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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE291
NOTE:Wheel valve stem must be replaced as well when
installing new tires due to wear and tear in existing
tires.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as
little exposure to light as possible. Protect tires
from contact with oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of
many characteristics. They should be inspected
regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation
pressures. The manufacturer strongly
recommends that you use tires equivalent to the
originals in size, quality and performance when
replacement is needed Úpage 290. Refer to the
Tire and Loading Information placard or the
Vehicle Certification Label for the size designation
of your tire. The Load Index and Speed Symbol for
your tire will be found on the original equipment
tire sidewall.
See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the “Tire
Safety Information” section of this manual for
more information relating to the Load Index and
Speed Symbol of a tire Ú page 279.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or
two rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can
seriously affect your vehicle’s handling. If you ever
replace a wheel, make sure that the wheel’s
specifications match those of the original wheels. It is recommended you contact an authorized tire
dealer or original equipment dealer with any
questions you may have on tire specifications or
capability. Failure to use equivalent replacement
tires may adversely affect the safety, handling, and
ride of your vehicle.
TIRE TYPES
All Season Tires — If Equipped
All Season tires provide traction for all seasons
(Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter). Traction
levels may vary between different all season tires.
All season tires can be identified by the M+S, M&S,
M/S or MS designation on the tire sidewall. Use all
season tires only in sets of four; failure to do so
may adversely affect the safety and handling of
your vehicle.
Summer Or Three Season Tires —
If Equipped
Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry
conditions, and are not intended to be driven in
snow or on ice. If your vehicle is equipped with
Summer tires, be aware these tires are not
designed for Winter or cold driving conditions.
Install Winter tires on your vehicle when ambient
temperatures are less than 40°F (5°C) or if roads
are covered with ice or snow. For more
information, contact an authorized dealer.
WARNING!
Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or
speed rating other than that specified for your
vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved
tires and wheels may change suspension
dimensions and performance characteristics,
resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpre
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dictable handling and stress to steering and
suspension components. You could lose
control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death. Use only the tire and
wheel sizes with load ratings approved for
your vehicle.
Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally
equipped on your vehicle. Using a tire with a
smaller load index could result in tire over -
loading and failure. You could lose control and
have a collision.
Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in
sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different
size may result in false speedometer and
odometer readings.
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Autostick Operation
.................................................... 91Axle Fluid....................................................... 307Axle Lubrication............................................. 307
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Back-Up......................................................... 108Battery.................................................... 70, 254Charging System Light................................. 70Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 14Location.................................................... 254Belts, Seat..................................................... 223Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 184BluetoothConnecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing
................154Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 260B-Pillar Location............................................. 285Brake Assist System...................................... 179Brake Control System.................................... 179Brake Fluid.......................................... 265, 307Brake System...................................... 265, 301Fluid Check..................................... 265, 307Master Cylinder......................................... 265Parking........................................................ 82Warning Light..................................... 70, 301
Brake/Transmission Interlock......................... 87Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle....... 82Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 45Bulb Replacement........................................ 276Bulbs, Light.......................................... 225, 276
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Camera, Rear................................................ 108Capacities, Fluid........................................... 305Caps, FillerFuel.......................................................... 109Oil (Engine)............................................... 251Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 264Car Washes................................................... 298Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 225CargoVehicle Loading........................................ 110CD................................................................. 148Cellular Phone.............................................. 177Certification Label......................................... 110Chains, Tire................................................... 295Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 281Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............................ 77Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 223Checks, Safety.............................................. 223Child Restraint.............................................. 208
Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 211Child Seat Installation............................... 221How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt..... 217Infant And Child Restraints....................... 210Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 213Older Children And Child Restraints.......... 210Seating Positions...................................... 212Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 303CleaningWheels...................................................... 294Climate Control................................................48Cold Weather Operation...................................81Compact Spare Tire...................................... 292Contract, Service........................................... 309Controls........................................................ 140Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 264Cooling System............................................. 262Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 263Coolant Level................................... 262, 264Cooling Capacity....................................... 305Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 264Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 262Inspection................................................. 264Points To Remember................................ 264Pressure Cap............................................ 264Radiator Cap............................................. 264Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 263, 305, 306
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Map
............................................................. 45Park...................................................... 43, 75Passing........................................................ 43Reading....................................................... 45Seat Belt Reminder..................................... 70Security Alarm............................................. 72Service...................................................... 276Traction Control......................................... 182Turn Signals......................... 42, 44, 75, 225Vanity Mirror................................................ 36Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions..................................... 71, 75Load Shed Battery Saver On............................ 68Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction.............. 68Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor.............. 68Loading Vehicle................................... 110, 111Capacities................................................. 111Tires.......................................................... 285LocksAuto Unlock................................................. 24Automatic Door........................................... 24Power Door.................................................. 22Low Tire Pressure System............................. 189Lubrication, Body........................................... 260Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 301
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Maintenance.................................................... 58Maintenance Free Battery............................ 254Maintenance Schedule........................ 246, 247Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)..... 73ManualBackward............................................. 29, 30Forward................................................ 29, 30Park Release............................................ 241Rearward..................................................... 29Service..................................................... 311Tilt............................................................... 30Manual Transmission................... 83, 266, 267Fluid Level Check............................ 266, 267Map/Reading Lights........................................ 45Media Mode.................................................. 148Memory Seat................................................... 27Memory Settings.............................................. 27Methanol...................................................... 303Mirrors............................................................. 36Electric Powered.......................................... 37Electric Remote........................................... 37Heated......................................................... 38Outside........................................................ 37Rearview.............................................36, 226Vanity.......................................................... 36
Modifications/AlterationsVehicle........................................................... 9Monitor, Tire Pressure System...................... 189Mopar Parts.................................................. 310Multi-Function Control Lever............................42
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New Vehicle Break-In Period............................82
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Occupant Restraints..................................... 192Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............. 302, 306Oil Change Indicator.........................................64Reset...........................................................64Oil Filter, Change........................................... 256Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 256Oil Pressure Light.............................................71Oil, Engine............................................ 255, 306Capacity.................................................... 305Checking................................................... 253Dipstick..................................................... 253Disposal.................................................... 256Filter................................................ 256, 306Filter Disposal........................................... 256Identification Logo.................................... 255
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320 Specifications Fuel (Gasoline)
.......................................... 306Oil.............................................................. 306Speed ControlAccel/Decel.......................................... 94, 95Cancel......................................................... 95Resume....................................................... 95Set............................................................... 94Speed Control (Cruise Control)........................ 94Sport Mode...................................................... 92Starting..................................................... 78, 79Automatic Transmission.............................. 78Button......................................................... 16Cold Weather.............................................. 81Engine Fails To Start................................... 81Remote....................................................... 17Starting And Operating............................. 78, 79Starting Procedures.................................. 78, 79Steering........................................................... 24Column Lock............................................... 24Power.......................................................... 93Tilt Column........................................... 24, 25Wheel, Heated............................................. 25Wheel, Tilt............................................ 24, 25
Steering Wheel Audio Controls..................... 139Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System...... 139Storage...................................................53, 298Storage, Vehicle......................................52, 298Store Radio Presets...................................... 145Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 298Stuck, Freeing............................................... 243Sun Roof................................................... 56, 58Venting........................................................ 57Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag.... 201Symbol Glossary.............................................. 10Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 255System, Remote Starting................................. 17
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Telescoping Steering Column................... 24, 25Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............. 51Tilt Steering Column................................. 24, 25Time DelayHeadlight..................................................... 43Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 285Tire Markings................................................ 280Tire Safety Information................................. 279Tire Service Kit............................ 234, 235, 236
Tires.................................. 225, 288, 292, 296Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 290Air Pressure.............................................. 288Chains...................................................... 295Changing......................................... 229, 231Compact Spare......................................... 292General Information........................ 288, 292High Speed............................................... 289Inflation Pressure..................................... 288Jacking............................................. 230, 231Life Of Tires.............................................. 290Load Capacity........................................... 285
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).... 74, 189
Quality Grading......................................... 296Radial....................................................... 289Replacement............................................ 291Rotation.................................................... 296Safety.............................................. 279, 288Sizes......................................................... 281Snow Tires................................................ 292Spare Tires.............................230, 292, 293Spinning................................................... 290Trailer Towing........................................... 115Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 290Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 301

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