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❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
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584 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 96,000 miles (156 000 km). ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace the ignition cables (4.7L Engine). ❏ Replace the top row and side row of spark plugs (4.7L Engine). ** ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines). ❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. † ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only). ❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid. ❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. ❏ Inspect the CV joints. ❏ Inspect exhaust system. ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
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104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before 104,000 miles (169 000 km).
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant if
not done at 60 months.
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112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
112,000 miles (182 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only). ❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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586 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
120,000 miles (195 000 km).
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only). ❏ Inspect the CV joints. ❏ Inspect exhaust system. ❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s). ❏ Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
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128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
128,000 miles (208 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter. ❏ Replace the ignition cables (3.7L Engine). ❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.7L and 5.7L Engines). ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only). ❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. ❏ Change the transfer case fluid. ❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 587
136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or 102 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before 136,000 miles (221 000 km).
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
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588 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
144,000 miles (234 000 km).
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the top row of spark plugs (4.7L Engine). ** ❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only). ❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. ❏ Inspect the CV joints. ❏ Inspect exhaust system. ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before 152,000 miles (247 000 km).
❏ Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
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† This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty.
WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only 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. • Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance. This could cause an accident.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 589
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CONTENTS
䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your
Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 593
▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . 593
▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 593
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . 593
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 593
▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . . . . 594
▫ Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . . . . . 594
▫ In Mexico Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 594䡵 If You Need Assistance
▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
▫ Service Contract
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . 595
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 595
䡵 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 596
䡵 MOPAR威 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 596
䡵 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 596▫ In The 50 United States And Washington,
D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 596
▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597592 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 䡵 Publication Order Forms 䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598
▫ Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 599▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 599
▫ Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 599SUGGESTIONS 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
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the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. At many authorized 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 appointment.IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized 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 dealer. We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealers have the facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner.
594 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- ship. They want to know if you need assistance. • If an authorized dealership is unable to resolve the concern, you may contact the manufacturer’s customer center.
Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen- ter should include the following information: • Owner’s name and address • Owner’s telephone number (home and office) • Authorized dealership name • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: (866) 726–4636
Chrysler 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 City: 5081-7568
Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300Customer 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. Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711
and for Voice callers, dial 1 800 855-0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator. Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind onlyIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 595
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 the vehicle delivery date. If you have any questions about the service contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot- line at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call 1-800-485- 2001). 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 ser- vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract, and you require service after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the contract documents, and contact the person listed in those documents.596 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 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 addi- tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi- cals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
MOPAR姞 PARTS MOPAR威 fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are available from an authorized dealer. They are recom- mended for your vehicle in order to 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 a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized dealer, and the manufacturer. 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: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Washington, D.C. 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
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defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans- port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/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 Chrysler Group
598 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, and charts.
• Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia- grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi- cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled ve- hicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time, using step-by- step troubleshooting and drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment. • Owner’s Manuals
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to
acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve- hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance procedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.
Call toll free at: • 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) • 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) Or Visit us on the Worldwide Web at: • www.techauthority.com DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle. 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 conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half 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 charac- teristics and climate. Traction Grades The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
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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
600 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 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.
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
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602 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 535
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Adding Fuel Adjustable Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 526
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Air Conditioning Controls Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528,529
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286,290,528
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412,418
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54,63
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62,67,84,220
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61,63
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . . . 57,61,63
Alarm Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Alarm, Panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Disposal
Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535,569
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 537
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . 18
Anti-Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 546
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Auto Down Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Automatic Dimming Mirror Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . 290
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 544
Fluid and Filter Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 545Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543,544
Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543,572
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Special Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 546
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Torque Converter Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541,572
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) Saving Feature (Protection)
Back-Up Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526
. . . . . . . 24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40,84
Body Builders Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 529
B-Pillar Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Brake Control System, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390INDEX 603
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 539,572
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390,539
Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 539
Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 539
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 81
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559
Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,559Cab Top Clearance Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
Calibration, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Camera, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Camper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569
Caps, FillerOil (Engine)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524 10
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Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83,440
Cargo Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,285
Center High Mounted Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 564
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Center Lap Belts Center Seat Storage Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
Chart, Tire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219,520
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Checks, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73,76
Child Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69,75
Cigar Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163Cleaning Wheels
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246,256
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
ConnectorUCI Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270,276
. . . . . . 270,276
Conserving Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231,233
Console, Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Contract, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 595
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . . . . . . . . . . 536
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535
Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534,537
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 537
Disposal of Used Coolant Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 537
Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 538
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536
Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 536
. . . . . . 535,569,571
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) Cruise Control (Speed Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 593Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84,288,294
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Differential, Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360INDEX 605
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 544
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508
DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 537
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Door Opener, Garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
DrivingOff-Pavement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy . . . . 231
Dual Rear Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423,498
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) . . . . 282E-85 Fuel Electric Rear Window Defrost
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 10
606 INDEX Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Electronic Stability Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
. . . . . . 135
. . . . . . . . . . . . 396Electronic Range Select (ERS) Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147,223
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case . . . . . . . . 327,334
Emergency Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507
Tow Hooks Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . 520,574Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516,517,518
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526
Air Cleaner Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Compartment Identification . . . . . . . . . 516,517,518
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 571
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83,440
Flooded, Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501
Multi-Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 523,569,571
Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524
Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524,569
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525
Oil Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . 64
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Enhanced Accident Response Feature Ethanol Event Data Recorder
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83,440
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83,531
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Filters
Flashers
Air Cleaner Engine Oil Engine Oil Disposal
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525,571
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,128,206
Flat Tire Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500
Flexible Fuel Vehicles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443
Cruising Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440,442
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443INDEX 607
Flooded Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 572
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569
Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 544
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 539
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . 571
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124,221,562
Fold Flat Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Four Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Four-Way Hazard Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle Front Axle (Differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
Fuel Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Conserving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231,233
Ethanol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437 10
608 INDEX
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437
Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435,571
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435,569
Saver Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231,233
Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569
. . . . . . . . . . . . . See Flexible Fuel Vehicles Fuel, Flexible Fuel Optimizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Fuel Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 552Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威) Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) Gasoline (Fuel)
. . . . . . . . . . . 151
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446,519
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
Conserving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231,233
Gasoline, Reformulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436Gauges
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Coolant Temperature Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311,319
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,25,435
Glass Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550
Grocery Bag Retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Guide, Body Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
GVWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559
Headlights Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . . . . . . . . 129
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97,176
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Heater, Engine Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 129INDEX 609
Hitches
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453
Hoisting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501
HomeLink威 (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 151
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Hub Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,14
Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,69
Inflation Pressure Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Inside Rearview Mirror Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202,204,206
Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 10610 INDEX Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . 552
Integrated Trailer Brake Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458
Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549
Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Inverter Outlet (115V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Lane Change and Turn Signals
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Lane Change Assist Lap Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,122
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62,67,84,220
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Brake Assist Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559
Cap Top Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Center Mounted Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 564
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . 219
Courtesy/Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Daytime Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 399
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124,221,562
Four-Wheel Drive Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129,215
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
High Beam/Low Beam Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202,206
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125,149
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217INDEX 611
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559
Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 568
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . . . 217,424
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,128,559,562
Turn Signal Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . 202,206
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360,542
Loading Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Tires
Low Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 10
612 INDEX Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 529Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . . . 520
Manual, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Manual Transmission Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 572
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Memory Seat Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437
Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Mode
Fuel Saver
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231,233
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Mopar Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 521,596
MTBE/ETBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437
Multi-Displacement Engine System . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) . . . . . . . . . . 147
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,61,64
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 57,61,63
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435Odometer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210,211
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210,211
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) . . . . . . . . . . 343,364
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) . . . . . . . . . . 343,364
Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213,231
Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213,231
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 523,571
Oil, Engine Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569
Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 523
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 523
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525
Disposal Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525,571
Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525
Identification Logo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524
Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525
Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524,569
Synthetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525
Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524,569INDEX 613
Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519,520
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink威) . . . . . . . . . . . 151
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 519
Operating Precautions Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Overdrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314,321
Overdrive OFF Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314,321
Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
. . . . . . . . . 4,597
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Park Sense System, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Pedals, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Pets, Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 10614 INDEX Phone, Cellular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Pickup Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . . . . . . . 407
PowerDoor Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . 160,164
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Sliding Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385,386
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 572
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
PretensionersSeat Belts
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Programmable Electronic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 238Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . . . . . . 534,536
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Ramp Travel Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Rear Axle (Differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 541
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Rear Park Sense System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110,111
Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Rear Window, Sliding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Reclining Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471
. . . . 474,476
. . 475,479Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)
Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 529
Refrigerant Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Remote ControlStarting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . 283
Remote Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 521
Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 596
Resetting Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 213,231
Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,75
Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
INDEX 615
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle Safety Defects, Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 596
Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Safety Information, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Safety Tips Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 551
Seat Belt Maintenance Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,40,84
Seat Belts Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . 48
And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,71
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Untwisting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 10616 INDEX Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100,109
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Folding Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110,111
Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Reclining Rear Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . 535,571
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sentry Key Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 593
Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 595
Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 597
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246,256Settings, Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311,316
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474,476
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475,479
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,128,206
Sliding Rear WindowPower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Snow Plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466
Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 571
Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,305
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
. . . . . . . . . . . . 305Starting Procedures (Gas Engines) Steering Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385,386
Wheel, Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Wheel, Tilt Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . 283
Storage Compartment, Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296,558
Storing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 558
Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information . . . . . . . . 418
Sway Control, Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Synthetic Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525INDEX 617
System, Remote Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . 290
. . . . . . . . . . 206
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73,76
Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Tip Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . 407,418
Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86,411,598
Tires Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Dual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423,498
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411 10618 INDEX
High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407,408
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598
Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401,411
Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454
Torque Converter Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316,322
Tow Hooks, Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448,508Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508
Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454
Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448
Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453
Hitches Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463
Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454
Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 542
Electronically Shifted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327,334
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 572Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311,316,543
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 572
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威) . . 151
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . 20
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210,211
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128,206,559,562INDEX 619
Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Utility Rails, Rear Cargo Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408,446
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296,558
Video Entertainment System™ (Rear Seat Video System) Voice Recognition System (VR) Voltmeter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215UCI Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270,276
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 598
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270,276Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . . . . . 202,206
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 596
Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130,530 10620 INDEX Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547
WaterDriving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548
Wheel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497
Wheel Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 498
Winch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Rigging Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,159
Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Rear Sliding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129,130,530
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129,530
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530
Wiper Blade Replacement Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1302
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 573
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 591
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INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601
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CONTENTS
䡵 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
䡵 How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
䡵 Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6䡵 Van Conversions/Campers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
䡵 Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
䡵 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet, located on the DVD, and various customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to read these publica- tions carefully. Following the instructions and recom- mendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- nicians and genuine MOPAR威 parts, and cares about your satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects. Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner’s Manual:
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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VAN CONVERSIONS/CAMPERS The Manufacturer’s Warranty does not apply to body modifications or special equipment installed by van conversion/camper manufacturers/body builders. Refer to the Warranty information book, Section 2.1.C. Such equipment includes video monitors, VCRs, heaters, stoves, refrigerators, etc. For warranty coverage and service on these items, contact the applicable manufac- turer.
Operating instructions for the special equipment in- stalled by the conversion/camper manufacturer should also be supplied with your vehicle. If these instructions are missing, please contact your authorized dealer for assistance in obtaining replacement documents from the applicable manufacturer. For information on the Body Builders Guide refer to: www.dodgebodybuilder.com. This website contains di- mensional and technical specifications for your vehicle. It is intended for Second Stage Manufacturer’s technical support. For service issues, contact your authorized dealer.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the Auto- mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title.
NOTE:
It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
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WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
Vehicle Identification Number
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CONTENTS
䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
▫ Key FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
▫ Removing Key FOB From Ignition . . . . . . . . . 14
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
䡵 Sentry Key威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
▫ Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
䡵 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 18
▫ Rearming Of The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
▫ To Arm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
▫ To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
䡵 Illuminated Entry — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 19
䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped . . . 20
▫ To Unlock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
▫ To Lock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2210 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
▫ Remote Open Window Feature — If
Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
▫ Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . 24
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 24
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped . . . . . . . 25
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䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
▫ Manual Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 30
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33▫ How To Use Remote Start
䡵 Windows
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
▫ Power Windows – If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure . . . . 47
▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 48
▫ Center Lap Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
▫ Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
▫ Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode –If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions . . . . . 50▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped . . . . . . 51
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System(BeltAlert威)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . 53
▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) –Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
▫ Airbag System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
▫ Advanced Front Airbag Features . . . . . . . . . . 56
▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 61THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11
▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 81
䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
▫ Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside TheVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) — If Equipped The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three with detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent posi- tions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START position is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When released from the START position, the switch automati- cally returns to the ON/RUN position.
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with integral ignition switch. You can insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch with either side up. Standard Blade Ignition Key — If Equipped Your vehicle may use a standard blade key ignition system. The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. You can insert the double-sided standard blade key into the ignition switch with either side up.
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Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
1 — OFF 2 — ACC (ACCESSORY) 3 — ON/RUN 4 — START
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Emergency Key Removal
NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinder with either side up.
(EVIC),
Removing Key Fob From Ignition Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an automatic transmission). Turn the Key Fob to the OFF position and then remove the Key Fob. NOTE: • For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center the power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 min- utes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is programmable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
WARNING!
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power win- dows, other controls, or move the vehicle. • Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
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CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, sounds a signal to remind you to remove the Key Fob. NOTE: • The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the Key Fob is placed in the OFF or ACC ignition position. • If equipped with Electronic Vehicle Information Cen- ter (EVIC) the EVIC will display “Key In Ignition”.
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SENTRY KEY姞 The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System prevents unautho- rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked. The system uses a Key Fob with a factory-mated Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will not allow the engine to crank if an invalid Key Fob is used to start and operate the vehicle. NOTE: A Key Fob that has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key. During normal operation, after turning on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on after the
bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an invalid Key Fob to try to start the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds. If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system is not compat- ible with some after-market remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection.
All of the Key Fobs provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. Replacement Keys
NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.
CAUTION!
Always remove the Sentry Keys威 from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- tended.
At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). Keep the PIN in a secure location. This number is required for authorized dealer replacement of Key Fobs.
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Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho- rized dealer, this procedure consists of programming a blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob is one that has never been programmed. NOTE: • When having the Sentry Key威 Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an autho- rized dealer. • If a programmed Key Fob is lost, see your authorized dealer to have all remaining Key Fobs erased from the system’s memory. This will prevent the lost Key Fobs from starting your vehicle. The remaining Keys Fobs must then be reprogrammed. Customer Key Programming Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be performed at an authorized dealer.18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information The Sentry Key威 system complies with FCC rules Part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undes- ired operation.VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the Ve- hicle Security Alarm is activated, interior switches for door locks are disabled. The system provides both au- dible and visible signals, for the first three minutes the horn will sound and the headlights, park lamps and/or turn signals will flash and Vehicle Security Light will flash repeatedly. For an additional 15 minutes only, the headlights, park lamps and/or turn signals and Vehicle
Security Light will flash. The engine will run only if a valid Sentry Key威 is used to start the vehicle. Use of the Sentry Key威 will disable the alarm. Rearming of the System The Vehicle Security Alarm will rearm itself after the 15
additional minutes of headlights and Vehicle Security Light flashing, if the system has not been disabled. If the condition which initiated the alarm is still present, the system will ignore that condition and monitor the re- maining doors and ignition. To Arm the System The Vehicle Security Alarm will set when you use the power door locks, or use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to lock the doors. After all the doors are locked and closed, the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument panel cluster will flash rapidly for about 16 seconds to indicate that the alarm is being set. After the alarm is set, the Vehicle Security Light will flash at a slower rate to indicate that the system is armed.If the Vehicle Security Light stays on continu- NOTE: ously during vehicle operation, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. To Disarm the System Use the RKE transmitter to unlock the door. If something has triggered the system in your absence, the horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors and the Vehicle Security Light will flash for 30 seconds. Check the vehicle for tampering. The Vehicle Security Alarm will also disarm if the vehicle is started with a programmed Sentry Key威. If an unpro- grammed Sentry Key威 is used to start a vehicle, the engine will run for two seconds and then the alarm will be initiated. To exit the alarming mode, press the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button, or start the vehicle with a programmed Sentry Key威.
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The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ- ously described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open the doors. This feature is only available if you have Remote Keyless Entry. The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds, or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • The front courtesy overhead console and door cour- tesy lights do not turn off if the dimmer control is in the interior lights ON position (extreme right posi- tion). • The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the extreme left position.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a hand-held radio transmitter with integrated key. The transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter into NOTE: the ignition switch disables all buttons on that RKE transmitter; however, the buttons on the remaining RKE
transmitters will continue to work. Driving at speeds 5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables all RKE transmitter buttons for all RKE transmitters.
Key Fob With Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter To Unlock the Doors Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice
within five seconds to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on. Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the current setting, proceed as follows: • For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, refer to “Elec- tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer- Programmable Features (System Setup)” in “Under- further standing Your information. • For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
