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7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
WARNING!
Any procedure other than above could result in:
1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out
the battery vent;
2. Personal injury or property damage due to battery
explosion;
3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or
of immobilized vehicle.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can
often be moved by a rocking motion. Move the gear
selector rhythmically between DRIVE and REVERSE
(automatic transmissions) or between 1st and REVERSE
(manual transmissions), while applying slight pressure to
the accelerator.
In general, the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure
to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine, is most effective. Racing the
engine or spinning the wheels, due to the frustration of
not freeing the vehicle, may lead to transmission over-
heating and failure. Allow the engine to idle with the
transmission selector in NEUTRAL for at least one
minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will
minimize overheating and reduce the risk of transmis-
sion failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck
vehicle.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 437
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WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing CO, refer
to Exhaust Gas in the Safety Tips section of this
manual.
Exhaust System Rubber Isolator and Loop-Type
Hanger Ð If Equipped
Inspect surfaces whenever the vehicle is hoisted for
rubber to metal separation or deep cracks. SLIGHT
CRACKING DUE TO WEATHERING DOES NOT AD-
VERSELY AFFECT PERFORMANCE. If, however, exces-
sively deep localized cracks are present, or any part of the
exhaust system abnormally contacts the underbody hard-
ware, the isolator and/or hanger should be replaced.
Cooling System
WARNING!
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, don't 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.
Engine 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
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Interior Care
Use MopartTotal Clean to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.
Use MopartTotal Clean to clean vinyl upholstery.
MopartTotal Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MopartTotal Clean. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487
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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 addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and
provisions of Chrysler LLC warranties applicable to this
vehicle.
MOPARTPARTS
Mopartfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They will 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.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
526 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Adding Fuel........................... 375
Adjustable Pedals....................... 144
Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)..............455,481
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 459
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............459,460
Air Conditioning System................261,459
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 264
Air Pressure, Tires....................348,357
Airbag............................34,48,56
Airbag Light.......................59,79,197
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 56
Alarm (Security Alarm).................19,199
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 19
Alignment and Balance................... 356
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 254
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........466,467,508
Disposal............................ 469Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............320,325
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............202,322
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 19
Anti-Theft System.....................19,199
Appearance Care........................ 484
Ashtray............................... 168
Assistance Towing....................... 104
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 87
Automatic Transaxle...................... 12
Interlock System........................ 19
Automatic Transmission
Adding Fluid......................... 478
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 479
Fluid Level Check...................476,477
Fluid Type........................476,511
Shift Indicator........................ 199
Shifting............................. 283
Special Additives...................... 479
Axle Fluid..........................474,511
532 INDEX

Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 474
Ball Joints............................. 460
Battery............................... 457
Emergency Starting..................... 434
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 136
Bearings.............................. 479
Belts, Drive............................ 454
Belts, Seat.............................. 35
Body Builders Guide....................... 6
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 462
B-Pillar Location........................ 343
Brake Assist System...................... 326
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 324
Brake Fluid.........................472,511
Brake System........................319,471
Anti-Lock (ABS).................320,321,325
Disc Brakes.......................... 471
Fluid Check.......................... 472Hoses.............................. 471
Master Cylinder....................... 472
Parking............................. 318
Warning Light........................ 202
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 76
Bulb Replacement....................... 495
Bulbs, Light............................ 494
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 503
Calibration, Compass..................... 154
Camper............................... 185
Capacities, Fluid........................ 508
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine).......................... 452
Power Steering........................ 460
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 468
Car Washes............................ 484
Carbon Monoxide Warning............78,187,375
Cargo Light............................ 138
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Electronic Stability Program............... 333
Traction Control System................. 326
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)............. 332
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 145
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).........204,333
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case........298,306
Emergency Brake........................ 318
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 437
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 416
Jacking............................. 423
Jump Starting......................... 434
Tow Hooks.......................... 438
Towing............................. 439
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 514
Emission Related Components.............. 457
Engine..........................444,445,446
Air Cleaner.......................... 455
Block Heater......................... 282Break-In Recommendations................ 76
Compartment Identification.........444,445,446
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 510
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 375
Flooded, Starting...................... 280
Fuel Requirements..................... 508
Multi-Displacement..................... 338
Oil ...........................451,508,510
Oil Filler Cap......................... 452
Oil Selection.......................452,508
Oil Synthetic......................... 453
Temperature Gauge..................... 198
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 413
Event Data Recorder...................... 60
Exhaust Gas Caution..............78,187,375,465
Exhaust System....................78,464,465
Exterior Lighting........................ 136
Fabric Care............................ 486
536 INDEX

Tank Capacity........................ 508
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuses................................ 489
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 156
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............377,447
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 371
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 372
Gauges............................... 196
Coolant Temperature.................... 198
Fuel................................ 207
Oil Pressure.......................... 197
Speedometer......................... 197
Tachometer.......................... 196
Voltmeter............................ 196
Gear Ranges........................283,290
General Information.................18,117,371
Glass Cleaning.......................... 488
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 178Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 386
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 385
Guide, Body Builders...................... 6
GVWR............................... 381
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectt) .............. 91
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 315
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 416
Head Restraints......................... 121
Headlights............................ 495
Cleaning............................ 487
High Beam........................... 140
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 140
Lights On Reminder.................... 138
Passing............................. 140
Switch.............................. 136
Heated Mirrors.......................89,182
538 INDEX

Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 48
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 139
Lap Belts.............................. 45
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 35
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)....... 66
Life of Tires............................ 354
ªLight Loadº Reset Switch (TPMS).........193,365
Lights..............................80,134
Airbag............................59,197
Anti-Lock Warning..................202,322
Brake Warning........................ 202
Bulb Replacement...................494,495
Cap Top Clearance..................... 503
Cargo .............................. 138
Center Mounted Stop................... 502
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)........ 201Courtesy/Reading..................... 149
Cruise.............................. 208
Daytime Running...................... 137
Dual Wheel Assembly Rear............... 505
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................204,333
Fog ..........................138,201,498
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator............... 298
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 416
Headlights........................... 136
High Beam........................140,197
High Beam Indicator.................... 197
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 140
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................... 196
Intensity Control....................... 135
Interior..........................135,149
Lights On Reminder.................... 138
Passing............................. 140
540 INDEX

Seat Belt Reminder..................... 197
Service...........................494,495
Side Marker.......................... 507
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 204
Traction Control....................... 333
Transfer Case......................... 298
Transmission Warning................... 207
Turn Signal..................139,196,495,499
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 196
Limited-Slip Differential................313,475
Loading Vehicle......................... 381
Tires ............................... 343
Locks................................. 27
Child Protection........................ 31
Door................................ 27
Keys................................ 12
Power Door........................... 28
Steering Wheel......................... 18Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 66
Lubrication, Body....................... 462
Lug Nuts............................. 428
Lumbar Support........................ 122
Maintenance........................... 450
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 457
Maintenance Procedures................... 450
Maintenance Schedule.................... 514
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)..... 448
Manual, Service......................... 527
Manual Transmission...............288,291,476
Fluid Level Check...................475,476
Lubricant Selection..................476,511
Shift Speeds.......................... 290
Mirrors................................ 86
Automatic Dimming..................... 87
Electric Powered....................... 88
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