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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.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
MOPARPARTS
MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
464 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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About Your Brakes.................... 281,284
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............285,288
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 410
Adding Fuel ........................... 332
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 404
Additives, Fuel ......................... 330
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 397
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 400
Air Conditioning ........................ 238
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 238
Air Conditioning Filter .................244,401
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............400,401
Air Conditioning System ................238,400
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 245
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 306
Airbag .............................. 54,63
Airbag Deployment ....................... 64
Airbag Light ................... 61,62,67,80,178
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 66 Airbag, Side
........................ 58,60,63
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........58,60,63
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18
Alarm Light ........................... 183
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 224
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............285,288
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............185,287
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............409,438
Disposal ........................... 411
Appearance Care ........................ 418
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assistance Towing ....................... 105
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 39
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 87
470 INDEX
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Automatic Door Locks..................... 33
Automatic Headlights .................... 139
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 238
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ..................... 416
Automatic Transmission .............266,416,418
Adding Fluid .................... 418,440
Autostick .......................... 273
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 418
Fluid Change ....................... 418
Fluid Level Check .................... 417
Fluid Type ......................... 440
Special Additives ..................... 416
Autostick ............................. 273
Axle Fluid ............................. 440
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 440
B-Pillar Location ........................ 301 Battery
............................... 398
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 26
Location ........................... 398
Belts, Seat ............................ 45,80
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 403
Brake Assist System ...................... 289
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 287
Brake Fluid ............................ 440
Brake System ........................ 284,413
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 285,288
Fluid Check ..................... 414,440
Master Cylinder ..................... 414
Parking ........................... 281
Warning Light .................... 181,284
Brake, Parking .......................... 281
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 266
Brakes ............................. 284,413
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 77
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Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 144
Bulb Replacement ..................... 432,433
Bulbs, Light .......................... 82,432
Calibration, Compass ..................... 196
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 438
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 332
Oil (Engine) ........................ 396
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 411
Car Washes ............................ 419
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............79,331
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 334
Cellular Phone ........................ 92,237
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 436
Certification Label ....................... 334
Chains, Tire ............................ 314
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 365
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 297 Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)
............... 391
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 78
Checks, Safety ........................... 78
Child Restraint .................... 68,70,73,75
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............72,73
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 328
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 421
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 404
Clock ............................. 204,213
Cold Weather Operation ................... 258
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 237
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 309
Compass .............................. 195
Compass Calibration ..................... 196
Compass Variance ....................... 196
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 191
472 INDEX
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DipsticksOil (Engine) ........................ 394
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 381
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 411
Engine Oil ......................... 397
Door Locks ............................. 31
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 33
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 152
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 277
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 278
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 191
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 89
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 163
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 287
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 427Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)
...... 148
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 291
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 177
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 186
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 42
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 42
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 378
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 353
Jacking ............................ 365
Jump Starting ....................... 374
Overheating ........................ 353
Towing ............................ 381
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 391
Engine ............................... 389
Air Cleaner ......................... 397
Block Heater ........................ 260
Break-In Recommendations .............. 77
Checking Oil Level ................... 394
474 INDEX
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FlashersHazard Warning ..................... 353
Turn Signal .................... 82,142,178
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 365
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 258
Fluid Capacities ......................... 438
Fluid Leaks ............................. 82
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 417
Brake ............................. 414
Cooling System ...................... 408
Engine Oil ......................... 394
Fluid, Brake ........................... 440
Fluids ................................ 439
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 439
Fog Lights .......................... 141,181
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 135
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 378 Fuel
................................. 327
Adding ........................... 332
Additives .......................... 330
Clean Air .......................... 328
Conserving ......................... 191
Ethanol ........................... 328
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 332
Gasoline ........................... 327
Gauge ............................ 176
Materials Added ..................... 330
Methanol .......................... 328
Octane Rating .................... 327,439
Requirements ....................... 327
Saver Mode ........................ 191
Specifications ....................... 439
Tank Capacity ....................... 438
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 191
Fuel Saver ............................. 191
Fuel System Caution ..................... 333
476 INDEX
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Fueling............................... 332
Fuses ................................ 424
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 152
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............332,390
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 327
Conserving ......................... 191
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 328
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 328
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 177
Fuel .............................. 176
Odometer .......................... 181
Speedometer ........................ 176
Tachometer ......................... 176
Gear Ranges ........................... 267
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 379
General Information ...............18,27,121,326
General Maintenance ..................... 393 Glass Cleaning
.......................... 423
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............335,337
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............335,337
GVWR ............................... 335
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnectâ„¢) .............. 92
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 278
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 353
Head Restraints ......................... 132
Headlights ............................ 433
Automatic ......................... 139
Bulb Replacement .................... 433
Cleaning ........................... 422
Delay ............................. 139
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 143
Lights On Reminder .................. 141
On With Wipers ................... 139,147
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Key, Replacement........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Keyless Enter-N-Goâ„¢ ................34,194,254
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keyless Go .......................... 12,194
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 234
Knee Bolster .......................... 54,55
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 142
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 45
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....72,73
Latches ................................ 82
Hood ............................. 137
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 327
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 82
Life of Tires ............................ 312
Light Bulbs .......................... 82,432Lights
.............................. 82,138
Airbag .................... 61,62,67,80,178
Alarm ............................ 183
Anti-Lock ....................... 185,287
Automatic Headlights ................. 139
Brake Assist Warning .................. 294
Brake Warning .................... 181,284
Bulb Replacement ................. 432,433
Center Mounted Stop .................. 436
Courtesy/Reading ................. 143,151
Cruise ............................ 176
Daytime Running .................... 140
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........142,143
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 294
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ....... 177
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 179
Exterior ............................ 82
Fog ............................ 141,181
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 353
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Headlight Switch..................... 138
Headlights ...................... 138,433
Headlights On Reminder ............... 141
Headlights On With Wipers ..........139,147
High Beam ...................... 143,180
High Beam Indicator .................. 180
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 143
Illuminated Entry ..................... 21
Instrument Cluster ................. 138,176
Intensity Control ..................... 144
Interior ......................... 143,151
License ............................ 437
Lights On Reminder .................. 141
Low Fuel .......................... 185
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 185
Map Reading ..................... 143,151
Oil Pressure ........................ 180
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ........ 144
Passing ............................ 143 Reading
........................ 143,151
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 180
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 183
Service ......................... 432,433
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 185
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 183
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......183,317
Traction Control ..................... 294
Turn Signal .................... 82,142,178
Vanity Mirror ........................ 90
Voltage ............................ 176
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 176
Loading Vehicle ...................... 334,336
Capacities .......................... 336
Tires .............................. 301
Locks ................................. 31
Auto Unlock ......................... 33
Automatic Door ...................... 33
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System, Remote Starting.................... 27
Tachometer ............................ 176
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 147
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 238
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......177,354
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 72
Text Messaging ......................... 113
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 147
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 139
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 301
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 299
Tire Markings .......................... 296
Tire Safety Information .................... 296
TIREFIT .............................. 354
Tires ............................ 82,305,467
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 312 Air Pressure
........................ 305
Chains ............................ 314
Changing ....................... 365,368
Compact Spare ...................... 309
Flat Changing ....................... 365
General Information .................. 305
High Speed ......................... 308
Inflation Pressures .................... 306
Jacking ......................... 367,368
Life of Tires ........................ 312
Load Capacity ....................... 301
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 317
Pressure Warning Light ................ 183
Quality Grading ..................... 467
Radial ............................ 308
Replacement ........................ 313
Rotation ........................... 316
Safety .......................... 296,305
Sizes ............................. 297
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