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5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition key or start the engine. This means that the
vehicle’s OBD II system is not readyand you should
not proceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition key or start
the engine. This means that the vehicle’s OBD II
system is ready,and you can proceed to the I/M
station.
If the OBD II system is not ready,you should see an
authorized dealer or repair facility. If this vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive the vehicle as you normally would in order for the OBD II system to
update. A recheck with the above test routine may then
indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether the vehicle’s OBD II system is
ready or not ready, if the MIL is illuminated during
normal vehicle operation, you should have the vehicle
serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M station
can fail the vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine
running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine MOPAR
parts for normal/scheduled
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en-
sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-MOPAR parts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.
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Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position (OFF position for
Keyless Go™). The fan is temperature controlled
and can start at any time the ignition switch is in
the ON position (RUN position for Keyless Go™).
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser for
any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by
gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically
down the face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
coolant from the radiator drain cock. If the cap is sealing
properly, the engine coolant (antifreeze) will begin to
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp,
Park/Turn Lamp — Models with Halogen
Headlamps — If Equipped
See your authorized dealer for bulb replacement.
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, and
Park/Turn Lamp — Models with High Intensity
Discharge (HID) Headlamps — If Equipped
HID Headlamps
The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlamp switch off and the key removed.Because of
this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb
yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to
an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned
ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electro-
cution if not serviced properly. See your authorized
dealer for service.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps,
when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to
the lamps. This diminishes and becomes more white after
approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377

Automatic Headlights.................... 124
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ...................... 363
Automatic Transmission .............254,361,362
Adding Fluid ...................... 362,384
Autostick ............................ 257
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 362
Fluid Change ......................... 362
Fluid Level Check ..................... 361
Fluid Type ........................... 384
Shifting ............................. 254
Special Additives ...................... 363
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ..... 256
Autostick ............................. 257
Axle Fluid ............................. 384
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 384
Battery ............................... 346
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 24Location
............................ 346
Belts, Seat ............................ 37,71
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 349
B-Pillar Location ........................ 285
Brake Assist System ...................... 272
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 270
Brake Fluid ............................ 384
Brake, Parking .......................... 264
Brake System ........................ 267,359
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 267,271
Fluid Check ....................... 359,384
Master Cylinder ....................... 359
Parking ............................. 264
Warning Light ..................... 164,267
Brakes ............................. 267,359
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 252
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 68
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 129
Bulb Replacement ..................... 376,377
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INDEX 417

GVWR............................... 311
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 81
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 260
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 316
Head Restraints ......................... 117
Headlight Washers ....................... 350
Headlights ............................ 377
Automatic ........................... 124
Bulb Replacement ...................... 377
Cleaning ............................ 367
Delay .............................. 124
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 127
Lights On Reminder .................... 125
On With Wipers .................... 124,131
Passing ............................. 127
Switch .............................. 123 Time Delay
.......................... 124
Washers ............................. 350
Heated Mirrors .......................... 79
Heated Seats ........................... 118
Heater ............................... 224
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 244
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 127
Hill Start Assist ......................... 273
Holder, Cup ........................... 149
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 137
Hood Release .......................... 122
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 59,60
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 169
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INDEX 423

Instrument Cluster.................... 157,158
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 156
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 368
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 369
Interior Appearance Care .................. 367
Interior Lights .......................... 129
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 130
Introduction ............................. 4
Jump Starting .......................... 327
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keyless Go ....................... 12,178,239
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 221 Knee Bolster
.......................... 45,46
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 126
Lane Change Assist ...................... 127
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 37
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....63,64
Latches ................................ 72
Hood .............................. 122
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 304
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 72
Life of Tires ............................ 294
Light Bulbs .......................... 72,376
Lights .............................. 72,123
Airbag ...................... 46,52,57,71,161
Alarm .............................. 165
Anti-Lock ......................... 167,270
Automatic Headlights ................... 124
Brake Assist Warning ................... 279
424 INDEX

Overheating, Engine...................... 316
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,412
Paint Care ............................. 364
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Parking Brake .......................... 264
Passing Light ........................... 127
Personal Settings ........................ 182
Pets .................................. 68
Phone, Cellular .......................... 81
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 81
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 285
Power Brakes .............................. 267
Deck Lid Release ....................... 33
Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 371
Door Locks ........................... 29
Mirrors .............................. 79
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 147Seats
............................... 114
Steering ............................. 263
Sunroof ............................. 144
Windows ............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 384
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 44
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 43
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 182
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 292
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 356
Radio Operation ........................ 224
Radio Remote Controls .................... 222
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 216
Rear Cupholder ......................... 150
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 120
428 INDEX

Rear Window Defroster................... 152
Rear Window Features .................... 152
Recreational Towing ...................... 313
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 304
Refrigerant ............................ 349
Release, Hood .......................... 122
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 125
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 43
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 222
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 33
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 376
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 341
Replacement Tires ....................... 294
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 411 Restraint, Head
......................... 117
Restraints, Child ......................... 59
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 35
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 331
Rotation, Tires .......................... 296
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 71
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 72
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 411
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 70
Safety Information, Tire ................... 280
Safety Tips ............................. 69
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 217
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........... 216
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 386
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 368
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 43
Seat Belts .......................... 35,37,71
And Pregnant Women ................... 44
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INDEX 429

Child Restraint................... 59,60,61,66
Extender ............................. 45
Front Seat .......................... 37,38
Inspection ............................ 71
Operating Instructions ................... 38
Pretensioners .......................... 43
Rear Seat ............................. 37
Reminder ............................ 162
Untwisting Procedure .................... 41
Seats ................................. 114
Adjustment .......................... 114
Head Restraints ....................... 117
Heated ............................. 118
Height Adjustment ..................... 114
Lumbar Support ....................... 116
Power .............................. 114
Rear Folding ......................... 120
Seatback Release ....................... 120
Tilting .............................. 114 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)
................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........355,383
Selection of Oil ......................... 344
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 407
Service Contract ......................... 409
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 168
Service Manuals ........................ 412
Setting the Clock ................ 186,188,191,200
Settings, Personal ........................ 182
Shift Indicator Light ...................... 248
Shift Speeds ........................... 247
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ........... 247
Shifting ............................... 249
Automatic Transmission ..............249,254
Shoulder Belts ........................... 37
430 INDEX

Recreational.......................... 313
Towing Assistance ........................ 96
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home ......... 313
Traction Control ......................... 271
Trailer Towing .......................... 312
Transmission ........................... 361
Automatic ...................... 249,254,361
Fluid ............................... 384
Manual ............................. 245
Shifting .......................... 247,249
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 137
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 68
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 293
Trip Odometer .......................... 158 Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)
.................... 33,35
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 35
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 33
Turn Signals ......................... 126,160
UCI Connector .......................... 211
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 81
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 413
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 211
Universal Transmitter ..................... 137
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 304
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 41
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 80
Variance, Compass ....................... 181
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 310
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 286,310,312
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
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INDEX 433