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If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
as soon as possible to restore the benefit of Anti-Lock
Brakes.
The operation of the ABS light can be checked by turning
the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON
position. The light should illuminate for approximately
four seconds. The light should then turn off unless a
brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate,
have the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
10. Charging System Warning Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should come on for three
seconds when the ignition is first turned ON. If the light
comes back on immediately or comes on while driving, it
means that there is a problem with the charging system
or the battery is low. Also, a chime will sound if the light
comes back on. See your authorized dealer immediately.11. Temperature Gage
Indicates engine coolant temperature. Any read-
ing within the normal range indicates that the
cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The gage pointer will likely indicate a higher temperature
(above center scale) when driving in hot weather, up
mountain grades, in heavy stop and go traffic, or when
towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed the
upper limits of the normal operating range.
If the pointer rises to the red zone (five chimes will
occur), pull over and stop the vehicle. Do not turn the
engine off. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioning
turned off, until the pointer drops back into the normal
range. If the engine remains in the high range, turn the
engine off and call for service.
12. Reset Button
Press this button to toggle between the odometer and trip
odometer display. When in the trip odometer mode,
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CAUTION!
Long periods of engine idling, especially at high
engine speeds can cause excessive exhaust tempera-
tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave
your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms engine coolant and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord
to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three wire extension cord.
•The engine block heater cord is found under the hood
clipped to the heater line on the left side of the engine
(3.7L Engines).
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the cord before driving.
Damage to the 110-115 volt AC electrical cord could
cause electrocution.
Use the heater when temperatures below 0°F (-18°C) are
expected to last for several days.
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Over Temperature Mode
The transmission electronics constantly monitor the
transmission oil temperature. If the transmission gets too
hot, the transmission will change the way it shifts to help
control the condition. This may result in a slightly
different feeling or response during normal operation in
D (Drive) position. If the transmission becomes hot
enough the TRANS TEMP warning light in the instru-
ment cluster will come on. After the transmission cools
down, it will return to normal operation.
Torque Converter Clutch
A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been
added to the automatic transmission of this vehicle. A
clutch within the torque converter engages automatically
at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly differ-
ent feeling or response during normal operation in high
gear. When the vehicle speed drops or during accelera-
tion, the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages.NOTE:
•The torque converter clutch (TCC) will not engage
until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are
warm (usually after 1–3 miles (1.6–4.8 km) of driving)
and the vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph
(48 km/h). To understand the difference in operation,
drive the vehicle so that TCC engagement conditions
are correct, and then press and release the “O/D OFF”
button once to disengage the TCC. Wait a few seconds,
and then press and release the “O/D OFF” button
again to engage the TCC. You will notice that the
engine runs at a higher RPM when driving at vehicle
speeds above approximately 30 mph (48 km/h) with
the TCC not engaged. This is a normal condition.
•If the vehicle has not been driven for several days, the
first few seconds of operation after shifting the trans-
mission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to the
transmission fluid partially draining from the torque
converter into the transmission. This is considered a
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CAUTION!
•Mixing of antifreeze/coolant other than the speci-
fied HOAT antifreeze/coolant may result in de-
creased corrosion protection and engine damage.
If a non-HOAT antifreeze/coolant is introduced
into the cooling system in an emergency, it should
be replaced with the specified antifreeze/coolant
as soon as possible.
•Do not use plain water alone or alcohol base
antifreeze/coolant products. Do not use additional
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may
not be compatible with the antifreeze/coolant and
may plug the radiator.
•This vehicle has not been designed for use with
Propylene Glycol based antifreeze/coolant. Use of
Propylene Glycol base antifreeze/coolant is not
recommended.
Adding Coolant
Your vehicle has been built with an improved antifreeze/
coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This
antifreeze/coolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100,000
miles before replacement. To prevent reducing this ex-
tended maintenance period, it is important that you use
the same antifreeze/coolant throughout the life of your
vehicle. Please review these recommendations for using
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) coolant.
When adding antifreeze/coolant, a minimum solution of
50% recommended MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/
100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology), or equivalent, in water should be used. Use
higher concentrations (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures
below -34°F (-37°C) are anticipated.
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Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized
water when mixing the water/antifreeze (coolant) solu-
tion. The use of lower quality water will reduce the
amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling
system.
Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.
NOTE:Mixing antifreeze/coolant types will decrease
the life of the antifreeze/coolant and will require more
frequent antifreeze/coolant changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of
antifreeze/coolant, and to insure that antifreeze/coolant
will return to the radiator from the coolant recovery
bottle.The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•The warning words DO NOT OPEN HOT on the
cooling system pressure cap are a safety precau-
tion. Never add antifreeze/coolant when the en-
gine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the
cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat causes
pressure to build up in the cooling system. To
prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the
pressure cap while the system is hot or under
pressure.
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or
engine damage may result.
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Disposal of Used Engine Coolant
Used Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT)
antifreeze/coolant is a regulated substance requiring
proper disposal. Check with your local authorities to
determine the disposal rules for your community. To
prevent ingestion by animals or children, do not store
HOAT antifreeze/coolant in open containers, or allow it
to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a
child, contact a physician immediately. Clean up ground
spills immediately.
Coolant Level
The coolant recovery bottle provides a quick visual
method for determining that the antifreeze/coolant level
is adequate. With the engine idling, and warm to normal
operating temperature, the level of the antifreeze/coolant
should be between the ranges indicated on the bottle.
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking forantifreeze/coolant freeze point or replacing coolant. Ad-
vise your service attendant of this. As long as the engine
operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle
need only be checked once a month.
When additional antifreeze/coolant is needed to main-
tain the proper level, it should be added to the coolant
recovery bottle. Do not overfill.
Points To Remember
NOTE:When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles
(kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor-
mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot water to
enter the radiator.
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Schedule “B”
Follow this schedule if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32°F (0°C)
•Stop and go driving
•Excessive engine idling
•Driving in dusty conditions
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km)
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C)
•Trailer towing
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service)
•Off-road or desert driving
•If equipped for and operated with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow “Schedule B” of the
“Maintenance Schedules” section of this manual.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then flush and
replace your engine coolant/anti-freeze every 102,000
miles (170 000 km) or 60 months, whichever comes first,
and follow “Schedule B” of the “Maintenance Schedules”
section of this manual.
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Radiator Cap......................... 336
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........334,366
Temperature Gauge..................... 169
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 327
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 123
CruiseLight ........................... 170
CupHolder ............................ 152
Customer Assistance..................... 392
Daytime Running Lights................... 118
Dealer Service.......................... 319
Defroster, Rear Window................... 158
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 121
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 317
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 119
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 320
Power Steering........................ 330
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 311Disarming, Theft System................... 20
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 323
Used Engine Fluids..................... 323
Door Locks........................... 26,28
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 29
Door Opener, Garage..................... 143
DriveBelts ............................ 323
Driving ............................... 235
Off-Pavement......................... 235
Off-Road............................ 235
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 83
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 150
Electrical Power Outlets................... 150
Electronic Brake Control System............. 125
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 123
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 129
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 174
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Fuses................................ 353
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 143
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............277,279,317
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 273
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 274
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 274
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 169
Fuel................................ 173
Odometer........................... 170
Speedometer......................... 166
Tachometer.......................... 166
Gear Ranges........................218,221
General Information...................... 272
Glass Cleaning.......................... 351
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 283
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 282
GVWR ............................... 280Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™).............. 85
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 302
Head Restraints......................... 111
Head Rests............................ 111
Headlights............................ 117
Bulb Replacement...................... 362
Cleaning............................ 351
High Beam........................... 166
Passing............................. 119
Replacing............................ 362
Heated Mirrors.......................... 84
Heated Seats........................... 112
Heater, Engine Block..................... 215
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 286
Holder,Cup ........................... 152
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 143
Hood Release.......................... 115
Hoses................................ 338
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System, Navigation...................... 191
Tachometer............................ 166
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 169
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 68
Theft System Arming...................... 20
Theft System Disarming.................... 20
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 155
Tilt Steering Column..................... 122
Tire and Loading Information Placard......249,250
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 248
Tire Markings.......................... 245
Tire Safety Information.................... 245
Tires ..............................253,397
Air Pressure.......................... 254
Alignment and Balance.................. 260
Chains.............................. 260
Changing............................ 304
General Information.................... 253High Speed.......................... 256
Inflation Pressures..................... 254
Jacking............................. 304
LifeofTires .......................... 258
Load Capacity.....................249,250
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 262
Pressure Warning Light.................. 166
Quality Grading....................... 397
Radial.............................. 256
Replacement......................... 259
Rotation............................. 261
Safety............................ 76,245
Sizes ............................... 246
Spare Tire........................... 305
Spinning ............................ 257
Tread Wear Indicators................... 257
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 289
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 225
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 311
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