assist System.................... 337
Electronic Stability Program............... 338
Traction Control System................. 337
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 449
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....150,154
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 338
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 216
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Event Data Recorder...................... 63
Exhaust Gas Caution................76,374,433
Exhaust System.......................76,432
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 87
Exterior Lighting........................ 136
Exterior Lights.......................... 78
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 427
Air Conditioning....................303,430
Engine Oil........................426,470
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 426
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 396
Turn Signal......................78,141,208
Flash-To-Pass........................... 142
Flat Tire Changing....................... 397
Flooded Engine Starting................... 311
Floor Console.......................... 195Fluid, Brake........................... 471
Fluid Capacities......................... 468
Fluid Leaks............................. 78
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 442
Brake.............................. 441
Cooling System....................... 435
Engine Oil........................423,424
Power Steering........................ 332
Transfer Case......................... 443
Fluids................................ 470
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 470
Fog Lights..........................140,208
Folding Rear Seat........................ 129
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 411
Fuel................................. 370
Adding............................. 375
Additives............................ 373
Clean Air............................ 371
508 INDEX