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Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 30
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 34
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 84
Automatic Door Locks................... 29,30
Automatic Headlights.................... 133
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 284
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives...................... 414
Automatic Transmission.............305,413,414
Adding Fluid......................414,437
Autostick.........................308,310
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 414
Fluid Change......................... 414
Fluid Level Check...................... 413
FluidType ........................... 437
Shifting ............................. 305
Special Additives...................... 414
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . 309,310
Autostick...........................308,310AxleFluid ............................. 437
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 437
BallJoints ............................. 401
Battery............................... 397
Emergency Starting..................... 377
Jump Starting......................... 377
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 23
Location..........................377,397
Bearings.............................. 414
Belts,Drive ............................ 393
Belts, Seat............................ 40,76
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 401
B-Pillar Location........................ 332
Brake Assist System...................... 322
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 320
Brake Fluid............................ 437
Brake, Parking.......................... 315
Brake System........................317,410
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Dealer Service.......................... 390
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 38
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 37
Defroster, Rear Window................... 292
Defroster, Windshield................... 77,288
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 141
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 387
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........232,251
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 138
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 391
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 381
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 407
Engine Oil........................... 393
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 29
Door Opener, Garage..................... 177
DriveBelts ............................ 393Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 312
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
tanding Water.......................... 313
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 273
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 292
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 86
Electrical Power Outlets................... 187
Electronic Brake Control System............. 320
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 419
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....150,153
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 323
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 205
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 209
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 38
Emergency, In Case of
FreeingVehicleWhenStuck ............... 380
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 370
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Jump Starting......................... 377
Overheating.......................... 371
Towing ............................. 381
Emergency Trunk Release................... 38
Emission Control System Maintenance......388,440
Engine............................... 386
Air Cleaner.......................... 394
Block Heater......................... 301
Break-In Recommendations................ 73
Checking Oil Level..................... 391
Compartment......................... 386
Coolant (Antifreeze).................404,436
Cooling ............................. 404
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 75,360
Fails to Start.......................... 300
Flooded, Starting...................... 300
Fuel Requirements..................... 357
Jump Starting......................... 377
Oil ...........................391,435,436Oil Change Interval.................... 392
Oil Filler Cap......................... 392
OilFilter ............................ 393
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 393
Oil Selection.......................392,435
Overheating.......................... 371
Starting............................. 297
Temperature Gauge..................... 203
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 392
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 60
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 358
Event Data Recorder...................... 62
Exhaust Gas Caution.............. 75,76,360,403
Exhaust System....................... 75,403
ExteriorFoldingMirrors ................... 85
ExteriorLighting ........................ 132
ExteriorLights .......................... 77
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Bulb Replacement...................... 428
Cleaning............................ 418
Delay .............................. 136
High Beam........................... 138
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 138
Lights On Reminder.................... 136
On With Wipers....................134,142
Passing............................. 138
Switch .............................. 132
TimeDelay .......................... 136
Washers..........................145,402
Heated Mirrors.......................... 87
Heated Seats........................... 124
Heater, Engine Block..................... 301
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 138
Holder,Coin ........................... 190
Holder,Cup ........................... 189
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 177
Hood Release.......................... 131Hoses................................ 409
Ignition............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal..................... 14
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................ 64,65
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 206
Information Center, Vehicle................. 209
Instrument Cluster....................198,199
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 197
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 418
Interior Appearance Care.................. 417
Interior Fuses.......................... 419
Interior Lights.......................... 139
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 141
Introduction............................. 4
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Headlight Switch...................... 132
Headlights........................132,428
Headlights On Reminder................. 136
Headlights On With Wipers............134,142
High Beam........................138,205
High Beam Indicator.................... 205
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................132,199
Intensity Control....................... 139
Interior..........................139,176
License............................. 434
Lights On Reminder.................... 136
Low Fuel............................ 199
LowTire ............................ 206
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 208
Map Reading......................138,176
Oil Pressure.......................... 208
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).......... 140
Passing............................. 138Reading..........................138,176
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 205
Service...........................427,428
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 208
SmartBeams.......................... 134
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........206,347
Traction Control....................... 327
Turn Signal................... 77,137,138,199
VanityMirror .......................... 88
Voltage............................. 208
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 199
Loading Vehicle......................364,365
Capacities........................... 365
Tires ............................... 332
Locks................................. 27
AutoUnlock .......................... 30
Automatic Door........................ 29
Child Protection........................ 30
Door................................ 27
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Power Door........................... 28
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 347
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................ 68,69
Lubrication, Body....................... 401
Lumbar Support........................ 122
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 397
Maintenance, General..................... 390
Maintenance Procedures................... 390
Maintenance Schedule.................... 440
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 186
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 208,388
Manual, Service......................... 454
Map/Reading Lights..................138,176
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 411
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 126
Memory Seat........................... 126
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 126Methanol............................. 358
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 215
Mirrors ................................ 84
Automatic Dimming..................... 84
Electric Powered....................... 86
Electric Remote........................ 86
Exterior Folding........................ 85
Heated.............................. 87
Outside.............................. 85
Vanity ............................... 88
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 347
Mopar Parts.........................389,453
MP3 Player.........................232,251
MTBE/ETBE........................... 358
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 137
Navigation Radio........................ 251
Navigation System....................... 251
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New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 73
Occupant Restraints....................... 39
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............357,436
Odometer............................. 204
Trip ................................ 204
Oil, Engine.........................391,436
Capacity............................ 435
Change Interval....................... 392
Checking............................ 391
Dipstick............................. 391
Disposal............................ 393
Filter ............................393,436
Filter Disposal........................ 393
Materials Added to..................... 393
Recommendation...................392,435
Viscosity..........................392,435
Oil Filter, Change........................ 393
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 393Onboard Diagnostic System..............387,388
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 177
Operating Precautions.................... 387
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 85
Overhead Console....................... 176
Overheating, Engine...................... 371
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......... 454
PaintCare ............................. 414
Panic Alarm............................ 22
Park Sense System, Rear................... 172
Parking Brake.......................... 315
Parking On Hill......................... 315
Passing Light........................... 138
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 148
Personal Settings........................ 226
Pets.................................. 73
Phone, Cellular.................... 88,251,253
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)........ 88,251,253
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Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 332
Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB).............232,251
USB .............................232,251
Power
Brakes.............................. 317
Deck Lid Release....................... 37
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 419
Door Locks........................... 28
Mirrors .............................. 86
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 187
Seats............................... 120
Steering............................. 319
Steering, Checking..................... 400
Sunroof............................. 184
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column........... 147
Windows............................. 33
Power Steering Fluid..................400,437
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 48Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 46
Programmable Electronic Features............ 226
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Radial Ply Tires......................... 339
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 406
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 231
Radio, Navigation....................... 251
Radio Operation...................233,253,283
Radio Remote Controls.................... 281
Radio, Satellite............232,233,251,253,268,273
Radio (Sound Systems).................232,251
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................ 142
Rear Cup Holder........................ 189
Rear Park Sense System................... 172
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 125
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 414
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Settings, Personal........................ 226
Shifting ............................... 301
Automatic Transmission...............301,305
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 44
Shoulder Belts........................... 40
Side Airbag........................... 50,57
Side Curtain (Window Airbag)............... 50
Side View Mirror Adjustment................ 85
Signals, Turn...................... 77,138,199
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 312
SmartBeams........................... 134
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 343
Snow Tires............................ 344
Sound Systems (Radio).................232,251
Spark Plugs.........................394,436
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 436
Oil ................................ 436
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........150,153Speedometer........................... 199
Starting............................. 25,297
Automatic Transmission................. 298
Cold Weather......................... 299
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 377
Engine Fails to Start.................... 300
Remote.............................. 25
Starting and Operating.................... 297
Starting Procedures...................... 297
Steering
Column Controls...................... 137
Linkage............................. 401
Power...........................319,400
TiltColumn .......................... 147
Wheel, Tilt........................... 147
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 281
Storage............................190,427
Storage, Vehicle......................290,427
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port...........232,251
Universal Transmitter..................... 177
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 357
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 45
USB Port...........................232,251
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 409
VanityMirrors ........................... 88
Variance, Compass....................... 221
Vehicle Certification Label................. 364
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................333,364,365
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................290,427
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 18
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 273
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 392
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 115Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 370
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description)........................... 199
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 452
Washer, Adding Fluid...............144,146,402
Washers, Headlight...................... 145
Washers, Windshield................140,142,402
Washing Vehicle......................... 415
Water
Driving Through...................... 313
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 343
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 416
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 416
Wheel Bearings......................... 414
WindBuffeting ....................... 36,186
Window Airbag (Side Curtain)............. 50,57
Window Fogging........................ 290
Windows.............................. 33
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