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WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help
prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge
of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
raised.
•Apply the parking brake firmly before jacking.
•Never start the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
•Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
•Only use the jack in the positions indicated.
•If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of
motor traffic.
•To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated are securely
stowed, spares must be stowed with the value stem
facing the ground.
To Stow The Flat Or Spare
Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide the
wheel retainer through the center of the wheel and
position it properly across the wheel opening.
For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, stow
with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle.
Rotate the winch mechanism until the wheel is drawn
into place against the underside of the vehicle. Continue
to rotate until you feel the winch mechanism slip or click
2 times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the tire
several times to be sure it is firmly in place.
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▫Catalytic Converter....................317
▫Maintenance-Free Battery................318
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............319
▫Power Steering — Fluid Check............320
▫Front Suspension Ball Joints..............321
▫Drive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints........321
▫Body Lubrication.....................321
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................322
▫Windshield Washers...................322
▫Exhaust System......................323
▫Cooling System.......................324
▫Emission Related Components............329
▫Brake System........................330▫Automatic Transmission................332
▫Transfer Case........................335
▫Axles..............................335
▫Selection Of Lubricating Grease...........336
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................337

Power Distribution Center (Fuse/Relay).......341

Fuse Block............................341
▫Interior Fuses........................342
▫Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center) . 345
▫Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module) . 347

Replacement Light Bulbs.................348

Bulb Replacement......................349
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WARNING!
Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and
with the engine off to prevent injury from moving
parts and to insure accurate fluid level reading. Do
not overfill. Use only manufacturers recommended
power steering fluid.
If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper indicated
level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled fluid from all
surfaces. Refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and
Genuine Parts for correct fluid type.
Front Suspension Ball Joints
The ball joints and seals should be inspected whenever
the vehicle is serviced for other reasons. Damaged seals
should be replaced to prevent leakage or contamination
of the grease.
Drive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints
All four wheel drive models are equipped with four
constant velocity joints. Periodic lubrication of these
joints is not required. However, the joint boot should be
inspected for external leakage or damage periodically. If
external leakage or damage is evident, the joint boot and
grease should be replaced immediately. Continued op-
eration could result in failure of the joint due to water
and dirt contamination of the grease. This would require
complete replacement of the joint assembly. Refer to the
Service Manual for the detailed replacement procedure.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors,liftgate and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-
cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be
wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular
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attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insure proper function. When performing other
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as MoparLock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield
should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth
and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accu-
mulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Windshield Washers
The fluid reservoir should be checked for fluid level at
regular intervals. When freezing weather is anticipated,
flush out the water in the reservoir by operating the
system. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer anti-
freeze (not radiator antifreeze), and operate the system
for a few seconds to flush out the residual water.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
containers.
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POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (FUSE/RELAY)
Your vehicle is equipped with two electrical power
distribution centers located next to each other in the left
side of the engine compartment.
The power distribution centers house new plug-in
“Maxi” fuses which replace all the in-line fusible links
previously used. The power distribution centers also
contain “Mini”fuses and plug-in “ISO” relays. A label
inside the latching cover of the Power Distribution Cen-
ters identifies each component for ease of replacement, if
necessary. These fuses and relays can be obtained from
your dealer.
FUSE BLOCK
CAUTION!
When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a
properly rated fuse continues to blow, it suggests a
problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
NOTE:If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for
longer than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect
your battery. You may do this by disconnecting the
battery or by disconnecting the two ignition-off draw
(I.O.D.) fuses located in the Auxiliary Power Distribution
Center (PDC) located in the engine compartment. The
I.O.D. cavities include a snap-in retainer that allows the
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fuse to be disconnected, without removing it from the
fuse block. Pressing the I.O.D. fuse back into the cavity
reconnects it.
Interior Fuses
The fuse block contains blade-type mini-fuses, relays,
and circuit breakers for high-current circuits. It is located
in the left kick panel. It is accessible through a snap-in
cover.
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Cavity Fuse/Color Description
F1 15 Amp BlueInstrument Clus-
ter Battery Feed
F 2 10 Amp RedOccupant Classi-
fication Module
(OCM) Battery
Feed
F3 10 Amp RedIgnition Run/
Start for Control-
ler (NGC), Inte-
grated Power
Module (IPM),
AC Relay and
Fuel Pump Re-
lay
F4 10 Amp RedDoor Node and
Non-Memory
Power Mirror
Switch Battery
Feed
Fuse Block
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F5 (2) 10 Amp RedAirbags (2 Fuses
in Yellow
Holder)
F6 10 Amp RedIgnition Run/
Start Unlock
F7 25 Amp NaturalRadio Battery
Feed
F8 10 Amp RedIgnition Run/
Start fro
Cluster/Transfer
Case/Seat Sw.
Back lighting
F9 10 Amp RedSDAR/DVD Bat-
tery Feed
F10 10 Amp Red Spare
F11 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors
F12 20 Amp YellowCluster Battery
Feed
F13 10 Amp RedIgnition Run
HVAC Module/
Heated Rear
Glass (EBL) Re-
lay
F14 10 Amp RedABS Module Ig-
nition Run
F15 15 Amp BlueBattery Feed
Blue Tooth,
Compass/Trip
Computer
(CMTC), Sentry
Key Diagnostics
F16 20 Amp YellowReconfigurable
Power Outlets
F17 20 Amp YellowCigar Lighter
Ignition
F18 10 Amp Red Spare Fuse
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3. Unlock and remove electrical connector. 4. Remove the three screws holding the bulb strip to the
back of the tail lamp.
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2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
3. Pull bulb from socket.Center High-Mounted Stoplight
1. Remove two screws securing stoplight housing assem-
bly to the liftgate.
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