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Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle
overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your
vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep
the front of the condenser clean.
Do not change the thermostat for Summer or
Winter operation. If replacement is ever neces -
sary, install ONLY the correct type thermostat.
Other designs may result in unsatisfactory
engine cooling performance, poor gas mileage,
and increased emissions.
BRAKE SYSTEM
In order to ensure brake system performance, all
brake system components should be inspected
periodically Ú page 247.
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder
immediately if the Brake System Warning Light
indicates system failure.
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when
performing underhood services.
Clean the top of the master cylinder area before
removing the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to
the top of the “FULL” mark on the side of the
master cylinder reservoir.
Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it
may cause leaking in the system.
Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the
requirements described on the brake fluid
reservoir. With disc brakes, fluid level can be
expected to fall as the brake pads wear. However,
low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a
checkup may be needed.
Use only brake fluid that has been recommended
by the manufacturer, and has been kept in a tightly
closed container to avoid contamination from
foreign matter or moisture Ú page 306.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting
or riding on the brake pedal can result in
abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive
lining wear, and possible brake damage. You
would not have your full braking capacity in an
emergency.
WARNING!
Use only manufacturer's recommended brake
fluid Úpage 306. Using the wrong type of
brake fluid can severely damage your brake
system and/or impair its performance. The
proper type of brake fluid for your vehicle is
also identified on the original factory installed
hydraulic master cylinder reservoir.
To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that
has been in a tightly closed container. Keep
the master cylinder reservoir cap secured at
all times. Brake fluid in a open container
absorbs moisture from the air resulting in a
lower boiling point. This may cause it to boil
unexpectedly during hard or prolonged
braking, resulting in sudden brake failure. This
could result in a collision.
Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result
in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts,
causing the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake
fluid can also damage painted and vinyl
surfaces, care should be taken to avoid its
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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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Filler Location Fuel
........................................ 109Filters Air Cleaner................................................. 256Air Conditioning.................................. 52, 258Engine Oil........................................ 256, 306Engine Oil Disposal................................... 256Flashers......................................................... 226Hazard Warning......................................... 226Turn Signals................................ 44, 75, 225Flash-To-Pass.................................................. 43Flooded Engine Starting.................................. 81Fluid Capacities............................................. 305Fluid Leaks.................................................... 225Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 265Cooling System.......................................... 262Engine Oil.................................................. 253Transfer Case............................................ 267Fluid, Brake................................................... 307Fog Lights........................................................ 44Fold-Flat Seats.......................................... 29, 30Forward Collision Warning............................. 187Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 243
Fuel............................................................... 302Additives................................................... 303Clean Air................................................... 303Ethanol..................................................... 303Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................................. 109Gasoline................................................... 302Materials Added....................................... 303Methanol.................................................. 303Octane Rating.................................. 302, 306Requirements........................................... 302Specifications........................................... 306Tank Capacity........................................... 305Fueling.......................................................... 109Fuses............................................................ 267
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..................... 38Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap).............................. 109Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 303Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 303Gear Ranges.................................................... 88Glass Cleaning.............................................. 300Gross Axle Weight Rating..................... 111, 112Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 110, 111GVWR............................................................ 110
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 118Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 226Head Restraints........................................34, 35Head Rests............................................... 34, 35HeadlightsAutomatic....................................................43Cleaning.................................................... 298High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch..........42Lights On Reminder.....................................43On With Wipers............................................43Passing........................................................43Switch..........................................................41Time Delay...................................................43Washers.................................................... 253Heated Mirrors.................................................38Heated Seats...................................................32Heater..............................................................48Heater, Engine Block........................................81
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch.. 42
Hill Start Assist.............................................. 182HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 113HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................38Hood Prop........................................................58Hood Release...................................................5811

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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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.......................................... 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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