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WARNING! (Continued)

• To avoid contamination from foreign matter or

moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that
has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the
master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times.
Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture
from the air resulting in a lower boiling point.
This may cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard
or prolonged braking, resulting in sudden brake
failure. This could result in a collision.

• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in

spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

• Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami-

nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could
be damaged, causing partial or complete brake
failure. This could result in a collision.

Automatic Transmission

Selection Of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the
transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor-
mance. Use only manufacturer’s recommended transmis-
sion fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion. It is important that the transmission fluid be main-
tained at the prescribed level using the recommended
fluid.

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CAUTION!

Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturer’s recommended fluid will require
more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.

Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
dition of any additives to the transmission. The only
exception to this policy is the use of special dyes to aid in
detecting fluid leaks. The use of transmission sealers
should be avoided as they may adversely affect seals.

CAUTION!

Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Fluid Level Check
Your vehicle is equipped with a capped transmission oil
fill tube that is sealed and it should not be tampered with.
Your authorized dealer has the proper tools to ensure that
the fluid level is set properly.

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CAUTION!

Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than that
recommended by the manufacturer will require more
frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to “Fluids,
Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining
Your Vehicle” for further information.

Fluid And Filter Changes
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.

In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transmission
is disassembled for any reason.

Transfer Case

Fluid Level Check
The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the fill
hole (1) when the vehicle is in a level position.

1 — Fill Plug
2 — Drain Plug

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Adding Fluid
Fluid should be added only to fill hole until fluid begins
to run out of the hole.

Draining Fluid
First remove the fill plug (1), then the drain plug (2).
Recommended tightening torque for the drain and fill
plugs is 15–25 ft lbs (20–34 N·m).

CAUTION!

Do not over-tighten the plugs. You could damage
them and cause a leak.

Lubricant Selection
Use only manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining
Your Vehicle” for further information.

Frequency Of Fluid Change
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at
the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of
the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless the
fluid becomes contaminated with water. Change the fluid
immediately if contaminated with water.

Front/Rear Axle Fluid

For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not
required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons
the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be
inspected. If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect the
fluid level. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.

Fluid Level Check

• Front axle lubricant should be at the bottom edge of

the oil fill hole when the vehicle is in a level position.

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• Rear axle lubricant should be 0.5 in (11 mm) below the

bottom edge of the oil fill hole when the vehicle is in a
level position.

Adding Fluid
Add lubricant only at the fill hole and only to the level
specified above.

Lubricant Selection
Use only manufacturer’s recommended lubricant. Refer
to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintain-
ing Your Vehicle” for further information.

Frequency Of Fluid Change
Under normal operating conditions, the lubricant in-
stalled at the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for
the life of the vehicle. Lubricant changes are not neces-
sary unless the lubricant becomes contaminated with
water. Change the lubricant immediately if contaminated
with water.

Sky Slider™ 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 tracks. Periodically wipe dust and dirt from the
top and inside of the tracks by hand with an alcohol
dampened cloth.

Washing
Hand washing or an automatic car wash with a soft cloth
system is preferred.

CAUTION!

Avoid pointing a high-pressure hand held spray
wand directly at the sides of the top, as this can
damage the seal and force water past the weather
strips.

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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 dish washing
soap. Do not use detergent.

• Scrub in all directions, covering an area of about two

square feet at a time. Avoid heavy scrubbing.

• 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.

• Allow the top to dry before opening. Vacuuming the

top with a wet/dry shop vacuum will decrease the
tops 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 autho-
rized dealership 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 opening
it.

Additional Cleaning Procedure
For additional cleaning assistance in removing stubborn
stains, apply MOPAR

威 Convertible Cloth Top Cleaner or

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equivalent to the complete stain, extending 2 in (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 opening it.

Protection
For appearance purposes, you may wish to protect the
acrylic (cloth) top periodically. A fabric protectant such as
Scotchguard

威 is suggested. The top should be clean and

dry before application of the protectant.

CAUTION!

Avoid getting Scotchguard

威 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

威

Weather Strip Lubricant or equivalent, to keep them soft
and pliable.

Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.

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The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.

What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.

The most common causes are:

• Road salt, dirt, and moisture accumulation.
• Stone and gravel impact.
• Insects, tree sap, and tar.
• Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
• Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.

Washing

• Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-

hicle in the shade using MOPAR

威 Car Wash or equiva-

lent, 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 MOPAR

威 Super Kleen Bug

and Tar Remover or equivalent to remove.

• Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR威

Cleaner Wax or equivalent, 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.

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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 a collision or similar

cause, which destroys the paint and protective coating,
have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The
cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility 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

mud or stone shields behind each wheel.

• Use MOPAR威 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.

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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

MOPAR

威 Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a

non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.

CAUTION!

Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush,
or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These
products may damage the wheel’s protective finish.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions
or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel’s pro-
tective finish. Only MOPAR

威 Wheel Cleaner or

equivalent is recommended.

Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If
Equipped
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man-
ner:

• 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 MOPAR威 Total Clean or

equivalent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp
cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to
remove soap residue.

• For grease stains, apply MOPAR威 Multi-Purpose

Cleaner or equivalent to a clean, damp cloth and
remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove
soap residue.

• Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of

protectants on Stain Repel products.

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Interior Care

Instrument Panel Cover
The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface,
which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not
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

威 Total

Clean or equivalent, and if necessary, follow with
MOPAR

威 Spot & Stain Remover or equivalent. Do not

use harsh cleaners or Armor All

威. Use MOPAR威 Total

Clean or equivalent to clean vinyl upholstery.

Cleaning Leather Upholstery
MOPAR

威 Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom-

mended 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 MOPAR

威 Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be

taken to avoid soaking leather upholstery with any
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
leather upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is
not required to maintain the original condition.

WARNING!

Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.

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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 MOPAR

威 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.

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 cloth.

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Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye, or clean the seat belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.

If the seat belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not remove the
seat belts from the car to wash them. Dry with a soft
cloth.

Replace the seat belts if they appear frayed or worn or if
the buckles do not work properly.

FUSES

Totally Integrated Power Module

The Totally Integrated Power Module is located in the
engine compartment near the battery. This center con-
tains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays. A label that
identifies each component is printed on the inside of the
cover.

Cavity Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-

Fuse

Description

J1

—

—

—

J2

30 Amp

Pink

—

Transfer Case Module
– If Equipped

J3

—

—

—

Totally Integrated Power Module

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Cavity Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-

Fuse

Description

J4

25 Amp

Natural

—

Driver Door Node

J5

25 Amp

Natural

—

Passenger Door Node

J6

40 Amp

Green

—

Antilock Brakes
Pump/Stability
Control System – If
Equipped

J7

30 Amp

Pink

—

Antilock Brakes
Valve/Stability
Control System – If
Equipped

J8

40 Amp

Green

—

Power Seats – If
Equipped

J9

—

—

—

J10

—

—

—

Cavity Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-

Fuse

Description

J11

30 Amp

Pink

—

Thatchm Lock/
Unlock – If Equipped

J12

—

—

J13

60 Amp

Yellow

—

Ignition Off Draw

J14

40 Amp

Green

—

Rear Defroster – If
Equipped

J15

40 Amp

Green

—

Front Blower

J17

40 Amp

Green

—

Starter Solenoid

J18

20 Amp

Blue

—

Powertrain Control
Module

J19

60 Amp

Yellow

—

Radiator Fan

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Cavity Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-

Fuse

Description

J20

30 Amp

Pink

—

Front Wiper

J21

20 Amp

Blue

—

Front Washer/Rear
Washer – If Equipped

J22

25 Amp

Natural

—

Sunroof Module – If
Equipped

M1

—

15 Amp

Blue

Stop Light Switch
Feed — Rear Center
Brake Lamp

M2

—

20 Amp

Yellow

Trailer Lighting – If
Equipped

M3

—

20 Amp

Yellow

Frt/Rr Axle Lockers –
If Equipped

M4

—

10 Amp

Red

Trailer Tow – If
Equipped

M5

—

25 Amp

Natural

Power Inverter – If
Equipped

Cavity Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-

Fuse

Description

M6

—

20 Amp

Yellow

Rain Sensor – If
Equipped

M7

—

20 Amp

Yellow

Cigar Lighter

M8

—

20 Amp

Yellow

Front Heated Seats –
If Equipped

M9

—

—

—

M10

—

15 Amp

Blue

Ignition Off Draw -
Vehicle Entertainment
System, Satellite Digi-
tal Receiver, DVD,
Hands Free Module,
Radio, Antenna,Uni-
versal Garage Door
Opener – If
Equipped/Vanity
Light

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Cavity Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-

Fuse

Description

M11

—

10 Amp

Red

Climate Control Sys-
tem – If Equipped

M12

—

30 Amp

Green

Radio/Amplifier – If
Equipped

M13

—

20 Amp

Yellow

Instrument Cluster/
Wireless Control
Module/
Multifunction Control
Switch, Siren – If
Equipped

M14

—

20 Amp

Yellow

Trailer Tow (Export
Only) – If Equipped

Cavity Cartridge

Fuse

Mini-

Fuse

Description

M15

—

20 Amp

Yellow

Instrument Cluster/
Rear View Mirror/
Tire Pressure
Monitor/Transfer
Case Module – If
Equipped/Glow
Plugs – If Equipped

M16

—

10 Amp

Red

Airbag Module

M17

—

15 Amp

Blue

Exterior Lighting –
Left Front Park and
Side Marker, Left Tail
and Running, License
Lights

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