2008 Jeep Liberty Owners Manual

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† Salt in the air near seacoast localities. † Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429 † Bird droppings. Washing † Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- hicle in the shade using Mopart Car Wash or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with clear water. † If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- lated on your vehicle, use Mopart Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to remove. † Use Mopart Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains, and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to scratch the paint. † Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish. 430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! † Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will scratch metal and painted surfaces. † Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Special Care † If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once a month. † It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors, rocker panels, and tailgate must be kept clear and open. † If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner. † If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause, which destroys the paint and protective coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos- sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon- sibility of the owner. † If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., assure that such materials are well packaged and sealed. † If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider † Use Mopart Touch Up Paint or equivalent on scratches or chips as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle. mud or stone shields behind each wheel. Wheel and Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use Mopart Wheel Cleaner (05066247AB) or equivalent or select a nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only Mopart or equivalent is recommended. Do not use oven cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’ protective finish. Interior Care Instrument Panel Cover The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface, which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 431 use protectants or other products, which may cause undesirable reflections. Use soap and warm water to restore the low glare surface. Cleaning Interior Trim Clean interior trim with a damp cloth and Mopar Total Clean, and if necessary, follow with Mopar Spot & Stain Remover. Do not use harsh cleaners or Armorall. Use Mopar Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. Cleaning Leather Upholstery Mopart Total 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 Mopart Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid soaking leather upholstery with any liquid. Please do not 432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean leather upholstery. Ap- plication 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. YES Essentialst Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped YES Essentialst seats may be cleaned in the following manner: † Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting with a clean, dry towel. † Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel. † For tough stains, apply Mopart Total Clean or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove the soap residue. † For grease stains, apply Mopart Multi-Purpose Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove the soap residue. † Do not use any solvents or protectants on Yes Essen- tialst products. 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. Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with Mopart Glass Cleaner or any commercial household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win- dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do not use scrapers or other sharp instruments, which may scratch the elements. When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner directly on the mirror. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 433 Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. 1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp rag. 2. Dry with a soft tissue. Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Dry with a soft tissue. Do not remove the belts from the car to wash them. 434 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not work properly. SKY SLIDERT TOP CARE Immediate removal of any contaminant is recommended. Regular washing of the top will enhance its life and appearance, and make successive cleaning easier. Do not subject the top to excessive heat. Frequently vacuum the top and storage compartment. Washing Hand washing or an automatic car wash with a soft cloth system is preferred. CAUTION! Avoid pointing a high-pressure hand held spay wand directly at the sides of the top, as this can damage the seal and force water past the weather strips. General Cleaning Careful vacuuming of the top before washing is helpful in removing dust and other foreign particles. If hand washing: † Wash in partial shade instead of direct sun. † Wet the entire vehicle before washing the top. † Wash the top with a soft, natural bristle scrub brush, and a mild soap solution such as liquid dishwashing soap. Do not use detergent. † Scrub in all directions, covering an area of about two † Rinse the entire vehicle with water to remove all soap and dirt from the top fabric and to prevent streaking on painted and chrome surfaces. square feet at a time. Avoid heavy scrubbing. † Allow the top to dry before opening. Vacuuming the top with a wet/dry shop vacuum will decrease the top’s drying time, ensure removal of all dirt, and delete streaks in the material. † Multiple cleanings may be necessary to remove stub- born stains. If stains persist, contact your local dealer- ship for further suggestions. CAUTION! Never use an abrasive type cleaner or bleaches. Cleaners should not contain silicones, organic sol- vents, petroleum distillates, or plasticizers. Always wait until the top is thoroughly dry before lowering it into the storage area. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435 Additional Cleaning Procedure For additional cleaning assistance in removing stubborn stains, apply Mopar Convertible Cloth Top Cleaner # 4883061 to the complete stain, extending 2 inches (50 mm) beyond the stain. With a soft bristle brush, scrub in all directions over the stain. Avoid heavy scrubbing. Rinse the area with warm water. If the stain is still apparent, repeat the cleaning procedure. When the stain is no longer showing, rinse the complete top with warm water. Let the top dry before lowering it. Protection For appearance purposes, you may wish to protect the acrylic (cloth) top periodically. A fabric protectant such as Scotchguardt is suggested. The top should be clean and dry before application of the protectant. 436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Avoid getting Scotchguardt on the surrounding weather strips, moldings, paint, or glass. Damage to these items might occur. Weather Strip Care Lubricate the weather strips periodically with Mopar Weather Strip Lubricant (part number 4773427), to keep them soft and pliable. FUSES (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini fuses and relays. A label that identifies each component is printed on the inside of the cover. Integrated Power Module (TIPM) Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse J1 J2 — 30 Amp Pink — — Description — Transfer Case Module - if equipped Cavity Cartridge Mini Fuse — — — — — — — — Description Rear Door Modules Driver Door Node Passenger Door Node Anti-Lock Brake Sys- tem (ABS) Pump/ESP - if equipped Anti-Lock Brake Sys- tem (ABS) Valve/ESP - if equipped Power Seats - if equipped PZEV/Flex Fuel - if equipped — MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437 Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse J11 J13 J14 J15 J17 J18 J19 J20 — 60 Amp Yellow 40 Amp Green — 40 Amp Green 20 Amp Blue 60 Amp Yellow 30 Amp Pink — — — — — — — — Description — Ignition Off Draw (IOD) EBL (Rear Window Defogger) - if equipped — Starter Solenoid Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Trans- mission Relay Radiator Fan Front Wiper Fuse 40 Amp Green 25 Amp White 25 Amp White 40 Amp Green 30 Amp Pink 40 Amp Green 40 Amp Green — J3 J4 J5 J6 J7 J8 J9 J10 438 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge J21 J22 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 Fuse 20 Amp Blue 25 Amp White — — — — — Mini Fuse — — 15 Amp Blue 20 Amp Yellow — 10 Amp Red 25 Amp Natural Description Front Washer/Rear Washer - if equipped Sunroof Module - if equipped Stop Light Switch Feed — Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) Trailer Lighting - if equipped — Trailer Tow - if equipped Power Inverter – if equipped Cavity Cartridge Fuse M6 — M7 M8 M9 M10 — — — — Mini Fuse 20 Amp Yellow 20 Amp Yellow 20 Amp Yellow — 15 Amp Blue Description Power Outlet #1 (ci- gar lighter)/Rain Sen- sor - if equipped/ Trailer Tow - if equipped Power Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC SELECT) Front Heated Seats - if equipped — Hands Free Module (HFM) – if equipped/ Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO) – if equipped/Vanity Light Cavity Cartridge Fuse M11 M12 M13 — — — Mini Fuse 10 Amp Red 30 Amp Green 20 Amp Yellow M14 — — Description Automatic Tempera- ture Control (ATC) - if equipped Radio/Amplifier - if equipped Cabin Compartment Node (CCN)/Wireless Control Module (WCM)/Multi- Function Control Switch — MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 Cavity Cartridge Fuse M15 — Mini Fuse 20 Amp Yellow M16 — 10 Amp Red Description Multi-Function Con- trol Switch/Cabin Compartment Node (CCN)/Steering Col- umn Control Module (SCM)/Rear View Mirror/Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) - if equipped/IR Sensor - if equipped/Transfer Case Module - if equipped Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) 440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse M17 — M18 — M19 — Mini Fuse 15 Amp Blue 15 Amp Blue 25 Amp Natural Description Exterior Lighting — Left Front Park & Side Marker, Left Tail & Running, License Lights Exterior Lighting — Right Front Park & Side Marker, Right Tail & Running Lights Auto Shut Down (ASD) #1 & #2 Cavity Cartridge Fuse M20 — Mini Fuse 15 Amp Blue M21 M22 M23 M25 — — — — 20 Amp Yellow 10 Amp Red 10 Amp Red 20 Amp Yellow Description Interior Lighting/ Steering Wheel Switches - if equipped/Switch Bank/Electronic Ve- hicle Information Center (EVIC) - if equipped Auto Shut Down (ASD) #3 Right Horn (Hi/Low) Left Horn (Hi/Low) Fuel Pump Cavity Cartridge Fuse M26 M27 M28 M29 M30 M31 — — — — — — Mini Fuse 10 Amp Red 10 Amp Red 10 Amp Red 10 Amp Red 15 Amp Blue 20 Amp Yellow Description Cavity Cartridge Fuse Power Mirror Switch/ Driver Window Switch Ignition Switch/ Wireless Control Module (WCM)/ Steering Column Lock - if equipped Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Occupant Classifica- tion Module (OCM) Rear Wiper Module - if equipped/ Diagnostic Link Back-Up Lights M32 M33 M34 M35 M36 — — — — — MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 Mini Fuse 10 Amp Red 10 Amp Red 10 Amp Red 10 Amp Red — Description Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Park Assist Module - if equipped/Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module - if equipped/Compass Module - if equipped Heated Mirrors - if equipped — 442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse M37 — M38 — Mini Fuse 10 Amp Red 25 Amp Natural Description Anti-Lock Brake Sys- tem (ABS)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Module/Stop Light Switch Door & Liftgate Lock/Unlock Motors CAUTION! † When installing the Integrated Power Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power Module, and possibly result in an electrical system failure. † 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 over- load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected. REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb No. Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WL212–2 Overhead Console Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLW214–2A Reading Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WL212–2 LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb No. Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9008 H13 Front Park/Turn Signal Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3757AK Front Side Marker Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Back-Up Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157K Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED (Serviced at Dealer) Fog Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H10 9145 License Plate Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Rear Tail/Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157K Rear Turn Signal Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3757AK Headlight 1. Open the hood. 2. Reach behind the headlight housing to access the headlight bulb lock ring. 3. Firmly grasp the lock ring and rotate it counterclock- wise to unlock it. 4. Remove the bulb and connector assembly from the headlight housing. 5. Disconnect the bulb from the electrical connector and then connect the replacement bulb. 444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. 6. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the headlight housing and rotate the lock ring clockwise to lock it in place. 7. Close the hood. Front Turn Signal and Front Side Marker Lights 1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right to access the left front turn signal or side marker. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left to access the right front turn signal or side marker. 2. Remove three push-pins from the wheel-well liner. 3. Gently flex the wheel-well liner forward to access the bulb. 4. Rotate the bulb’s socket counterclockwise, and remove the bulb and socket assembly from the housing. 5. Pull the bulb out of the socket and insert the replace- ment bulb. 6. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the housing, and rotate the socket clockwise to lock it in place. 7. Reposition the wheel-well liner and install the push- pins. Front Fog Light 1. Open the hood. 2. Reach behind the headlight housing to access the bulb. 3. Rotate the bulb’s socket counterclockwise, and remove the bulb and socket assembly from the fog light housing. 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and insert the replace- ment bulb. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 5. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the into the fog light housing, and rotate the connector clockwise to lock it in place. 6. Close the hood. Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal, and Back-Up Lights 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Remove the screws that fasten the taillight housing to the vehicle. 3. Pull the taillight housing straight back to separate it from the vehicle. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector. 446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Remove the two screws that fasten the back plate to the taillight housing. 6. Separate the back plate from the taillight housing. 7. Pull the appropriate bulb(s) out of the back plate and insert the replacement bulb(s). 8. Install the back plate and screws into the taillight housing. 9. Connect the electrical connector. 10. Install the taillight housing and screws. 11. Close the liftgate. FLUID CAPACITIES Fuel (approximate) 3.7 Liter Engine Engine Oil-With Filter SAE 5W-20, API Certified Cooling System * Mopart Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent. * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 447 U.S. Metric 19.5 Gallons 73.8 Liters 5 Qts 14 Qts 4.7 Liters 13 Liters 448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Engine Coolant Engine Oil Spark Plugs Oil Filter Fuel Selection Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts Mopart Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or- ganic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil meeting the requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to the engine oil fill cap for correct SAE grade. ZFR6F-11 (Gap.043 in [1.1 mm]) Mopart 5281090 or equivalent. 87 Octane Chassis Component Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Transfer Case Front Axle Rear Axle Brake Master Cylinder/Manual Transmission Clutch System Power Steering Reservoir MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 449 Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts Mopart ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. Mopart Manual Transmission Lubricant or equivalent (meeting the re- quirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-9224) Mopart ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. SAE 80W-90 Multipurpose Type, GL-5 Gear Lubricant or equivalent. SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent. Mopart DOT 3, SAE J1703 or equivalent should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids. Mopart ATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS m Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 452 m Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452 N Required Maintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . 455 M 452 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to assure the continued proper functioning of the emission control system. These, and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main- tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip driving. Inspection and service also should be done any time a malfunction is suspected. NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis- sion control devices and systems on your vehicle may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any automotive part, which has been certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of Califor- nia, California Air Resources Board regulations. Information Center MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. On Electronic Vehicle (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis- played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. Based on engine operation conditions the oil change indicator message will illuminate, this means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km). NOTE: † The oil change indicator message will not monitor the time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi- nated. † Change your engine oil more often if you drive your † Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first. vehicle off-road for an extended period of time. Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Oil Change Required” under “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 3 of MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 453 this manual or under “Odometer/Trip Odometer” under “Instrument Cluster Descriptions” in Section 3 of this manual. At Each Stop for Fuel † Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu- racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark. † Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required. 454 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES damage. Once a Month † Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or † Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals † Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and power steering, and add as needed. † Check all lights and other electrical items for correct as required. operation. At Each Oil Change † Change the engine oil filter. † Inspect the brake hoses and lines. † Check the manual transmission fluid level. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. Required Maintenance Intervals Maintenance Items Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate the tires. If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary. Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary. Replace the air conditioning air filter (if equipped). Inspect the front & rear axle lubricant. Change the lu- bricant if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off- road, or frequent trailer towing. Inspect the CV Joints. Perform the first inspection at 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months. Inspect the exhaust system. Perform the first inspec- tion at 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 455 Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Miles 6,000 6,000 10 000 10 000 Kilometers or Months 12,000 12,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 24,000 20 000 20 000 20 000 30 000 40 000 40 000 12 12 12 18 24 24 M 456 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Items Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, and replace if necessary. Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation, or more then 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). Inspect the transfer case fluid. Replace the spark plugs. Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing. Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Miles Kilometers or Months 24,000 30,000 40 000 50 000 30,000 50 000 30,000 30,000 60,000 50 000 50 000 100 000 24 30 30 30 30 60 Maintenance Items Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or fre- quent trailer towing. Inspect and replace the PCV valve if necessary. Flush and replace the engine coolant. Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter. Replace the accessory drive belt(s). MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 457 Perform Maintenance Every (Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.) Miles Kilometers or Months 60,000 90,000 102,000 120,000 120,000 100 000 150 000 170 000 200 000 200 000 60 90 60 120 120 458 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS m Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 N Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 N Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 N Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 m If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 m Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only) . . . . . 463 m Mopart Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 m Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463 N In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464 m Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464 m Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466 N Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466 N Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466 N Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467 9 460 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty, discuss additional charges with the service manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s service history. This can often provide a clue to the current problem. Prepare A List Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident, or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the service advisor know. Be Reasonable With Requests If you list a number of items, and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. At many dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an ap- pointment. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its dealers are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy with our products and services. Warranty service must be done by an authorized Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend that you take your vehicle to your selling dealer. They know you and your vehicle best, and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service. The manufacturer’s dealers have the facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner. This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process. † If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the dealership. They want to know if you need assistance. † If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern, you may contact the Manufacturer’s Customer Center. Any communication to the Manufacturer’s Customer Center should include the following information: † Owner’s name and address † Owner’s telephone number (home and office) † Dealership name IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 461 † Vehicle identification number † Vehicle delivery date and mileage DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer Center P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: (800) 992-1997 DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: (800) 465–2001 In Mexico contact: Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 Sante Fe C.P. 05109 Mexico, D. F. In Mexico (915) 729–1248 or 729–1240 Outside Mexico (525) 729–1248 or 729–1240 462 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for your vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex- pected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehicle limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be- hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If you purchased a manufacturer’s Service Contract, you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery date. If you have any questions about your service contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na- tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922. The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer’s Service Contract. If you purchased a service contract that is not a manufacturer’s Service Contract, and you require service after your manufactur- er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to your contract documents, and contact the person listed in those documents. We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with your ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns. WARNING! contain or emit Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components 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 DaimlerChrysler’s warranties applicable to this vehicle. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 463 MOPART PARTS Mopart fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from your dealer. They will help you keep your 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, which could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra- tion (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 a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, and the manufacturer. 464 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra- tor, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. In Canada: If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer Service Department imme- diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should write to Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9. PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS To order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas- tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac- cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form. NOTE: A street address is required when ordering manuals. (No P.O. Boxes). † Service Manuals. These comprehensive service manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintaining, servicing, and repairing DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, dia- grams, and charts. † Diagnostic Procedure Manuals. Filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations, these practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer- controlled vehicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshooting and driveability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment. † Owner’s Manuals. These manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific Chrysler group vehicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro- cedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 465 Call Toll Free at: † 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) † 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) Or Visit us on the World Wide Web at: † www.techauthority.daimlerchrysler.com † www.daimlerchrysler.ca/manuals 466 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes the tire grading categories estab- lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis- tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your car. All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements in Addition to These Grades. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con- ditions on a specified government test course. For ex- ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction Grades The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor- mance. WARNING! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre- sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 467 WARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under inflation, or excessive load- ing, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. INDEX 10 470 INDEX About Your Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 . . . . . . . . . 195,310,315 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 418 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Adding Fuel Adding Rear Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145,181 Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 406 Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Air Conditioning Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Air Conditioning Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271,412 . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Air Conditioning, Operating Tips Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411,412 Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260,264,411 Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190,338 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67,81,204 Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Alarm, Panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,204 Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Alignment and Balance Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Antenna, Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . 417,418,447 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 310,315 Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . 18 Anti-Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . 18 Assist, Hill Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Audio Systems (Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Auto Down Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Disposal INDEX 471 Auto Unlock, Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31,32 Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Automatic Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . 201,209 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . 264 Automatic Transaxle Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283,425 Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425,449 Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Overdrive Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Torque Converter Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . . . . 287 . . . . . . 169 Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) Auxiliary Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) . . . . . . . 25 Belts, Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42,81 Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Brake Assist Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Brake Control System, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 10 472 INDEX Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310,315 Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423,449 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 Hoses Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422 Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 79 Brightness, Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82,443 Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204,212 Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 Caps, Filler Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Light Oil (Engine) Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80,358 Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Cargo Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Cargo Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Cargo (Vehicle Loading) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 Catalytic Converter CD (Compact Disc) Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance . . . . . . . . 259 Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92,237,239 Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 INDEX 473 Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Checks, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69,70,74,76 Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73,74 Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Cleaning Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Climate Control Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224,239,243 Clutch Fluid Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 Clutch Interlocking Ignition System . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Coin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Command-Trac Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204,212 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204,213 Compass Variance Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Console, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462 Converter, Catalytic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . . . . . . . . . . 418 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416,419 Coolant Level Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . 417,447,448 10 474 INDEX Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 Crankcase Emission Control System . . . . . . . . . . 409 Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Data Recorder, Event Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82,262,268 Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Dimmer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Dimmer Switch, Headlight Dipsticks Disposal Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 Engine Oil Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Drive Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303,304 Off-Pavement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 On Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 When to Use Low Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) . . . . . . 169 Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Electronic Roll Mitigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Electronic Stability Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324 Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 . . . . . . 147 . . . . . . . . . 196,324 . . . . . . 192 . . . . 206 Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Emergency, In Case of Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 400,452 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 INDEX 475 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 Air Cleaner Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416,448 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80,358 Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Flooded, Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403,447,448 Oil Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201,209,404 Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 Oil Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404,447 Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 10 476 INDEX Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Engine Oil Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 Engine Oil Viscosity Chart Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . . . . . . . . 65 Entry System, Illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80,81,358,415 Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80,415 Exterior Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 Exterior Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Exterior Lights Fabric Care Filler Location Fuel Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431,432 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271,412 Engine Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405,448 Engine Oil Engine Oil Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405 Finish Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 Flashers Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82,136,194,444,445 Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Fluid Level Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426,428 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . 448 Fog Light Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133,136,194,445 Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Four Wheel Drive Front Axle (Differential) Fuel Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292,294,298,300 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292,298 Four Wheel Drive Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 . . . . . . . 378 . . . . . 378 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 INDEX 477 Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 Materials Added . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355,448 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448 Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436 Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359,400 Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 10 478 INDEX Gauges Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Tachometer Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283,291 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17,26,118,355 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433 Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362,365 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362,364 GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) . . . . . . . . 92,237,239 Hard Drive (HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Head Rests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Automatic Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432 Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . . . 137 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Lights On Reminder On With Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134,143 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 137 Hill Descent Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Hill Descent Control Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 196,322 Hill Start Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319 Hitches Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Holder, Coin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Holder, Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 HomeLinkt (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Hood Release Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421,422 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Immobilizer (Sentry Key)

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