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Cavity CartridgeFuse Mini-
FuseDescription
28 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Run
29 — 5 Amp OrangeCluster/Electronic Stabil-
ity Program (ESP)/
Powertrain Control Mod-
ule (PCM)/STOP LIGHT
Switch
30 — 10 Amp RedDoor Modules/Power
Mirrors/Steering Control
Module (SCM)
31 — — —
32 — — —
33 — — —
34 — — —
35 — 5 Amp OrangeAntenna Module - if
equipped/Power MirrorsCavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
FuseDescription
36 — 20 Amp YellowHands-Free Phone - if
equipped//Radio
37 — 15 Amp BlueTransmission
38 — 10 Amp RedCargo Light/Vehicle In-
formation Module - if
equipped
39 — 10 Amp RedHeated Mirrors - if
equipped
40 — 5 Amp OrangeAuto Inside Rearview
Mirror/Heated Seats - if
equipped/Switch Bank
41 — 10 Amp RedAC Heater Control/
Headlights/Tire Pressure
Monitoring - if equipped
42 30 Amp Pink — Front Blower Motor
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Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 75
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 31
Automatic Headlights ..................... 117
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ...................... 324
Automatic Transmission .............223,322,323
Adding Fluid ...................... 323,343
Autostick ............................ 228
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 323
Fluid Change ......................... 323
Fluid Level Check ...................... 322
FluidType ........................... 343
Shifting ............................. 223
Special Additives ...................... 324
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . 226,227
Autostick ............................. 228
AxleFluid ............................. 343
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 343BallJoints ............................. 311
Battery
............................... 307
Emergency Starting ..................... 286
Jump Starting ......................... 286
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Location .......................... 287,307
Bearings .............................. 324
Belts,Drive ............................ 303
Belts, Seat ............................ 38,69
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 311
B-Pillar Location ........................ 250
Brake Assist System ...................... 239
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 238
Brake Fluid ............................ 343
Brake, Parking .......................... 232
Brake System ........................ 234,320
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 235,238
Fluid Check ....................... 321,343
Hoses .............................. 320
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Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 297
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player ............. 191
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 120
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 301
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 291
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 317
Engine Oil ........................... 303
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 31
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 130
DriveBelts ............................ 303
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................... 229
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 230
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 76 Electrical Power Outlets
................... 140
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 238
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 331
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 126
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 240
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 151
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 159
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 36
Emergency, In Case of FreeingVehicleWhenStuck ............... 289
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 280
Jump Starting ......................... 286
Overheating .......................... 280
Towing ............................. 291
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 36
Emission Control System Maintenance ......298,346
Engine ............................... 296
Air Cleaner .......................... 304
Block Heater ......................... 219
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Break-In Recommendations................ 67
Checking Oil Level ..................... 301
Compartment ......................... 296
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 314,342
Cooling ............................. 314
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 68,273
Fails to Start .......................... 218
Flooded, Starting ...................... 218
Fuel Requirements ..................... 270
Jump Starting ......................... 286
Oil ........................... 301,341,342
Oil Change Interval .................... 301
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 302
OilFilter ............................ 303
Oil Filter Disposal ...................... 303
Oil Selection ....................... 302,341
Overheating .......................... 280
Starting ............................. 214
Temperature Gauge ..................... 151 Engine Oil Viscosity
...................... 302
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 54
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 271
Event Data Recorder ...................... 56
Exhaust Gas Caution ................ 68, 273,313
Exhaust System ....................... 68,313
ExteriorFoldingMirrors ................... 76
ExteriorLighting ........................ 116
ExteriorLights .......................... 70
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 274
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 304
Air Conditioning .................... 208,310
Engine Fuel .......................... 304
Engine Oil ........................ 303,342
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 303
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Washers............................. 312
Heated Mirrors .......................... 77
Heated Seats ........................... 112
Heater ............................... 203
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 219
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 120
Holder,Cup ........................... 142
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 130
Hood Release .......................... 114
Hoses ................................ 319
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint .......................... 58
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 156
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 159 Instrument Cluster
.................... 149,150
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 148
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 328
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 329
Interior Appearance Care .................. 326
Interior Lights .......................... 121
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 122
Introduction ............................. 4
Jump Starting .......................... 286
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keyless Go .......................... 12,216
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 200
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Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster .................. 116,150
Intensity Control ....................... 121
Interior .......................... 121,129
License ............................. 340
Lights On Reminder .................... 118
Low Fuel ............................ 158
LowTire ............................ 156
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 158
Map Reading ...................... 120,129
Oil Pressure .......................... 153
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) .......... 121
Passing ............................. 120
Reading .......................... 120,129
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 154
Service ........................... 336,337
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 158
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........156,264 Traction Control
....................... 244
Turn Signal ...................... 70,119,152
VanityMirror .......................... 77
Voltage ............................. 150
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 150
Loading Vehicle ...................... 276,277
Capacities ........................... 277
Tires ............................... 250
Locks ................................. 29
AutoUnlock .......................... 31
Automatic Door ........................ 31
Door ................................ 29
Power Door ........................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 264
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 61,62
Lubrication, Body ....................... 311
Lumbar Support ........................ 111
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Maintenance Free Battery.................. 307
Maintenance, General ..................... 300
Maintenance Procedures ................... 300
Maintenance Schedule .................... 346
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 139
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 158,298
Manual, Service ......................... 357
Map/Reading Lights .................. 120,129
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 321
Methanol ............................. 271
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 163
Mirrors ................................ 75 Automatic Dimming ..................... 75
Electric Powered ....................... 76
Electric Remote ........................ 76
Exterior Folding ........................ 76
Heated .............................. 77
Outside .............................. 75
Vanity ............................... 77 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle
............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 264
Mopar Parts ......................... 299,356
MP3 Player ............................ 191
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 271
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 119
Navigation Radio ........................ 191
Navigation System ....................... 191
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 67
Occupant Restraints ....................... 37
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............270,342
Odometer ............................. 150
Trip ................................ 150
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 162
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 162
Oil, Engine ......................... 301,342
Capacity ............................ 341
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Change Interval....................... 301
Checking ............................ 301
Dipstick ............................. 301
Disposal ............................ 303
Filter ............................ 303,342
Filter Disposal ........................ 303
Materials Added to ..................... 303
Recommendation ................... 302,341
Viscosity .......................... 302,341
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 303
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 303
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............297,298
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink ) ........... 130
Operating Precautions .................... 297
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 75
Overhead Console ....................... 129
Overheating, Engine ...................... 280
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .......... 357PaintCare ............................. 324
Panic Alarm
............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 232
Parking On Hill ......................... 233
Passing Light ........................... 120
Personal Settings ........................ 172
Pets .................................. 67
Phone, Cellular .................... 78, 191,192
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ........ 78,191,192
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 250
Port Universal Serial Bus (USB) ................ 191
USB ................................ 191
Power Brakes .............................. 234
Deck Lid Release ....................... 35
Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 331
Door Locks ........................... 30
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Mirrors .............................. 76
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 140
Seats ............................... 109
Steering ............................. 237
Steering, Checking ..................... 310
Sunroof ............................. 136
Windows ............................. 33
Power Steering Fluid .................. 310,343
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 45
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 43
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 172
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 257
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 316
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 175
Radio, Navigation ....................... 191 Radio Operation
...................... 192,202
Radio Remote Controls .................... 201
Radio, Satellite .................... 191,192,195
Radio (Sound Systems) .................... 191
Rear Cup Holder ........................ 142
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 113
Rear Wheel Bearings ..................... 324
Rear Window Defroster ................... 144
Rear Window Features .................... 144
Reception, Radio ........................ 175
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 56
Recreational Towing ...................... 278
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 270
Refrigerant ............................ 310
Release, Hood .......................... 114
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 118
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 43
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 27
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TrailerTowing .......................... 278
Transmission........................... 322
Automatic ...................... 220,223,322
Fluid ............................... 343
Shifting ............................. 220
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . 130
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 21
Transporting Pets ........................ 67
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 258
Trip Odometer .......................... 150
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 35,36
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 36
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 35
Turn Signals ......................... 119,152 UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)
........... 78,191
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 358
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port .............. 191
Universal Transmitter ..................... 130
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 270
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 42
USB Port .............................. 191
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ................. 319
VanityMirrors ........................... 77
Variance, Compass ....................... 170
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 276
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 251,276,277
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 207,335
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18
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